This Week in the CCHA: Jan. 31, 2002
News of Ron Mason’s departure dominated the headlines, and this week’s CCHA column … as well as, a message to Paula Weston’s beloved readers.
Paula C. Weston
This Week in the CCHA: Jan. 24, 2002
As the CCHA continues to separate the contenders from the pretenders, Ohio State enters a critical stretch; rising Alaska-Fairbanks takes on U.P. workhorse Northern Michigan in the Games of the Week; and a certain school’s student fans in the spotlight — again. Paula C. Weston reports.
Yale Avenges Friday Defeat with 6-2 Win at Ohio State
After dropping a hard-fought 3-2 decision to Ohio State on Friday night, the Yale Bulldogs bounced back and rolled past Ohio State, 6-2, on Sunday. Denis Nam and Joe Callahan each notched a goal and an assist, and Vin Hellemeyer scored two — including a shorthander with just 12 seconds left in the game. Peter … Read more
Shaky OSU Edges Yale
The Ohio State Buckeyes’ 3-2 win Friday over the Yale Bulldogs was a tight, defensive game, after which one coach was pleased with his team’s efforts, while the other was not. You might be surprised which was which. “That game was sort of typical of our entire season,” said Yale head coach Tim Taylor. “We’ve … Read more
This Week in the CCHA: Jan. 17, 2002
The battle of Michigan is joined again; change is in the air at Lake Superior; and the stars are favorable for a good weekend of hockey. Also: Paula C. Westonanswers reader mail — sort of.
Betz, Buckeyes Shut Down Lakers
After sweating out a 1-1 tie with Lake Superior State the night before, the Ohio State Buckeyes blanked the Lakers 5-0, earning goaltender Mike Betz his fifth shutout of the season, a team record for OSU. “A shutout is another gauge of your team’s play,” said Betz. “As a goaltender, you look at save percentages … Read more
Lake Superior Ties No. 14 OSU 1-1
In a game that was as exciting as watching gelatin congeal, cellar-dwelling Lake Superior State tied No. 14 Ohio State 1-1 in Value City Arena. Both goals were scored less than a minute apart early in the first, leaving fans to watch a full 60 minutes of scoreless, relatively uninspired hockey. Daymen Bencharski scored the … Read more
This Week in the CCHA: Jan. 10, 2001
As the CCHA barrels into the second half, Paula C. Weston ticks off highlights of the first few months, beginning with some game they played in a football stadium. Also: the Edmonton Oilers claim a special place in CCHA fans’ hearts.
This Week in the CCHA: Jan. 3, 2002
Like many, Paula C. Weston has made New Year’s resolutions. Of course, in this case USCHO.com’s CCHA columnist is making them for other people. Read on…
Wildcats Rally To Everblades Title
Northern Michigan lived up to its reputation for work ethic, rallying to beat Maine 5-4 in a hard-fought final at the second Everblades College Classic in Estero, Fla. The Wildcats won their second one-goal decision of the weekend on Bryce Cockburn’s third-period goal.
Betz, Buckeyes Bounce Back, Beat Big Red
After an embarrassing 6-2 loss Saturday to Maine, the Ohio State Buckeyes rebounded with a 2-0 shutout of the Cornell Big Red in the consolation game of the Everblades College Classic. The win, which snapped OSU’s three-game losing streak, was the first ever for the Buckeyes in the tournament, now in its second year. OSU … Read more
Cockburn Starts, Finishes Matters For Wildcats
Bryce Cockburn was the beginning and the end for Northern Michigan, scoring the Wildcats’ first and last goals as NMU topped Cornell in double overtime in the first game of the second annual Everblades Classic in Estero, Fla.
Black Bears Blast Buckeyes
Maine, led by Martin Kariya and Don Richardson on offense, advanced to the title game of the second annual Everblades Classic with a 6-2 win Saturday against Ohio State. The Black Bears stormed out to a 5-0 two-period lead and coasted to the win.
This Week in the CCHA: Dec. 6, 2001
The spirit of the season is upon the CCHA, including a little something for Alaska-Fairbanks. Also: good will toward men is the order of the day atop the league scoring charts. Paula C. Weston reports.
Deja Vu: Buckeyes Edge RedHawks On Strange Play
Ohio State earned an overtime win Saturday at Miami, getting the winning goal in forehead-crinkling form from JB Bittner to split the weekend series.
Until The Bitter End
With just .1 seconds left in overtime, Mike Glumac did what many thought would be impossible — score. That goal gave the Miami RedHawks a 1-0 victory over Ohio State.
This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 29, 2001
Who Let the Dogs Out? Once again, the CCHA is shaping up to be a two-tier kind of place — in spite protestations of parity — and once again, Michigan State tops the conference followed by yet another team from Michigan. But the second-place team isn’t the Michigan, not the Maize-and-Blue, not the Wolverines. In … Read more
Buckeyes Take Advantage On Special Teams
Mike Betz stopped 27 shots and Ohio State scored two early power-play goals to complete a weekend sweep of sixth-ranked Northern Michigan, 2-0.
Betz Stymies Wildcats As Buckeyes Gain Upset
T.J. Latorre scored the game-winner and Mike Betz made 25 saves as Ohio State pulled off another upset at home, this one a 3-1 win over Northern Michigan.
This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 15, 2001
The CCHA is again talking about the “P” word, as — in the wake of a slow start for the league’s powerhouses — the concept of parity rears its ugly head. Also: some unfamiliar faces crowd the scoring leaders, and the Game of the Week features squads on the upswing. Paula C. Weston emotes.