Site AdministratorThe term ‘snakebit’ doesn’t even begin to describe the Nebraska-Omaha hockey team at the moment. The opportunities have certainly been there; it’s just that the goals haven’t. Take the Mavericks’ series with Western Michigan this weekend, for instance. On Friday night, UNO outshot the Broncos 42-20 through regulation and overtime before falling 2-1 in a … Read more
It’s not very often that a team outshoots their opponent by more than a 2-to-1 margin and loses. Then again, most teams don’t go nearly a month without winning, so when the two situations combine, it’s probably fair to assume that confidence plays a part. The Nebraska-Omaha (13-10-7, 8-8-7-3 CCHA) hockey team is currently dealing … Read more
After falling behind 1-0 midway through the first period, seventh ranked Vermont clawed back to score four unanswered goals Friday night en route to a 4-1 victory over Providence before a sell-out crowd of 4,003 at Gutterson Fieldhouse. Viktor Stalberg led the way with a goal and an assist for Vermont while senior captain Dean … Read more
Michigan State’s biggest problem this year has been the lack of scoring punch, and in an overtime shootout on their home ice, this affliction once again cost them a chance to win. As a result, the Ferris State Bulldogs fought back from a two goal deficit on the road to force overtime and win the … Read more
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish scored two goals in a span of less than one minute to defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes, 4-3, in overtime in front of 6,571 in Value City Arena Friday night. With the win, the Fighting Irish remain in first place in the CCHA; the Buckeyes are fifth. With Ohio State … Read more
Denver’s power play was awful last Saturday in losing to Alaska Anchorage in overtime at Magness Arena. On Friday, their man advantage was crucial to a huge road win. Denver’s power play accounted for all four goals as the league-leading Pioneers beat Minnesota Duluth, 4-3, in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association contest before 4,745 fans … Read more
It’s been twice as nice for the Minnesota women’s team this year thanks to identical twins Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux. Mike Scandura reports.
Michigan Tech Huskies used some Winter Carnival magic to sting No. 18 Colorado College in the first period and third periods of a penalty-filled affair en route to a 2-2 tie Friday night at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena. The Tigers haven’t won in Houghton now in four years. “We did a good job defensively,†… Read more
It’s not often a five minute major is the momentum boost for the shorthanded team. Then again, it’s not often that good things happen for the Wisconsin Badgers in Mariucci Arena, a venue where Wisconsin is a horrid 5-22-2 since it opened in 1993 and hasn’t won since their national championship season three years ago. … Read more
Eleventh ranked New Hampshire defeated Hockey East foe Maine, 4-1, Friday in a physical battle at the Whittemore Center. Wildcats James van Riemsdyk, Mike Sislo, and Jamie Fritsch all had two points apiece in their team’s sixth consecutive win against the Black Bears. A total of 20 penalties ensued throughout the night, yet only five … Read more
The Playoff Push Only three things are assured in life: death, taxes, and a close race among the top teams in the MIAC. Year after year, teams battle it out not just to slide into the bottom half of the playoff ladder, but for crucial positioning at the top that can be the difference between … Read more
Slow out of the gate in the opening period, fourth -ranked Michigan used two goal performances by Matt Rust and Louie Caporusso to hold off pesky Lake Superior State, 6-2, Friday night at Yost Ice Arena. David Wohlberg added a goal and an assist to the Michigan cause continuing his solid freshman season. The Wolverine … Read more
Keeping with their current trend, the Northern Michigan Wildcats beat the Bowling Green Falcons 3-0 in tonight’s evenly matched game, with the first two periods finishing with similar statistics for both teams. The first period was uneventful. Neither team generated goal-worthy plays though both teams each had a power play. The second period continued in … Read more
The No. 3 Northeastern Huskies needed practically all 60 minutes to put away a pesky Merrimack College squad in their final game before they attempt to win their first Beanpot title in 21 years. Starring for the Huskies, Wade MacLeod provided a three point game en route to their 4-3 victory. MacLeod got the Huskies … Read more
Robert Morris has officially announced that it is joining the Atlantic Hockey Association. Gary Heeman reports.
With the playoffs looming, each game has more importance as points become more meaningful. One team that realizes this is the Fitchburg State Falcons, currently in eighth place, only four points out of fourth place, but also with two teams nipping at their skates. With four points in their last four games, they now have … Read more
The consequences of Monday’s Beanpot semifinals headline this week’s discussion between Jim Connelly and Scott Brown, though there’s plenty more: Atlantic Hockey expansion and its naysayers, the rise of Yale, and this weekend’s red-circled games.
The Bank of New York Mellon Hockey Humanitarian Award has announced 21 nominees for the 2009 honor, presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen. Five are repeat nominees from last year; all are listed below in alphabetical order. Ryan Adler#, Senior, Hobart College Andrew Brolsma, Senior, Castleton State College Joe Charlebois, Senior, University of New … Read more
After the second period, no one in Matthews Arena could believe that the Northeastern University Huskies would be tied at 1-1 with the No. 5 team in the nation. But although the Eagles pulled away with the 3-1 victory, NU took a tough BC team to the edge for 40 minutes. “We outplayed ‘em,†NU … Read more
Notre Dame’s unbeaten streak came to an end last weekend, and with it the Fighting Irish’s run at the top of the USCHO.com/CBS College Sports Division I men’s poll. Notre Dame, which had been No. 1 for the last seven polls, was supplanted at the top of the rankings by Boston University as the teams … Read more