Another unlikely star? Minnesota has a few possibilities
Sometimes, the big stage creates big stars out of previously unknown players.
Paula C. Weston
Another unlikely star? Minnesota has a few possibilities
Sometimes, the big stage creates big stars out of previously unknown players.
For Minnesota, descent from emotional high has to be quick
When Justin Holl’s shot from the slot beat Zane Gothberg to give Minnesota a 2-1 lead over North Dakota with 0.6 seconds left in regulation, the entire Minnesota bench reacted with predictable emotion, pouring onto the ice and piling on top of the team’s unlikely hero.
For Minnesota, descent from emotional high has to be quick
When Justin Holl’s shot from the slot beat Zane Gothberg to give Minnesota a 2-1 lead over North Dakota with 0.6 seconds left in regulation, the entire Minnesota bench reacted with predictable emotion, pouring onto the ice and piling on top of the team’s unlikely hero.
Minnesota sees plenty of elements to improve entering title game
Before Minnesota took the ice for its Friday practice, Don Lucia was frank about what the Golden Gophers need to do in Saturday’s national title game.
Minnesota sees plenty of elements to improve entering title game
Before Minnesota took the ice for its Friday practice, Don Lucia was frank about what the Golden Gophers need to do in Saturday’s national title game.
‘Selfless’ Holl comes up big for Minnesota
Senior defenseman Justin Holl scored with 0.6 seconds left to put the Gophers in the championship game.
Notebook: Union’s Gostisbehere staying in the present as Philly questions continue
Union junior defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere was a third-round draft pick of the Philadelphia Flyers in 2012, and the local media has been, well, pressing him about his plans following Saturday’s game.
Pennsylvania showing brotherly love for college hockey
There are now three Division I men’s ice hockey programs in Pennsylvania: Mercyhurst, Penn State and Robert Morris. The D-I team closest to Philadelphia is Penn State, roughly 200 miles away; Robert Morris, near Pittsburgh, is 300 miles to the west, and Mercyhurst (Erie, Pa.) is another 100 miles farther away than that.
Pennsylvania showing brotherly love for college hockey
There are now three Division I men’s ice hockey programs in Pennsylvania: Mercyhurst, Penn State and Robert Morris. The D-I team closest to Philadelphia is Penn State, roughly 200 miles away; Robert Morris, near Pittsburgh, is 300 miles to the west, and Mercyhurst (Erie, Pa.) is another 100 miles farther away than that.
Minnesota glad to have solid foundation in goaltender Wilcox
From the start of the 2013-14 season, Minnesota coach Don Lucia cautioned that this year’s Golden Gophers squad was different from what fans had seen previously.
Minnesota glad to have solid foundation in goaltender Wilcox
From the start of the 2013-14 season, Minnesota coach Don Lucia cautioned that this year’s Golden Gophers squad was different from what fans had seen previously.
From freshmen to seniors, Minnesota’s a program moving in one direction
PHILADELPHIA — Four years separate Minnesota senior captain Nate Condon, born in 1990, and sophomore defenseman Brady Skjei, born in 1994, but that age difference may be a cultural gap that cannot be bridged. “I always give Brady Skjei a hard time,” said Condon. “He’s my roommate on the road and he listens to One … Read more
From freshmen to seniors, Minnesota’s a program moving in one direction
PHILADELPHIA — Four years separate Minnesota senior captain Nate Condon, born in 1990, and sophomore defenseman Brady Skjei, born in 1994, but that age difference may be a cultural gap that cannot be bridged. “I always give Brady Skjei a hard time,” said Condon. “He’s my roommate on the road and he listens to One … Read more
Frozen Four preview: Offensive streakiness a season-long theme for young Minnesota
The Gophers are averaging 3.51 goals per game, sixth in the nation, but coach Don Lucia cautioned that even an excellent overall team effort doesn’t translate into wins.
‘Greasy’ Gaarder scores ‘greasy’ goal, and it fits Frozen Four-bound North Dakota’s persona
North Dakota is into the Frozen Four for the first time since 2011 after a double-overtime goal by a player who represents the team’s unheralded nature.
Mayhew, Ferris State edge Colgate in tight Midwest Regional matchup
With a single power-play goal by Gerald Mayhew and 35 saves by CJ Motte, Ferris State defeated Colgate 1-0 on Friday to advance to the Midwest Regional final.
Minnesota State returns to the NCAA tournament after beating Ferris State for WCHA title
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Minnesota State junior Brett Stern’s first goal of the season became perhaps the biggest of his career. Scored at 13:50 in the first period, the goal that put the Mavericks ahead 2-0 over Ferris State held up to be the game winner as the Mavericks defeated the Bulldogs 4-1 on Saturday … Read more
Mayhew scores in overtime, capping Ferris State’s rally past Alaska-Anchorage
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After jumping out 2-0 early in the first period, Ferris State watched as Alaska-Anchorage scored four unanswered to take a 4-2 lead by the middle of the second period. But goals by Garrett Thompson and Andy Huff evened the game before the second was over, and after a scoreless third period, … Read more
Minnesota State negates Bowling Green’s recent power-play strength
The Falcons had eight power-play goals in their last six games but the Mavericks shut them down and scored a short-handed goal.