Denver has a lot of key minutes to replace after successful season
The Pioneers were a win away from the Frozen Four last season after finishing fourth in the NCHC standings.
Candace Horgan
Veteran Minnesota-Duluth gets challenged with tough early schedule
The Bulldogs return an older team after making it to the NCAA regional final last season.
With key players healthy, St. Cloud State ready for another tough schedule
The Huskies have to replace the scoring of Jonny Brodzinski, and having David Morley, Ryan Papa and Kalle Kossila fully healthy is a start.
Women’s D-I picks: Oct. 2
So caught up was I in season previews for the women’s conferences and the NCHC, I almost forgot weekend picks. I got off to a pretty good start last week, going 5-0-3 (.812). Let’s get to this weekend’s games. Friday, Oct. 2 Minnesota at Penn State The Nittany Lions played the Gophers tough last night, … Read more
Women’s D-I picks: Oct. 2
So caught up was I in season previews for the women’s conferences and the NCHC, I almost forgot weekend picks. I got off to a pretty good start last week, going 5-0-3 (.812). Let’s get to this weekend’s games. Friday, Oct. 2 Minnesota at Penn State The Nittany Lions played the Gophers tough last night, … Read more
Women’s D-I picks: Sept. 25
The first weekend sees mostly exhibitions, but there are a few regular season games as well. Candace Horgan gives her take. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26 Robert Morris vs. Bemidji State The Colonials started OK last season and then took a nose dive. I think they will be better, but Bemidji will be gunning to prove last … Read more
Women’s D-I picks: Sept. 25
The first weekend sees mostly exhibitions, but there are a few regular season games as well. Candace Horgan gives her take. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26 Robert Morris vs. Bemidji State The Colonials started OK last season and then took a nose dive. I think they will be better, but Bemidji will be gunning to prove last … Read more
Reflecting on Amanda Kessel’s collegiate career
Though her collegiate career has come to a premature close, Amanda Kessel’s legacy at Minnesota is secure. Nicole Haase reports in a special to USCHO about Kessel’s impact at Minnesota and in the collegiate game, and also looks at concussions in women’s hockey.
First NWHL draft stocked with talent
The first draft of the newly formed National Women’s Hockey League will have five rounds, and is stocked with the best players in the NCAA, many of whom have Olympic or other experience. Nicole Haase reports in a special to USCHO.
NWHL launches to cautious optimism
The launch of the National Women’s Hockey League generated a lot of media buzz, but potential players are approaching it with caution. The league would be the first women’s league to pay its players. Nicole Haase reports in a special to USCHO.
Frozen Four preview: Getting back to work has been a theme for North Dakota
After losing a Frozen Four heartbreaker last season, UND planned its return for this season and weathered some storms.
Wisconsin-River Falls, Plattsburgh lead All-USCHO Women’s D-III teams
Wisconsin-River Falls led the selections for the All-USCHO Women’s D-III teams with five players, while national champion Plattsburgh has four players on the teams.
Minnesota, Boston College lead All-USCHO Women’s D-I teams
Minnesota led the way with six selections on the All-USCHO Women’s D-I teams, while Boston College placed five players. Nine other schools are represented.
Elmira’s Dean Jackson named coach of the year
After posting a perfect conference record in the regular season, Elmira coach Dean Jackson led his team to the national championship, where they were edged by Plattsburgh. Jackson is the USCHO coach of the year.
Kayla Meneghin named USCHO rookie of the year
After finishing fourth in the country in scoring as a rookie, with 15 points more than the next highest rookie in scoring, Plattsburgh star Kayla Meneghin has been named USCHO Women’s D-III rookie of the year.
Ashley Ryan named player of year
Ashley Ryan of Elmira has been named USCHO’s D-III player of the year.
Carpenter named USCHO Player of the Year
She led the country in scoring, averaging over two points a game, and captured the Patty Kazmaier Award. Boston College star Alex Carpenter is USCHO’s player of the year for 2015.
While many add another NCAA title, several Gophers savor a first
After falling to Clarkson in the 20114 title game, Minnesota’s seniors are back in a familiar place: enjoying being national champions. For younger Gophers, however, it is their first title.
Harvard seniors a special group
MINNEAPOLIS — The Harvard Crimson senior class is a unique group, with multiple players having missed years either due to injury, time with U.S. Olympic team, or both. The struggles they’ve endured helped forge a unique bond and build a core group of players that led Harvard to the Frozen Four and national championship game … Read more
Balanced attack leads Minnesota over Harvard for third national championship in four years
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