This Week In The CCHA: Nov. 30, 2000
Nonconference records; belated Thanksgiving matters; Miami and Western Michigan in the Game of the Week; and acts of God. Paula C. Weston returns to the fold, none the worse for wear.
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Umberger, Skaug Net Two Each in Ohio State’s Rout
In the end, all it took was one goal. Ten seemed like an embarrassment of riches. Nick Ganga notched the game-winner, R.J. Umberger and Eric Skaug had two apiece, and five other Buckeyes found the back of the net as Ohio State buried Findlay 10-0 in the first-ever meeting between the two Ohio teams. Sophomore … Read more
Broccoli’s First Is OT Winner For Buckeyes
Buckeye defender Pete Broccoli made his first collegiate goal matter. At 4:31 in overtime, Broccoli’s patient one-timer on a heads-up feed from R.J. Umberger gave Ohio State the 5-4 win over Bowling Green, giving the Buckeyes the split on the weekend and preserving their tie for third in the CCHA with Northern Michigan. Seconds after … Read more
It’s A Case Of Capitalization As Bowling Green Tops Ohio State
Scott Hewson had two goals and an assist and Tyler Masters stopped 33 of 35 shots as the Bowling Green Falcons picked up their second win of the season, beating Ohio State 5-2 on Saturday. The Buckeyes couldn’t buy a goal after playing what amounted to essentially three periods of keep-away, outshooting the Falcons 35-19, … Read more
Hewson, Masters Lead BG Past OSU
Scott Hewson had two goals and an assist and Tyler Masters stopped 33 of 35 shots as the Bowling Green Falcons picked up their second win of the season, beating Ohio State 5-2 on Saturday. The Buckeyes couldn’t buy a goal after playing what amounted to essentially three periods of keep-away, outshooting the Falcons 35-19, … Read more
This Week In The CCHA: Nov. 16, 2000
This week in the CCHA: the Game of the Week pits a conference mainstay against a surprise, and Paula C. Weston wonders if anyone really wants to be number one in the nation. Check inside …
CCHA Column: Nov. 9, 2000
Paula C. Weston examines the effect of the presidential election on CCHA hockey — sort of — while saluting the Defenders of the Realm, the Ferris State Bulldogs, not to mention probing for the cause of increased scoring in the league this season.
It Takes A While, But Fairbanks Gets Win, 4-3
Alaska-Fairbanks had to wait a little longer than it expected for its first win of the season. Riding a 3-2 lead into the closing seconds of the third period, the Nanooks seemed just moments away from putting Ohio State away when Dave Steckel poked one into the net between the legs of Lance Mayes to … Read more
Betz Stops 22 Shots In 3-1 Buckeye Win
With goals by Andre Signoretti, R.J. Umberger, and Nick Ganga, Ohio State picked up a win and two valuable points in conference play, but after the 3-1 decision over Alaska-Fairbanks, coach John Markell didn’t look like a man who’d just earned his second league victory. “I’m very happy with the points, and I’m happy for … Read more
CCHA Column: Nov. 2, 2000
Quick — name the two teams undefeated in CCHA play. Okay, you got No. 1 Michigan; Paula C. Weston fills in the blank. Also: the Game of the Week and the Grudge of the Week all rolled into one Saturday…
CCHA Column: Oct. 26, 2000
Milestones achieved, a coach breaks the Blue Wall of Silence, an unlikely foe tearing up the CCHA … Paula C. Weston draws aside the curtain on the CCHA this week.
Buckeyes Get Change for the Better, 4-1
Ohio State, playing without top rookie R.J. Umberger, overcame a poor first period to defeat Niagara. The Purple Eagles, who have played a challenging schedule, remain winless at 0-3-1.
CCHA Column: Oct. 19, 2000
CCHA teams have seen their share of early struggle. Will that continue, or can they bounce back? Paula C. Weston checks in with her weekly preview.
Ohio State Overcomes Mistakes, Drops Northern Michigan, 5-3
Jean-Francois Dufour and Dave Steckel each scored a pair of goals for Ohio State as the Buckeyes opened the CCHA season with a 5-3 victory over Northern Michigan.
CCHA Column: Oct. 12, 2000
How far is far enough? Several CCHA teams may find out this weekend as the league builds up frequent-flier miles. Paula C. Weston solves the traveling salesman problem, and tackles games and grudges to boot.
Season Preview: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Last year, the Irish advanced to The Joe for the first time since head coach Dave Poulin was a senior (1981-82). After struggling early on, Notre Dame finished up strong-ish, going 7-5-5 after the mid-season break and beating Ferris State in three games in South Bend to advance to the CCHA Semifinals. Poulin thinks that … Read more
Signoretti, Ohio State Overcome Tough Wilfrid Laurier Goaltender, 5-1
Andrew Signoretti notched the shorthanded game winner and rookie Mike Betz had 12 saves in Ohio State’s 5-1 exhibition win over Wilfrid Laurier on Friday. In a game remarkable mostly for the play of Wilfrid Laurier goaltender Jeff Hladysh, Luke Pavlas, R.J. Umberger, Scott May and Pete Broccoli also scored for OSU. Sophomore goalie Peter … Read more
Season Preview: Lake Superior State Lakers
Lakers head coach Scott Borek may be one of the wittiest guys around. “At Lake Superior, I’m happy to say, this summer was the first quiet one we’ve had in a while. I don’t know if that will lead to a quiet winter or not, but we hope so.” After beginning the 2000-01 season with … Read more
Season Preview: Ferris State Bulldogs
Bob Daniels is a nice guy. The Ferris State Bulldogs are a nice team. Nice guys don’t always have to finish last–or even close to last. “Going into this year and probably every year, I’m always optimistic, maybe a little bit more so this year than in the past,” says Daniels. “Two players that we … Read more
2000-01 CCHA Season Preview
It started out 30 years ago with little respect after forming from the ashes of the old MCHA. But in short order, the CCHA grew into a powerhouse. Last season marked the first since 1991 that the CCHA had no teams in the Frozen Four. This season, the league’s 12 teams try to re-assert themselves, while also trying to fend off each other. USCHO’s resident CCHA insider, Paula C. Weston, breaks down the always-competitive conference.