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.
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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
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.