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.
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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
Commentary: An attempt to process college hockey’s grand changes
College hockey is living in interesting times, and Paula C. Weston tries to make sense of it all.
Commentary: Conference changes weaken the sport
Breaking apart what is already a super conference will make college hockey top heavy, Candace Horgan writes.
Commentary: Out of realignment, an opportunity for growth
Breaking college hockey conferences into more, smaller groups could help encourage growth, Chris Lerch writes.
Commentary: Science shows yes vote is way to go on Peewee body checking ban
A ban on body checking at the Peewee level goes for a USA Hockey vote this weekend. Dave Starman says that with the volume of evidence out there, it’s a no-brainer.
Commentary: Some thoughts to wrap it all up
National columnist Dave Starman gives his take on a number of items that came up at and around the Frozen Four.
Commentary: Summing up an eventful few days in college hockey
Between the NCAA regionals and the Tom Anastos move from the CCHA to Michigan State, Dave Starman has a lot to catch up on.
Commentary: Let’s wait and see what Big Ten holds, but don’t overestimate its teams
The presumption that the Big Ten teams are the powerhouses of college hockey needs to be reevaluated, Dave Starman writes.
Commentary: For the 2011 Starzies, the nominees are …
The CBS College Sports Network, the national home of college hockey, will announce the winners of the third annual Starzies this weekend during the ECAC championship tournament in Atlantic City, N.J. There are eight awards which are given out and each award is the namesake of a former great college player or coach. The awards, … Read more
Commentary: Many questions, not enough answers in Cronin suspension
The punishment to the Northeastern coach and his assistant is troubling for a couple of reasons, Jim Connelly writes.
Commentary: Good teams know how to respond to poor outings
Miami and Notre Dame showed last weekend how teams need to respond to losses, Dave Starman writes.
Commentary: With mettle, U.S. earns this World Junior bronze medal
Jim Connelly writes that the bronze medal gained by the United States was about redemption, character and resiliency.
Commentary: U.S. needed more than experience, talent
The Americans put together a formidable roster for the World Junior Championship, but that alone wasn’t enough to get by Canada in the semifinals, Jim Connelly writes.
Commentary: Entering semifinals, consider U.S. the World Junior favorite
National columnist Dave Starman addresses some of the questions he’s heard so far at the World Junior Championship.
Commentary: The scouting report on the U.S. World Junior team
Columnist Dave Starman takes a look at the players that will make up Team USA at the World Junior Championship.
Commentary: Starman opens the mailbag
Dave Starman’s recent commentary on outdoor games caused a lot of discussion. He responds to some of the comments here.
Commentary: Don’t be fooled into thinking outdoor games are key to growing college hockey
College hockey’s essence isn’t found in a gimmick, and it’s wrong to let outdoor games be the public face of the game, Dave Starman writes.
Commentary: Looking back fondly as I step away from Division III hockey
Chris Lerch saw a lot in 28 years of covering Division III hockey. As he says good-bye, he takes a look back at the highlights.
Commentary: Bergeron believes in establishing lifestyle at Bowling Green
First-year Bowling Green coach Chris Bergeron understands that change in the program has to start with players believing in and following him. Dave Starman reports.