Paula C. Weston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

Well, my hockey-minded friends, we are down to it. As I’ve said repeatedly, I picked Notre Dame to go all the way in my bracket. Since I was wrong and I am here, though, I figured I’d post some picks with which many people are likely to disagree, especially my Hockey East counterpart, Dave Hendrickson. … Read more

PITTSBURGH — Quinnipiac took its turn in the media room Wednesday at Consol Energy Center, and here are a few clips: [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/1DbXGl4vpOI width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/RVYNwibDi-c width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/yAd42CdF-oU width=500]