Numbers suggest Minnesota-Duluth’s offense is top heavy, but Bulldogs dispute it
The Bulldogs have three players in a pack of players near the top of the WCHA scoring charts. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
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TMQ: It’s so hard to say goodbye, but one former top-level team will do so
Playoffs are starting and league titles are on the line. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look around the country in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
O’Neill’s four-point night pushes Yale past Princeton
Brian O’Neill had a goal and three assists, leading Yale to a 5-2 victory over Princeton on Friday. Antoine Laganiere scored twice for the Bulldogs (13-13-2, 10-10-1 ECAC Hockey), and Jesse Root had two assists. Yale and Princeton (8-14-6, 6-12-3) traded goals twice through the middle of the second period, when Andrew Calof tallied his … Read more
Potential playoff formats for new-look WCHA go under the microscope
With nine teams, the league could eliminate a team from the postseason or offer first-round byes. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
Michigan Tech’s upward movement under Pearson no surprise, but pace is
The first-year coach has the Huskies at 10 wins in WCHA play for only the second time in the last 15 seasons. Daver Karnosky reports.
TMQ: Stability at the top, Kelly’s ouster and a frenzied finish
Ferris State took care of business to clinch at least a share of the CCHA title, but the news Monday about Paul Kelly’s departure from College Hockey Inc. took center stage. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have another edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Weber gets shutout on senior day as Princeton tops Union
Sally Butler, Ali Pankowski and Denna Laing scored, and senior Rachel Weber made 15 saves as Princeton beat Union 3-0 on Saturday. Playing at home for the last time during the 2011-12 season, Princeton honored the Class of 2012 prior to the start of the game. The Class of 2012 includes Danielle DiCesare, Ann-Marie Elvin, … Read more
Oleksuk scores twice as Minnesota-Duluth stays hot on road, tops Minnesota State
Minnesota-Duluth’s play on the road has been a strength this season and the No. 4-ranked Bulldogs stayed in the WCHA championship race Friday night with another away-from-home victory. Senior center Travis Oleksuk scored twice, including the go-ahead goal with less than a second left in the second period, in rallying for a 4-2 win over … Read more
A look at the WCHA’s process of deciding on player suspensions
Minnesota’s Kyle Rau was suspended for one game after his hit on Denver’s Jason Zucker, and here’s how the decision came about. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
Wisconsin state schools’ move away from NCHA ‘a shock to the system,’ St. Norbert coach says
The five schools will play under the umbrella of their all-sports conference starting in 2014. Weston Hodkiewicz reports.
Mistakes magnified in losses, but Minnesota-Duluth feels it’s not far off
The Bulldogs are 3-3-1 since a 17-game unbeaten streak, and this week they host North Dakota. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
TMQ: BU back up to No. 1, but plenty of teams could be there
Who’s No. 1? It’s Boston University in the poll, but a number of teams have legitimate claims. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Playing for pride becomes a remarkable turnaround for Michigan Tech
The Huskies scored the final nine goals of the series to gain a tie and win at No. 1 Minnesota-Duluth. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
TMQ: First-place favorites, Beanpot upset possibilities and a sudden change
Even in the WCHA, where Minnesota has a five-point lead on Minnesota-Duluth, the race for league titles is tightening up. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Lee’s impending return gives St. Cloud State depth in goal
The goaltender had hip surgery in October, but Ryan Faragher has been hot lately. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
Sdao’s good feeling about Princeton gets better
The junior defenseman is one of ECAC Hockey’s highest-scoring defensemen. Roman J. Uschak reports.
TMQ: Shaking up the top 10 after a volatile weekend
Miami is on a roll; Western Michigan, Union and Northeastern have slipped; and ECAC Hockey might have an NCAA tournament shortfall. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Hiller, RIT topple Buffalo State
Tenecia Hiller’s goal and assist helped No. 2 Rochester Institute of Technology to a 5-2 victory over Buffalo State on Friday. Jamie Parhar, Melissa Bromley, Megan Kobar and Kim Schlattman also scored for the Tigers (15-1-1, 9-1-1 ECAC West). Jeyna Minnick and Christine Williams scored power-play goals for the Bengals (6-8-2, 3-5-1).
WCHA alums dot NHL All-Star rosters, and it means a change of plans for Faulk
Seven former WCHA players are among the 48 selected to take part in the festivities in Ottawa. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have All-Star items and looks at Minnesota State’s Phil Cook and more in This Week in the WCHA.
TMQ: Top-10 mainstays, bucket lists and — sigh — outdoor games
This week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback also looks at Boston University, a team that has overcome losing two big players over winter break. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski chime in.