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When you’re a college player about to be drafted, the first thought that comes to mind is committing to the college’s “party line.” “My first commitment is to (school of choice). I have every intention of returning there in the fall with the hopes of winning a national championship.” It’s rote. It’s what every kid … Read more

At one time, there was a popular ad campaign that touted the state of Massachusetts using the slogan, “Make it in Massachusetts.” For a while, you might actually have thought that slogan referenced a successful path to the NHL with the likes of Tony Amonte, Keith Thachuk, Jeremy Roenick and Chris Drury all either growing … Read more

If you’re a top 10 pick in the NHL Entry Draft, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be playing in the “show” someday. Make it into the top five and there’s money abound. And if you’re lucky to get picked number one overall, you’re name will forever be associated with your draft year. The top … Read more

It was a heroes’ welcome in Chestnut Hill on Monday night as the 2007-08 Boston College Eagles addressed their fans for the first time as national champions. The event, held on the Kelley Rink ice, was attended by thousands of Eagles faithful and capped off a whirlwind 48 hours that included BC’s victory over Notre … Read more

Game day, almost game time. 60 minutes from a national title. The key to today is routine, focus, and demeanor. In coaching there is the philosophy every game as big as the last one and the next one. Today is the last one but needs to be approached by the staffs and players in the … Read more

With the culmination of the 2007-08 season upon us, Jim Connelly and Scott Brown review the regionals and make predictions for the Frozen Four and the Hobey Baker.

With the announcement of the Hobey Baker winner just two weeks off, Dave Starman takes a deep dive into each finalist’s performance this season.

Starting with a fascinating Boston College-Minnesota matchup in Worcester, Dave Starman breaks down the X’s and O’s of this weekend’s regionals.

Perhaps more than ever, freshmen are playing key roles on this year’s crop of NCAA tournament teams. Dave Starman highlights a few good (young) men.

With the NCAA regionals barreling toward us, Jim Connelly and Scott Brown take a few minutes to evaluate the bracket and project the Frozen Four — along with a look at the Hobey Baker race.

With the field of 16 announced, USCHO.com got the teams — but not the matchups — right once again. Jayson Moy breaks down the committee’s thought process.

With the games in the books, Jayson Moy looks over the results and offers his take on the brackets for the NCAA tournament.

With just one day of games left, Jayson Moy is back to run through scenarios of interest for the NCAA tournament — including an oddity involving Notre Dame.

With the Hobey Baker finalists out, Dave Starman muses on two missing names, then gives props to the CCHA awards banquet.