Buzzwords for U.S. at World Juniors: veteran, experienced
The Americans have some familiar faces back in their attempt to win a second straight World Junior Championship. Russell Jaslow reports.
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Women’s D-I first half review
The competition level of women’s D-I hockey has never been fiercer. Women’s editor Candace Horgan takes a look at the first half of the season.
Family man Berenguer enjoying his last season at Hamline
Hamline defenseman Chris Berenguer juggles a lot in his daily routine — a family, school, hockey — but when he has taken the ice in his senior season, he has savored every minute of it. Larry O’Connor reports.
In Lamoureux twins, North Dakota has program-building talent
Jocelyne Lamoureux and Monique Lamoureux-Kolls have helped coach Brian Idalski turn the Fighting Sioux into a top-10 team. Jason Karnosky reports.
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Recapping the Big Chill
Was the Big Chill at the Big House a success? What will be the lasting impression? That and more from Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski.
Former glory fading, but Holy Cross sees opportunity
The Crusaders are five seasons removed from an improbable NCAA tournament upset, and they’re still looking for their first winning record since. Daver Karnosky reports.
No NCAA event has ever packed in as many people as the Big Chill
Notes from the record-setting game between Michigan and Michigan State.
High-Speed Vision
Amanda Kessel is off to a strong start in her freshman year at Minnesota. Arlan Marttila reports.
Outdoor pioneers Michigan, Michigan State take it to a new level with ‘Big Chill’
The game at Michigan Stadium is “a hybrid between a football game and the Frozen Four.” Roman J. Uschak details the setup.
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Yale gets its respect
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look at the new team atop their ballots and the carnage that was the Boston College-Boston University series.
Who will save the ECAC West and its teams?
The five teams left in the league have cloudy futures, and one has applied elsewhere. Scott Biggar reports.
Defending national title isn’t part of Minnesota-Duluth’s mentality
The Bulldogs return four Olympians, but coach Shannon Miller prefers to think of this season as starting fresh. Jason Karnosky reports.
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Suffering from Turkey Coma?
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski are back to talk about some of last week’s struggles near the top of the rankings in this week’s installment.
Players buying in brings the change Western New England needed
The Golden Bears field a more skilled team and have already matched their win total of a year ago. Nate Owen reports.
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: You’ve got a friend in OT
Minnesota-Duluth’s remarkable overtime history and Wisconsin’s forgettable track record are among the topics this week as Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about the week in college hockey.
Birth of a power? Nebraska-Omaha may be on its way
In coach Dean Blais’ second season, Nebraska-Omaha is 8-1-1 and has climbed to No. 4. Matthew Semisch reports on the building of the program.
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Close calls helping or hurting?
Is Boston University going to benefit from playing so many close games in its first 10 contests? That’s one of the subjects for debate with Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski this week.
Guentzel picking up slack for Notre Dame
Ryan Guentzel wasn’t much of an offensive force in his first three seasons at Notre Dame. As a senior, he’s more than chipping in, and the Irish are benefitting. Daver Karnosky reports.
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Will this No. 1 last?
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski chime in on the changing of the No. 1 guard and a pair of Bulldogs to keep an eye on.
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Gray area in head contact
Chris Lerch and Todd D. Milewski discuss the scary injury to Denver’s Jesse Martin, some changes to the polls and what’s ahead in Division I men’s college hockey this week.