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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Colorado College battles through tough times, including assistant coach Norm Bazin’s automobile accident; St. Cloud State runs into trouble out East; Minnesota gets its defensive sparkplug back; and WCHA’ers grace the NHL’s draft rankings. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Minnesota’s baffling slide continues; injury-riddled CC manages to lose players even during its off week; at Wisconsin, Adam Burish’s comeback is complete; and Denver’s Gabe Gauthier turns heads. Todd D. Milewski rounds up the WCHA.
You gotta have heart — and Minnesota’s players are questioning theirs just a bit after a 2-6 start; surprising St. Cloud State tests itself against North Dakota; the injury bug continues to bite Colorado College; and much more from Todd D. Milewski on an eventful week in the WCHA.
The battle for the Gold Pan kicks off between one-loss Denver and unbeaten Colorado College; North Dakota tries to bring last week’s offensive burst into its series against depleted Minnesota; and St. Cloud State head coach Craig Dahl refuses to get worked up about his team’s hot start — even though the Huskies take on Minnesota-Duluth for the WCHA lead this weekend. Todd D. Milewski reports.
After a stunning sweep, UMD head coach Scott Sandelin tries to avoid a letdown; Wisconsin takes aim at penalties; Denver rebuilds its goaltending tandem; and Minnesota looks for the fire inside. Todd D. Milewski covers the WCHA.
New-look Alaska-Anchorage gets some firepower from an unexpected source; it’s Husky vs. Husky as two surprising teams square off this weekend; Wisconsin shows Quinnipiac some respect; and Denver’s Kevin Ulanski, NCAA scoring leader? Todd D. Milewski rounds up the WCHA.