Wednesday Women: PairWise shuffle
The PairWise rankings are shifting with every game, the ECAC and Hockey East playoff pictures are no closer to being resolved, and the Kazmaier candidates are clearer.
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Scintillating Schelling helps put Northeastern on the map
Northeastern is poised to claim its first regular season Hockey East title, and possible its first Beanpot title since 1998, in large part due to the play of senior goaltender Florence Schelling. Al Daniel reports.
TMQ: BU back up to No. 1, but plenty of teams could be there
Who’s No. 1? It’s Boston University in the poll, but a number of teams have legitimate claims. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Megan becomes a bigger piece of Boston University’s puzzle
Wade Megan’s pair of goals in the Beanpot semifinals put him atop the Terriers’ goal-scoring chart. Dave Hendrickson reports.
Wednesday Women: Ending hibernation
BU emerges from its funk, the playoff picture becomes more complicated, and we analyze the PairWise and some individual standouts.
Checking In: Former Michigan State coach Ron Mason
He’s the senior advisor for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL. Matt Mackinder catches up with the all-time leader in college hockey wins.
TMQ: First-place favorites, Beanpot upset possibilities and a sudden change
Even in the WCHA, where Minnesota has a five-point lead on Minnesota-Duluth, the race for league titles is tightening up. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Wednesday Women: Streak over
Mercyhurst’s CHA win streak comes to an end, and teams on the cusp play with more desperation in an attempt to secure a playoff spot.
Sdao’s good feeling about Princeton gets better
The junior defenseman is one of ECAC Hockey’s highest-scoring defensemen. Roman J. Uschak reports.
TMQ: Shaking up the top 10 after a volatile weekend
Miami is on a roll; Western Michigan, Union and Northeastern have slipped; and ECAC Hockey might have an NCAA tournament shortfall. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Wednesday Women: Taking shape
The conference races take final shape in the second half of the season, with first place possibly assured for many of the squads, while others battle for the final playoff spots.
From old pads to new dreams: Former college players help put kids on the ice
Scott Crowder and Michael Spengler run Restore Hockey, which repurposes used hockey equipment for those who can’t afford it. Jim Connelly reports.
TMQ: Top-10 mainstays, bucket lists and — sigh — outdoor games
This week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback also looks at Boston University, a team that has overcome losing two big players over winter break. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski chime in.
Frozen Diamond Faceoff features coaches experienced in outdoor games
Michigan’s Red Berenson and Ohio State’s Mark Osiecki have coached in five previous events. Mark Burns reports.
Wednesday Women: Analyzing the upsets
Upsets abounded in women’s D-I action last weekend. Candace and Arlan look at what that means in an exciting second half.
TMQ: Lost years, tight races and Hobey hopefuls
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss the United States’ disappointing finish at the World Junior Championship and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Wednesday Women: Back in the saddle
Women’s D-I action commences in earnest again this weekend, and Wednesday Women is back. This week, Arlan and Candace look at Robert Morris, more international competition absences, and the looming Wisconsin-Minnesota series.
Seeing Frozen Four go to Tampa is ‘mission accomplished’ for ex-Vermont forward St. Louis
Martin St. Louis played in the 1996 Frozen Four; 16 years later, it’ll be played in the NHL arena he calls home. Rachel Lenzi reports.
After loss, U.S. finds itself in desperate position at World Juniors
Another loss in pool play could doom the Americans to an early exit, but the team isn’t focused on records. Jim Connelly reports.
The 2011-12 holiday tournaments at a glance
A quick look at the holiday-season tournaments for the 2011-12 season.