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.
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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.
Commentary: Want to increase offense? Eliminate drop-down shot blocks
If college hockey is serious about wanting more offense, Dave Starman argues that it should consider banning the drop-down shot block.
Commentary: Early thoughts from around the country
Dave Starman analyzes the teams he’s seen in the first weeks of this college hockey season — New Hampshire, Miami, Bowling Green, Michigan, Maine, Michigan State, Ferris State, Notre Dame, Boston University and Wisconsin.
Commentary: Which Way Will Dominos Fall After Penn State’s Introduction?
The apparent upcoming addition of Penn State to the Division I men’s picture could be a good thing for college hockey, but that would be if it joins the CCHA, Dave Starman writes.
Commentary: In Eventful Summer, Nothing More Important than Mandi
As the new season approaches, Dave Starman touches on a number of subjects that have come up over the summer.
Commentary: A Rule Change We Don’t Need
With the proposed change to the icing rule in mind, Dave Starman writes that too much tinkering with college hockey’s rules might alienate people more than it alleviates problems.
Commentary: Facts and Opinions at Season’s End
National columnist Dave Starman wraps up the finish of the 2009-10 season with some facts and opinions.
Commentary: Nice Thought, but National Championships Belong in Arenas
It was an interesting idea, but when it took place, having the Frozen Four at Ford Field just didn’t work out, Dave Starman writes.
Commentary: Food for Thought on NCAA Attendance, TV
Can we make attendance attendance better at the NCAA regionals? What about the TV situation? Dave Starman has some ideas he’d like to float.
Commentary: These Detroit-Bound Tigers Bask in Frozen Four Glow
RIT has no scholarships, no draft picks and has never had an alum play in the NHL. Yet just five years into Division I status — and three years after becoming eligible for postseason play — the Tigers are playing on college hockey’s biggest stage. Chris Lerch reports.
House Money: Yale Enjoys Underdog Role
Yale enjoys the underdog role as it wins its first NCAA game since 1952.
Commentary: Sixteen Reasons to Cheer This Year
There’s a good reason to cheer for each of the 16 teams in the 2010 NCAA tournament, and USCHO national columnist Dave Starman breaks them down.
D-III Title Game Notebook
Overtime Finals This was the fifth national championship to be decided in overtime. None of the prior ones went into a second overtime period. It’s the second time each of these teams were involved in one. Both lost in previous attempts. The first was 1993, the first time they used a neutral site for Division … Read more
Transferring Title?
At the end of last season, when it was fait accompli that the Salem State Vikings would be leaving their long and venerable association with the ECAC East and joining the new MASCAC conference, the challenge to keep some of their most talented players began in earnest. Having played in one of the best conferences … Read more