Early, late deficits don’t deter Ferris State, but tying goal didn’t come
The Bulldogs trailed early but pulled back into the national championship game. Paula C. Weston reports from the Frozen Four.
Paula C. Weston
Paula's picks, Frozen Four championship game: April 7, 2012
It’s hard to believe that the college hockey season will be over in a matter of hours. The Frozen Four this year has been a fantastic event. Tampa has been an excellent host city — they really know what they’re doing here — and even though the Alabama-Huntsville presence hasn’t been very noticeable this week, … Read more
Paula’s picks, Frozen Four championship game: April 7, 2012
It’s hard to believe that the college hockey season will be over in a matter of hours. The Frozen Four this year has been a fantastic event. Tampa has been an excellent host city — they really know what they’re doing here — and even though the Alabama-Huntsville presence hasn’t been very noticeable this week, … Read more
Winning Hobey Baker Award ‘pretty surreal’ for Minnesota-Duluth’s Connolly
Accompanied by unprecedented ceremony, Minnesota-Duluth forward Jack Connolly was named the 32nd recipient of the Hobey Baker Award on Friday. Upon hearing his name called, Connolly said he was “very emotional.” [scg_html_ff2012]”Kind of took my breath away,” said Connolly, a native of Duluth, Minn. “I thought I had an outside chance that my name would … Read more
Ferris State considers the prevailing Frozen Four logic
TAMPA, Fla. — Speed kills. Boston College is fast. Therefore, Ferris State will die. That’s the prevailing logic, right? There’s no question that the Eagles play a far faster game than do the Bulldogs, and — seriously — that may be very bad for Ferris State come Saturday night. “We had an opportunity to watch … Read more
Ferris State considers the prevailing Frozen Four logic
TAMPA, Fla. — Speed kills. Boston College is fast. Therefore, Ferris State will die. That’s the prevailing logic, right? There’s no question that the Eagles play a far faster game than do the Bulldogs, and — seriously — that may be very bad for Ferris State come Saturday night. “We had an opportunity to watch … Read more
The Ferris State shot-blocking machine
TAMPA, Fla. — Through 42 games this season, Ferris State has blocked 498 shots. Taking one for the team? Try taking 79 for the team. That’s how many times senior defenseman Brett Wysopal has deliberately put himself into the line of fire this season, nearly 16 percent of the team’s total blocked shots. “The blocked … Read more
The Ferris State shot-blocking machine
TAMPA, Fla. — Through 42 games this season, Ferris State has blocked 498 shots. Taking one for the team? Try taking 79 for the team. That’s how many times senior defenseman Brett Wysopal has deliberately put himself into the line of fire this season, nearly 16 percent of the team’s total blocked shots. “The blocked … Read more
Bulldogs as underdogs
TAMPA, Fla. — A common theme around Tampa Bay Times Forum on Friday is how much of an underdog Ferris State is against Boston College in Saturday’s NCAA championship game. According to those in Las Vegas who know of such things, coming into this weekend the Eagles had 6-5 odds to win while Ferris State’s … Read more
Bulldogs as underdogs
TAMPA, Fla. — A common theme around Tampa Bay Times Forum on Friday is how much of an underdog Ferris State is against Boston College in Saturday’s NCAA championship game. According to those in Las Vegas who know of such things, coming into this weekend the Eagles had 6-5 odds to win while Ferris State’s … Read more
An unscientific sampling of fan opinions about college hockey realignment
TAMPA, Fla. — The Frozen Four draws college hockey fans perennially from all over the country, and every one of them has an opinion on every aspect of the game. Thursday night, I walked the concourse of the Tampa Bay Times Forum to ask fans one question: What do you think about the college hockey … Read more
An unscientific sampling of fan opinions about college hockey realignment
TAMPA, Fla. — The Frozen Four draws college hockey fans perennially from all over the country, and every one of them has an opinion on every aspect of the game. Thursday night, I walked the concourse of the Tampa Bay Times Forum to ask fans one question: What do you think about the college hockey … Read more
Unexpected variety puts Ferris State’s offense in good position
Senior Aaron Schmit’s two goals Thursday bring his season total to eight. Paula C. Weston reports from the Frozen Four.
Paula's picks, Frozen Four semifinals: April 5, 2012
It’s a great day for hockey. It’s a little overcast and the palm trees are too still — just a little breeze — but it’s lovely. Yes, it’s a little freaky that college hockey’s grand finale is being played out this weekend in a subtropical climate, but the greater hockey community seems to have adjusted … Read more
Paula’s picks, Frozen Four semifinals: April 5, 2012
It’s a great day for hockey. It’s a little overcast and the palm trees are too still — just a little breeze — but it’s lovely. Yes, it’s a little freaky that college hockey’s grand finale is being played out this weekend in a subtropical climate, but the greater hockey community seems to have adjusted … Read more
Ferris State ponders: To shave or not to shave?
TAMPA, Fla. — It’s fairly common practice for hockey players to quit shaving once they get to the playoffs. Ferris State players began growing theirs when they clinched the regular season CCHA title. They had nearly two weeks to let their whiskers bloom before playing Bowling Green in the second round of the league playoffs … Read more
Ferris State ponders: To shave or not to shave?
TAMPA, Fla. — It’s fairly common practice for hockey players to quit shaving once they get to the playoffs. Ferris State players began growing theirs when they clinched the regular season CCHA title. They had nearly two weeks to let their whiskers bloom before playing Bowling Green in the second round of the league playoffs … Read more
Can defense win games? Maybe, say Bulldogs
TAMPA, Fla. — All four teams in this year’s Frozen Four have top-10 defenses. Union and Boston College are Nos. 1 and 2, Ferris State is tied for fifth and Minnesota is ninth. Three of the Frozen Four teams also have offenses among the top 10: No. 1 Minnesota (3.67 goals per game), No. 4 … Read more
Can defense win games? Maybe, say Bulldogs
TAMPA, Fla. — All four teams in this year’s Frozen Four have top-10 defenses. Union and Boston College are Nos. 1 and 2, Ferris State is tied for fifth and Minnesota is ninth. Three of the Frozen Four teams also have offenses among the top 10: No. 1 Minnesota (3.67 goals per game), No. 4 … Read more
Video: Ferris State’s Bob Daniels wins the Spencer Penrose Award; Chad Billins talks about carrying the CCHA flag
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