Columns, excluding “This Week” columns
One was a surprise, the other expected to be there, but now the question facing both the Minnesota and St. Lawrence hockey programs is can they get back to the Frozen Four again. Both teams have been among the sport’s elite since the first NCAA-sponsored national championship in 2001. The Saints have made four of … Read more
In a year when many elite players jumped early to the pros, Jack Johnson — Michigan’s immensely talented but sometimes controversial defenseman — has said no. Dave Starman sees nothing but good in his choice.
Bets, anyone? With the 2006 NHL draft looming, Jim Connelly takes a crack at picking this season’s top 10 selections.
Craig Stancher has been named the recipient of the eighth annual Brian Fishman Internship, given annually to an outstanding college graduate who is pursuing a career in athletic media relations. Stancher, a recent graduate of Michigan Tech University, begins his duties with USA Hockey on June 26. Named in honor of the late Brian Fishman, … Read more
Dave Starman finds the new NHL landscape loaded with college talent like Edmonton’s Fernando Pisani and Carolina’s Rod Brind’Amour.
Seven seasons after its formation, the lights are dimming for College Hockey America. Scott Brown examines the reasons for the CHA’s plight, and the enormous potential consequences.
With Rensselaer and Yale filling coaching vacancies, Dave Starman weighs in with his take. Also: could NHL jobs be in the offing for the college game’s best?
Wisconsin’s dual titles give America’s Dairyland a claim to be the nation’s new “State of Hockey,” Dave Starman says, while scratching his head at criticism of Maine head coach Tim Whitehead.
This marks USCHO’s tenth year at Frozen Fours, beginning in Milwaukee and coming back full circle. Since yours truly has been part of all of them, here are some favorite memories with a few notable downers mixed in. Bear in mind that it comes from a point of view in which the other five leagues … Read more
The command from Boston College coach Jerry York echoed throughout the building Friday morning: “Slow down.” A trio of Eagle forwards had just completed a classic rush down the ice. They were celebrating their finesse in the corner when York blew the drill dead. “Save your energy for Saturday night.” The off day at the … Read more
Wisconsin’s instant-classic win over Cornell was the culmination of a long road for the Badgers — and for Nicholas Jon Wood.
The Bradley Center is a long way from the red carpet. Joan Rivers might faint attempting to comment on the apparel of the Milwaukee faithful. Imagine it, “This Badgers fan is in some fabulous vintage Levi’s. 1957 was a great year for denim.” Still, the Frozen Four is a chance for people to don their … Read more
In his wrapup of the D-II/III season, Chris Lerch shares his thoughts on the 2006 championship, his All-USCHO ballot, and his opinions about predetermined sites for the NCAA tournament.
Dave Hakstol had a tough act to follow at North Dakota, but Patrick C. Miller says the second-year head coach has succeeded.
College hockey’s legions descend upon Milwaukee this week for the Frozen Four. Not a moment too soon, Mike Volonnino has some suggestions on how to make the most of it.
The postseason turned out to be a wild time for the ECAC West. Late game heroics, stellar goaltending and great coaching led to the most intriguing and successful postseason ever for the league. In the seven playoff contests played by ECAC West teams, only two were decided by more than one goal and two other … Read more
Questions Unanswered A few weeks ago, I filed what I expected to me be my last column for 2005-6. I already said my thank you and farewells. However, two key items have developed since then which I felt was necessary to talk about now instead of waiting six months. Unfortunately, there are two questions that … Read more
How often is a two-time defending national champion making its fifth straight national semifinals appearance and playing on its own campus regarded as a clear underdog? Such will be the case this Friday when New Hampshire steams into Mariucci Arena looking to usurp the crown worn by Minnesota for the past two seasons. The top-ranked … Read more
Got friends despondent over their ruined hoops brackets? Mike Volonnino says that redemption can be in the offing.
Well, the selection show is over, and, honestly, I was not surprised. USCHO.com nailed all 16 teams once again, and we were just one switch away from a perfect bracket. Here’s the bracket as announced Sunday on ESPN2: Green Bay: Colorado College vs. Cornell Bemidji State vs. Wisconsin Grand Forks: Michigan vs. North Dakota Holy … Read more