With competition high, NCHC in ‘great shape,’ commissioner Fenton says
The league has four teams in the top nine of the PairWise Rankings.
Matthew Semisch
Three things: Feb. 6
A fairly light weekend of NCHC action wasn’t without its talking points. Here are three of the bigger ones that caught our attention: UMD continues its resurgence After suffering a five-game losing streak through the middle to end of last month, Minnesota-Duluth now finds itself on an upward trajectory. The Bulldogs have now built up … Read more
Three things: Feb. 6
A fairly light weekend of NCHC action wasn’t without its talking points. Here are three of the bigger ones that caught our attention: UMD continues its resurgence After suffering a five-game losing streak through the middle to end of last month, Minnesota-Duluth now finds itself on an upward trajectory. The Bulldogs have now built up … Read more
Injuries change the lineup, but North Dakota keeps getting positive results
The Fighting Hawks were without four of their top nine forwards last weekend but claimed a sweep at Western Michigan.
Three things: Jan. 24
We came out of this last round of NCHC games with plenty to discuss in the days ahead. What follows are three of the bigger talking points that caught our eyes. Omaha swept at home again It wasn’t that long ago that Omaha was easily a top-10 team in the country looking poised to build … Read more
Three things: Jan. 24
We came out of this last round of NCHC games with plenty to discuss in the days ahead. What follows are three of the bigger talking points that caught our eyes. Omaha swept at home again It wasn’t that long ago that Omaha was easily a top-10 team in the country looking poised to build … Read more
Miami riding the waves through its NCHC existence, but its mentality hasn’t changed
“You’ve got to play every shift like it’s your last,” RedHawks coach Enrico Blasi said.
Three things: Jan. 10
Mixed feelings in Oxford Miami coach Enrico Blasi came into this weekend’s home series against No. 19 Minnesota-Duluth feeling hopeful. His RedHawks may not have finished the two-game set feeling that way. They did defeat UMD on a 3-on-3 overtime goal in Friday’s series opener in Oxford, Ohio, but Saturday’s rematch provided a different story. … Read more
Three things: Jan. 10
Mixed feelings in Oxford Miami coach Enrico Blasi came into this weekend’s home series against No. 19 Minnesota-Duluth feeling hopeful. His RedHawks may not have finished the two-game set feeling that way. They did defeat UMD on a 3-on-3 overtime goal in Friday’s series opener in Oxford, Ohio, but Saturday’s rematch provided a different story. … Read more
Third-period outburst gives Miami a boost ahead of NCHC showdown
The RedHawks hadn’t won in regulation since Nov. 7 before rallying to beat Rensselaer last Sunday.
With three teams high in the rankings, NCHC has good talking points at the break
Omaha, St. Cloud State and North Dakota make up the Nos. 3, 4 and 5 spots in the PairWise Rankings.
Three things: Dec. 6
With no NCHC teams playing in holiday tournaments this season, the 2015 portion of this season is quickly winding down. Plenty happened this weekend, though, and here are three of the bigger talking points. UND rolls past Pioneers What many expected to be a tight rivalry series between ninth-ranked Denver and No. 4 North Dakota … Read more
Three things: Dec. 6
With no NCHC teams playing in holiday tournaments this season, the 2015 portion of this season is quickly winding down. Plenty happened this weekend, though, and here are three of the bigger talking points. UND rolls past Pioneers What many expected to be a tight rivalry series between ninth-ranked Denver and No. 4 North Dakota … Read more
Not everything is perfect, but Omaha keeps finding a way to win
The sixth-ranked Mavericks enter a series at No. 7 St. Cloud State with a 11-2-1 record.
Three things: Nov. 22
Three of the bigger NCHC talking points from the weekend just gone: Huskies, Hawks share spoils Many thought the weekend series between No. 4 North Dakota and No. 7 St. Cloud State would be a split. Lo and behold, that’s what happened. UND, playing its first hockey game under their new Fighting Hawks nickname, eked … Read more
Three things: Nov. 22
Three of the bigger NCHC talking points from the weekend just gone: Huskies, Hawks share spoils Many thought the weekend series between No. 4 North Dakota and No. 7 St. Cloud State would be a split. Lo and behold, that’s what happened. UND, playing its first hockey game under their new Fighting Hawks nickname, eked … Read more
Regardless of nickname, North Dakota eyes key series at St. Cloud State
The newly-named Fighting Hawks play a top-10 battle against the Huskies this weekend.
Three things: Nov. 9
A few of the bigger talking points from this past weekend in NCHC play: Omaha gets back on track A week after picking up its first two losses of the season, Omaha bounced back well at home this last weekend against a top-10 opponent. Sixth-ranked Minnesota-Duluth made its first visit to Baxter Arena to take … Read more
Three things: Nov. 9
A few of the bigger talking points from this past weekend in NCHC play: Omaha gets back on track A week after picking up its first two losses of the season, Omaha bounced back well at home this last weekend against a top-10 opponent. Sixth-ranked Minnesota-Duluth made its first visit to Baxter Arena to take … Read more
Disappointment a week earlier fueled Western Michigan for upsets of Omaha
The Broncos weren’t happy with their performances in a pair of losses at Clarkson.