Feature stories
When your defense is depleted, who do you move to the blue line? Certainly not your top forward. Or do you? That’s exactly what Boston College and Jerry York did with Brian Boyle. Dave Hendrickson tells us that move paid dividends in spades.
Blake Wheeler’s spectacular goal Saturday won the Broadmoor Trophy for Minnesota, and Todd D. Milewski suspects that we haven’t seen the last of it.
Minnesota and North Dakota played Saturday for the Broadmoor Trophy, but each was also looking to set up mentally for the NCAAs. Tim Brule reports.
New Hampshire has a roster full of scoring talent, but on Friday the Wildcats turned to other sources for offense, Dave Hendrickson finds.
Looking for goaltending help, Chris Lerch says that Air Force found it in an unlikely source — senior walk-on Ben Worker.
Given up for dead not long ago, Wisconsin showed Thursday against Michigan Tech that its national-title defense isn’t over just yet, Tom Reale says.
Despite the top seed in the AHA playoffs, Sacred Heart fell in the semifinals, ending the collegiate careers of a frustrated, but valued, senior class. Scott Biggar reports.
North Dakota’s top line may be its most productive, but it’s hardly the only source of scoring for the Fighting Sioux. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Nate Gerbe came to Boston College as an undersized talent with enormous potential as a scorer, invoking shades of a certain current New Jersey Devil who also stalked opponents as an Eagle. Joe Haggerty reports.
Just weeks after a torn meniscus seemed likely to end her college career, Jessica Koizumi’s game-tying and game-winning goals carry UMD to its first Women’s Frozen Four since 2003.
After losing a season with injuries in both knees, St. Lawrence co-captain Chelsea Grills is leading the Saints to their fourth straight Women’s Frozen Four.
Just as hope was draining away in North Dakota, Philippe Lamoureux stepped up to help carry the Fighting Sioux to a spectacular second half, Patrick C. Miller says.
With his nation-best 32 goals, Ted Cook has a nose for the net that few players can match. Vince McConeghy touts Niagara’s star forward’s skill, determination and Hobey Baker qualifications.
Dave Hendrickson recounts Ryan’s years in youth hockey, as both father and son learn lessons along the way (including how to handle the legendary Hanson brothers) in Part II of an ongoing series.
Minnesota State’s Travis Morin might have flown under the national radar for most of his college career, but Dan Myers finds the senior forward vastly appreciated in Mankato.
Brian Stewart was thrust into the limelight against Ohio State last weekend, and didn’t disappoint. Matt Mackinder reports on the former junior MVP turned freshman surprise for Northern Michigan.
Notre Dame’s class of 2007 played in the NCAA tournament as freshmen, but the program’s true rise would have to wait for a couple more years. Tim Rooney traces the evolution of the Fighting Irish in an USCHO Extra exclusive now available to everyone.
An exclusive interview with NCAA Division III Committee Chairman Vincent Eruzione revealed the decisions that led to the selection and seedings of the 2007 tournament field. “It was an arduous process,” said Eruzione.
Providence goaltender Jana Bugden was on the losing end of Sunday’s Hockey East final, but she was a winner in so many other ways, making her a fitting Tournament MVP.
With Minnesota on the cusp of the MacNaughton Cup last weekend, St. Cloud State refused to cooperate. The WCHA race will soon be settled, but both teams have made their marks, Scott Brown says.