New Bemidji arena opens with doubleheader

Photographer Jim Rosvold was at the first games at the Bemidji Regional Event Center on Friday. Here’s his photo slideshow from the Bemidji State women’s game against Mercyhurst, a 4-0 Lakers victory, and the men’s game against North Dakota, a 5-2 Fighting Sioux victory:

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Augsburg to honor former coach with Ed Saugestad Rink moniker

Augsburg will honor the coach who took it to NAIA national prominence by renaming the main rink at the Augsburg Ice Arena. The school will christen Ed Saugestad Rink on Saturday as part of the school’s Homecoming festivities. Saugestad started coaching the Auggies in his senior year at the school, 1958-59, and coached the team … Read more

Colgate, Cornell plan Nov. 27 game at Devils’ arena

Colgate and Cornell have confirmed plans to play their Nov. 27 non-conference game at the Prudential Center, the Newark, N.J., home of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. Tickets, ranging from $38 to $49 for adults and $15 for Cornell and Colgate students, are on sale through each school’s athletic ticket office.

How I voted in WCHA preseason poll

The WCHA preseason polls were released the other day, and, to my mind, there weren’t many surprises near the top. North Dakota is a solid favorite for the MacNaughton Cup, Minnesota-Duluth and St. Cloud State should be in the mix and Denver could be hanging around the top, even without a number of the players … Read more

More CCHA Reaction to Penn State

Since we posted the original group of statements reacting to Penn State’s announcement Friday that it’s adding men’s and women’s varsity hockey programs, a few more have come in from interested CCHA parties. Here’s one obtained by USCHO’s J. Justin Boggs. Mark Osiecki, Ohio State coach: “We’re excited Penn State is starting Division I hockey … Read more

More CCHA Reaction to Penn State

Since we posted the original group of statements reacting to Penn State’s announcement Friday that it’s adding men’s and women’s varsity hockey programs, a few more have come in from interested CCHA parties. Here’s one obtained by USCHO’s J. Justin Boggs. Mark Osiecki, Ohio State coach: “We’re excited Penn State is starting Division I hockey … Read more

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What They’re Saying About Penn State

Penn State has issued a lengthy list of statements from hockey dignitaries regarding its announcement that it is starting varsity programs for men and women in 2012. Here’s what they’re saying: Gary Bettman, NHL commissioner: “The National Hockey League would like to congratulate Penn State University on its entry into NCAA hockey’s Division I. Given … Read more

What They're Saying About Penn State

Penn State has issued a lengthy list of statements from hockey dignitaries regarding its announcement that it is starting varsity programs for men and women in 2012. Here’s what they’re saying: Gary Bettman, NHL commissioner: “The National Hockey League would like to congratulate Penn State University on its entry into NCAA hockey’s Division I. Given … Read more

McLeod, Anastos Comment on Penn State

The WCHA and CCHA were quick to issue statements after Penn State’s news conference Friday. Here’s WCHA commissioner Bruce McLeod: “Any time we receive news like this we are all excited, and on behalf of the entire membership of the WCHA, we welcome Penn State to the world of college hockey and wish them all … Read more

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Big Ten’s Statement on Penn State

Here’s the text of the Big Ten’s statement in reaction to Penn State’s announcement that it’s adding men’s and women’s hockey: The Big Ten Conference is excited about Penn State’s recent announcement regarding the establishment of NCAA Division I men’s and women’s ice hockey programs set to begin competition in the 2012-13 academic year.  Our … Read more

Big Ten's Statement on Penn State

Here’s the text of the Big Ten’s statement in reaction to Penn State’s announcement that it’s adding men’s and women’s hockey: The Big Ten Conference is excited about Penn State’s recent announcement regarding the establishment of NCAA Division I men’s and women’s ice hockey programs set to begin competition in the 2012-13 academic year.  Our … Read more

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Early Departures 2010

NCAA players who have signed professional contracts in the 2010 offseason with eligibility remaining: Player Pos School Year Pro Team 2009-10 stats Jordan Schroeder F Minnesota So. Vancouver 9-19-28 in 37 GP Casey Wellman F Massachusetts So. Minnesota 23-22-45 in 36 GP Matt Irwin D Massachusetts So. Worcester (AHL) 7-17-24 in 36 GP Jake Newton … Read more