A welcome from Philadelphia
Good morning from the media room at the Wells Fargo Center, where we’re getting set for a day of team practices and news conferences at the Frozen Four.
Todd D. Milewski
Former Ohio State coach Osiecki named U.S. World Juniors coach
Former Ohio State coach Mark Osiecki will coach the United States at the 2015 World Junior Championship, USA Hockey announced Wednesday.
Union’s Novak hopes clutch play continues in Frozen Four close to home
After scoring three goals in the East Regional, Dutchmen junior center Max Novak will be just two hours from home in Philadelphia.
Robertson eyes marketing, potential league changes as he enters WCHA commissioner post
Bill Robertson will take over as WCHA commissioner a year after landmark changes in the league’s makeup and with the potential for more shakeups down the road.
Former Boston University coach Parker gets Legend of Hockey award
Former Boston University coach Jack Parker has been named the 2014 Legend of Hockey award from the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation. A three-time recipient of the Spencer Penrose Award as the Division I men’s coach of the year, Parker retired last season after 40 years coaching the Terriers. He won three national championships — … Read more
Analysis: Quick Minnesota offense matches up with tough North Dakota defense
The rivals play in the Frozen Four semifinals, and North Dakota must contain the Gophers’ speed.
Analysis: Union can counter Boston College’s top line with depth
The first Frozen Four semifinal matches teams that have experience in the situation.
St. Cloud State fires women’s coach Giesen after last-place finish
St. Cloud State has fired women’s hockey coach Jeff Giesen after eight seasons.
St. Cloud State junior Faragher signs with Ducks, reports to AHL team
St. Cloud State goaltender Ryan Faragher has signed with the Anaheim Ducks and will forgo his final season of college eligibility.
WCHA announcing new commissioner Tuesday; Robertson is lead candidate
The WCHA is planning to announce its new commissioner Tuesday, and all signs suggest it’ll be Bill Robertson, the former vice president of communications and broadcast for the Minnesota Wild.
Join USCHO at events in Philadelphia during the Frozen Four
If you’re headed to Philadelphia this week for the Frozen Four, drop by some of the USCHO events around town.
Join USCHO at events in Philadelphia during the Frozen Four
If you’re headed to Philadelphia this week for the Frozen Four, drop by some of the USCHO events around town.
Owens resigns after 15 seasons as Colorado College coach
The school said that coach Scott Owens and athletic director Ken Ralph agreed after a postseason review that it was time for Owens to step down.
Hostilities may have faded, but Minnesota-North Dakota carry intense rivalry into Frozen Four matchup
The teams, playing in different leagues this season for the first time since the 1950s, will play for the 291st time in the national semifinals.
Commentary: Regional attendance improves, but it’s still time to try something new
Since peaking in 2006 at 64,527, total regional attendance has been virtually flat or has declined in most years. While 2014 bucked the trend, those figures have become increasingly worrisome to the college hockey community.
Kerdiles forgoes final two years at Wisconsin after signing with Ducks
Wisconsin’s Nic Kerdiles will skip his final two seasons of eligibility of Wisconsin after signing a three-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks.
Hellebuyck leaves Massachusetts-Lowell after two seasons, signs with Jets
Hockey East first-team goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets and will leave Massachusetts-Lowell after two seasons.
Megna forgoes final season at Nebraska-Omaha after signing with Ducks
Defenseman Jaycob Megna has signed with the Anaheim Ducks and will skip his final season at Nebraska-Omaha.
Utica, Oswego, Syracuse eye games next season at Carrier Dome
A game between Utica and Oswego and another involving the Syracuse women’s team are part of a proposed event next season at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y.
RIT’s McDonald signs four-year contract extension
Rochester Institute of Technology has signed women’s hockey coach Scott McDonald to a four-year contract extension, the school announced Friday.