Going out on a limb: Our best guess at the first round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
Jim Connelly takes a shot at predicting the first 30 picks.
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Don’t count on college player in top 10 of 2011 NHL Entry Draft
But college hockey should be represented in Friday’s first round. Jim Connelly reports.
Northeastern’s Oleksiak looks to stand head and shoulders above NHL Entry Draft’s college class
The defenseman’s size helps him stand out to NHL teams, but he knows he has to work on his offense. Jim Connelly profiles the draft’s top-ranked college player.
From Vermont to the Stanley Cup, Thomas’ journey a memorable one
The goaltender led Vermont to its first Frozen Four in 1996, but his road to the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy was anything but easy. Jim Connelly reports.
Most pressure Clarkson’s Jones will feel comes from within
The new Golden Knights hopes 20 years of experience as an assistant will translate to success. Mike Scandura reports.
Former St. Lawrence forward Peverley makes mark in Stanley Cup Final
A pair of goals in the critical Game 4 helped the ex-Saints standout make his coach look good. Jim Connelly reports.
Late change of scenery working out well for former Yale star Higgins
Dealt to Vancouver at the trade deadline, the forward has a chance to get his name on the Stanley Cup. Jim Connelly reports.
Prier’s philosophy: ‘Coaching is educating’
The new Princeton coach takes over a team that has enjoyed its best five-year stretch in program history. Mike Scandura reports.
Key transitional period awaits Pletsch in CCHA leadership role
The new commissioner addresses his priorities, a future that includes the Big Ten and how he gained insight into the league’s inner workings. Paula C. Weston reports.
Pearson ready to connect Michigan Tech’s past, future
The new Huskies coach is a program alum, having been recruited by John MacInnes. Daver Karnosky reports.
High bar for Bennett at Union
The new Dutchmen coach promises his team will be “all business.” Mike Scandura reports.
Seniors started a tradition at Adrian
Four years after they came in to help launch the first year at Adrian hockey, the senior class fell just short of their goal: a national title.
Providence hopes Leaman can do for Friars what he did for Union
A Schneider Arena renovation project could help him in the Hockey East recruiting battles. Mike Scandura reports.
Gadowsky pumped for ‘exciting situation’ at Penn State
But leaving Princeton was hard for the Nittany Lions’ first varsity coach. Candace Horgan reports.
St. Norbert players lead All-USCHO D-III teams
St. Norbert leads the way with three players on the 2010-2011 All-USCHO D-III teams
Coghlin named D-III coach of year
St. Norbert coach Tim Coghlin has been named USCHO’s D-III Coach of the Year.
Goaltender O’Brien earns player of the year nod
St. Norbert goalie B.J. O’Brien has been named USCHO’s D-III Player of the Year.
The road to the Frozen Four: an officiating crew’s view
Just as for the players, for the referees selected for the NCAA championship game, it’s the culmination of a lot of hard work over the season. Dave Hendrickson reports.
One nonblond comes up big for Minnesota-Duluth
All the Minnesota-Duluth players dyed their hair blond for the playoffs, except one: championship goal-scorer Kyle Schmidt. Theresa Spisak reports.
Unsung players factor big for Minnesota-Duluth, Michigan
On teams full of stars, it was the unsung players who were the factor in the NCAA title tilt between Minnesota-Duluth and Michigan. Tyler Buckentine reports.