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A New World Order

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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.

All Wrapped Up

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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.

A Few Of My Favorite Things

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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

Slowdown

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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

Validation

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Wisconsin’s instant-classic win over Cornell was the culmination of a long road for the Badgers — and for Nicholas Jon Wood.

Fashion Statement: Frozen Four

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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

This Week in the ECAC West

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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

This Week in the SUNYAC

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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

Women’s Frozen Four Preview:
New Hampshire vs. Minnesota

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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

Bracketology: Analysis Of The Field

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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

Final Bracketology

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With the games over and done, Jayson Moy projects the NCAA bracket pending Sunday’s Selection Show.

Building For The Future

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The Hobart Statesmen may have lost to St. Norbert, 5-4, in overtime in the national semifinal game, but that does not overshadow the fact that few teams in college sports have performed a rebuilding job like the one Hobart hockey has accomplished the past four years. When Hobart coach Mark Taylor came to Geneva, N.Y. … Read more