Far From Finished
Junior Lessard shook off a near-death experience to have a great season, and a knee injury to have a great NCAA. Now, he’s close to a Hobey and a national title.
Todd D. Milewski
Quantum Leap
The upstart Badgers left it all in Albany, falling an OT goal short of the Frozen Four, and now look to next year.
On All Cylinders: Gophers Repeat At Final Five
From 2-7-1 to the Broadmoor Trophy winners. Watch out, college hockey — Minnesota is hot at NCAA tournament time again. A team that has been asked over and over again this season why it hasn’t performed up to expectations may have finally quieted the critics Saturday night with an energetic third period that provided a … Read more
On A High Note: UMD Rallies Past UAA
The margin for error for Alaska-Anchorage goaltenders Chris King and Kevin Reiter has always been small. The Seawolves aren’t the kind of team that will win a lot of shootouts, especially against the powerful offenses they faced in the last two days of the WCHA Final Five. So as more pucks found their way past … Read more
This Week in the WCHA: March 17, 2004
The WCHA Final Five kicks off Thursday with two underdogs — resurgent Colorado College and upstart Alaska-Anchorage — in the play-in game. That sets the table for a potentially record-breaking weekend of action that could finish with as many as six WCHA teams in the NCAAs. Todd D. Milewski reports.
This Week in the WCHA: March 11, 2004
Two rivalry rematches from last weekend highlight the WCHA first round, as St. Cloud State visits Minnesota and Denver hosts Colorado College. Adding to the drama: the fact that NCAA bubble teams SCSU and CC must take a win-or-go-home (for good) approach to their games. Todd D. Milewski reports.
2004 CCHA All-Academic Team
F Paul Davies Sr. Western Michigan Pre-Medicine F Derek Edwardson Sr. Miami Exercise Science F Rob Globke Sr. Notre Dame Marketing D Nate Guenin So. Ohio State Undeclared F Tom Herman Sr. Alaska Fairbanks Business F Mike Kompon Sr. Miami Physical Education F Dana Lattery Sr. Western Michigan Pre-Medicine F D’Arcy McConvey Sr. Bowling Green … Read more
This Week in the WCHA: March 4, 2004
The WCHA goes down to the wire, with North Dakota and Minnesota-Duluth battling for first, and Denver, Colorado College, St. Cloud and Minnesota embroiled in the home-ice scuffle. Also: Todd D. Milewski fields reader input on the league’s MVP.
This Week in the WCHA: Feb. 26, 2004
The biggest series of the WCHA season is here: North Dakota visits Minnesota-Duluth with the MacNaughton Cup in the balance. Also, a decade-long streak is in jeopardy for Colorado College, Alaska-Anchorage tries to battle back, and the Final Five is a hit with fans. Todd D. Milewski reports.
This Week in the WCHA: Feb. 19, 2004
Wisconsin and St. Cloud State match up to try for the all-important third position in the WCHA standings; after a near-repeat of an historic collapse Denver takes control; and Colorado College — still in the hunt for home ice — finds its scoring touch. Todd D. Milewski reports.
This Week in the WCHA: Feb. 12, 2004
A look at the remaining schedule suggests North Dakota has an edge, but only if its goaltending holds up; Minnesota visits Minnesota-Duluth in this weekend’s “something’s gotta give” series; and Wisconsin’s Bernd Bruckler shows why the Badgers’ success starts in net. Todd D. Milewski reports.
This Week in the WCHA: Feb. 5, 2004
Michigan Tech looks to its alumni for support; Minnesota-Duluth gets its shot at the top of the WCHA; and — however briefly — the “Money Line” is reunited for North Dakota. Todd D. Milewski reports.
This Week in the WCHA: Jan. 29, 2004
The referee catch more flak than usual, maybe thanks to a tight race in the standings; Alaska-Anchorage shows its heart — and gets rewarded; Minnesota forges on without its captain; and Colorado College finds its scoring touch, though maybe not at even strength. Todd D. Milewski reports.
This Week in the WCHA: Jan. 22, 2004
With every team in conference play, this weekend’s WCHA lineup is highlighted by No. 1 North Dakota’s visit to hard-charging Minnesota. Also, Todd D. Milewski spotlights the scoring difficulties for Wisconsin and Colorado College, who face off in Colorado Springs.
This Week in the WCHA: Jan. 15, 2004
Brandon Bochenski makes sure North Dakota didn’t miss Zach Parise; Chris Conner makes a statement as one of the league’s top players; Minnesota makes a run toward the top of the standings; and UAA makes the national rankings. Todd D. Milewski reports.
This Week in the WCHA: Jan. 8, 2004
There’s plenty to talk about in the WCHA — the league’s impact on the victorious U.S. team at the World Juniors, Alaska-Anchorage’s roster issues, Colorado College returning to full health, and lots more. Todd D. Milewski rounds up the league.
This Week in the WCHA: Jan. 1, 2004
The WCHA makes it a successful holiday season with four tournament titles; St. Cloud State faces a tough test to open the new year; and scheduling issues crop up in conjunction with the World Juniors. Todd D. Milewski reports.
November 2003, Early Signing Period
The following are recruited student-athletes who have signed National Letters of Intent in this year’s early signing period — which started Nov. 12, 2003 and ends Nov. 19, 2003 — for the purpose of attending school in the fall of 2004. Players who sign a NLOI must attend the schools to which they committed for … Read more
This Week in the WCHA: Dec. 11, 2003
This season, the freshman class is making its mark on the WCHA — Todd D. Milewski asks around the league to try to learn why. Also: goaltending surprises at Colorado College and North Dakota, hockey fans get a lesson from Eastern Europe, and good news for CC assistant coach Norm Bazin.
This Week in the WCHA: Dec. 4, 2003
Wisconsin (unbeaten in 10 straight) and Minnesota (just now turning it on) give the WCHA bragging rights at the College Hockey Showcase; Alaska-Anchorage head coach John Hill starts to recover from last season’s crash; and Todd D. Milewski looks into Santa’s bag of goodies for the league’s coaches.