A decade later, a generational NHL Draft class for college hockey still shines
In 2006, Erik Johnson, Jonathan Toews, Phil Kessel and Kyle Okposo were selected in the first seven picks.
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Caggiula’s third-period goals help North Dakota past Quinnipiac for ‘long overdue’ eighth national title
Drake Caggiula (two goals), Brock Boeser (goal, three assists) and Nick Schmaltz (assist) — the so-called CBS Line for North Dakota — were the dominating forces as the Fighting Hawks beat Quinnipiac 5-1.
Caggiula's third-period goals help North Dakota past Quinnipiac for 'long overdue' eighth national title
Drake Caggiula (two goals), Brock Boeser (goal, three assists) and Nick Schmaltz (assist) — the so-called CBS Line for North Dakota — were the dominating forces as the Fighting Hawks beat Quinnipiac 5-1.
Caggiula’s third-period goals help North Dakota past Quinnipiac for ‘long overdue’ eighth national title
Drake Caggiula (two goals), Brock Boeser (goal, three assists) and Nick Schmaltz (assist) — the so-called CBS Line for North Dakota — were the dominating forces as the Fighting Hawks beat Quinnipiac 5-1.
Frozen Four finalists similar, but Quinnipiac has last change against North Dakota
The Bobcats are looking for their first national title, while the Fighting Hawks are going for their eighth and first since 2000.
Notebook: Replay shows shoulder as point of contact in third-period North Dakota penalty
North Dakota’s Trevor Olson was penalized for elbowing but officials reviewed to see whether a major penalty should have been assessed.
Notebook: Replay shows shoulder as point of contact in third-period North Dakota penalty
North Dakota’s Trevor Olson was penalized for elbowing but officials reviewed to see whether a major penalty should have been assessed.
Quinnipiac plays to its gritty identity in beating Boston College in Frozen Four semifinals
The win earned Quinnipiac a spot in Saturday’s national championship game, the second time in four years for a program that has played Division I hockey for just 17 seasons.
Frozen Four preview: Despite different cast, Boston College hopes for same result in Tampa
The Eagles won the 2012 national championship in Tampa but this year they have to play top overall seed Quinnipiac in the semifinals.
Five tips to help you enjoy Tampa during the Frozen Four
The tournament returns just four years after first hosting college hockey’s final weekend.
TMQ: First weekend of NCAA tournament brings a few surprises and busted brackets
In the end, two No. 1 seeds and two No. 2 seeds made it to the Frozen Four.
Sources: Notre Dame leaving Hockey East for Big Ten in 2017
Notre Dame is preparing to leave Hockey East for the Big Ten in the 2017-18 season, sources told USCHO on Tuesday. The school joined Hockey East three seasons ago in the massive conference realignment for western schools. That coincided with the formation of the Big Ten, which has been at six teams but is poised … Read more
TMQ: On the meaning of a conference playoff title and the meaning of a week off
Some teams enter the NCAA tournament on the high of winning a title. Others had last weekend off to rest up.
NCAA committee sees straightforward path to generating a ‘really strong bracket’
The entire process took just 30-45 minutes, a little bit quicker than normal, and in establishing the four regional brackets the committee was able to accomplish one of its top goals — avoiding first-round matchups between conference opponents, particularly the six Hockey East schools.
Hockey East picks – Mar. 18-19
Dave went with strategy over intelligence last weekend and made a bad deficit a horrid one. Butt-kick central. This is like a six-goal victory. On to the Garden. Jim last week: 8-1-0 Jim to date: 189-65-36 Dave last week: 3-6-0 Dave to date: 174-80-36 Friday, March 18 Hockey East Semifinals (at TD Garden, Boston) No. … Read more
Hockey East picks – Mar. 18-19
Dave went with strategy over intelligence last weekend and made a bad deficit a horrid one. Butt-kick central. This is like a six-goal victory. On to the Garden. Jim last week: 8-1-0 Jim to date: 189-65-36 Dave last week: 3-6-0 Dave to date: 174-80-36 Friday, March 18 Hockey East Semifinals (at TD Garden, Boston) No. … Read more
A postseason rivalry resumes in the Hockey East semifinals
Providence and UMass-Lowell meet again at the TD Garden, while Boston College plays red-hot Northeastern.
TMQ: As championship weekend nears, Northeastern continues to impress
The Huskies were 2-12-3 in late November but have won 18 of 21 to get into contention for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.
Five Hockey East teams in NCAAs seems a foregone conclusion… but what about six?
A year ago, the NCHC made history placing six teams in the NCAA field, the most any conference had ever placed in a single season. Could Hockey East repeat that feat? That leads the three things I learned this week. 1. Hockey East could have six teams in NCAA field We know some simple facts … Read more
Five Hockey East teams in NCAAs seems a foregone conclusion… but what about six?
A year ago, the NCHC made history placing six teams in the NCAA field, the most any conference had ever placed in a single season. Could Hockey East repeat that feat? That leads the three things I learned this week. 1. Hockey East could have six teams in NCAA field We know some simple facts … Read more