Newness, exposure provide the excitement for Big Ten’s inaugural season
With a national stage thanks to the Big Ten Network, the six teams set off on the new conference venture.
Paula C. Weston
The unknown is part of the excitement for Gadowsky, Penn State
The Nittany Lions open their second season as a varsity program by moving into Pegula Ice Arena.
Rohlik, Ohio State out to turn offensive potential into production
The Buckeyes lean on a veteran group of forwards but have to replace All-American Brady Hjelle in goal.
Michigan State continues its growth cycle, with offense a target area
The Spartans were 55th of 59 teams nationally in team offense last season and have a young roster this year.
Michigan seeks better goaltending to avoid second straight ‘not-so-good’ season
The Wolverines put Steve Racine in the starting role this season to shore up an area that contributed to a rare sub-.500 season.
Catching up with Torey Krug and Justin Abdelkader at Spartans Pro Camp
Michigan State is holding its annual Pro Camp this week in Munn Ice Arena, giving the Spartan alumni a chance to warm up a little before heading to their respective professional destinations. I was able to catch the very end of Wednesday’s skate and lucky enough to run into three of my favorite former Spartans, … Read more
Catching up with Torey Krug and Justin Abdelkader at Spartans Pro Camp
Michigan State is holding its annual Pro Camp this week in Munn Ice Arena, giving the Spartan alumni a chance to warm up a little before heading to their respective professional destinations. I was able to catch the very end of Wednesday’s skate and lucky enough to run into three of my favorite former Spartans, … Read more
Michigan’s CCHA alums on the new Big Ten world
Thirty-two former Wolverines took to the ice in Yost Arena in Friday’s Blue-White game that was free to the public, well attended, spirited. Noah Ruden (2002-06) was in goal for the Blue squad; Steve Shields (1990-94) and Shawn Hunwick (2007-12) split time for the White. Shields, who spent the last two seasons as a volunteer … Read more
Michigan’s CCHA alums on the new Big Ten world
Thirty-two former Wolverines took to the ice in Yost Arena in Friday’s Blue-White game that was free to the public, well attended, spirited. Noah Ruden (2002-06) was in goal for the Blue squad; Steve Shields (1990-94) and Shawn Hunwick (2007-12) split time for the White. Shields, who spent the last two seasons as a volunteer … Read more
Yale’s tournament defense demonstrates that sometimes statistics can lie
The Bulldogs were 27th nationally in defense entering the title game but they allowed only 1.25 goals per game in the NCAA tournament. Paula C. Weston reports.
Paula's pick, April 13, 2013: NCAA championship game
I went .500 in my picks for the semifinals. I will take that. Tonight, we know that a national champion from the ECAC will be crowned and I am happy for that league, its members, its teams. Tonight, we also know that hearts will be broken. The older I get and the longer I cover … Read more
Paula’s pick, April 13, 2013: NCAA championship game
I went .500 in my picks for the semifinals. I will take that. Tonight, we know that a national champion from the ECAC will be crowned and I am happy for that league, its members, its teams. Tonight, we also know that hearts will be broken. The older I get and the longer I cover … Read more
Yale’s Nick Maricic is no stranger to the big stage
PITTSBURGH — The opportunity to play for a national championship is a big deal, but to play for a world championship? Arguably bigger, even when the game is played on a plastic surface instead of ice. Yale senior goaltender Nick Maricic was one of the two starters for the U.S. National Inline Team in last … Read more
Yale’s Nick Maricic is no stranger to the big stage
PITTSBURGH — The opportunity to play for a national championship is a big deal, but to play for a world championship? Arguably bigger, even when the game is played on a plastic surface instead of ice. Yale senior goaltender Nick Maricic was one of the two starters for the U.S. National Inline Team in last … Read more
Yale’s Keith Allain is a pro for the press
PITTSBURGH — Keith Allain may be a newcomer to the Frozen Four, but he knows the media drill. Allain served as assistant coach with the Washington Capitals from 1993 to 1997 and as an assistant on the U.S. Olympic teams in 1992 and 2006. Allain was also the head coach of the U.S. National Team … Read more
Yale’s Keith Allain is a pro for the press
PITTSBURGH — Keith Allain may be a newcomer to the Frozen Four, but he knows the media drill. Allain served as assistant coach with the Washington Capitals from 1993 to 1997 and as an assistant on the U.S. Olympic teams in 1992 and 2006. Allain was also the head coach of the U.S. National Team … Read more
For Yale, the importance of being in the moment
PITTSBURGH — To fans watching the game, the Frozen Four is a championship tournament that punctuates the end of the college hockey season. For the players, though, it’s more complex than that. They’re trying to win a national championship. They’re dealing with being on a media stage. They’re keenly aware that these are the last … Read more
For Yale, the importance of being in the moment
PITTSBURGH — To fans watching the game, the Frozen Four is a championship tournament that punctuates the end of the college hockey season. For the players, though, it’s more complex than that. They’re trying to win a national championship. They’re dealing with being on a media stage. They’re keenly aware that these are the last … Read more
Video: St. Cloud State’s Jensen, Motzko after semifinal loss
PITTSBURGH — St. Cloud State defenseman Nick Jensen and coach Bob Motzko talk after the Huskies’ 4-1 loss to Quinnipiac on Thursday in the Frozen Four semifinals. [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/VOQ5a7XlquE width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/jDrAKfCR2JQ width=500]
Video: St. Cloud State’s Jensen, Motzko after semifinal loss
PITTSBURGH — St. Cloud State defenseman Nick Jensen and coach Bob Motzko talk after the Huskies’ 4-1 loss to Quinnipiac on Thursday in the Frozen Four semifinals. [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/VOQ5a7XlquE width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/jDrAKfCR2JQ width=500]