Notebook: For Boston University’s Somerby, a big first in a big game
The defenseman scored his first goal of the season on Thursday.
Paula C. Weston
Omaha a step behind in first Frozen Four appearance, but optimistic for future
The Mavericks lost to Providence 4-1 in Thursday’s national semifinal.
To Omaha’s Blais, one comparison to his time at North Dakota is worth discussing
Dean Blais coached North Dakota to two national championships (1997, 2000), inviting comparisons inevitable between this Omaha squad and the teams Blais coached at UND, but it’s not something the coach himself encourages.
To Omaha’s Blais, one comparison to his time at North Dakota is worth discussing
Dean Blais coached North Dakota to two national championships (1997, 2000), inviting comparisons inevitable between this Omaha squad and the teams Blais coached at UND, but it’s not something the coach himself encourages.
Omaha gets support from program’s founders, builders
As the Omaha Mavericks make their first Frozen Four appearance, they have plenty of support from the founding days of the program.
Omaha gets support from program’s founders, builders
As the Omaha Mavericks make their first Frozen Four appearance, they have plenty of support from the founding days of the program.
A loose feel for Omaha practice on Frozen Four eve
BOSTON — When teams take the ice for practice the day before the Frozen Four semifinal games, everyone watches to gauge each team’s demeanor. Are the players tight? Nervous? Intense? Loose? The consensus is that loose is a good sign, and during Omaha’s practice Wednesday at the TD Garden, the Mavericks looked relaxed. In a … Read more
A loose feel for Omaha practice on Frozen Four eve
BOSTON — When teams take the ice for practice the day before the Frozen Four semifinal games, everyone watches to gauge each team’s demeanor. Are the players tight? Nervous? Intense? Loose? The consensus is that loose is a good sign, and during Omaha’s practice Wednesday at the TD Garden, the Mavericks looked relaxed. In a … Read more
Explaining his magic, Omaha’s Massa has a simple answer: ‘It’s just my job’
The Mavericks goaltender stopped all 40 shots he faced in a win over RIT in the Midwest Regional final.
Omaha appreciates first NCAA tournament win but isn’t satisfied
The Mavericks beat Harvard in the Midwest Regional semifinals to improve to 1-2 in the tournament.
Disputed goal breaks late tie, sends RIT past top overall seed Minnesota State
Josh Mitchell’s score with 5:51 left was waved off on the ice but overturned on replay.
Boyd scores twice for Minnesota, which wins first playoff title since 2007
The Gophers kept Michigan from getting an NCAA tournament bid.
Michigan peppers Michigan State net in advancing to Big Ten title game
DETROIT — Michigan had one strategy in this game, a strategy that wore down archrival Michigan State and solved the Big Ten player of the year, Spartans goaltender Jake Hildebrand: shoot the puck, shoot the puck, shoot the puck. In their 4-1 win Friday, the Wolverines attempted 93 shots and registered 49 shots on Hildebrand, … Read more
With Wilcox in form, Minnesota finds late-season winning formula
In the last three games, junior Adam Wilcox registered two shutouts and allowed two total goals, both in last Saturday’s 6-2 win over Penn State.
Key penalty kill secures Michigan’s Big Ten quarterfinal win over Wisconsin
With four goals from the line of Zach Hyman, Dylan Larkin and Justin Selman, Michigan beat Wisconsin 5-1 on Thursday to advance to Friday night’s Big Ten semifinal game against second seed Michigan State.
For Ohio State, scoring from blue line a product of better team play
Defenseman Justin DaSilva scored the game-winning goal in Thursday’s Big Ten quarterfinal victory over Penn State.
Pickin’ the Big Ten Tournament: March 19-21, 2015
After last weekend’s regular-season photo finish, this weekend’s tournament should prove to be just as exciting. I love both first-round matches and the idea that anyone can win this year’s autobid. First, how Drew Claussen and I finished the regular season in picks. Last week Drew Claussen: 3-2-1 (.500) Paula Weston: 3-2-1 (.500) Season Drew: … Read more
Pickin’ the Big Ten Tournament: March 19-21, 2015
After last weekend’s regular-season photo finish, this weekend’s tournament should prove to be just as exciting. I love both first-round matches and the idea that anyone can win this year’s autobid. First, how Drew Claussen and I finished the regular season in picks. Last week Drew Claussen: 3-2-1 (.500) Paula Weston: 3-2-1 (.500) Season Drew: … Read more
One single word defines three things about the Big Ten weekend: impressive
Congratulations to the Golden Gophers on their second consecutive Big Ten regular-season title! The last weekend of regular-season Big Ten play was very exciting and each series revealed quite a bit about the teams involved heading into next week’s championship tournament in Joe Louis Arena. 1. Minnesota took care of business. The end. Heading into … Read more
One single word defines three things about the Big Ten weekend: impressive
Congratulations to the Golden Gophers on their second consecutive Big Ten regular-season title! The last weekend of regular-season Big Ten play was very exciting and each series revealed quite a bit about the teams involved heading into next week’s championship tournament in Joe Louis Arena. 1. Minnesota took care of business. The end. Heading into … Read more