Random Thoughts: Playoff Edition
With the second season rolling, Dave Starman offers up a passel of thoughts, including this season’s officiating, CCHA scheduling issues, the continued struggles of the CHA, and a little wish list.
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Man Advantage
Score on the power play, win the game. While that might be a little oversimplified, Dave Starman is here to examine the power play’s importance — and how to build one.
Right Man For The Job
Dave Hakstol had big shoes to fill when he took over at North Dakota, but two Frozen Fours later, the UND head coach has shown his leadership in spades. Dave Starman reports.
Replay Revisited
Not long ago, Dave Starman issued a call for the expanded use of video replay. Now, with another goal/no-goal controversy in the books, he is more confident than ever that something needs to be done.
Midnight Sun
The U.S. team may be 0-2 at the World Junior Championships in Sweden, but Dave Starman finds Union head coach Nate Leaman — an assistant with the international squad — still upbeat.
A High Price To Pay
High-end composite sticks are all the rage, but are they damaging budgets and skills at the college level? Dave Starman asks around.
The Contender
Always a natural scorer, T.J. Hensick has become a complete player as his collegiate career nears its completion. Dave Starman finds the Michigan senior a Hobey Baker candidate.
November Musings
Notre Dame and its former head coach make headlines; Boston College goes up and down; Army opens eyes in Atlantic Hockey; and the WCHA adjusts after a newsworthy offseason. Dave Starman offers up his thoughts.
Career Change
Steve Castelletti, suffice it to say, has been there and done that. Dave Starman talks to Wisconsin’s equipment manager, fresh off a two-decade stint with the U.S. Marshals.