Western Thrashes Nebraska-Omaha

The 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

Categories Uncategorized

Broncos Upset Mavericks

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

Categories Uncategorized

No. 7 Vermont Downs Providence

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

Categories Uncategorized

Ferris State Wins Shootout to Sink MSU

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

Categories Uncategorized

Shocking Spear Spurs Second Ranked Irish To Overtime Victory

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

Categories Uncategorized

Denver Edges UMD

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

Categories Uncategorized

Double Vision

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.

Huskies Use Winter Carnival Magic to Tie Tigers

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

Categories Uncategorized

Wisconsin Stuns Minnesota

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

Categories Uncategorized

New Hampshire Bests Maine

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

Categories Uncategorized

This Week in MIAC

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

Wolverines Best Lakers

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

Categories Uncategorized

Wildcats Shutout Falcons

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

Categories Uncategorized

No. 3 Northeastern Escapes with Thrilling Comeback Win

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

Categories Uncategorized

This Week in the ECAC Northeast

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

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Feb. 3, 2009

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.

2009 BNY Mellon Hockey Humanitarian Award Nominees Announced

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

Eagles Edge Huskies

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

Categories Uncategorized