Niagara has won the College Hockey America regular-season championship the past two years, but faltered in the league tournament. The Purple Eagles want to change their fortunes this season. “We don’t want to downplay the regular season,” NU head coach Dave Burkholder said. “We haven’t played our best come playoff time lately and we obviously … Read more
This isn’t a rebuilding year or a transition year or even a year Wayne State is favored to win the College Hockey America championship. It is, however, the Warriors’ final year as the university announced in late September that financing the team is a losing effort and the team will fold effective the end of … Read more
There are more questions than answers for College Hockey America as the conference’s ninth season is about to get under way. The majority of the questions center around Wayne State’s departure after this season and what that means for the future of the CHA. There don’t seem to be any answers — and if there … Read more
It may be a trying season for Bemidji State, as the Beavers may struggle to score goals. If they had a weak defense coming back, that would be a recipe for catastrophe, but BSU has a stellar back end returning and three goalies who present a good problem for head coach Tom Serratore. Senior Matt … Read more
As far as Robert Morris is concerned, last year is in the rear-view mirror and the focus is on the upcoming season. The Colonials lost the College Hockey America title game to Alabama-Huntsville after going into the contest as the favorite. “We’re not bringing that up,” said senior forward Ryan Cruthers. “We have 14 seniors … Read more
Alabama-Huntsville had a Cinderella run last season in winning its first College Hockey America championship. But the new-look Chargers will be hard-pressed to retain their title this year and have a new head coach with a tall order ahead. Danton Cole takes over for Doug Ross, who retired at the end of last season. He … Read more
The Wayne State men’s hockey program will be no more after this season. Iona. Fairfield. Findlay. Now the Warriors have joined the ranks of lost Division I teams. Years of speculation about the program’s future have apparently turned to reality as the Warriors will play their ninth and last season in 2007-08. “From all the … Read more
Wayne State University will discontinue sponsorship of the men’s hockey program at the end of the current academic year. The decision, approved by the WSU Board of Governors today, was necessary due to continuing reductions in state appropriations to higher education. “Anytime you eliminate a program, it is a very difficult move. We exhausted every … Read more
The 2008 College Hockey America Men’s Tournament will be hosted by Niagara University, as announced by the league office Tuesday. The three-day tournament, which kicks off March 14, will be played at the newly-renovated Dwyer Arena one week after the campus hosts the Women’s CHA Tournament. “We are extremely excited to have both the men’s … Read more
Following three successful seasons, Neumann coach Dennis Williams has left that program to join Alabama-Huntsville coach Danton Cole as assistant coach. “It was tough to make the choice, but to have the opportunity to go to a Division I program and work under someone like Danton Cole and a program like UAH and their success … Read more
Bemidji State will continue seeking viable conference options while continuing fundraising efforts for its men’s hockey program in the wake of the WCHA’s decision last week to maintain a moratorium on expansion of its men’s league. Bemidji State had been pursuing membership in the WCHA on behalf of its NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey … Read more
The WCHA has reaffirmed its moratorium on expansion, the league announced Tuesday. In the wake of the decision, ratified by member schools after recommendation by its structure committee, the WCHA will therefore remain at 10 teams for the foreseeable future. The decision is of principal interest to CHA program Bemidji State, which had been interested … Read more
Alabama-Huntsville on Monday named Danton Cole as the third head coach in the history of the Chargers hockey program. Cole replaces Doug Ross, who retired after 25 years following the 2006-07 season. “We look forward to Danton’s experience, his integrity, his desire and his enthusiasm and excitement to take the Chargers to the next level … Read more
Alabama-Huntsville announced Saturday the five finalists to replace retiring head coach Doug Ross. In alphabetical order with their current school affiliations, they are Tom Carroll (New England College), Tim Christian (Lake Superior), Danton Cole (Bowling Green), Doc DelCastillo (Nebraska-Omaha) and Lance West (Alabama-Huntsville). Ross, who announced his retirement plans in January, led the Chargers to … Read more
Notre Dame goaltender David Brown leads the 2006-07 Division I men’s All-USCHO awards, announced Wednesday. The senior from Stoney Creek, Ont., was named the USCHO.com national Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year to head up this season’s list of honors. In his senior season for the Fighting Irish, Brown led the … Read more
Unfamiliar Territory The Terriers found themselves in unfamiliar territory in Grand Rapids, as it was the first time since 1997 that Boston University has had to travel further west than Albany, N.Y., for an NCAA tournament game. In 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006, the Terriers stayed very close to home, playing NCAA tourney games in … Read more
Freshmen Phenoms Six freshman have helped Notre Dame capture the CCHA regular- and postseason championships and a No. 1 seed in this year’s NCAA tournament. The Fighting Irish rookie class — consisting of Kevin Deeth, Ryan Thang, Kyle Lawson, Brett Blatchford, Dan Kissel and Christian Minella — have contributed 49 goals and 78 assists through … Read more
The games are done, which means it’s time for Jayson Moy’s final Bracketology of the season, projecting the field and the matchups as they will be announced Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Alabama-Huntsville: CHA champion. It had to happen sooner or later. But the Chargers didn’t think they would have to wait until the eighth time would be the charm. Last Sunday in Des Moines, the Chargers completed a remarkable comeback from being down 4-0 to Robert Morris and won in overtime, 5-4. It was their third … Read more
The Hobey Baker Foundation announced on Thursday the top ten finalists for the 2007 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are Drew Bagnall, St. Lawrence; David Brown, Notre Dame; John Curry, Boston University; Nathan Davis, Miami University; Ryan Duncan, North Dakota; Eric Ehn, Air Force; Bobby Goepfert, St. Cloud State; … Read more