The 2010-11 holiday tourneys and why they matter
The USCHO staff compiles the essential info on the seven Division I men’s holiday tournaments.
Todd D. Milewski
East Coast snowstorm cancels one game, alters travel
The snowstorm blanketing parts of the East Coast Sunday into Monday has canceled one game and is impacting other teams’ travel plans. Holy Cross canceled its exhibition game against the Russian Junior United Team that was scheduled for Monday night. Travel delays are an annual issue around college hockey as players return to their teams … Read more
Longpre’s OT goal pushes Robert Morris past Colgate
The Robert Morris Colonials have never experienced a start to the season quite like this one, and they kept the good start rolling with an entertaining 3-2 overtime win over the Colgate Raiders on Saturday night. Fueled by some key saves by goaltender Eric Levine, some timely penalty killing and a goal by Nathan Longpre … Read more
Flynn, Patterson, DeFazio named USCHO’s Three Stars for Dec. 15
THIRD STAR Brandon DeFazio, Clarkson: He played only one game last week, but a hat trick plus an assist against Sacred Heart last Sunday caught some attention. Catching even more: It was his second straight hat trick, adding to one on Dec. 4 at Quinnipiac. :: Brandon DeFazio’s player page SECOND STAR Kent Patterson, Minnesota: … Read more
Gallery: Big Chill at the Big House
Photographer Michael Simari captured these images Saturday at Michigan Stadium, where Michigan beat Michigan State 5-0 in the Big Chill at the Big House. [photoshelter-gallery g_id=’G0000YRY8c_dlZE4′ g_name=’20101211-Big-Chill’ f_show_caption=’t’ f_show_slidenum=’t’ img_title=’casc’ pho_credit=’iptc’ f_link=’t’ f_bbar=’t’ fsvis=’f’ width=’500′ height=’375′ bgcolor=’#AAAAAA’ bgtrans=’t’ btype=’old’ bcolor=’#CCCCCC’ crop=’f’ trans=’xfade’ tbs=’4000′ f_ap=’t’ linkdest=’c’ f_fullscreen=’f’ f_constrain=’f’ twoup=’f’ f_topbar=’f’ f_bbarbig=” f_htmllinks=’f’ f_enable_embed_btn=’f’ f_show_watermark=’f’ f_send_to_friend_btn=’f’ f_smooth=’f’ … Read more
Gallery: Big Chill at the Big House
Photographer Michael Simari captured these images Saturday at Michigan Stadium, where Michigan beat Michigan State 5-0 in the Big Chill at the Big House. [photoshelter-gallery g_id=’G0000YRY8c_dlZE4′ g_name=’20101211-Big-Chill’ f_show_caption=’t’ f_show_slidenum=’t’ img_title=’casc’ pho_credit=’iptc’ f_link=’t’ f_bbar=’t’ fsvis=’f’ width=’500′ height=’375′ bgcolor=’#AAAAAA’ bgtrans=’t’ btype=’old’ bcolor=’#CCCCCC’ crop=’f’ trans=’xfade’ tbs=’4000′ f_ap=’t’ linkdest=’c’ f_fullscreen=’f’ f_constrain=’f’ twoup=’f’ f_topbar=’f’ f_bbarbig=” f_htmllinks=’f’ f_enable_embed_btn=’f’ f_show_watermark=’f’ f_send_to_friend_btn=’f’ f_smooth=’f’ … Read more
Snow causes postponements at Minnesota, Minnesota State
A major snowstorm moving through Minnesota has postponed three games scheduled for Saturday. Minnesota has postponed Saturday’s men’s game against Minnesota-Duluth and women’s game against Ohio State because of a snowstorm in the Twin Cities. Both games have been rescheduled for Sunday, the school announced. The men’s game will begin at 4 p.m. CST, while … Read more
Gallery: Syracuse at Princeton
