Site AdministratorWith UW sophomore Jack Skille, junior Kyle Klubertanz and senior Ross Carlson not suiting up because of injuries sustained in Friday’s game against North Dakota, it meant that the Badgers would be playing one of the top teams in the WCHA without their top eight scorers from last year’s championship team. But Wisconsin still had … Read more
In his introductory press conference in April, new Rensselaer coach Seth Appert promised that the Engineers would play an up-tempo style. Appert delivered on that promise Saturday against third-ranked Boston University in the season opener for both teams. The Engineers skated hard, were creative offensively and had some excellent scoring chances. The unfortunate part for … Read more
The Quinnipiac Bobcats continued their winning ways with a 5-1 victory over the Robert Morris Colonials Saturday evening. The Bobcats swept the weekend series from the Colonials for the second straight year. “I thought that we set the tone early,” said Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold. “That’s what we wanted to do both nights this … Read more
Junior Andrew Gordon and freshman Andreas Nodl both contributed a goal and an assist, and senior netminder Bobby Goepfert made 31 saves as No. 16 St. Cloud State defeated No. 11 Denver 5-2 in a game which was essentially a complete reversal of roles from the previous night. “In many ways we performed better tonight … Read more
T.J. Hensick didn’t waste anytime hitting the score sheet in his senior season. The Michigan forward sandwiched two nearly identical early first period goals around a power play marker by freshman Brian Lebler to lead Michigan to an 8-1 season-opening win over Alabama-Huntsville Friday night at Yost Arena. In just the first minute of the … Read more
Quinnipiac, coming off a tough western trip at North Dakota, got back on the winning track with a 3-1 win over the Robert Morris Colonials at the Northford Ice Pavilion Friday night. The teams played a high tempo game with action at both sides throughout the game, but Quinnipiac controlled the game early recording the … Read more
Searching for their first win over the No. 20 Northern Michigan Wildcats since 2003, the Michigan Tech Huskies needed a pair of third period goals to skate away with a 2-1 victory in the season opener at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena Friday night. “I felt that the guys really deserved that tonight,” said Huskies … Read more
A screened shot by sophomore Patrick Mullen 2:50 into the overtime period and a valiant stand in net by senior Glenn Fisher for over 60 minutes helped No. 11 Denver survive a big comeback effort and defeat No. 16 St. Cloud State 4-3 in front of 5,986 at the National Hockey Center Friday night. Despite … Read more
A line of young, rambunctious freshmen a year ago is maturing into a talented combination of young men. Michigan State’s Justin Abdelkader, Tim Kennedy, and Tim Crowder combined for three goals and three assists, leading the Spartans past Western Michigan 4-1 in the season opener. “It’s a confidence level. Last year was all new and … Read more
Eight ranked Minnesota rolled to a 7-1 win over Wayne State with a second period outburst led by sophomore forward Blake Wheeler. The highly touted Gopher forward opened the second period flood gates extending the Gopher lead to 3-0 on a backhander at 8:15. He picked the puck up at the top of the left … Read more
Coming into the game, Wisconsin goalie Brian Elliott hadn’t allowed a goal to slip by him in his last 110:57 minutes on the ice. Apparently, nobody told that to the Fighting Sioux. Fifth ranked North Dakota (3-0-0, 1-0-0 WCHA) scored two goals on Elliott during a three minute stretch in the second period and added … Read more
Throughout of all last season, Maine continually and thoroughly made a name for itself on special teams. Anchored by Hobey Baker finalist Greg Moore, the squad constantly ranked amongst the best in the country on the penalty kill and power play. En route to their third Frozen Four appearance in five years, the Black Bears … Read more
Each year on the night that the men’s hockey team hosts Harvard in Lynah Rink, denizens of the Lynah Faithful smuggle contraband into the rink in order to break the rules and continue the tradition of covering the ice with fish before the game. Oct. 28 will be different.
Colgate did just enough damage early in the first period, then rode the stellar play of goaltender Mark Dekanich to a 2-1 victory over Niagara in Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena Thursday night. For Niagara, the loss was a bitter pill to swallow after the Purple Eagles controlled play for long stretches of the game but … Read more
Following three consecutive trips to the 16-team NCAA tournament, high expectations were heaped on the Ohio State men’s hockey team entering last season. But injuries and other problems took their toll.
An officially-idle weekend was good enough for Boston College to take over sole possession of No. 1 in the USCHO.com/CSTV Division I men’s poll released Monday. The Eagles, who beat St. Thomas 5-3 in an exhibition but don’t begin their NCAA season until Tuesday against Northeastern, moved ahead of defending NCAA champion Wisconsin, which is … Read more
Becker College has been confirmed as the 17th member of the ECAC Northeast and will begin league play during the 2007-08 season. The decision was made by the league administrators at their annual fall meeting during the ECAC Convention and Trade Show. “Becker College has made a commitment to its ice hockey program and that … Read more
Norwich and Plymouth State have been accepted by the administrators of ECAC East Women’s Hockey as new members. Norwich University, located in Northfield, Vt., and Plymouth State University, of Plymouth, N.H., have recently upgraded their women’s hockey programs to varsity status, and will begin conference play at the start of the 2007-08 season. “On behalf … Read more
Adrian College, a liberal-arts school located about 90 minutes from Detroit in Adrian, Mich., will join the ranks of hockey-playing Division III schools, it was announced Monday morning. Dr. Jeffrey R. Docking, Adrian College president, made the announcement that the school is breaking ground next week on the Arrington Ice Arena, a $5.5 million indoor, … Read more
Funeral services for legendary University of Michigan and U.S. National Team coach Vic Heyliger have been set for 2 p.m. MDT on Friday, Oct. 13, at the Broadmoor Community Church in Colorado Springs, Colo. (315 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906). Heyliger passed away at his home in Colorado Springs on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at … Read more