Commentary: Mason as classy as ever as wins record set to pass to a friend
As his time atop the coaching wins list prepares to end, Ron Mason talks with Dave Starman about his career.
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Commentary: Now mired in controversy, CHLPA had ideas for NCAA
Before the organization began to crumble, the CHLPA put forward plans to let major junior players keep their NCAA eligibility. Chris Peters breaks down what happened.
Commentary: Kushneriuk’s cancer battle touches Robert Morris community
The former Colonials player faces surgery in November to possibly remove part of his liver. Gary Heeman reports.
Commentary: What is a hockey player? This poem spells it out
The poem has made the rounds from youth teams to USA Hockey coaching symposiums. Dave Starman shares its impact as the season gets started.
Exhibitions signal women’s Division I season beginning
When a season ends in March, autumn and a return to the ice can seem like a lifetime away. Now that September is in its final week however, we can close our eyes and visualize that pristine ice forming in a Zamboni’s wake. In fact, Mercyhurst, Colgate, and Rochester Institute of Technology already competed in … Read more
Commentary: Coaching Education Program a boon for USA Hockey
USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program has become one that is emulated by other sports organizations across the United States, Dave Starman writes.
Commentary: Picking 5 collegians to go in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft
Jim Connelly takes a swing at predicting the 30 first-round picks of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Commentary: Scouting the Frozen Four for future NHL talent
Boston College’s Chris Kreider has the best potential for a long-term NHL career, but others in the Frozen Four field can make it, too, Dave Starman writes.
Commentary: Think the NCAA isn’t listening about regionals? Take it to the NCAA
Coaches are in constant communication to try and find a better way to do the regionals, but fans can make their voices heard directly by writing to the NCAA. Dave Starman also talks about early pro signings, the Hobey Baker Award and the State of Hockey.
Commentary: Stories from coaches in the conference finals
Dave Starman offers some thoughts gathered from meetings with coaches over the years.
Commentary: With rules up for debate, let’s look at shot blocking
Dropping down to block shots should get examined in the upcoming rules change cycle, columnist Dave Starman writes.
Commentary: Throwing open the door to Starzies Award nominations
The fourth annual awards will be presented March 3 during the intermission of a game broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Dave Starman looks for your input.
Commentary: Thoughts on Minnesota’s potential, national goaltending and rivalries
Dave Starman returns with quick thoughts on topics around college hockey.
Commentary: Talking Terriers, stripes and Merrill
Dave Starman weighs in on some topics around college hockey.
Commentary: Thoughts on the World Juniors, Twitter and more
The Americans fell short at the World Juniors in part because the players that were expected to play big roles didn’t, Dave Starman writes.
Commentary: When the No. 1 team really isn’t the No. 1 team
Dave Starman doesn’t agree with Michigan being atop the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll early this season, nor does he agree with Wolverines goaltender Shawn Hunwick not being named one of the nation’s top 10 returning netminders.
2011-2012 Women’s D-I Season Preview
Previews and conference picks for the Women’s D-I 2011-2012 season by new USCHO Women’s Columnist Arlan Marttila.
Commentary: Frozen Fenway reprise could be crossroads for outdoor hockey
Vermont will play Massachusetts and New Hampshire will play Maine at Fenway Park on Jan. 7, but Jim Connelly wonders whether this is where outdoor hockey jumps the shark.
Commentary: Madigan’s role is to further develop Northeastern’s brand
The new Huskies coach doesn’t have head coaching experience but is a great networker, which seems to be a powerful thing in college hockey these days, Jim Connelly writes.
Commentary: After new conference announcement, what comes next?
They are calling it the “super conference.” Personally, I’ll hold judgment on just how super the new conference featuring North Dakota, Denver, Colorado College, Nebraska-Omaha, Miami and Minnesota-Duluth will be. Notre Dame and another school — quite possibly Western Michigan — might also become members. So you won’t hear that term for the remainder of … Read more