The matchup: Defensive philosophies differ with Union, Ferris State
We asked coaches who faced both Ferris State and Union this season to help break down the national semifinal opponents. Daver Karnosky reports.
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Ever the captain, Cross keeps Boston College teammates on task
Leadership comes naturally to the defenseman, and his on-ice play gets attention, too. Diana C. Nearhos reports.
Career of ups and downs ending on a high note for Ferris State’s Nelson
An unknown commodity at the start of the season, goaltender Taylor Nelson has proved his worth for the Bulldogs. Daver Karnosky reports.
TMQ: The Tampa four, and how they came to be the last standing
Can anyone stop Boston College? How much does the hype affect teams heading to the Frozen Four? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Maine’s Abbott makes a habit of saving his best for last
The Hobey Baker Award finalist leads the nation in scoring, but an injury question lingers. Tom Robinson reports in a series of stories profiling some of the Hobey Baker Award finalists.
Classic postseason formula working well for North Dakota
North Dakota is getting strong special teams and goaltending in looking dangerous heading into the NCAA tournament. Daver Karnosky reports from the WCHA Final Five.
Slubowski withstands the pressure for Western Michigan
The Broncos goaltender earned CCHA Championship MVP honors after shutting down Michigan at the end. Matt Nye reports from the CCHA Championship.
Czarnik a game-changer in his first year at Miami
Three assists in the third-place game gives him a six-game point-scoring streak heading into the NCAA tournament. Matt Nye reports from the CCHA Championship.
Wisconsin’s Decker, national goal-scoring leader, wins Patty Kazmaier Award
One of the first thoughts Brianna Decker had Saturday morning after winning the Patty Kazmaier Award involves a specific burden that comes along with it. Decker, the junior center from Dousman, Wis., became the fourth Wisconsin player to receive the honor, which is bestowed upon the top college player in the nation for a given … Read more
Despite loss, Bowling Green’s Hammond takes turn in spotlight
The goaltender made a career-high 55 saves in a double-overtime loss to Michigan. Matt Nye reports from the CCHA Championship.
Western Michigan has all the answers on special teams
The Broncos scored three times on the power play and kept Miami scoreless on three chances in a CCHA semifinal win. Matt Nye reports from the CCHA Championship.
Harsh lesson for Minnesota-Duluth in semifinal loss to Denver: Slow starts are costly
The Bulldogs rallied from a 3-0 deficit but falling behind got them off their game early. Timothy Boger reports from the WCHA Final Five.
Salazar stands tall in a clutch situation again for Denver
Denver forward Luke Salazar has developed a knack for scoring goals in big situations this March. Timothy Boger reports from the WCHA Final Five.
Final Five’s Huskies are lower seeds but have held their own
Michigan Tech and St. Cloud State may be underdogs in the quarterfinals, but they haven’t been pushovers against their opponents. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson preview the WCHA Final Five in This Week in the WCHA.
Schultz’s confidence grows with more time in college
In three years at Wisconsin, defenseman Justin Schultz has put himself in a class among the best defensemen in college hockey. Benjamin Worgull reports in our series of stories on likely finalists for the Hobey Baker Award.
TMQ: Coaching longevity, more upsets and a big weekend for Hobey candidates
Joe Marsh’s long run at St. Lawrence is over; will we see any new-generation coaches stay at one school that long? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski offer thoughts on that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Gallery: Michigan State at Miami
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Army’s two goals give Providence lead in series with Massachusetts-Lowell
Seventh-seeded Providence opened the Hockey East playoffs with a bang, upsetting second-seeded Massachusetts-Lowell 5-3 on Thursday in the opener of a best-of-three quarterfinal series at the Tsongas Center. It was the Friars’ first playoff victory since 2005, and it ended ended a six-game winless streak that crescendoed with a sweep at the hand of the … Read more
Sorting out the WCHA’s regular season and handing out some hardware
Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson pick the All-WCHA teams and individual award winners in This Week in the WCHA.
TMQ: Teams waiting, hoping for more games to play
Northern Michigan is out of the CCHA playoffs, but it’s not too far out of the running for an NCAA tournament spot. What do you do if you’re the Wildcats? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.