Site AdministratorThe WCHA has voted unanimously to admit North Dakota’s women’s team beginning with the 2004-05 season. The addition of the Sioux brings the number of women’s WCHA teams to eight and marks the first expansion of the four-year-old league. North Dakota joins Bemidji State, Minnesota, Minnesota-Duluth, MSU-Mankato, Ohio State, St. Cloud State and Wisconsin as … Read more
First Team All-Hockey East defenseman Francis Nault of Maine has lost an appeal with the NCAA and will be ineligible to play in what would have been his senior season in 2003-04. The decision, the last in a series of appeals by Maine and Nault, concerns an appearance by him in two tournaments in the … Read more
The University of South Dakota is investigating the possibility of joining the CHA, according to the Fargo (N.D.) Forum, citing sources. According to the newspaper, USD athletic Kelly Higgins acknowledged having conversations with CHA officials, but said, “they are just friends of mine. … We’re just looking long-term. We’re studying all of our options.” CHA … Read more
Kevin Houle, who helped the Plattsburgh men’s hockey team to two NCAA Division III national championships as an assistant and associate coach, has been named interim head coach of the women’s hockey team. Houle replaces Scott Dockett, the program’s first-ever coach, who resigned in March for personal reasons. “This is a great opportunity to join … Read more
The annual coaches meetings resulted in little earth-shattering news, but there was a lively discussion about verbal commitments.
Already in hockey withdrawal? Let’s give ’em all something to talk about.
There was tumult and triumph in 2002-03. Who’s ready for 2003-04? And just who is Adam Wodon’s favorite player?
The MAAC is looking to re-expand, with its eyes set on Rhode Island, Navy and Robert Morris. And the CHA will discuss expansion this week.
We’ve mentioned the problems with the NCAA tournament selection system, now here are the solutions, in an open proposal to the hockey committee.
MSU-Mankato sophomore All-American forward Grant Stevenson signed a free agent contract with the San Jose Sharks, passing up his final two years of college eligibility. (Complete list of early departures) Stevenson helped lead the Mavericks to their first ever NCAA tournament berth in 2003, scoring 27 goals and setting up 36 others for 63 points … Read more
Brett Tryder has been named head coach at Plymouth State. The top assistant under previous coach Chris Hudon is the seventh coach in the program’s 33-year history.
Ferris State coach Bob Daniels won his first-ever Penrose Award as the American Hockey Coaches Association Coach of the Year for 2003. Daniels Daniels, who guided the Bulldogs to their first-ever CCHA regular-season title and NCAA tournament berth, edged out Cornell coach Mike Schafer and Minnesota coach Don Lucia for the honor. Ferris State finished … Read more
Authorities in Minneapolis filed felony charges against one man who was arrested during rioting Saturday night following Minnesota’s second straight national championship. The Associated Press reported that prosecutors charged Travis J. Hinck, 19, with a felony after he allegedly damaged a police booking van from the inside. Police said they took him into custody after … Read more
An insight into the remarkable recovery and spirit of goalie Joe Exter, courtesy the Eagle-Tribune of Andover, Mass.
F Thomas Vanek, Minnesota F Steve Saviano, New Hampshire F Nathan Martz, New Hampshire D Paul Martin, Minnesota D Matt DeMarchi, Minnesota G Travis Weber, Minnesota MOP: Vanek
The old record holder meets the new one.
A look at the teams that will compete for the 2003 national championship at 7 p.m. EDT Saturday at HSBC Arena: Minnesota Golden Gophers Record: 27-8-9 How they got here: West Regional semifinal — [nl]Minnesota 9, [nl]Mercyhurst 2 West Regional final — [nl]Minnesota 7, [nl]Ferris State 4 National semifinal — [nl]Minnesota 3, Michigan 2, OT … Read more
Boston College women’s coach Tom Babson has retired, ending his four year run at the helm of the Eagles. Babson directed BC to a 12-17-3 record in 2002-03, the most Division I wins in the history of the program. The Eagles were an inaugural member of Hockey East this past season. “We are very grateful … Read more
The results are in, and three staffers have advanced to the finals of this year’s “Meet The Frauds” picks competition. The standings after the regionals: Paula C. Weston: 12-0 Dave Hendrickson: 10-2 Scott Brown: 10-2 Jayson Moy/Becky Blaeser: 10-2 Geof F. Morris: 10-2 Todd D. Milewski: 9-3 Jim Connelly: 9-3 Mike Volonnino: 9-3 Weston, with … Read more
National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman made an appearance at HSBC Arena Thursday during the Cornell-New Hampshire semifinal, announcing the sale of the Buffalo Sabres to billionaire businessman B. Thomas Golisano. Gary Bettman discusses the Sabres deal (photo: Ed Trefzger). The bankrupt Sabres have been operated by the league pending the sale, which was approved … Read more