End Of An Era
Michigan State’s loss at the West Regional sent Ron Mason out a loser in his last game. But Paula C. Weston says the new MSU AD is able to focus elsewhere — and there’s plenty to see.
Paula C. Weston
Pohl Vaults Gophers Into Frozen Four
Minnesota advanced to the Frozen Four in St. Paul after defeating Colorado College, 4-2, in NCAA West Regional play, but Minnesota head coach Don Lucia said his team’s victory was bittersweet. “I know for me, personally, it was a very difficult game,” he said. “I’m the coach of Minnesota, but you recruit a couple of … Read more
Wolverines Claw Way Back To Frozen Four
Eight freshmen. Three seniors. One loud, happy home crowd. When Jed Ortmeyer drove home Eric Nystrom’s cross-crease pass at 18:39, the junior forward did more than make the best of a feed few rookies would have the presence of mind to make; he illustrated the reason for Michigan’s success this season. Nystrom, a freshman, notched … Read more
Wolverines Knock Off Huskies Again
Michigan’s freshmen played like seasoned veterans, accounting for three of four UM goals as the Wolverines defeated the St. Cloud State Huskies in the second NCAA West Regional game, 4-2, in front of nearly 7,000 rabid fans in Yost Arena. Rookies Jason Ryznar, Milan Gajic, and Dwight Helminen tallied for Michigan, as did senior Craig … Read more
Tigers End Mason Era At Michigan State
Ron Mason’s coaching career came to an end, as his Spartans failed to muster any offense against Colorado College in a 2-0 NCAA tournament first-round defeat.
Michigan Captures Double Title, Takes CCHA Tournament
Michigan got two goals from Jed Ortmeyer, and defeated Michigan State, 3-2, to take the CCHA tournament title, adding it to its regular-season crown.
A Natural Progression
Two years ago, Notre Dame was out of its depth at the CCHA tournament. Not any more.
Miller Repeat POTY, Mason Honored By CCHA
The CCHA honored its league award winners at the 2002 CCHA Awards presentation Thursday night in Detroit’s historic Fox Theatre. For the second straight year, Michigan State goaltender Ryan Miller was named the league’s Player of the Year. Alaska-Fairbanks head coach Guy Gadowsky is the 2001-02 Coach of the Year, and Western Michigan’s Pat Dwyer … Read more
Workmanlike Spartan Effort Tops Wildcats
Adam Hall and Brad Fast each netted a goal and Ryan Miller stopped 23 pucks as Michigan State beat Northern Michigan 2-1 in the second CCHA Super Six Semifinal game. There were no surprises in the contest, except perhaps for how hard NMU goaltender Craig Kowalski had to work. Kowalski kept the game close, turning … Read more
Calm Before The Storm
Ohio State came together just in time to challenge for the CCHA title.
Wolverines Take Controversial Win To Reach CCHA Final
When Mike Cammalleri scored at 5:23 in overtime to give Michigan a 2-1 win over Ohio State in the first semifinal game of the CCHA Super Six, the story of this hard-fought, gritty game became as much about officiating as it did about the tenacity of the Buckeyes and the perseverance of the Wolverines. Cammalleri’s … Read more
Gobert Leads Northern Into CCHA Semis
Notre Dame jumped out to a 1-0 lead after the first, but Chris Gobert registered an unusual hat trick to spearhead the Wildcat effort as Northern Michigan beat the Irish 3-1 in the first CCHA Quarterfinal game. “Obviously, it’s a win we’re very happy with,” said NMU head coach Rick Comley. “Notre Dame is the … Read more
This Week in the CCHA: March 14, 2002
The CCHA debuts its new Super Six format this weekend, and Paula C. Weston is there to check it out. Also: parity achieved, all-conference rumblings, the NCAA tournament, and more.
Buckeye Rally Stuns UAF In Overtime
Ohio State kept the faith, and came up with a stunning overtime win to keep its Cinderella hopes alive.
In No One’s Shadow
Josh Blackburn plays where Marty Turco once roamed, and down the road from a Hobey-winning goalie, but he’s doing pretty well in his own right. Paula C. Weston reports.
This Week In The CCHA: March 7, 2002
It’s time to play for the Mason Cup. Paula C. Weston looks at why the favorites are likely to go to The Joe.
RedHawks Take Command For Win Over Buckeyes
Ohio State jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first period, but Miami scored two unanswered second-period goals and capped the night with an empty-netter to win the final regular-season game for each team, 3-1. Matt Chandler recorded the game winner for Miami, his first goal of the season. Jason Deskins and Derek Richardson … Read more
This Week in the CCHA: Feb. 28, 2002
For some teams, it’s simply the light at the end of tunnel, while for others it’s an oncoming train. Paula C. Weston runs down the playoff scenarios, recaps the CCHA season in a nutshell, and much more.
Buckeyes’ Fast Start Keys Win Over RedHawks
The Ohio State Buckeyes jumped out to a 3-0 through the early going in the second period and held on to beat the Miami RedHawks 4-1 in Value City Arena. For OSU, Daymen Bencharski had two goals in the game, R.J. Umberger registered a goal and two helpers, and Scott May broke his nine-game goal-scoring … Read more
Wolverines Start Fast, Hold On To Beat Buckeyes
As in Friday’s contest, Michigan scored three goals in the first ten minutes of the game, but Ohio State battled until the final buzzer in Michigan’s 6-3 win in Yost Arena. Eric Nystrom had two goals — including the game-winner — and Mike Komisarek registered three assists in the win. R.J. Umberger had two for … Read more