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Columns, excluding “This Week” columns

A Time to Heal

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USCHO Columnist Adam Wodon reflects on this week’s tragedy, and the role sports can play in healing.

2001 NHL Draft Preview

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College hockey has had a storied history that most would like to see repeated. Right at the top of that list was the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. That Saturday afternoon in Calgary saw not one, but two college hockey prospects, Rick DiPietro and Dany Heatley, walk to the stage as the top two draft choices, … Read more

Commentary: ECAC Should Approve 12-team Playoffs

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With ECAC athletic directors meeting to ponder the idea of including all 12 teams in its postseason tournament — not to mention the scuttlebut of increasing the games allowance to coincide with the rest of college hockey — ECAC correspondent Jayson Moy tells us why this is a good idea.

A Modest Proposal

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With the Frozen Four and the Hobey Baker Memorial Award in sight, even temperate men and women can lose their composure debating the relative merits of Eastern vs. Western hockey. With tongue firmly in cheek, Paula C. Weston offers a simple solution to a vexing problem.

News Release

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U.S. College Hockey Online, the definitive news, analysis and information resource for American college hockey, has announced plans for an annual Town Meeting, to be held each year on the Friday during Frozen Four weekend. This year’s inaugural event will take place Friday, April 6, at 3:30 p.m. in the Empire Convention Center, immediately following … Read more

Between the Lines

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The Pairwise Rankings gain currency — but not without growing pains; Mercyhurst bears the backlash against the MAAC autobid; arena cheers and jeers revisited; St. Lawrence carries the ECAC torch; an odd hockey tale from — Hofstra? And much, much more. Adam Wodon returns with his regular column on the state of college hockey.

Hidden Treasure

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If you’re ready for a return to college hockey’s roots — not just talent, but spirit, hard work, the love of the game — then Russell Jaslow has just the thing for you: the women’s game, Division III-style.

Changing the Rules

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After years of study, debate, amendments and hand-wringing, the NCAA’s amateurism deregulation package is nearing a vote. USCHO has been following the situation for 16 months, and now has the latest scoop on what this means for college hockey.

1949 Revisited?

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They’re eight players with one number separating them from receiving the acclaim they probably deserve. That number: 1949. The Boston College senior class is close to making school history — but a few weeks from what could be their fourth straight appearance in the NCAA Frozen Four. That alone is plenty an accomplishment, as only … Read more

MIAC Women’s Award Winners

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2000-2001 MIAC women’s award winners: Co-MIAC Players of the Year Tennie McCabe, St. Mary’sAngie Rieger, Augsburg Co-MIAC Coaches of the Year Duncan Ryhorchuck, St. Mary’sJeff Smith, St. Catherine All-Conference Team Name School Pos. Courtney Adney St. Catherine D Kristi Brusletto Augsburg D Jessica Christopherson St. Thomas F Ellen Doyle Gustavus D Kim Hayes St. Catherine … Read more

Between the Lines: Feb. 22, 2001

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Tournament misconceptions abound once again; USCHO’s Beanpot coverage draws a backlash; the ECAC on a down cycle(?); a not-so-hallowed record in the crosshairs; and some perspective on hockey history. Adam Wodon offers his usual mix of fact, opinion and speculation.

Beanpot Notebook, Game 2

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The second period has not been the friendliest of frames for the BU Terriers all year. Things were getting so bad that BU probably wished they had remote controls to fast-forward the game from the first to the third. In Monday night’s semifinal against Northeastern, the second period outlook seemed to change every time coach … Read more

Beanpot Notebook, Game 1

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Boston College’s newly-made all-time leading goal scorer, Brian Gionta, is enjoying fast starts lately. And Monday’s Beanpot semifinal victory over Harvard was no exception. For BC’s third straight game, Gionta opened the scoring. Anyone that hasn’t been hibernating for the last couple of weeks knows that Gionta opened with five goals on his first five … Read more

Between the Lines

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This month’s column uncovers some new mathematical data in the quest for the most “NHL-worthy” college game ever played. Plus, a discussion on the World Junior Tournament, a couple of coaching controversies, and more items sure to warm the heart during the winter months.

Hockey East Recruiting Capsules

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(Note: The majority of the players mentioned here have signed official National Letters of Intent. There may be some players with only verbal commitments. The confirmation of these players has been culled from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, information released by their current leagues.) Boston College Graduates: Forwards: Brian Gionta, Marty … Read more

CCHA Recruiting Capsules

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(Note: The majority of the players mentioned here have signed official National Letters of Intent. There may be some players with only verbal commitments. The confirmation of these players has been culled from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, information released by their current leagues.) Alaska-Fairbanks Graduates: Forwards: Jim Lawrence, Ryan Reinheller, … Read more