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.
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For Parker and Boston University, a change of heart
After an offseason heart procedure, the iconic coach has returned with a team that is steadily climbing the rankings.
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: On surprises and arenas
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski weigh in on last weekend’s upsets at the top of the rankings and the differences between college hockey’s old and new arenas.
Back together and back at No. 1, Wisconsin women seek old fortunes
Mark Johnson is back with the Badgers, and he brings back a pair of Olympic-seasoned players. Jason Karnosky reports.
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Boston College’s start no surprise
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski take a look back at the start of the season and look ahead to this week’s games.
Michigan Tech finds something to build on
A vastly improved offense fueled by a resurgent power play has the Huskies off to their best start since the 1972-73 season. Daver Karnosky reports on the changes in Houghton.
After year of personal success, Rensselaer’s Polacek eyes team goals
The reigning ECAC Hockey player of the year hopes to take the Engineers farther than last season. Roman J. Uschak reports.
USCHO Roundtable: Talking Penn State, Big Ten
USCHO writers share their thoughts on the anticipated announcement that Penn State will add a Division I men’s program, and its ramifications on the college hockey landscape.
Looking for No. 1: Watch These 5 Title-Less Teams in 2011 Hunt
Seventeen teams have won a Division I men’s national championship, but there hasn’t been a name added to that list since 1993. The USCHO staff picks five teams that could be newcomers to the champions club in 2010-11.
Head Injuries: A Q&A With a Clinician
Dr. Neal McGrath says progress is being made in the battle to prevent head injuries in sports, but a change in culture must take place. Tim Costello has a Q&A on concussions.
Head Injuries No Game for Genoway
North Dakota’s Chay Genoway lost most of last season to a concussion. Now, the star defenseman says he supports an hockey-wide crackdown on hits to the head. Patrick C. Miller reports.
A Hockey Concussion: The Parents’ Perspective
Injuries happen in hockey, but when they hit home, it changes the perspective. Tim Costello shares his family’s experience with concussions, and some thoughts on what hockey must do to limit them.
Family Ties, Both Natural and Created, Big to Faulk
Minnesota-Duluth recruit Justin Faulk, a defenseman who was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes with the 37th overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, has blood relatives and those who just seem like it along for the ride. Melissa Parrelli reports.
Notebook: Record-Tying Entry Draft Start Builds on Big 2010 for USA Hockey
Saturday’s NHL Entry Draft notebook leads off with details of one of the best opening two rounds for Americans. Jim Connelly reports.
VIDEO: Reacting to the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
Video from the 2010 NHL Entry Draft: Colorado College recruit Jaden Schwartz, picked 14th by St. Louis: Minnesota recruit Nick Bjugstad, picked 19th by Florida: Denver recruit Beau Bennett, picked 20th by Pittsburgh: Notre Dame recruit Jarred Tinordi, picked 22nd by Montreal: Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson:
A Great Day for Schwartz, But With a Missing Piece
Colorado College recruit Jaden Schwartz had a great 18th birthday — he was picked 14th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft — but there was a significant piece missing. Melissa Parrelli reports.
Draft Notebook: High Fives for College, American Hockey
A nervous beginning turned into a near-record first-round haul for college hockey and a record number of selections for USA Hockey. Jim Connelly reports.
Mock Draft: Picking the 2010 NHL Entry Draft’s Top 10
Will a college player go in the top 10 of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft? Jim Connelly thinks so. Read his mock draft to find out who, when and where.
5 Things to Watch at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
Jim Connelly brings you five items to keep in mind during the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Can College Bounce Back in 2010 NHL Entry Draft?
It has been 10 years since the famous 1-2 showing for college hockey players in the NHL Entry Draft. Yet it was just last year that 15 picks went by before a college player was selected. That makes this weekend’s event in Los Angeles a big deal for the college game. Jim Connelly reports.