In 25 years at Alabama-Huntsville, Doug Ross built the Chargers into a D-II and D-III powerhouse, then guided the program into Division I. Now, in his final season behind the bench, Ross has given UAH a parting gift. Dave Starman reports.
With his nation-best 32 goals, Ted Cook has a nose for the net that few players can match. Vince McConeghy touts Niagara’s star forward’s skill, determination and Hobey Baker qualifications.
Niagara senior forward Sean Bentivoglio received the 2006-07 College Hockey America Player of the Year award at the CHA Banquet held Thursday evening in Des Moines, Iowa. Bentivoglio, a native of Thorold, Ont., played in all 36 regular-season contests for Niagara, currently ranks in the top 10 nationally in both assists per game (0.83) and … Read more
It was Kevin Costner’s character Ray Kinsella who said in the 1989 blockbuster “Field Of Dreams” that the old-time baseball players were “guests in my corn.” This weekend, that could never be truer as all five CHA teams gather in Des Moines, Iowa, for the annual postseason tournament with an NCAA Tournament automatic bid on … Read more
While Alaska pulls off the weekend’s biggest playoff upset, it’s bubble-speculation time for Scott Brown as he examines WCHA archrivals on the fringe of the field of 16.
Niagara’s Sean Bentivoglio, Ted Cook and Les Reaney were honored for the second straight year as College Hockey America announced its all-league teams Tuesday. Four members of the First Team were unanimous selections, including Bentivoglio, Cook, Shaun Arvai of Alabama-Huntsville and Matt Climie of Bemidji State. Head coaches and assistant coaches from the five schools … Read more
Niagara was the only team in the nation to do what this season? And no, the answer doesn’t have Ted Cook in it, though he is a big reason for the answer. The Purple Eagles went undefeated on their home ice at Dwyer Arena after beating and tying Robert Morris last weekend to end up … Read more
Apparently, Wayne State plays its best games against ranked teams. That trend continued last weekend as the last-place Warriors took three points from then-No. 17 Niagara with a 6-1 pounding Friday night and a 4-4 tie Saturday night, which came after rallying from down 4-2. The Warriors topped then-No. 12 Cornell back in November. With … Read more
Notre Dame’s rise to the CCHA summit, a pair of unlikely NCAA tournament contenders in the WCHA, and the precarious state of the CHA — all are fodder for Scott Brown’s musings this week.
Don’t look now, but here come the Robert Morris Colonials. Bemidji State and Niagara looked too late. Overlooked its first two seasons in the CHA, Robert Morris has seemingly been the team to beat this season and is within striking distance of the top spot in the conference. Say what? To borrow an old phrase … Read more
Take a look at a Robert Morris scoresheet from the previous two seasons and one name sticks out. Christian Boucher’s name comes up on the majority of the box scores as the Colonials’ starting goaltender. Now, take a look at the last month’s worth of RMU scoresheets and Boucher’s name might not be as prominent. … Read more
Scott Brown returns for Tuesday Morning Quarterback, with a look at the controversy in the national polls, an evaluation of two of the WCHA’s most storied programs, and applause for the CHA.
Chirping is a part of hockey, especially college hockey. Most players don’t take it seriously, as the remarks are usually juvenile phrases. But when Brett McConnachie gets called “Eminem,” he takes that as a compliment. The Alabama-Huntsville senior forward is an up-and-coming rapper away from the rink and has recorded two albums under the stage … Read more
Jared Katz was named the Unsung Hero at the awards banquet last season for the Baystate Breakers in the Eastern Junior Hockey League. This year, he’s aiming to kick the “unsung” part of it to a Detroit curb. And so far, he’s doing a swell job. The 21-year-old Wayne State freshman forward, a native of … Read more
From getting cut in midgets to Junior B hockey to — the top of the national scoring list? USCHO’s Sean Caruthers talks to Air Force’s Eric Ehn about his long, strange trip.
Orlando Alamano didn’t think he’d see much more than practice ice between the pipes during his time at Bemidji State. That all changed this year. When senior Layne Sedevie went down with a neck injury, junior Matt Climie assumed the bulk of the workload, but Alamano, who had bided his time the past two years, … Read more
The Hockey Humanitarian Foundation named the five finalists for the 2007 Hockey Humanitarian Award. This list of five was narrowed down from a list of 13 nominees that were released earlier in January. The Foundation will look at all of the candidates and then announce the winner of the Award on Friday, April 6, 2007, … Read more
Greg Gardner has come full circle at Niagara University. The former goalie was part of the first senior class on Monteagle Ridge back in 2000 and is now back on campus as an assistant coach. After a stellar netminding career, Greg Gardner has returned to Niagara as an assistant coach (photo: Niagara media relations). It’s … Read more
Robert Morris University’s Sports Management department will be hosting the first Hanson Brothers Lookalike Contest at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center, Saturday, February 17, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. as RMU’s Division I men’s hockey team takes on Miami. Dave Hanson, one of the famous Hanson Brothers from the movie Slap Shot, and also … Read more
After a pair of NCAA championships, more than 500 career wins and a quarter-century as a head coach in the collegiate ranks, Alabama-Huntsville head coach Doug Ross has decided to hang up his skates at the end of the 2006-07 season, retiring after 25 years as the Chargers’ skipper. “I have coached ice hockey for … Read more