Elliot OlshanskySo close. As we sit here now, hours before the 2012 NCAA tournament begins, it’s frustrating to think that the stars aligned to give us such a great setup for a decisive battle in the race for the 2012 Hobey Baker Award, and chances are that we won’t get it. I’m referring, of course, to … Read more
So close. As we sit here now, hours before the 2012 NCAA tournament begins, it’s frustrating to think that the stars aligned to give us such a great setup for a decisive battle in the race for the 2012 Hobey Baker Award, and chances are that we won’t get it. I’m referring, of course, to … Read more
Well, the top 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award have been announced, and I did reasonably well. For the record, your finalists are: Spencer Abbott, F, Maine Jack Connolly, F, Minnesota Duluth Brian Dumoulin, D, Boston College Troy Grosenick, G, Union Shawn Hunwick, G, Michigan Tim Kirby, D, Air Force Torey Krug, D, Michigan … Read more
Well, the top 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award have been announced, and I did reasonably well. For the record, your finalists are: Spencer Abbott, F, Maine Jack Connolly, F, Minnesota Duluth Brian Dumoulin, D, Boston College Troy Grosenick, G, Union Shawn Hunwick, G, Michigan Tim Kirby, D, Air Force Torey Krug, D, Michigan … Read more
Ah, this is the tricky part. After a season (or, in this case, half a season) of Hobey talk, we’ve reached the point that — to me, at least — defines much of my success as a Hobey blogger. Soon, we’ll know the names of the 10 finalists for this year’s Hobey Baker Award, and … Read more
Ah, this is the tricky part. After a season (or, in this case, half a season) of Hobey talk, we’ve reached the point that — to me, at least — defines much of my success as a Hobey blogger. Soon, we’ll know the names of the 10 finalists for this year’s Hobey Baker Award, and … Read more
As I’ve mentioned in the past, it’s always nice to see a lively debate in the comments section after a blog post. It makes me feel like I’m doing my job, and having seen it happen after last week’s blog post, I’m very pleased. It also doesn’t hurt that the comments have helped focus my … Read more
As I’ve mentioned in the past, it’s always nice to see a lively debate in the comments section after a blog post. It makes me feel like I’m doing my job, and having seen it happen after last week’s blog post, I’m very pleased. It also doesn’t hurt that the comments have helped focus my … Read more
The calendar has turned to March, and we’re heading into the home stretch in the race for the Hobey Baker Award. Of course, the fight for conference championships and NCAA tournament berths does tend to take priority — as well it should — but it is worth remembering that the 10 finalists and three “Hobey … Read more
The calendar has turned to March, and we’re heading into the home stretch in the race for the Hobey Baker Award. Of course, the fight for conference championships and NCAA tournament berths does tend to take priority — as well it should — but it is worth remembering that the 10 finalists and three “Hobey … Read more
It’s always nice to see when a blog post gets people talking, and last week’s Hobey Watch post about goalies certainly did that. Of course, given that some of the chatter consisted of suggestions of “East Coast bias” and questions about the absence of Minnesota netminder Kent Patterson from my list, I was left with … Read more
It’s always nice to see when a blog post gets people talking, and last week’s Hobey Watch post about goalies certainly did that. Of course, given that some of the chatter consisted of suggestions of “East Coast bias” and questions about the absence of Minnesota netminder Kent Patterson from my list, I was left with … Read more
There are so many things I like about my annual trip up to Boston for the Beanpot. I enjoy seeing so many friends from the Boston media in the press room before the games, from Brion O’Connor of ESPN Boston to John Connolly of the Boston Herald to Nancy Marrapese-Burrell of the Boston Globe to … Read more
There are so many things I like about my annual trip up to Boston for the Beanpot. I enjoy seeing so many friends from the Boston media in the press room before the games, from Brion O’Connor of ESPN Boston to John Connolly of the Boston Herald to Nancy Marrapese-Burrell of the Boston Globe to … Read more
First of all, I had a chance to talk with my good friend Bernie Corbett this week for an interview on Hockey on Campus, so check that out on SiriusXM. And yes, I did slip in a plug for my book, “Robert’s Rules of Karaoke”, as well. Anyhow, I talked in that segment about the … Read more
First of all, I had a chance to talk with my good friend Bernie Corbett this week for an interview on Hockey on Campus, so check that out on SiriusXM. And yes, I did slip in a plug for my book, “Robert’s Rules of Karaoke”, as well. Anyhow, I talked in that segment about the … Read more
This is a very exciting week for me, ladies and gentlemen. I’m pleased to let you know that my first novel, “Robert’s Rules of Karaoke”, will be published as an e-book by TheWriteDeal starting this Sunday. While it’s certainly not a sports book, college hockey certainly has a role in the story, from a visit … Read more
This is a very exciting week for me, ladies and gentlemen. I’m pleased to let you know that my first novel, “Robert’s Rules of Karaoke”, will be published as an e-book by TheWriteDeal starting this Sunday. While it’s certainly not a sports book, college hockey certainly has a role in the story, from a visit … Read more
I realized something the other day while I was talking with Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger on USCHO Live! If my blog were just about predicting the winner of the Hobey Baker Award, it would be boring as hell this year. Not that I think something as torturous as hell would necessarily be boring, but … Read more
I realized something the other day while I was talking with Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger on USCHO Live! If my blog were just about predicting the winner of the Hobey Baker Award, it would be boring as hell this year. Not that I think something as torturous as hell would necessarily be boring, but … Read more