Candace HorganCaptain Ryan Stoa notched a goal and two assists, linemate Jordan Schroeder had two goals and an assist and Jay Barriball also had a goal in a dominating effort from the No. 1 Minnesota Golden Gophers, who crushed the No. 10 Denver Pioneers 5-2 at Magness Arena. “Denver’s had our number for the past few … Read more
Despite being ranked number one for much of last season, the Harvard Crimson women’s hockey team couldn’t win when it mattered most, in the NCAA tournament. This year’s team is looking to regain their stride amid increased competition from conference rivals, a competition they feel will help them in the long run, Candace Horgan reports..
Luke Salazar, a non-scholarship athlete, is quickly proving to be the most valuable addition to the offensive-minded Denver Pioneers. Despite his size, Salazar has a knack for scoring the big goal, Candace Horgan reports..
For once, the No. 6 Denver Pioneers didn’t depend on their offense to generate a win. In a tight defensive game, the Pioneers got two power-play goals to edge the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs 2-1 and sweep the series. Goaltender Marc Cheverie made 27 saves in the win. “I think it is important, the way we … Read more
Despite being outshot 42-20, the No. 1 Colorado College Tigers rode the goaltending of Richard Bachman to a 3-2 victory over the No. 4 Denver Pioneers in the second game of a home-and-home in front of 7,661 fans at the World Arena. “We got to try and limit those (shots) the next time out, but … Read more
In college hockey at least, the ties that bind former players to their schools seem to be very strong. A total of 43 percent of all the Division I men’s hockey programs are helmed by former players of the school. The reasons that alumni players return to coach at their schools are varied, but they do believe it to be an exceptionally rewarding experience that also gives them a leg up in their recruiting, Candace Horgan reports..
Behind a 41-save effort from sophomore goalie Marc Cheverie and two goals from sophomore Kyle Ostrow, the No. 2 Denver Pioneers scored a tough 3-1 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes in front of 6,041 fans at Magness Arena in Denver. DU started strong from the first set, using their speed to buzz Buckeyes’ goaltender … Read more
After a rocky start to his career, goaltender Andrew Volkening has become the foundation for the Air Force Falcons, enabling them to play with confidence and advance to the NCAA Tournament the last two seasons. Now a junior, Volkening and the Falcons find themselves in an unfamiliar position: favorites.
A soccer game broke out at the World Arena Friday night in Colorado Springs, Colo. The #3 Colorado College Tigers won a tight defensive game over the Michigan Tech Huskies before 6,430 fans. “All in all, it was a hard-fought WCHA win against a good defensive team,” said Tigers’ coach Scott Owens. “I had the … Read more
Now a junior, offensive stalwart Rhett Rakhshani looks to lead the Denver Pioneers in more than scoring.
Four players were inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on October 10, 2008, at Magness Arena in Denver. Cammi Granato, Brett Hull, Brian Leetch, and Mike Richter, who all played concurrently, acknowledged the role college hockey had in their development.
Through two periods, No. 6 Denver and No. 4 Notre Dame played a tight defensive battle in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Denver. However, walk-on freshman Luke Salazar’s two third period goals keyed an offensive explosion for the Pioneers, who won their season opener at home 5-2. “I think it puts us … Read more
Coming into this season, Boston College had a big question mark facing them. The Eagles had lost two consecutive national championship games, and junior goaltender Cory Schneider decided to forgo his senior season and sign with the Vancouver Canucks. If Jerry York’s Eagles hoped to contend for the championship again, they would have to rely … Read more
Three is Nice When Boston College beat North Dakota to advance to their third consecutive national championship game, it set up an interesting symmetry with the second game. The last team to advance to three consecutive national championships was Lake Superior, when Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson was at the helm. Shootouts This is the … Read more
Midway through the first period of the first semifinal game Thursday night in Denver, Boston College held a one-goal lead over North Dakota, but the Sioux were going on a power play. For an offensively-explosive team like North Dakota, it presented a perfect opportunity to get back into the game. Boston College’s Nathan Gerbe had … Read more
Wisconsin freshman forward Kyle Turris signed a pro contract with the Phoenix Coyotes and will forgo his final three years of collegiate eligibility. Turris, the third overall choice in the 2007 draft, left for Phoenix today. “From the very start, I had told Phoenix that when they thought I was ready and when they wanted … Read more
A waved-off goal didn’t stop Notre Dame from getting the job done Saturday in Colorado Springs. Candace Horgan reports.
There’s an old saying that defense wins championships. For the defending champion No. 9 Michigan State Spartans, that defense manifests itself in goaltender Jeff Lerg, who continued his NCAA tournament brilliance tonight, stopping 41 shot in a 3-1 win over the host No. 6 Colorado College Tigers 3-1 to advance to the final of the … Read more
Without Erik Condra, Notre Dame had struggled offensively. That came to an end Friday, Candace Horgan finds.
As Nathan Gerbe has gone this season, so has Boston College — right into the Hockey East semifinals. That’s no coincidence, Candace Horgan finds.