Defunct Program: CHA

All The World’s A Stage

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Even in defeat, Bemidji State’s NCAA tournament appearance last season made clear that the Beavers are back on the national stage, Dave Starman says.

This Week in the CHA: Nov. 24, 2005

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Being that it’s Thanksgiving and all, the six teams that comprise the CHA all have much to be thankful for. First off, they have a league and that in itself has been a topic of choice the past several weeks. Will the CHA exist next year? How can it operate with five teams? What school … Read more

NCAA To Hold Frozen Four Skills Challenge

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The NCAA announced Tuesday the addition of the 2006 NCAA Frozen Four Skills Challenge to the 2006 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four weekend. The event will take place Friday evening, April 7 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee at a time to be determined. “We are extremely excited to announce the Frozen Four Skills Challenge and … Read more

This Week in the CHA: Nov. 17, 2005

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Being named the College Hockey America preseason player of the year hasn’t given Bemidji State goalie Matt Climie a big ego. In fact, he’s still doing what he does best: win hockey games for the Beavers. Last Friday, Climie made 25 saves in a 4-1 win at Wayne State, but sat the next night as … Read more

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: West

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This week, North Dakota is still in limbo with the NCAA’s Native American policy, while Minneapolis’ own Scott Brown weighs in on the Gopher drinking “expose.”

This Week in the CHA: Nov. 10, 2005

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Les Reaney is quickly becoming a household name in western New York. The Niagara freshman led the [nl]Williams Lake TimberWolves and the entire British Columbia Hockey League in scoring last year with 38 goals and 100 points and through eight games this year is tied for the NU scoring lead with senior Randy Harris. Both … Read more

This Week in the CHA: Nov. 3, 2005

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Looks like the Serratore brothers get to divide bragging rights at the family table this Thanksgiving. Last weekend, Air Force, coached by Frank Serratore, upset then-No. 15-ranked Bemidji State and brother Tom, 4-3, on Friday night in Colorado Springs. The following evening, the Beavers rebounded for a 2-1 win. Even with the loss, the Beavers … Read more

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: West

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Throughout the season, USCHO.com staffers Scott Brown and Jim Connelly will offer their views on the previous weeks’ action, alternating writing duties (and occasional potshots at each other) every Tuesday. Brown will focus on the West and Connelly on the East, in a regular column exclusive to USCHO Extra. Rush To Judgment Brett Sterling (l.) … Read more

On The Flip Side

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Come season’s end, the CHA will be one team short of its NCAA autobid. Luckily, Mike Volonnino has some ideas what to do about that.

This Week in the CHA: Oct. 27, 2005

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Perhaps it’s taken longer than he expected, but Kurt Wright is finally a senior and on schedule to graduate in May. Wright’s travels have been well documented. He started with New Hampshire in 2001, but redshirted and left after that year to transfer to Findlay. The Oilers then folded amidst budget concerns, and Wright latched … Read more

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: East

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Throughout the season, USCHO.com staffers Scott Brown and Jim Connelly will offer their views on the previous weeks’ action, alternating writing duties every Tuesday. Brown will focus on the West and Connelly on the East, in a regular column exclusive to USCHO Extra. Let’s Get Things Started A week later than my counterpart, Scott Brown, … Read more

This Week in the CHA: Oct. 20, 2005

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While certain College Hockey America teams are making a big splash on the ice during this young season, it’s what’s happening off the ice that has many raising an eyebrow or two. With Air Force jetting (pun intended) for Atlantic Hockey next season, the CHA is in need of a replacement school to keep the … Read more

Air Force’s Serratore Signs Deal Through 2010

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Air Force head coach Frank Serratore has signed a new five-year contract which will extend him through the 2009-2010 season, according to senior associate athletic director Michael Saks. Serratore came to Air Force from the Manitoba Moose of the International Hockey League in 1997. He is currently in his ninth season with the Falcons. He … Read more

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: West

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Throughout the season, USCHO.com staffers Scott Brown and Jim Connelly will offer their views on the previous weeks’ action, alternating writing duties every Tuesday. Brown will focus on the West and Connelly on the East, in a regular column exclusive to USCHO Extra. Shock To The System Minnesota came into the weekend as the No. … Read more

This Week in the CHA: Oct. 13, 2005

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College Hockey America is funny like that. Then again, college hockey in general is funny like that. It’s the old adage that a team’s preseason outlook always includes a postseason title and chance at NCAA glory. If that’s now at the top of teams’ preseason “to do” lists, they shouldn’t bother showing up. Last weekend … Read more

WCHA, ECACHL Lead Preseason All-USCHO Teams

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The reigning Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner, Marty Sertich of Colorado College, heads up the honorees among the preseason All-USCHO teams, announced Friday. Sertich led the nation in scoring in 2004-05 with 64 points (27-37), edging teammate Brett Sterling by one point (34-29). Sterling, who was a Hobey Hat Trick finalist last season, joins Sertich … Read more

2005-06 Air Force Season Preview

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The next Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner won’t likely come from the U.S. Air Force Academy. But in listening to the Falcons’ coach and key players talk, this year has the potential to be an all-out “ultimate team” on the ice in Colorado Springs, with no single player taking the spotlight. After a first-round overtime … Read more

2005-06 Wayne State Season Preview

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Wayne State’s senior class was its freshmen class back in 2002-03, when the Warriors earned their third straight College Hockey America title and their first NCAA tournament automatic bid. The past two years have yielded little as far as postseason play, but the class of 2006 has aspirations of returning to the winner’s circle this … Read more

2005-06 College Hockey America Season Preview

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Not a single regular-season game has been played in College Hockey America, but already teams are being hyped, promoted and readied for the opening of conference play. Bemidji State won the regular-season title and tournament championship last year and nearly advanced in the NCAA tournament only to go down in overtime to eventual champion Denver. … Read more