Don’t You Forget About Me
Ryan Duncan’s numbers may be down when compared with his Hobey Baker-winning campaign a year ago, but the forward is more concerned with team success. Patrick C. Miller conducts a Q&A with the Fighting Sioux junior.
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Wednesday Notebook: Boston College and North Dakota
It’s extremely difficult to predict much in the game of college hockey, but as we head into Thursday’s opening semifinal game between Boston College and North Dakota, you almost get the feeling that people saw this game coming. Ignore the fact that this is the third time the two teams have faced one another in … Read more
Wednesday Notebook: Michigan and Notre Dame
Possibly the story of the weekend at the Frozen Four will be Notre Dame making its first appearance in school history on college hockey’s ultimate stage. No team has made its Frozen Four debut since 1998, which Ohio State reach the pinnacle for the first time. One thing that will help the Fighting Irish, though, … Read more
Wednesday Notebook: Michigan and Notre Dame
Possibly the story of the weekend at the Frozen Four will be Notre Dame making its first appearance in school history on college hockey’s ultimate stage. No team has made its Frozen Four debut since 1998, which Ohio State reach the pinnacle for the first time. One thing that will help the Fighting Irish, though, … Read more
Preview: North Dakota-Boston College
North Dakota vs. Boston College Thursday, 4 p.m. MT, Pepsi Center, Denver North Dakota Fighting Sioux Record: 28-10-4, 18-7-3 WCHA (second) Seed: No. 3 overall, No. 1 Midwest Road to Frozen Four: Beat Princeton, 5-1; beat Wisconsin, 3-2 (ot) 2007 NCAA tournament: Lost in national semifinal They’re ba-ack. The Fighting Sioux have once again made … Read more
The Trifecta
In the history of the NCAA, many teams have won championships in sponsored sports, and many more have made the national playoffs. But few have achieved the trifecta — appearing in the NCAA playoffs in all three NCAA divisions. Russell Jaslow presents a research article which may surprise.
The Continuity Man
Notre Dame has reached new heights since Jeff Jackson’s arrival as head coach, and the Fighting Irish owe much to an old hand on the bench in Andy Slaggert. Paula C. Weston reports.
Obama, Clinton Stick Up For North Dakota’s Team
It’s not often that the worlds of presidential politics and college hockey collide, but when they do, smart politicians know that they way to North Dakotans’ hearts is through the Fighting Sioux hockey team. Presidential contenders Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton both came to Grand Forks last Friday to address the state Democratic … Read more
No Joke: North Dakotans Make Sioux Go
The usual perception may be otherwise, but local talent has been a big part of the success this year — and in past seasons — at North Dakota, Patrick C. Miller finds.
The Comeback Kid
For Notre Dame’s Dan VeNard, hockey hasn’t been easy, and he has the scars to prove it. But the winner of the Terry Flanagan Memorial Award is more than the sum of his parts. Mike Scandura reports.
Lady Luck Turns Away
For a week, Wisconsin had an angel sitting on its shoulder as the Badgers marched to the Midwest Regional final. That ended Sunday, Eric Levine finds.
The BC Era
Eight times in 11 years, Boston College has been to the Frozen Four. If the Eagles win the NCAA title this year, do they become a dynasty? Dave Henrickson reports.
Solidifying His Spot
Jeff Lerg got everyone’s attention last season as Michigan State won a national title. Friday night in Colorado, he was at it again. Theresa Spisak reports.
The Other Guy
Boston College’s Ben Smith might not stand first on the roster of Eagle scorers, but he made his presence known Saturday, Dave Hendrickson says.
Late Bloomers
Wisconsin probably couldn’t have found a better time to have its most prolific offensive period of the season. And it’s no surprise that it came in the third period. The Badgers turned a close game into a runaway victory Saturday, scoring a season-high four times in the final 20 minutes of a 6-2 victory over … Read more
Questions Answered
With 2:06 remaining in the 2008 NCAA East Regional championship game, Michigan’s Carl Hagelin joined Steve Kampfer in the penalty box, leaving the Wolverines to protect a 2-0 lead against a Clarkson team that had not been shut out all season, and would have at least one more skater on the ice than Michigan for … Read more
Powered Up
The Wisconsin power play hasn’t always been a strength this season, but it was in the regional semifinals Saturday. Eric Levine reports.
No Goal Call Doesn’t Faze Irish
A waved-off goal didn’t stop Notre Dame from getting the job done Saturday in Colorado Springs. Candace Horgan reports.
This Is A Test
Heavy favorite North Dakota could have overlooked Princeton in the opening game of the Midwest Regional. Didn’t happen, says Scott Brown.
Twice Shy
Air Force once again took a heavyweight to the brink in the NCAA tournament, but for Frank Serratore’s crew, the time of moral victories is past. Jim Connelly reports.