Attack Of The Men In Black
If the clothes make the man, then North Dakota’s got a good thing going in its new black jerseys, in which the Fighting Sioux are 6-0 this season. Patrick C. Miller gets the lowdown.
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Gateway To The Top
St. Louis, host city for this year’s Frozen Four, is developing more and more college talent as the area’s amateur hockey scene continues to grow. Jim Stevens reports.
BC’s Schneider In Frozen Four Focus
Solving a standout goaltender is a difficult art to master — and for Boston College’s Cory Schneider, that applies to his teammates as well.
Quick End To Bright Career At UMass
Before Jon Quick ever stepped foot in Amherst, there was always the possibility of the talented goaltender leaving before completing his four years on the Massachusetts hockey team.
A Spartan And A Sabre
With Michigan State back in the Frozen Four for the first time since 2001, we bring you Paula C. Weston’s chat with the man in net for that Spartan squad: now-Buffalo Sabres star Ryan Miller.
There’s No Place Like Home For Bishop, Maine Men’s Hockey
At 6-7, University of Maine sophomore netminder Ben Bishop knows he is bound to turn heads when walking to and from class. He’s used to it. For the better part of 15 years, Bishop has grown accustomed to the stares. In his own words, it “comes with the territory.”
Hendu’s Story: From Dream To Reality, Part IV
High school beckons for Ryan Hendrickson, but which one? Dave Hendrickson recounts a family’s difficult choices, and then the rewards of making the right one.
Losing It
Although a Frozen Four bid wasn’t in the cards, Miami took a step forward at the Northeast Regional. Brian Sullivan reports.
Notebook: North Dakota vs. Minnesota
Wild Boards The lively Pepsi Center boards played a large role this weekend, as pucks going in hard to the boards came out fast and far, leaving some strange scoring chances for teams off the goal line, including Mike Carman’s winning goal against Air Force Saturday and Ryan Duncan’s against Minnesota Sunday. In the overtime … Read more
Notebook: Boston College vs. Miami
What A Difference A Day Makes One of the reasons that Miami advanced to the Northeast Regional finals was the play of the penalty-killing unit. The RedHawks held New Hampshire 0-for-7 on the power play Saturday, and that made all the difference in the one-goal win. So that made BC’s second goal on Sunday in … Read more
A Ready For Prime Time Player
He is in what a lot of people called a supporting role. But when the playoffs come, he steps right up. Dave Hendrickson tells us how Joe Rooney is certainly ready for the big time.
Notebook: Michigan State vs. Notre Dame
What a Turnaround Resiliency and courage are words used to describe Spartans dating back to ancient Greece, and Michigan State’s 2006-07 edition is no different. From an early-season ranking in the top five of the country to a dismal finish that saw the Spartans collapse at the end of the regular season, MSU has repeatedly … Read more
Triple Threat
With its third straight trip to the Frozen Four, North Dakota finds itself where no previous Fighting Sioux team has been, says Scott Brown.
The Gold Standard
Led by head coach Jeff Jackson, Notre Dame has set a new standard for measuring the success of the school’s hockey program, Sean Caruthers finds.
Notebook: Miami vs. New Hampshire
Make The Most Of It The RedHawks made sure to take advantage of the shots they had: they scored on their first shot on goal in the first period, and again on their first shot in the third period. Contrast that to New Hampshire, which couldn’t covert until its 38th shot, with just five minutes … Read more
Teachable Moment
Despite ceding control of the game to Air Force much of Saturday, Minnesota’s furious burst at the end put the Gophers into the regional final. Will the experience be a steppingstone? Candace Horgan reports.
Not The Way They Wanted To Go Out
New Hampshire was the number-one seed in the Northeast, and No. 1 in the nation part of the season. Now the Wildcats are gone from the NCAA tournament, and Dave Hendrickson tells us this is not the way they wanted to go out.
Notebook: North Dakota vs. Michigan
Big Guns, Lots Of Goals The West Regional featured the top four scorers in the nation coming into the weekend in T.J. Hensick (Michigan), Eric Ehn (Air Force), Kevin Porter (Michigan) and Ryan Duncan (North Dakota). Every team in the regional had solid offenses, meaning that no lead was sacred, and when Michigan went up … Read more
Cycle Time
Two ECACHL representatives started the NCAA tournament, but none remained Saturday evening. Is it more evidence of a down cycle for the league, or much ado about nothing? Lee Urton reports.
Notebook: Maine vs. Massachusetts
New History Maine has a storied history when it comes to hockey, undoubtedly its number-one sport. The Black Bears’ success is well-documented: two national championships (1993 and 1999), six Hockey East championships, and 17 NCAA tournament appearances. Some of the finest players in the college game, as well as the NHL, have worn the Black … Read more