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Some trivia questions have surprising answers. Who is the only player to score at even strength in both of the Gophers’ NCAA playoff wins? The answer is not WCHA top scorer Erica McKenzie, WCHA Rookie of the Year Gigi Marvin, or NCAA semifinal star Bobbi Ross. The answer is none other than junior Becky Wacker, … Read more
The biggest NCAA tourney upset ever? Perhaps. Regardless, Scott Brown says Holy Cross’ win over Minnesota may be a glimpse into the future.
Joe Pavelski showed his mettle Saturday with a starring performance to send Wisconsin to the Midwest Regional final, Eric Schmoldt says.
They grew up on opposite sides of North America, but have met in between with one goal in mind — winning an NCAA title. Rookies Tim Crowder, a native of Victoria, British Columbia, and Tim Kennedy, from Buffalo, New York, ride shotgun to center Justin Abdelkader on an impressive freshman line that has accounted for … Read more
Penalties were Cornell’s undoing in the ECACHL title game, and Saturday looked like more of the same — until a sudden reversal. Eric Schmoldt reports.
No. 2 seed Wisconsin’s NCAA final opponent Minnesota fell to the Badgers four of five times in the regular season en route to the WCHA regular season and postseason titles so the Badgers would seem to be a strong favorite for the Sunday 3 p.m. CT contest. Yet Minnesota’s chances are better than those results … Read more
A rare NCAA matchup between Boston’s perennial archrivals — and their sixth meeting this season — was a dream matchup … but not for long, as Dave Hendrickson reflects.
Much discussion through the week focused on whether or not other sporting events would attract most of the local sports fans and leave few for the women’s Frozen Four. An NCAA men’s basketball regional at the Metrodome, the state boy’s high school basketball tournament, and a Gopher men’s hockey regional game in Grand Forks, N.D. … Read more
When she leaves the rink, Wisconsin’s Bobbi-Jo Slusar takes on a different set of responsibilities working with autistic and other special-needs children. Dave Starman can relate.
One year ago, Bemidji State came within an eyeblink of a colossal upset. With Wisconsin in the Beavers’ sights, Dave Starman asks if this is the year.
Paula C. Weston isn’t quite done with the CCHA, not after last weekend’s league championship.
When big names departed Hockey East prior to the season, only a few might have picked Chris Collins to fill the void. Joe Haggerty reports.
What’s a college hockey nut to do when he moves to a non-college hockey hotbed? DirecTV, of course! Or maybe not … Read Nicholas Jon Wood’s Tale of Joy and Woe and see how it’s all about Karma, Nicholas and DirecTV.
Nebraska-Omaha’s first-ever NCAA tournament appearance owes much to the Mike Kemp, the only head coach UNO has ever had. Paula C. Weston reports.
Bobbi Ross provided one of the greatest individual efforts in NCAA Women’s Frozen Four history during Minnesota’s 5-4 upset of No. 1 UNH Friday night.
Youth, particularly in the form of Chris Higgins, was served in BU’s Friday win over UNO. Dave Hendrickson says more heroics could be in the offing.
Switching schools is a tough choice for anyone, but for student-athletes, it’s that much more complicated. Tom Reale takes a look at some transfers making big impacts.
You Again Minnesota celebrates its NCAA semifinal win over New Hampshire. (Photo: Ryan Coleman) Sunday’s national championship tilt between Wisconsin and Minnesota will be the sixth time the WCHA rivals have faced off this season. The Badgers hold a 4-1 advantage in the season series. If familiarity breeds contempt, then the Minnesota-Wisconsin series is truly … Read more
As Wisconsin’s 10th-leading scorer, Tia Hanson was an unlikely candidate to produce the game-winners in both Badger NCAA tournament games en route to the final. She has provided yet another testament to the depth that Coach Mark Johnson has brought to the program.
When the season began, some said North Dakota was too young to challenge for titles. Suddenly, the Sioux don’t look so inexperienced, Patrick C. Miller finds.