Changing Landscape of New England D-III

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

McCurdy’s Legacy Lives On

The University of New Hampshire honored a legend in women’s hockey recently when the athletic department established a gallery reflecting the achievements of former coach Russell J. McCurdy. “He was a fantastic coach and a legend at UNH,” said former player Bridget Stearns who helped organize the Dec. 10 unveiling of the gallery before 80 … Read more

Reluctant Hero

Perhaps no one has equaled Steve Cady’s impact on Miami hockey. But even with a new ice rink named after him, the RedHawk legend avoids the spotlight, Paula C. Weston finds.

The Contender

Always a natural scorer, T.J. Hensick has become a complete player as his collegiate career nears its completion. Dave Starman finds the Michigan senior a Hobey Baker candidate.

2006-07 Northeast-10 Preview

In the ECAC Northeast, there are four teams considered “Division II” teams, which play in the Northeast-10 Conference. These four teams, and St. Anselm and St. Michael’s of the ECAC East participate in the Northeast-10 postseason tournament. (This is the only NCAA Division II hockey championship in the nation.) The teams play a full ECAC … Read more