Photographer Shelley M. Szwast captured these images Friday at Hobey Baker Rink, where Princeton defeated Syracuse 4-2: [photoshelter-gallery g_id=’G0000VgSZyWn_auM’ g_name=’20101210-Syracuse-Princeton-Szwast’ f_show_caption=’t’ f_show_slidenum=’t’ img_title=’casc’ pho_credit=’iptc’ f_link=’t’ f_bbar=’t’ fsvis=’f’ width=’500′ height=’375′ bgcolor=’#AAAAAA’ bgtrans=’t’ btype=’old’ bcolor=’#CCCCCC’ crop=’f’ trans=’xfade’ tbs=’4000′ f_ap=’t’ linkdest=’c’ f_fullscreen=’f’ f_constrain=’f’ twoup=’f’ f_topbar=’f’ f_bbarbig=” f_htmllinks=’f’ f_enable_embed_btn=’f’ f_show_watermark=’f’ f_send_to_friend_btn=’f’ f_smooth=’f’ f_mtrx=’f’ f_up=’f’ target=’_self’ wmds=’llQ6QNgpeC.p1Ucz7U.Z92Nr45NnGapIjxRV0BMYTQ.cU5QoJNxhrQQMqukY8qcTxSLiEA–‘ ]
Gallery: Syracuse at Princeton
Photographer Shelley M. Szwast captured these images Friday at Hobey Baker Rink, where Princeton defeated Syracuse 4-2: [photoshelter-gallery g_id=’G0000VgSZyWn_auM’ g_name=’20101210-Syracuse-Princeton-Szwast’ f_show_caption=’t’ f_show_slidenum=’t’ img_title=’casc’ pho_credit=’iptc’ f_link=’t’ f_bbar=’t’ fsvis=’f’ width=’500′ height=’375′ bgcolor=’#AAAAAA’ bgtrans=’t’ btype=’old’ bcolor=’#CCCCCC’ crop=’f’ trans=’xfade’ tbs=’4000′ f_ap=’t’ linkdest=’c’ f_fullscreen=’f’ f_constrain=’f’ twoup=’f’ f_topbar=’f’ f_bbarbig=” f_htmllinks=’f’ f_enable_embed_btn=’f’ f_show_watermark=’f’ f_send_to_friend_btn=’f’ f_smooth=’f’ f_mtrx=’f’ f_up=’f’ target=’_self’ wmds=’llQ6QNgpeC.p1Ucz7U.Z92Nr45NnGapIjxRV0BMYTQ.cU5QoJNxhrQQMqukY8qcTxSLiEA–‘ ]
Ammon needs only 7 minutes for hat trick in Princeton’s win over Massachusetts-Lowell
Andrew Ammon’s hat trick — all scored in the final seven minutes — helped Princeton rally from a 2-1 deficit for a 5-2 victory over Massachusetts-Lowell on Friday. After Matt Arhontas pulled the teams even with just over eight minutes remaining, Ammon started his scoring spree, which represented the freshman’s first collegiate goals. He scored … Read more
Big Chill at the Big House: Michigan State at Michigan
Join us starting at 2:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, Dec. 11 for a live blog from the Big Chill at the Big House, when Michigan hosts Michigan State in Michigan Stadium. Please note that this is a moderated blog, and your comments will not appear automatically. USCHO.com: Big Chill at the Big House
Legendary Denver coach Armstrong passes away
Murray Armstrong, who led Denver to five national championships in 21 seasons, has died. Armstrong passed away Wednesday evening, a Denver spokesperson confirmed on Thursday. The legendary coach was 94. “I am extremely saddened to learn of the passing of coach Murray Armstrong,” DU head coach George Gwozdecky said in a statement released by the … Read more
Bakala, Thompson, Gron earn USCHO Three Stars for Dec. 8
THIRD STAR Tyler Gron, Northern Michigan: The junior forward scored three power-play goals in a win and a tie against Western Michigan last weekend, reaching 10 goals for the season. He added an assist in Friday’s game for a four-point series. :: Tyler Gron’s player page SECOND STAR Paul Thompson, New Hampshire: After putting up … Read more
Gallery: Ferris State at Michigan State
Photographer Erica Treais captured these images Saturday at Munn Ice Arena, where Ferris State beat Michigan State 1-0 in overtime. [photoshelter-gallery g_id=’G0000OoSqIYeh3FE’ g_name=’20101204-Ferris-MichiganState-Treais’ f_show_caption=’t’ f_show_slidenum=’t’ img_title=’casc’ pho_credit=’iptc’ f_link=’t’ f_bbar=’t’ fsvis=’f’ width=’500′ height=’375′ bgcolor=’#AAAAAA’ bgtrans=’t’ btype=’old’ bcolor=’#CCCCCC’ crop=’f’ trans=’xfade’ tbs=’4000′ f_ap=’t’ linkdest=’c’ f_fullscreen=’f’ f_constrain=’f’ twoup=’f’ f_topbar=’f’ f_bbarbig=” f_htmllinks=’f’ f_enable_embed_btn=’f’ f_show_watermark=’f’ f_send_to_friend_btn=’f’ f_smooth=’f’ f_mtrx=’f’ f_up=’f’ target=’_self’ wmds=’llQ6QNgpeC.p1Ucz7U.Z92CS7d5iWwADoGHa2X2i.bRKlKt_5GX3t.FvDf1d2JegAdRNzQ–‘ … Read more
