Columns, excluding “This Week” columns
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
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.
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
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
Dave Hendrickson encourages hockey fans to take advantage of this opportunity to make a difference.
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.
(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
(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
(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-Anchorage Graduates: Forwards: Chris Sikich, Reggie Simon; … Read more
(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.) Brown Graduates: Forwards: Matt Kohansky, John Petricig, … Read more
Reaction to the NCAA’s transfer rules; the fallout from the Colin Shields case in Maine; the NHL’s opt-in “option”; props to the CCHA; and the best college hockey game ever played. Adam Wodon‘s one-of-a-kind column returns.
A draft loophole beckons, NCAA tournament expansion and gender equity, Princeton’s coaching situation, the future of the MAAC and the Vermont hazing scandal. Adam Wodon‘s regular column debuts for the 2000-01 season.
With college players going an unprecedented 1-2 in this year’s NHL draft, and a record seven being selected in the first round, many fans of the game celebrated the moment. Is it parochial? Sure. Is it justified? Absolutely. Stand up college hockey fans, and be proud. The sport you love has just gained a measure … Read more
College hockey will get some additional notoriety in this year’s draft, thanks to the likely early selection of Wisconsin’s Dany Heatley and Boston University’s Rick DiPietro. Since its inception in 1969, Michigan State’s Joe Murphy (1986) is the only college player to be selected No. 1 overall in the NHL Draft. That fell near the … Read more
When handing out the assignments for championship weekend, U.S. College Hockey Online general manager Jayson Moy also said, “Mandatory staff meeting on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. sharp. Everyone must be there. Hangovers optional.” Wow. I guess we’re really a business now. Staff meetings and everything. But Jayson and Tim were smart. They knew that … Read more
Another year in college hockey is gone, and it’s time to look back on what has occurred. We saw the usual assortment of scandals, suspensions and coaching changes. We also saw another exciting year on the ice, culminating with North Dakota’s second national championship in four years. We saw the continued reemergence of ex-collegians making … Read more
Friday, April 7th I have no life during the college hockey season. My friends and family know that. My fellow U.S. College Hockey Online staffers know it (like they should talk). I write for USCHO and a couple other publications. But USCHO is my favorite. Really. I do radio for RIT, about 30 broadcasts a … Read more
Thursday, April 6th, Noon Thursday is my favorite day of National Championship week. Why? Twice as much hockey! The pressure is intense for these teams, which have come so far and are now just a win away from playing for the national championship. To get to Providence and then go home after just one game … Read more
Monday, April 3rd, 10:15 PM — Rochester, N.Y. I’m watching squeakball on the tube. Mateen Cleaves just hurt his poor wittle ankle. Woogums has to get taped up in the locker room, missing several minutes. If he were a hockey player, he would have tied his skate tighter and stayed on the bench so he … Read more
Welcome back, old friend! Haven’t seen you in five years. For the first time since 1995 and the seventh time overall, Providence, R.I., is the host for the NCAA Hockey Championships — the Frozen Four. And with all due respect to Colorado Springs, Detroit, Milwaukee and Albany, to name a few, there is no better … Read more