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From the beginning of the season, Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves has built a team that is well-balanced and relaxed, relying on a potent offense and a dangerous defense in front of decent — but not spectacular — goaltending. The results have worked out well, propelling the Badgers to second place in the WCHA and now … Read more
While most RIT fans would have liked to see the Tigers jump right back into action after their stunning wins in Albany — the team’s 11th and 12th straight victories — the players would rather take the extra time off at the expense of possibly cooling off. It’s been a media frenzy for the school … Read more
By now, everyone knows the personal tragedy that Miami hockey endured this year. In early February, team manager Brendan Burke, the 21-year-old son of Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, was killed in an auto accident on an icy road near the Indiana-Ohio border. It’s the reason the RedHawks wear the shamrock patch on … Read more
The mantra of many hockey experts is that defense, goaltending and special teams — more than offense — win championships. This year’s Boston College team begs to differ. The Eagles have been winning low-scoring defensive battles as well as shootouts. For the former, see their 3-0 win over Vermont in the Hockey East semifinals or … Read more
Blake Geoffrion’s decision to return to Wisconsin for his senior season has paid off with a trip to the Frozen Four and a spot among the final three candidates for the Hobey Baker Award. Benjamin Worgull reports.
It’s a parent’s dream come true: having two sons in the Frozen Four. But it also could be a dilemma. If Wisconsin’s Brendan Smith ends up facing off against Miami’s Reilly Smith for the national championship, who do their parents cheer for? Scott Weighart reports.
Boston College’s Matt Lombardi did all the unnoticed things for most of his collegiate career, but in the playoffs he’s added timely scoring. Dave Hendrickson reports.
For four years running, a Boston team has ended Miami’s season. The RedHawks get Boston College in the national semifinals. Redemption or ruin? Scott Weighart reports.
USCHO.com’s coverage from the 2010 NCAA regionals: EAST REGIONAL — ALBANY, N.Y. 2010 NCAA Tournament: East Regional Preview DeMichiel Stops 39 as RIT Stuns Denver in First Round Atlantic Hockey Strikes Again: RIT Upsets Denver The Butler Did It: Hobey Hopeful Leads UNH Past Cornell New Hampshire’s Butler Sparks Rout of Cornell Brenner Scores Two … Read more
Miami had never beaten Michigan in the postseason and had been eliminated from the NCAA tournament in overtime in two straight years. Alden Hirschfeld put an end to both streaks. John Denny reports.
Join us starting at 5:15 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, March 28 for a live blog from the Northeast Regional. Please note that this is a moderated chat, and comments will not automatically be added. Please be patient. USCHO: Northeast (Worcester) Regional Live Blog (Sunday)
Boston College’s big guns, Cam Atkinson, Brian Gibbons and Joe Whitney, exploded against Yale Sunday to lead the Eagles back to the Frozen Four.
Join us starting at 7:45 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, March 28 for a live blog from the Midwest Regional. Please note that this is a moderated chat, and comments will not automatically be added. Please be patient. USCHO: Midwest (Fort Wayne) Regional Live Blog (Sunday)
Join us starting at 7:45 p.m. Central on Saturday, March 27 for a live blog from the West Regional. Please note that this is a moderated chat, and comments will not automatically be added. Please be patient. USCHO: West (St. Paul) Regional Live Blog (Saturday)
Wisconsin held St. Cloud State’s potent power play scoreless on seven chances in the West Regional final. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Join us starting at 6:15 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, March 27 for a live blog from the East Regional. Please note that this is a moderated chat, and comments will not automatically be added. Please be patient. USCHO: East (Albany) Regional Live Blog (Saturday)
Alabama-Huntsville had a strong penalty kill and Miami was struggling on the power play, but things flipped in the Midwest Regional semifinals. Paula C. Weston reports.
Louie Caporusso, Shawn Hunwick, Carl Hagelin. These names have been spoken over and over again as the Michigan Wolverines continue to upset everyone in their path on their quest to compete in the Frozen Four in Detroit. They have each had great personal success, but when you ask them about the goals they score, the … Read more
Join us starting at 1:15 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, March 27 for a live blog from the Northeast Regional. Please note that this is a moderated chat, and comments will not automatically be added. Please be patient. USCHO: Northeast (Worcester) Regional Live Blog (Saturday)
Join us starting at 3:45 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, March 27 for a live blog from the Midwest Regional. Please note that this is a moderated chat, and comments will not automatically be added. Please be patient. USCHO: Midwest (Fort Wayne) Regional Live Blog (Saturday)