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The Underdogs

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Northeastern hasn’t won a Beanpot since taking four titles in the 1980s, but Jim Connelly says this edition of the Huskies has a fighting chance — and plenty of support.

Right Man For The Job

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Dave Hakstol had big shoes to fill when he took over at North Dakota, but two Frozen Fours later, the UND head coach has shown his leadership in spades. Dave Starman reports.

An Unmatched Pair

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Not many teams can truly boast two number-one goaltenders, but the Denver Pioneers do. Candace Horgan profiles Glenn Fisher and Peter Mannino, DU’s netminding duo par excellence.

Wesleyan Invades Europe

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Wesleyan’s whistle-stop tour of Europe was more than just a few hockey games — it was a cultural experience not to be missed. Dave Hendrickson tells of travels — and travails — in the Continent.

The Quiet Man

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He’s a team-first guy who’s not concerned about the spotlight or his stats. He’s also second in the nation in goals, and the focus of the Northern Michigan offense. Kyle Whitney profiles NMU’s Mike Santorelli.

Net Increase?

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With scoring in college hockey still lagging despite stricter rules enforcement, Scott Weighart surveyed some of the game’s most notable bench bosses for causes and solutions. Is a bigger net the answer?

Changing Landscape of New England D-III

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The formation of a ninth Division III men’s hockey league will take eight MASCAC and Little East programs from two ECAC leagues. ECAC Interim Commissioner Steve Bamford gives USCHO an exclusive take on what that will mean.

Ahead Of Schedule

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RIT entered 2006-07 with modest expectations, if you believed the pundits. But the Tigers, playing their first season in Atlantic Hockey, have gone far beyond preseason opinions. Chris Lerch reports.

Top Of The Heap

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From getting cut in midgets to Junior B hockey to — the top of the national scoring list? USCHO’s Sean Caruthers talks to Air Force’s Eric Ehn about his long, strange trip.

Wild ‘Cats

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New Hampshire has steamrolled through Hockey East and much of the nation this season, thanks in part to a line with distinct personalities but common goals. Joe Haggerty profiles Matt Fornataro, Jerry Pollastrone and Trevor Smith.

Back In The Saddle

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It’s taken a few seasons, but George Roll and Clarkson are back in familiar territory — winning territory. Tom Reale investigates the Golden Knights’ resurgence.

Change Of Pace

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He might not be the first Michigan player the casual fans thinks of, but make no mistake: David Rohlfs is a big part of the Wolverines’ story. Paula C. Weston reports.

Fast Forward

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The expectations were modest for Boston University’s women’s team as it debuted in Division I, but head coach Brian Durocher’s charges have done much more than that. Scott Weighart reports in an exclusive to USCHO Extra.

Precious Medals

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North Dakota welcomed home Jonathan Toews, Brian Lee and Taylor Chorney from a glittering World Junior Championship with hope that the trio will help propel the Sioux’s second half, says Patrick C. Miller.

Hot Curry

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His story is by now familiar to fans of college hockey, but walk-on turned star netminder John Curry is celebrating his senior year with eye-popping performances, says Scott Weighart.

Perfect Timing

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One of the hottest teams in the nation, St. Cloud State has rebuilt success behind team chemistry, the coaching of Bob Motzko and stellar netminding from Bobby Goepfert. How far can the Huskies go? Tom Reale reports.

Halfway There

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Massachusetts has done its part to shake up the Hockey East standings in the first half, but Joe Haggerty finds that more remains to be done.

Midnight Sun

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The U.S. team may be 0-2 at the World Junior Championships in Sweden, but Dave Starman finds Union head coach Nate Leaman — an assistant with the international squad — still upbeat.