Focus on the future, not goal-deficient 0-4 start, for Minnesota State
The preseason WCHA favorite has been shut out in its last three games.
Shane Frederick
WCHA picks, Oct. 16-17
Shane here … It was a wild first week in all of college hockey. There were results that made you question your rankings and picks. Instead of tossing everything I studied in the preseason out the window, I’m going to give my gut at least another week. Can’t speak for Jack, who sent his picks … Read more
WCHA picks, Oct. 16-17
Shane here … It was a wild first week in all of college hockey. There were results that made you question your rankings and picks. Instead of tossing everything I studied in the preseason out the window, I’m going to give my gut at least another week. Can’t speak for Jack, who sent his picks … Read more
Three things about opening weekend
Three things I think about the weekend that was: 1. Who impressed? For the second year in a row, Bemidji State pulled off an opening-night upset. (Well, it was sort of opening night, since Friday’s game in Duluth was postponed due to a power outage.) The Beavers knocked in-state rival and second-ranked Minnesota Duluth down … Read more
Three things about opening weekend
Three things I think about the weekend that was: 1. Who impressed? For the second year in a row, Bemidji State pulled off an opening-night upset. (Well, it was sort of opening night, since Friday’s game in Duluth was postponed due to a power outage.) The Beavers knocked in-state rival and second-ranked Minnesota Duluth down … Read more
WCHA teams have plenty of motivation for 2015-16 in remembering how last season ended
Whether it was heartbreak at the national tournament, triple overtime in the conference playoffs or by a matter of percentage points in the PairWise Rankings, 2014-15 came to an abrupt ending for several of the league’s teams.
After letdown of postseason ban, Alaska could be dangerous with Morley leading way
The coaches’ choice as WCHA preseason player of the year scored 33 of his 37 points last season in conference play.
After setback in 2014-15, Alaska-Anchorage looks to move forward again with young team
The Seawolves finished last in the WCHA last season after a promising start to Matt Thomas’ tenure.
Missing NCAA tournament serves as fuel for Bowling Green
The Falcons were the first team left out last season, finishing 16th in the PairWise Rankings.
Ferris State enters the post-Motte era with confidence
Charles Williams takes over as the goaltender after not seeing much work behind Motte.
WCHA favorite Minnesota State has big roles to fill, but cupboard is anything but bare
The losses of a six-player senior class and the starting goaltender stand out for the team that went into last year’s NCAA tournament as the top overall seed.
With three top-10 teams, WCHA’s Final Five has some star power in return to St. Paul
Minnesota State and Michigan Tech could both be No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament, while Bowling Green is on the tournament bubble. Ferris State needs to win the Broadmoor Trophy to get into the NCAAs.
Three thoughts from the first round
1. They could have played all night All four first-round series were done in two games. However, with two games going into triple overtime, it was almost as if Michigan Tech and Ferris State each had to win in three. According to USCHO’s list of longest games Michigan Tech’s 1-0 Game 1 victory over Alabama … Read more
Three thoughts from the first round
1. They could have played all night All four first-round series were done in two games. However, with two games going into triple overtime, it was almost as if Michigan Tech and Ferris State each had to win in three. According to USCHO’s list of longest games Michigan Tech’s 1-0 Game 1 victory over Alabama … Read more
Playoffs begin for eight WCHA teams, but most have been in that mindset for a while
Minnesota State had to win on the final night to claim the MacNaughton Cup, while even the last teams to make the playoffs weren’t secure in their spot until the last weekend.
Three thoughts, March 1
1. Cup cometh later? Minnesota State went into the weekend with hopes of clinching the MacNaughton Cup for the first time. That didn’t happen, thanks to Michigan Tech goalie Jamie Phillips’ 43-save performance in a 1-1 tie on Friday. But the Mavericks sure looked the inevitable league champion, winning 4-2 on Saturday to take a … Read more
Three thoughts, March 1
1. Cup cometh later? Minnesota State went into the weekend with hopes of clinching the MacNaughton Cup for the first time. That didn’t happen, thanks to Michigan Tech goalie Jamie Phillips’ 43-save performance in a 1-1 tie on Friday. But the Mavericks sure looked the inevitable league champion, winning 4-2 on Saturday to take a … Read more
Minnesota State, Michigan Tech ready for series that could decide which will hoist MacNaughton Cup
The teams play this weekend in Mankato, Minn., after the Mavericks swept the Huskies earlier this season in Houghton, Mich.
Three thoughts, Feb. 15
1. Down goes No. 1 Minnesota State was bruised and battered at Alaska, not only tying and losing but playing without three injured forwards for Saturday and half of Friday (while two others were nursing their own ailments back in Mankato). It was first time this year that the Mavericks suffered significant injury issues. It … Read more
Three thoughts, Feb. 15
1. Down goes No. 1 Minnesota State was bruised and battered at Alaska, not only tying and losing but playing without three injured forwards for Saturday and half of Friday (while two others were nursing their own ailments back in Mankato). It was first time this year that the Mavericks suffered significant injury issues. It … Read more