BC Returns to Title Game With Win Over Michigan

Boston College continues its quest to exorcise all demons. The Eagles have made trips to the Frozen Four the past three years, and now have defeated the team that knocked them out the first two times. By advancing to the title game with a win over Michigan, BC can complete the trick by defeating North Dakota in a repeat of last year’s final.

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Mancini Denies Interest in Lowell Coaching Job

Bob Mancini, recently mentioned as a candidate for the UMass-Lowell coaching position vacated by Tim Whitehead, denied interest in the job Thursday. “I was asked to call the [athletic director] … and I did,” said Mancini. “We talked about it. He asked me if I was interested to send a resume. I didn’t. “I’m not … Read more

A Modest Proposal

With the Frozen Four and the Hobey Baker Memorial Award in sight, even temperate men and women can lose their composure debating the relative merits of Eastern vs. Western hockey. With tongue firmly in cheek, Paula C. Weston offers a simple solution to a vexing problem.

Seniors Step Up For Wolverines

A day earlier, Michigan was nearly miraculously upset by Mercyhurst. Now, the Wolverines move on to Albany after defeating St. Cloud, winners of the WCHA tournament and the only bye team not to advance. For Michigan, the much-maligned senior class came through for three goals.

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Michigan Survives Mercyhurst on Hilbert’s Late Goal

Some thought if Mercyhurst kept Michigan under 10 goals, it would be an accomplishment. Instead, midway through the third period, the Lakers led the mighty Wolverines. A late rally saved Michigan, but little Mercyhurst proved it, and its league, belonged.

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Miller Extends Shutout Record; Spartans Repeat

Ryan Miller has picked up plenty of accolades over the past two seasons, and Saturday he earned his second straight CCHA tournament MVP award, shutting out rival Michigan. The Spartans enter the NCAA tournament as the top seed, and look to end their recent bad luck there.

Wolverines Hold Off Mavericks

After scoring three first-period goals to take a commanding lead, the Michigan Wolverines earned their 3-2 victory over the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks the hard way — they worked for it. Craig Murray, Mike Cammalleri, and Joe Kautz, all tallied in the opening stanza to give the Wolverines a 3-0 lead after one, but the Mavericks fought … Read more

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Spartans Edge Falcons in Goalies’ Duel

Sean Patchell notched both Michigan State goals as the Spartans advanced to the CCHA championship game with a 2-1 win over Bowling Green. The close, defensive game showcased the goaltending of both Ryan Miller and Tyler Masters, who kept the game tighter than it might otherwise have been. Miller had 28 saves in the match, … Read more

This Week In The CCHA: March 14, 2001

The nation’s number-one team; the squad with the longest current streak of appearances; the upstarts with title-game experience; and the history-making underdogs are the suspects at Joe Louis Arena this weekend. Paula C. Weston previews the action.

Pugliese’s 2 OT Goal Caps Classic Series

After Ohio State’s 5-4 overtime upset in the first game of this best-of-three series and Nebraska-Omaha’s 2-1 rebound Saturday night, only a double-overtime game could end this hard-fought, closely contested battle. In the end, the hero was UNO’s Billy Pugliese, who backhanded one into the OSU net at 7:31 in the second overtime to give … Read more

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Prairie Ponderings

When Paula C. Weston headed out to Omaha, Neb., for the Mavericks-Buckeyes CCHA series, she got more than she bargained for. Follow USCHO.com’s CCHA correspondent through one of the Midwest’s hidden jewels.

Pugliese, Brisson Provide Offense as UNO Evens Series

Nebraska-Omaha (23-14-3) evened up its best-of-three playoff series with Ohio State (17-17-2), winning 2-1 on goals by Billy Pugliese and David Brisson and forcing a third game slated for Sunday night in the Omaha Civic Center. Once again the Mavs scored early to force the Buckeyes to play from behind, when Pugliese picked up James … Read more

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Lafleche Ends Classic With Buckeye Win Over Mavs

Ohio State head coach John Markell gave his players some simple advice as they rested between regulation and overtime in their first-round match against Nebraska-Omaha. “I told them to be patient … stay on the defensive side of the puck, and good things might happen.” And that’s exactly what the Buckeyes did, taking advantage of … Read more

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Jardine, Slow-Starting RedHawks Overcome Buckeyes

After mustering just six shots on goal in the first period, the Miami RedHawks scored two unassisted goals in the second period, and went on to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 3-1 in Value City Arena. Nick Jardine had two goals on the night, including the unassisted empty-netter at 19:44 to cement the Miami victory. … Read more

Fast, Patchell Lead Michigan State Attack

No. 1 Michigan State gave another convincing performance in Value City Arena on Saturday, beating Ohio State handily for the second consecutive night, this time by the score of 7-2. “Last night I really felt as though we were going to play a good game, and we did. Tonight I wasn’t sure,” Michigan State coach … Read more

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