Todd D. Milewski

Michigan Tech, coming off a stunning sweep of Minnesota, tries to repeat the feat against Colorado College; Wisconsin holds the lead in the WCHA standings, but the Badgers’ schedule does them no favors from here on out; and Minnesota-Duluth might be pointed in the right direction after a disappointing first half. Todd D. Milewski reports.

Signs point to an exciting second half in the WCHA, as Todd D. Milewski breaks out the Magic 8-Ball for prognostications. Also: Minnesota may leave room for two in net, Denver scores at even strength, and Alaska-Anchorage makes the best of two losses.

Despite a sweep of No. 1 Minnesota, CC can’t convince every voter in the poll this week; Wisconsin’s Ryan MacMurchy executes a 180; St. Cloud State weiries of moral victories; and Minnesota gets a semi-home game from Minnesota State. Todd D. Milewski reports.

Wisconsin and St. Cloud State, with nominally similar tournament results, are a world apart in outlook; two CC players make their marks on the national scene; and shootouts abound for WCHA teams over the holidays. Todd D. Milewski reports.

Denver and Minnesota-Duluth meet in a rematch of last season’s Frozen Four semifinal — but it’s not the confrontation the pundits expected; a WCHA veteran gets ready for the World Juniors; and Minnesota State earns some respect. Todd D. Milewski reports.

The WCHA is well-represented at the World Juniors — even without Wisconsin leader scorer Robbie Earl; St. Cloud State and Minnesota renew their rivalry this weekend; and Minnesota State’s fortune seem to hinge, statistically at lease, on freshman Travis Morin. Todd D. Milewski reports.

North Dakota battles through injury; the WCHA and Hockey East trade refs; St. Cloud State looks for a model for success; and the weekend’s marquee series pits Minnesota against Colorado College. Todd D. Milewski reports.

Minnesota-Duluth reaches a critical stretch; Minnesota State’s special teams give the Mavericks new life; and the College Hockey Showcase hits, this time with the nation’s top three teams on display. Todd D. Milewski reports.

Alaska-Anchorage loses its national ranking, but not its determination; North Dakota battles for offense; the real Bernd Bruckler returns; and Denver cleans up in the suddenly little-noticed NHL scouting rankings. Todd D. Milewski reports.

National championship — check. Next up on Denver’s wish list: a shot at the Gold Pan as its rivalry with fast-starting Colorado College resumes. Also, Wisconsin head coach Mike Eaves weighs in on Danny Irmen’s game winning penalty shot last weekend, and Dave Hakstol looks for growth from UND. Todd D. Milewski reports.

As the officiating crackdown continues, Wisconsin is making better use of its power play while Minnesota relies on a team’s proverbial best penalty-killer — goalie Kellen Briggs. That contrasts with Michigan Tech, where the goalie-go-round continues. Meanwhile, Alaska-Anchorage tries to put the Lee Green/Brett Arcand-Kootenay incident in the rear-view mirror, as Todd D. Milewski notes.

St. Cloud State suffers from some in-the-crease deja vu; a bit of a slow start leaves Chris Conner’s impact on Michigan Tech undiminished; Wisconsin owns up to a little slip by head coach Mike Eaves; and Minnesota’s Ryan Potulny keeps up his blazing start. Todd D. Milewski runs down happenings in the WCHA.

20 Minutes of Fury Some thoughts this week, while debating whether there’s a good situation to start the third period against Minnesota-Duluth: • So you think there’ll be only two meetings between Minnesota and North Dakota this season? We don’t believe it. • Wisconsin 8, Mercyhurst 0: Apparently, there is an “O” in Wisconsin, after … Read more

Isn’t That Delay of Game? Some thoughts this week, while — oh, wait; there’s a penalty. Some thoughts — another call. Some — ah, forget it. • Let’s get the eye-popping averages from the first 24 college hockey games of the season out of the way first: 22.29 penalties for 47.79 minutes, 18 power plays, … Read more