Todd D. MilewskiNot too bad an initial NCAA offering for Chris Kunitz and the Ferris State Bulldogs. Kunitz, one of 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, scored three points in the Bulldogs’ 5-2 victory over North Dakota in an NCAA first-round game at Mariucci Arena on Friday. Ferris State, which made its first appearance in … Read more
The postseason has arrived for Minnesota, and that means it’s Grant Potulny’s time of year.
A pair of WCHA teams earned top seeds for the NCAA tournament, but unlike the last 15 seasons, that doesn’t put them any closer to the Frozen Four than the rest of the field. Colorado College and Minnesota joined Cornell and New Hampshire as No. 1 seeds for the expanded 2003 national tournament, which opens … Read more
Boston University and New Hampshire could square off for a Frozen Four spot if each wins its first NCAA game. Also, comments from many of the coaches who’ll field teams in this year’s tournament, and some who won’t.
Oswego State goaltender Tyson Gajda carried a towel into his team’s news conference after Saturday night’s NCAA Division III championship game. His coach was the one who needed it to wipe away tears. George Roll faced the media with red eyes minutes after the Lakers’ 2-1 loss to Norwich. The loss likely marked the end … Read more
It’s about validation (Colorado College), vindication (Minnesota State), restoration (Minnesota-Duluth), and more. Todd D. Milewski previews the WCHA Final Five — and bids farewell to a coaching legend.
With the WCHA playoffs opening this weekend, Todd D. Milewski dispenses with the niceties and gets right to the details; also, an analysis of this year’s preseason predictions.
With the top and bottom of the WCHA set, the middle continues to shake itself out; UMD’s Tim Stapleton gets noticed amidst a banner crop of rookies; and Minnesota State’s loss Friday to Colorado College was … a good thing? Todd D. Milewski reports.
Wisconsin tries to put the focus back on the ice; Minnesota State eyes its chances at the MacNaughton Cup; St. Cloud State’s offense suffers by subtraction; and Todd D. Milewski analyzes the NCAA’s new tournament selection wrinkle.
Wisconsin captain Brad Winchester, faced with a felony charge of battery to a police officer, made an initial appearance in Dane County court on Monday. The Dane County District Attorney’s office filed charges against Winchester after a fight outside a campus bar early Sunday. The Badgers senior was released on a signature bond at about … Read more
Minnesota State-Mankato gears up for what might be the biggest series in program history; Minnesota warms up for the stretch run; Alaska-Anchorage looks on the bright side; WCHA fans sound off on jersey colors; and much more. Todd D. Milewski reports.
North Dakota revisits an old problem in goal; Minnesota’s coaching staff cracks the whip; Michigan Tech gets scoring help; Minnesota State takes time off; and, like ABC, Todd D. Milewski finds out who’s hot and who’s not.
Colorado College and Minnesota State get the yin this week, while Wisconsin and Alaska-Anchorage are stuck with the yang. Todd D. Milewski looks over ticket sales, uniform changes, Thomas Vanek and travel plans for the MacNaughton Cup.
Wisconsin-Superior’s options narrow after a loss to new No. 1 St. Norbert, while St. Scholastica builds for the future. Todd D. Milewski gives a special-edition look at goings-on in the NCHA.
North Dakota and Colorado College rematch, this time at full strength; Denver keeps its nose to the grindstone; UMD and Minnesota State play for unexpected stakes; and Minnesota tries to turn the power back on. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Incoming! Some thoughts this week, while suddenly leery of things falling from the sky: • The first period last Saturday night was so long for Michigan Tech goaltender Cam Ellsworth, the scoreboard operator might just now be getting caught up with the saves. • You know it had to happen: Days after being highlighted in … Read more
Going 40 shots without hitting the back of the net could be seriously demoralizing for some teams. Colorado College will tell you it’s not one of them. Michigan Tech goaltender Cam Ellsworth stopped 55 of the 58 shots the second-ranked Tigers unleashed Saturday night — including the first 40 — but CC finally broke through … Read more
Last weekend’s OT jaw-dropper between Minnesota State and Michigan Tech sets Todd D. Milewski to thinking about the ol’ extra frame. Also: Colorado College storms out of the break; Minnesota-Duluth moves up — cautiously; and Wisconsin misses something on offense.
Readers name their first-half All-WCHA first team; Denver guns for third — at least; the troubles continue in Anchorage; and more. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Marquee matchups dot this weekend’s WCHA schedule, starting with the Colorado College-North Dakota series in Grand Forks, as Todd D. Milewski notes. Also, Wisconsin picks it up; Minnesota finds its goaltender; the league’s freshman class takes a breath; and more.