Dave StarmanSome general observations and thoughts from the early games on opening day of the regionals that will make you angry, indifferent, or just provoke some thoughts. To start with, most exciting game I saw Friday was at the Junior B National Tourney, being hosted by the Eastern Junior Hockey League in Marlborough, MA. The New … Read more
With the pucks about to drop on the NCAA regionals, Dave Starman stops by with analysis, predictions and thoughts on the games to come.
In two days, Michigan will officially hear that it has reached its 19th straight NCAA tournament, which means it will be time to put the past aside. Dave Starman reports.
National columnist Dave Starman checks in with college hockey coaches who have been to the title game about what’s involved in getting their squads ready for the postseason.
The playoffs heat up this weekend — just in time for Dave Starman to offer his look around the “Big Four” conferences, with predictions included.
Once again, Dave Starman takes us inside the preparation, the psychology and the play of college hockey, this time on a game-night visit with Ohio State and its coaching staff, led by bench boss John Markell.
Tragedy struck college hockey this week with the losses of 16-year-old Brandon Gordon and Notre Dame play-by-play man Mike Lockert. Dave Starman offers his thoughts.
Did you ever want a coach’s-eye view of the action in college hockey? Dave Starman spent a Saturday evening with Bowling Green and head coach Scott Paluch to bring us just that.
For Rick Comley and Michigan State, the 2008-09 season has not been a memorable one. But Comley’s disciplinary actions this week will resonate around college hockey, Dave Starman says.
Dave Starman takes a look at happenings around college hockey this weekend, including big games and big effort for charity.
At Miami, a top-notch program has arisen outside of the well-worn corridors of college hockey. Dave Starman evaluates the RedHawks while also taking a look at the prospects for Michigan State.
With the second half under way, Dave Starman muses on the hockey season at CBS College Sports, the recently-concluded World Junior Championship, players to watch and more.
The preliminaries are over, and now every game matters for the U.S. team at the World Juniors. Hurdle one in the elimination process: Slovakia. Dave Starman reports from Ottawa, Ont.
The United States rolls forward at the World Juniors, but not without some difficulties, Dave Starman says.
After a tough stretch with Michigan, Matt Rust got off to a good start at the World Juniors Friday. Dave Starman — covering the U.S. team with NHL Network in Ottawa — reports on that and more, including Team USA’s top line and notable dates in history.
Rivalries. Where would we be without them? Dave Starman, who likes what he sees on the schedule this weekend, takes us on a trip down memory lane with some of the game’s best.
Dave Starman returns with goaltender-centric musings about Michigan, Denver and Michigan State as well as quick hits on topics around the nation.
Every game counts, but some games have extra significance — and there are a few of those this weekend around the nation, as Dave Starman points out.
With Michigan defenseman Steve Kampfer seriously injured in an assault, Dave Starman considers the experience of Boston University’s Kevin Schaeffer, like Kampfer the victim of a senseless attack.
Now more than ever, early departures from the college ranks are a fact of life. Dave Starman surveys both sides of a debate that’s unlikely to cool anytime soon.