Gallery: Ferris State at Michigan State
Photographer Erica Treais captured these images Saturday at Munn Ice Arena, where Ferris State beat Michigan State 1-0 in overtime. [photoshelter-gallery g_id=’G0000OoSqIYeh3FE’ g_name=’20101204-Ferris-MichiganState-Treais’ f_show_caption=’t’ f_show_slidenum=’t’ img_title=’casc’ pho_credit=’iptc’ f_link=’t’ f_bbar=’t’ fsvis=’f’ width=’500′ height=’375′ bgcolor=’#AAAAAA’ bgtrans=’t’ btype=’old’ bcolor=’#CCCCCC’ crop=’f’ trans=’xfade’ tbs=’4000′ f_ap=’t’ linkdest=’c’ f_fullscreen=’f’ f_constrain=’f’ twoup=’f’ f_topbar=’f’ f_bbarbig=” f_htmllinks=’f’ f_enable_embed_btn=’f’ f_show_watermark=’f’ f_send_to_friend_btn=’f’ f_smooth=’f’ f_mtrx=’f’ f_up=’f’ target=’_self’ wmds=’llQ6QNgpeC.p1Ucz7U.Z92CS7d5iWwADoGHa2X2i.bRKlKt_5GX3t.FvDf1d2JegAdRNzQ–‘ … Read more
DiGirolamo shutout carries New Hampshire past Massachusetts-Lowell
Matt DiGirolamo made 12 of his 25 saves in the third period to seal New Hampshire’s 3-0 victory over Massachusetts-Lowell on Thursday. Brett Kostolansky’s first-period goal was all the Wildcats (8-2-4, 6-1-2 Hockey East) needed thanks to DiGirolamo’s second collegiate shutout. Stevie Moses and Mike Sislo added goals in the second period for New Hampshire. … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Suffering from Turkey Coma?
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski are back to talk about some of last week’s struggles near the top of the rankings in this week’s installment.
Gallery: Bowling Green at Rensselaer
Photographer Jennifer Bock captured these images Saturday at Houston Field House, where Rensselaer won the RPI Holiday Tournament with a 3-2 overtime win over Bowling Green: [photoshelter-gallery g_id=’G0000mvbuorE.Jd4′ g_name=’20101128-BG-RPI-Bock’ f_show_caption=’t’ f_show_slidenum=’t’ img_title=’casc’ pho_credit=’iptc’ f_link=’t’ f_bbar=’t’ fsvis=’f’ width=’500′ height=’375′ bgcolor=’#AAAAAA’ bgtrans=’t’ btype=’old’ bcolor=’#CCCCCC’ crop=’f’ trans=’xfade’ tbs=’4000′ f_ap=’t’ linkdest=’c’ f_fullscreen=’f’ f_constrain=’f’ twoup=’f’ f_topbar=’f’ f_bbarbig=” f_htmllinks=’f’ f_enable_embed_btn=’f’ f_show_watermark=’f’ … Read more
Gallery: Bowling Green at Rensselaer
Photographer Jennifer Bock captured these images Saturday at Houston Field House, where Rensselaer won the RPI Holiday Tournament with a 3-2 overtime win over Bowling Green: [photoshelter-gallery g_id=’G0000mvbuorE.Jd4′ g_name=’20101128-BG-RPI-Bock’ f_show_caption=’t’ f_show_slidenum=’t’ img_title=’casc’ pho_credit=’iptc’ f_link=’t’ f_bbar=’t’ fsvis=’f’ width=’500′ height=’375′ bgcolor=’#AAAAAA’ bgtrans=’t’ btype=’old’ bcolor=’#CCCCCC’ crop=’f’ trans=’xfade’ tbs=’4000′ f_ap=’t’ linkdest=’c’ f_fullscreen=’f’ f_constrain=’f’ twoup=’f’ f_topbar=’f’ f_bbarbig=” f_htmllinks=’f’ f_enable_embed_btn=’f’ f_show_watermark=’f’ … Read more
Schultz hat trick helps Wisconsin beat Michigan State, break winless streak
Justin Schultz became the first Wisconsin defenseman to score a hat trick in 18 years, and No. 16 Wisconsin broke a six-game winless skid with a 4-1 victory over Michigan State on Saturday. Schultz scored three goals 18 years to the day after Barry Richter scored three at Minnesota-Duluth. “The power play was working tonight, … Read more