This Week In The WCHA: Jan. 18, 2001

Mike Sertich makes his return to coaching permanent; St. Cloud takes over the top spot in the standings; and Ralph Engelstad makes his voice heard in Grand Forks, N.D. Todd D. Milewski rounds up the WCHA.

This Week In The WCHA: Jan. 11, 2001

Greg Shepherd knows how hard it can be for referees; he was one. Now, the WCHA’s supervisor of officials has an even bigger job — handling replay for the NCAA Frozen Four. Todd D. Milewski trains the spotlight on the videotape machine.

This Week In The WCHA: Jan. 4, 2001

They didn’t win it all, but Mike Sertich’s Michigan Tech squad turned more than a few heads in Detroit. Also: a fierce rivalry is renewed — at just the right time, too — in Colorado, and St. Cloud takes a vacation. Todd D. Milewski pipes up.

Wheeler Leads Heatley-less Badgers To Showdown Title

When Dany Heatley comes back to Wisconsin, the Badgers might have to make room for him in the lineup. Wisconsin coach Jeff Sauer was close to getting that line out without a smile. Andy Wheeler’s not going to take Heatley’s spot, but on Saturday, he took his role. Wheeler scored a pair of goals and … Read more

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Badgers Earn Showdown With Terriers

With his team’s leading scorer half a world away, Wisconsin coach Jeff Sauer had sufficient reason to be concerned about where exactly any offensive production would come from in the Bank One Badger Hockey Showdown. Turns out that wasn’t too much of a problem. But the textbook for “Holding a Lead 101” may soon become … Read more

Terriers Continue Their Rebound

After a strange couple of days for North Dakota, they watch an equally-strange third period unfold into a loss, as Boston University continued its recent hot play with a win in the Badger Showdown opener.

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This Week In The WCHA: Dec. 28, 2000

Rematch potential abounds in Madison, the annual shortening of the bench called the World Juniors is underway, the Great Lakes Invitational beefs up, and a rivalry ends in Colorado. Todd D. Milewski sends belated Christmas greetings.

This Week In The WCHA: Nov. 30, 2000

Minnesota-Duluth breaks out in a big way; key games dot this weekend’s schedule; and the Fighting Sioux — some of ’em, at least — are off to see the President. Todd D. Milewski checks the pulse of the WCHA.

WCHA Column: Nov. 9, 2000

WCHA coaches react to the coaching change at Michigan Tech; Minnesota head coach Don Lucia reacts to his team’s ascension to the top; and Todd D. Milewski reacts to the week that was and profiles the week that is.

WCHA Column: Nov. 2, 2000

The rich may not be getting richer, but in the WCHA they ain’t exactly getting poorer, either. Also: the conference’s marquee matchup in Minneapolis, and the Cardiac Kids come out. Todd D. Milewski reports.

WCHA Column: Oct. 26, 2000

The Upset of the Year race has a candidate in the WCHA, the officials interject themselves into the action, Denver refuses to be satisfied, and — oh yeah — number-one Wisconsin takes on number-two Boston College Friday. Todd D. Milewski reports.

WCHA Column: Oct. 12, 2000

After two games, NCAA champion North Dakota is — gasp — winless, while Minnesota starts out hot. New coaches, line changes and odds and ends: Todd D. Milewski previews the WCHA.