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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.
As the NHL Entry Draft is about to take the stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles (7 p.m. Eastern Friday, Versus/TSN; 1 p.m. Eastern Saturday, NHL Network/TSN), here’s what the top scouts from the NHL’s Central Scouting are saying about the top college and college-bound prospects: Derek Forbort, defense, North Dakota (incoming) “Derek … Read more
Join us at 7 p.m. Eastern on Friday for a live blog from the first round of the NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles. USCHO: NHL Entry Draft Live Blog
Danny Biega did well at the NHL combine and could hear his name called in the first few rounds of the NHL Entry Draft. But he’ll have to do even better to achieve his goal of graduating from Harvard in three years. Jim Connelly reports.
NHL teams throw some pretty mind-boggling questions at players during the draft combine, looking to get a better picture of what kind of person they might select. Patrick McNally, a 2011 Harvard recruit, offered a view into his makeup with one answer. Melissa Parrelli reports.
The rule proposal was released, the coaches were repulsed and that’s it, right? Wrong. Nothing is finished in the case of the controversial proposed change to the icing rule. Brian Sullivan reports on how we got to this point and what comes next.
When you’re compared to Nick Lidström, you have a lot to live up to. Welcome to Jon Merrill’s world. Melissa Parrelli reports.
With head-contact injuries getting more attention, an idea to change from full-shield face protection to visors is being put in front of the NCAA. Still, it’s hard to prove that’s the safer option. Jim Connelly reports.
Riley Sheahan, ranked 22nd among North American skaters in the final NHL Central Scouting rankings, had to address his April arrest in scouting combine interviews, but he hopes to move past that incident. Melissa Parrelli reports.
Links to USCHO’s coverage of the 2010 Frozen Four at Ford Field in Detroit: COMPLETE COVERAGE USCHO’s Frozen Four Blog PREVIEW COVERAGE Commentary: These Detroit-Bound Tigers Bask in Frozen Four Glow Road to Redemption, or Road to Ruin for Miami? Boston College’s Lombardi: Out Of The Shadows, Into The Limelight For Smith Brothers, Frozen Four … Read more
Join us for a live blog from the national championship game at the Frozen Four on April 10, starting at 6:45 p.m. Eastern. Please note that this is a moderated event and comments are not automatically added. USCHO: Frozen Four Championship Live Blog
A look at this Boston College senior class’ success in the postseason, and other notes. Chris Lerch reports.
With its third title in 10 years, Boston College has established itself as the dominant program in college hockey, Dave Hendrickson reports.
Wisconsin high-powered offense couldn’t generate much against Boston College in the national championship game. Paula C. Weston reports.
Boston College and Wisconsin, mirror images in many ways, are set to play for the national championship on Saturday. Jim Connelly reports.
Wisconsin used a balanced attack to throttle RIT in the first Frozen Four semifinal game Thursday in Detroit. Jim Connelly reports.
Fans speak out about the Ford Field Frozen Four.
No matter how the regular season finishes, Boston College has found a way to be dangerous in the postseason. Dave Hendrickson reports.
Thursday’s Frozen Four semifinals featured a combined 13-goal differential. Brian Sullivan reports that and other notes from the second semifinal.
Join us for a live blog from the Frozen Four on Thursday, April 8, starting at 4:45 p.m. Eastern. Please note that this is a moderated blog and comments will not automatically appear. USCHO: Frozen Four Semifinals Live Blog