Todd D. MilewskiOnce Wisconsin and Colorado College settled things with a tie in the third- place game of the Bank One Badger Hockey Showdown at the Bradley Center on Friday, they could get down to really settling things. Peter Sejna tied the game on a deflection with 4 minutes, 11 seconds to go, pulling CC into a … Read more
New Hampshire’s Darren Haydar tallied a hat trick and added three assists as New Hampshire blasted Brown, 11-3, en route to the Badger Showdown tournament title Friday. A nine-goal third period secured the win for the Wildcats as Haydar was named tourney MVP.
In case there were any Hobey Baker Award voters in the Bradley Center on Thursday, Darren Haydar put on a show. The New Hampshire forward scored a goal and assisted on two others, and the Wildcats scored four goals in the third period to defeat Colorado College 6-2 in the first round of the Bank … Read more
Les Haggett was one of the first ones off the bench to mob Brown goaltender Yann Danis after the horn sounded. It’s somewhat fitting because the pair was the difference in Thursday’s Bank One Badger Hockey Showdown semifinal. Haggett scored with 2:24 remaining, sending the Bears into the championship game with a 2-1 victory over … Read more
Holiday tournaments may not be for conference points, but they’re often a bellwether of things to come in the second half. With that in mind, Todd D. Milewski checks off the WCHA’s tourney participants, keeping a special eye on the Badger Showdown and a potential battle of titans at the Denver Cup.
Wisconsin’s comeback against North Dakota finds its place in history; the NCAA’s potential new policies on playoff travel, and their impact on college hockey; Minnesota State-Mankato finds its crunch-time guys; and the Craig Dahl-Jacques Lemaire comparison. Todd D. Milewski reports.
How do you match last weekend’s one-versus-two series? How about with two taking on three as Minnesota visits Denver? Also: long memories drive this weekend’s rivalries, and the Clay “Woodrow” Wilson update. Todd D. Milewski reports.
GOALTENDERS Jason Bacashihua 6-1 165 9/20/82 Dearborn Hts., Mich. Plymouth (OHL) Dwight LaBrosse 6-1 170 10/6/83 McMurray, Pa. Guelph (OHL) DEFENSEMEN Keith Ballard 5-11 200 11/26/82 Baudette, Minn. Minnesota (WCHA) Joey Hope 6-0 174 1/1/82 Anchorage, Alaska Portland (WHL) Michael Komisarek 6-4 230 1/19/82 Islip Terrace, N.Y. Michigan (CCHA) Bryce Lampman 6-1 193 8/31/82 Rochester, … Read more
All eyes are on the WCHA as the nation’s top two teams — Minnesota and St. Cloud — battle in a home-and-home series. It promises to be a star-studded series for early bragging rights, but the coaches are downplaying the long-term significance.
The WCHA’s coaches give thanks; the net is all but empty in Mankato; Minnesota-Duluth gets back to what works; and Alaska-Anchorage looks for that little something at the finish. Todd D. Milewski gathers the facts.
The gloves drop — in a big way — in Duluth; Mankato finds an able replacement for its star in net; is it too late already for CC?; SCSU packs ’em in again; and much more from Todd D. Milewski.
Denver head coach George Gwozdecky may be nearing a milestone, but you wouldn’t hear it from him; No. 1 St. Cloud and preseason favorite Colorado College head in opposite directions; and Minnesota’s Adam Hauser gets to return a favor. Todd D. Milewski reports.
The Hockey East-WCHA officials’ exchange program nets applause; Denver considers its national profile; Minnesota looks for some competition; and a trying weekend for Wisconsin’s Andy Wheeler ends well. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Matt Amado, NOTRE DAME, RW/C, Penticton (BCHL)/Surrey, BC (5’11 165) Born: 7-5-83 Year Team GP G A PTS PM League Honors 1999-00 Surrey Eagles 58 8 5 13 23 BCHL 2000-01 Penticton Panthers 57 14 17 31 55 BCHL Kaleb Betts, NEBRASKA-OMAHA, LW/C, Chilliwack (BCHL)/Ridge Meadows, BC (5’9 170) Born: 1-10-83 Year Team GP G … Read more
The Colorado College offense awakens; Alaska-Anchorage presents a new face — though not necessarily a good one; and league members battle the injury bug. Todd D. Milewski reports.
His team’s two-man disadvantage having lapsed, Bernd Bruckler finally found time to relax a bit Saturday night. The Wisconsin freshman goaltender, having made a pair of key saves to preserve a shutout in his first collegiate game, leaned back, rested his head on the top of his goal and let out a sigh of relief. … Read more
Minnesota has reported to its compliance office a possible violation of NCAA rules. The issue is whether a visit by two longtime school representatives, violates provisions against people outside the hockey program itself from contacting recruits.
A number of WCHA teams are off to flying starts, not the least of which being Alaska-Anchorage. No, the Seawolves are not 2-0 like many of their bretheren, but they did go 1-0-1 in front of a large and lively home crowd, as new coach John Hill made his debut. That, the replay rule debate, and more is a click away.
Wisconsin eyes the days-old world attendance record; St. Cloud shows its fleetness of foot; and Sioux fans have a literery gift to enjoy. Todd D. Milewski opens the WCHA season.
Poor Lee Brooks. His mates on the St. Cloud State forward lines had all the fun without him. Brooks was the only Huskies forward held without a point Saturday night, as St. Cloud put up a 10-spot in a 10-1 exhibition victory over Brandon of Manitoba before 5,227 at the National Hockey Center. Ryan Malone … Read more