Pressure Cooker
Michigan State head coach Rick Comley is no stranger to the Frozen Four, but this is his first trip with the Spartans. Dave Starman finds that the NCAA championship holds unique memories for the Comley family.
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The Journey Of A Captain
He may not have captained his team to a championship, but Maine’s captain, Michel Léveillé, captained his life in his four years at Maine. Dave Starman looks at his journey.
No Surprise
It may be a much different squad than last year’s Sioux, but Paula C. Weston finds that it’s not a surprise for North Dakota to be back in the Frozen Four.
What If?
‘What If?’ That’s always the question, and it certainly was no different for Maine after its semifinal loss to Michigan State. Jim Connelly looks at the dreaded scenario.
The (Not-So) Obvious Choice
He traveled an unusual path to get there, but in the end there was no doubt about Chris Lawrence as Michigan State captain. Sean Caruthers reports.
Notebook: Maine-Michigan State
Spartan Standards In 25 NCAA tournament appearances, Michigan State now improves to 27-28-1, including a 4-2 record under head coach Rick Comley in three trips. Comley has an overall 14-11 record in NCAA tournament games at the Spartans’ helm and at Northern Michigan. The Spartans will try for their third national championship Saturday; their previous … Read more
Wednesday Notebook: Maine
As Maine’s top goaltender Ben Bishop sat injured during the stretch run, watching his Black Bears lose the final four games of the season, including the Hockey East quarterfinal series to Massachusetts, one thought sat in his mind. “Once we found out we were in the tournament, I really just wanted to get back out … Read more
Wednesday Notebook: North Dakota
This is the first year in Frozen Four history that no No. 1 seeds have advanced to the championship tournament, and there’s a feeling in St. Louis that this is anyone’s title to capture. Said UND head coach Dave Hakstol, “This is a Frozen Four where we have four teams that are realistically playing their … Read more
Wednesday Notebook: Michigan State
Three of the four teams in St. Louis this week played in last year’s Frozen Four. The exception? Michigan State, making its first appearance in the national semifinals since 2001. “We’re thrilled to be here, obviously,” said MSU head coach Rick Comley, who then cautioned, “I think our goal is not just to be here, … Read more
Wednesday Notebook: Boston College
When you think of rivalries in college hockey, Michigan-Michigan State, Minnesota-North Dakota and Boston College-Boston University all come to mind. Regional relations are paramount, in general, when it comes to building a rivalry. And then there’s North Dakota and Boston College For the sixth time since 1999, the Eagles and Fighting Sioux will lock horns … Read more
Preview: Boston College-North Dakota
North Dakota vs. Boston College Thursday, 7 p.m. CT, Scottrade Center, St. Louis On Thursday, the 7 p.m. semifinal at the Scottrade Center features two teams who are indisputably the hottest in the nation. In that contest Boston College, winner of 12 straight, faces off against North Dakota, loser of just two of its last … Read more
Preview: Maine-Michigan State
Maine vs. Michigan State Thursday, 3 p.m. CT, Scottrade Center, St. Louis One year ago, Michigan State and Maine battled in the NCAA tournament, but the stakes are a touch higher for Thursday’s rematch. Last season, the matchup came in the East Regional final, when Maine built a three-goal lead before holding off the Spartans … Read more
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.
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.