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Brotherly Love

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Today, Harvard teammates and brothers Alex and Michael Biega work together for the Crimson, but growing up on their backyard rink — well, let’s just say they got plenty of chances to hone their competitive edge. Mike Scandura reports.

Brotherly Love

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Today, Harvard teammates and brothers Alex and Michael Biega work together for the Crimson, but growing up on their backyard rink — well, let’s just say they got plenty of chances to hone their competitive edge. Mike Scandura reports.

Denver’s Go-To Scorer

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Denver’s Tyler Bozak has continued to be one the top threats on the Pioneers’ offensively talented squad, Candace Horgan reports.

The Eagles’ Muse

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Sophomore goaltender John Muse led the Boston College Eagles to a national title his freshman year while playing every game. This year, he has sights set on a repeat, Candace Horgan reports.

Doctor In The House

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A career in medicine may be in the offing for Jordan Pearce, but for now there’s an NCAA title to chase. Mike Scandura profiles the Notre Dame netminder.

Regaining Their Stride

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Despite being ranked number one for much of last season, the Harvard Crimson women’s hockey team couldn’t win when it mattered most, in the NCAA tournament. This year’s team is looking to regain their stride amid increased competition from conference rivals, a competition they feel will help them in the long run, Candace Horgan reports..

No Scholarship, No Problem

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Luke Salazar, a non-scholarship athlete, is quickly proving to be the most valuable addition to the offensive-minded Denver Pioneers. Despite his size, Salazar has a knack for scoring the big goal, Candace Horgan reports..

Offense From Defense

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Kevin Shattenkirk has gone from breaking his parents’ windows with pucks to breaking away as a dangerous blueliner for Boston University. Mike Scandura reports.

Fresh Horses

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There’s a youth movement afoot at Western Michigan, where head coach Jim Culhane is trying to instill a new spirit — and doing it with a distinct group of freshmen. Paula C. Weston reports.

Coaching Alumni

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In college hockey at least, the ties that bind former players to their schools seem to be very strong. A total of 43 percent of all the Division I men’s hockey programs are helmed by former players of the school. The reasons that alumni players return to coach at their schools are varied, but they do believe it to be an exceptionally rewarding experience that also gives them a leg up in their recruiting, Candace Horgan reports..

Never A Dull Moment

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Among the words that could describe Molly Schaus’ tenure in net for Boston College, “boring” isn’t exactly one. Mike Scandura profiles the Eagle ‘keeper.

Traveling No More

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After a rocky start to his career, goaltender Andrew Volkening has become the foundation for the Air Force Falcons, enabling them to play with confidence and advance to the NCAA Tournament the last two seasons. Now a junior, Volkening and the Falcons find themselves in an unfamiliar position: favorites.

A New Role

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Now a junior, offensive stalwart Rhett Rakhshani looks to lead the Denver Pioneers in more than scoring.

Standing Up

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Wisconsin has long been a home for stellar goaltending play, but in recent years a subtle shift has become apparent, and the ‘keepers now have competition for the accolades in Madison. Nicholas Jon Wood reports.

USCHO Announces 2008-09 Women’s Game of the Week Broadcast Schedule

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Beginning this fall, USCHO will present the fifth season of the Women’s Game of the Week, the only weekly national Internet broadcast for women’s hockey. Fans will be able to access the live and archived video and audio feeds available through the USCHO women’s page. The 2008-09 season will again span multiple leagues and events … Read more

They Are The Champions

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As 2008-09 opens, all eyes are on Boston College, where the 2008 national titlists will try to duplicate last season’s magic with a combination of leadership, unity and talent. Melissa Parrelli reports.