For Michigan, GLI Disappointments Continue
A 4-1 loss to Michigan State at Joe Louis Arena made it a decade since the Michigan Wolverines last won the Great Lakes Invitational.
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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.
Hockey Is A Lifestyle For Alaska’s ‘Greener’
Kyle Greentree, the star shooter for the Alaska Nanooks hockey team, was no exception to team traditions: when his teammates lined up in two rows on the ice facing each other, Greentree, or “Greener” as he’s called, knew he was looking at an alleyway of pain.
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
He Could Go All the Way
Sean Bentivoglio’s success at Niagara has more than a few expecting bigger things down the line for the Purple Eagles’ captain, Vince McConeghy says.
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
Border Battle Not Lost On Minnesota Native Badgers
When Wisconsin steps on the ice this weekend against Minnesota, a wide range of emotions will be felt.
An Unwelcome Fame
Robbie Bina may best be known for suffering a hit from behind that sidelined the UND forward for over a year. Now Bina is back, and Todd D. Milewski finds he wants to keep the focus forward.
The Magician
Michel Leveille has always known how to play the game of hockey. Now the entire country knows what he can do, Joe Haggerty reports.
Lightning Strikes
Nearly a decade after a storm nearly took the life of her sister, Brandi Frakie is thriving as a pre-med freshman at Wayne State.
Eaves: Badgers In Search Of Identity
Coming off a split with Alaska-Anchorage, Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves says his team is in search of an identity.
Youth Served At Minnesota
Minnesota lost plenty of firepower during the offseason, but Scott Brown finds the Gophers’ highly-regarded freshman class up to the task.
Career Change
Steve Castelletti, suffice it to say, has been there and done that. Dave Starman talks to Wisconsin’s equipment manager, fresh off a two-decade stint with the U.S. Marshals.
Oswego Women Lay Their Foundation
With a new program and new rink, the women’s job at Oswego State was too good of an opportunity for Coach Diane Dillon to pass up. Her team debuts against Chatham on Saturday afternoon.
Son Joins Dad On Gophers Team
For a lot of high school graduates, college is a welcome chance to get as far away from their parents as possible. Not for Tony Lucia.
The Return
Kirk MacDonald completed his trek back from cancer to the ice Saturday, when the Rensselaer captain suited up to lead the Engineers against Boston University. Jayson Moy chronicles the evening’s excitement.
Cornell’s Topher Scott Organizes Teddy Toss
Each year on the night that the men’s hockey team hosts Harvard in Lynah Rink, denizens of the Lynah Faithful smuggle contraband into the rink in order to break the rules and continue the tradition of covering the ice with fish before the game. Oct. 28 will be different.
Ohio State Entering Season With Low Expectations
Following three consecutive trips to the 16-team NCAA tournament, high expectations were heaped on the Ohio State men’s hockey team entering last season. But injuries and other problems took their toll.