New Lake Superior State coach Whitten savors connections to program’s storied leaders
He played under Ron Mason and coached with Rick Comley, the Lakers’ first two head coaches.
Matt Wellens
Ferris State draws Colgate in NCAA Midwest Regional in Cincinnati
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Ferris State and Colgate began their 2013-14 seasons against each other back on the first Saturday in October. Now on the final Friday of March, one of them will close its season against the other. The Bulldogs are back in the NCAA tournament for the second time in three years and … Read more
Ferris State draws Colgate in NCAA Midwest Regional in Cincinnati
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — Ferris State and Colgate began their 2013-14 seasons against each other back on the first Saturday in October. Now on the final Friday of March, one of them will close its season against the other. The Bulldogs are back in the NCAA tournament for the second time in three years and … Read more
Minnesota State’s unsung heroes lead the way to WCHA tournament title
Brett Stern and Brett Knowles each scored his first goal of the season for the Mavericks
In relief role, Alaska-Anchorage’s Kamal nearly backstops an upset
The senior goaltender came on in the third period and allowed only the overtime goal to Ferris State.
Huggins’ 36 saves lifts Minnesota State over Bowling Green at WCHA Final Five
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The last time Minnesota State freshman goaltender Cole Huggins took to the ice, he gave up four goals in a 5-4 overtime win over Northern Michigan in Mankato, Minn. So come Friday in the opener of the WCHA Final Five, Huggins felt it was time he repaid his teammates for his … Read more
Three things I think I learned from the first round of the WCHA playoffs
Here are three things I think I learned from the first round of the WCHA playoffs, with the Final Five weekend on deck. The scrapped Alaska Plan was actually really entertaining There were a lot of unhappy people in the summer of 2012 when the WCHA announced Alaska and Alaska-Anchorage would play in the first … Read more
Three things I think I learned from the first round of the WCHA playoffs
Here are three things I think I learned from the first round of the WCHA playoffs, with the Final Five weekend on deck. The scrapped Alaska Plan was actually really entertaining There were a lot of unhappy people in the summer of 2012 when the WCHA announced Alaska and Alaska-Anchorage would play in the first … Read more
Ferris State’s Daniels, Alaska’s Kunyk get major awards from WCHA
Last weekend, Ferris State coach Bob Daniels added a WCHA MacNaughton Cup to the two CCHA regular season championships in his resume. Now the two-time CCHA and national coach of the year can add WCHA coach of the year to his list of accolades after receiving the honor Thursday afternoon before the start of the WCHA playoffs.
Roque out after nine seasons as Lake Superior State coach
Lake Superior State coach Jim Roque will not have his contract renewed after nine seasons leading the Lakers.
The WCHA playoff picture is finally set
With Alaska-Anchorage’s 3-1 victory over rival Alaska in Fairbanks this evening (or morning depending where you are), the first round of the WCHA playoffs has been set. Ferris State won the WCHA outright via a sweep of Lake Superior State while Minnesota State only took three of four points from Michigan Tech. The Bulldogs and … Read more
The WCHA playoff picture is finally set
With Alaska-Anchorage’s 3-1 victory over rival Alaska in Fairbanks this evening (or morning depending where you are), the first round of the WCHA playoffs has been set. Ferris State won the WCHA outright via a sweep of Lake Superior State while Minnesota State only took three of four points from Michigan Tech. The Bulldogs and … Read more
Saturday’s WCHA playoff scenarios
Going into the final night of the regular season, Ferris State and Minnesota State are still tied at the top of the league standings. Two teams — Michigan Tech and Bowling Green — are fighting for the No. 4 spot and a chance to host a first-round playoff series next weekend. And finally, three teams — … Read more
Saturday’s WCHA playoff scenarios
Going into the final night of the regular season, Ferris State and Minnesota State are still tied at the top of the league standings. Two teams — Michigan Tech and Bowling Green — are fighting for the No. 4 spot and a chance to host a first-round playoff series next weekend. And finally, three teams — … Read more
March 7-8 WCHA picks, plus predicting the final standings
Unlike the WCHA standings, there’s no question how this regular season pick ’em battle will end. First place: Shane Frederick. Last place: Matt Wellens. Unlike the last place team in the WCHA standings, however, I still get to make the playoffs for redemption. Here is how Shane and I predict the final weekend of the … Read more
March 7-8 WCHA picks, plus predicting the final standings
Unlike the WCHA standings, there’s no question how this regular season pick ’em battle will end. First place: Shane Frederick. Last place: Matt Wellens. Unlike the last place team in the WCHA standings, however, I still get to make the playoffs for redemption. Here is how Shane and I predict the final weekend of the … Read more
What I think I’ve learned leading up to a crazy final weekend in the WCHA
Heading into the last week of the regular season in the WCHA, here is what I think I learned from last weekend. You couldn’t ask for a more exciting final weekend From the MacNaughton Cup, to the pursuit of home ice in the first round of the WCHA playoffs, to just making the league playoffs, … Read more
What I think I’ve learned leading up to a crazy final weekend in the WCHA
Heading into the last week of the regular season in the WCHA, here is what I think I learned from last weekend. You couldn’t ask for a more exciting final weekend From the MacNaughton Cup, to the pursuit of home ice in the first round of the WCHA playoffs, to just making the league playoffs, … Read more
Bowling Green rides goaltender Burke to victory at Northern Michigan
MARQUETTE, Mich. —- Bowling Green jumped out to a three-goal lead at Northern Michigan on Saturday, then rode the coattails of sophomore goaltender Tommy Burke and his 37 saves the rest of the way to pull out a 3-2 WCHA victory at the Berry Events Center in Marquette. The win greatly increases the Falcons’ chances … Read more
Northern Michigan beats Bowling Green, back in WCHA playoff picture
MARQUETTE, Mich. — Northern Michigan stayed out of the penalty box until the final minutes Friday night, which also happened to be the only time Bowling Green could find the back of the net in a 4-1 Wildcat win at the Berry Events Center in Marquette. Senior captain Stephan Vigier, Luke Eibler, Brock Maschmeyer and … Read more