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UND Returns The Favor

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Ten years ago the town of Northwood, N.D. helped out flooded Grand Forks. This past week, UND student-athletes helped out tornado ravaged Northwood. Patrick C. Miller reports.

Rolling The World

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Four former Union College hockey players flew to Florida to undertake the post-grad roadtrip of a lifetime. Dan Tatar, Jason Ortolano, Sean Streich and Carson Strang traded their steel blades for rubber wheels — all in the name of autism. Brian Sullivan reports.

The American Way

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College? Major juniors? European leagues? There are more plausible choices than ever, even for a Swiss prospect. Paula C. Weston reports.

Meet The Press

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Players Playing the Press After the history-making simulcast of Friday night’s first round, Saturday’s pickings felt a little bit like the day after Christmas — anticlimactic, but with many good deals left. Incoming Minnesota freshman forward Mike Hoeffel was ranked 22nd by the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau, but became the property of the New Jersey … Read more

Hosts With The Most

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A Very Popular Guy When John H. McConnell, majority owner of the host Columbus Blue Jackets, addressed the crowd remotely via the big screen in Nationwide Arena, the crowd responded in an unusual manner for Draft-goers: they gave McConnell a prolonged standing ovation. McConnell, a native of West Virginia who built his fortune in the … Read more

The Road Not Taken

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Though college hockey seems to present a more and more attractive route to the NHL, not everyone takes that path — even when legendary coach Scotty Bowman says so. Paula C. Weston reports.

Mock 10

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Within the next day or so, the lives of a number of young men will change significantly. Sure, the NHL Entry Draft sees nearly 200 players become “property” of one of the 30 NHL clubs, but the truth is that most of those players still have plenty to prove before they’ll skate in the show. … Read more

Draft Notes: Thursday

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It’s no doubt that draft week is a fun time for any of the top prospects. But for Ryan McDonagh, who was named Mr. Hockey in Minnesota as the state’s top player this season, his draft week was extra special. Last Friday, McDonagh’s Cretin-Derham Hall high school varsity baseball team captured the Minnesota Class 3A … Read more

Friday Night Lights

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Prime time. The Big Show. With the NHL moving the Entry Draft’s opening round to Friday night, giving national television in both Canada and the U.S. a chance to showcase this annual event in their evening schedules, look for plenty of glitz and glamour. Here, then, is a look what the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau … Read more

2007 NHL Draft Preview

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James vanRiemsdyk and Kyle Turris lead the crop of college talent at this year’s NHL Entry Draft. Jim Connelly previews the league’s annual showcase of young players.

Here They Come

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With the Stanley Cup playoffs in full swing, the spotlight is shining on the ever-increasing college presence in the pro game. Vince McConeghy catalogues the waxing influence of collegians new and old.

Hendu’s Story: From Dream To Reality, Part VI

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From the disappointment of a lost postseason in his freshman year to being named co-captain as a senior, four years at Wesleyan are a fitting capstone to Ryan’s career. And as Dave Hendrickson relates, all good things must eventually come to an end.

Unbelievable

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Back in East Lansing, the Michigan State Spartans finished off their championship season to well-deserved applause. Sean Caruthers recaps the Spartans’ road to victory and its aftermath.

Notebook: Boston College-Michigan State

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Jeff Lerg may only be 5-foot-6 on a good day, but all tournament long he has towered over his opponents. Lerg’s play was paramount in MSU’s national championship run, but what has gone overlooked is the type of quality opponent he has beaten in net to take his team to the title. Dating back to … Read more

The Cliché Rings True

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Goaltending and special teams — the two factors that decide playoff games. It’s a cliché that gets trotted out this time of year and gets overused almost to the point of invisibility. But it didn’t become a cliché by accident. As evidenced by the national championship game between Boston College and Michigan State, goaltending and … Read more

So Close

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For Boston College, the national championship game ended in heartbreak once again. Ed Trefzger recounts the Eagles’ disappointment.

An Exclusive Club

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With the Spartans’ national championship, head coach Rick Comley’s tenure at Michigan State has been vindicated, with Comley joining some select company in the process. Ed Trefzger reports.

Just-In Time

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Justin Abdelkader started the season as one kind of player. He ended it by winning the NCAA championship for Michigan State with his late goal. Todd Milewski looks at the Most Outstanding Player of the Frozen Four.