Feature stories
In the brief history of NCAA Division-I women’s hockey, few recruiting classes have had a bigger impact than the one that enrolled at the University of Minnesota in the fall of 2002. “I think it’s the most successful senior group that we’ve had in a long time, and maybe ever,” said assistant coach Brad Frost. … Read more
In previous seasons, the week between the NCAA Quarterfinal and Semifinal rounds can best be characterized as a mad scramble by the school chosen to host the final two rounds of the playoffs. Historically, the right to host the Division III men’s ice hockey championship weekend has been awarded to one of the four remaining … Read more
St. Cloud State’s hopes to begin the season might have seemed modest. But Tom Reale says the Huskies still have the spark.
Let’s play word association. Go up to a college sports fan and mention Hobart. Most likely, the response will be “lacrosse”. That would be very logical. After all, Hobart lacrosse has been insanely successful. They have won 16 national championships (one USILA title before the NCAA awarded the trophy, two in Division II, and 13 … Read more
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CHA champion Mercyhurst and WCHA champion Wisconsin both seek their first Frozen Four berth in Saturday’s 7 p.m. CT NCAA quarterfinal broadcast.
Have you always been curious just who is behind the pens (well, the keyboards) of USCHO? Here’s your chance to find out. Meet your favorite USCHO personalities at the social event of this year’s Frozen Four -the USCHO Town Social. The USCHO Town Social will take place Friday, April 7, at Buck Bradley’s Saloon and … Read more
On a roster replete with high-octane performers, Boston University defensemen Dan Spang and Matt Gilroy still stand out, Scott Weighart finds.
David De Remer offers his thoughts on the NCAA’s second year of selections for the eight-team National Collegiate Women’s Tournament.
In a conversation months and miles in the making, UAF sophomore Kyle Greentree tells Paula C. Weston all about Nanook hockey, Fairbanks, and goalie fashion.
David De Remer observes that Saturday’s results in the WCHA and ECACHL tournaments have made the selection committee’s job relatively straightforward.
Wisconsin has made off with a grand haul in the WCHA awards department so far with Sara Bauer (Player of the Year), Bobbi-Jo Slusar (Defensive Player of the Year), and Mark Johnson (Coach of the Year) all having been rewarded for leading the Badgers to their first-ever first-place finish. The WCHA Championship, however, remains unclaimed, … Read more
St. Norbert has won just about everything — except a national title. On the eve of another NCAA tournament for the Green Knights, Matthew Webb reports on one team’s chance at history.
Re-Match Part Deux Two years ago, almost to the day, Norwich hosted Hobart in the 2004 NCAA quarterfinals. The teams experienced the most wild momentum swings perhaps every seen in Division III tournament play during that contest. Norwich rolled out to a quick 4-0 lead, before Hobart chipped in five unanswered goals to hold a … Read more
Six straight 20-win seasons and no postseason titles — that is the record to date for the St. Lawrence women’s hockey program. But the stage is set for better postseason fortunes this weekend, now that the Saints are a 30-win team and ECACHL tournament host for the first time ever. To claim the league title … Read more
Their last meeting marked a turning point for both teams. This weekend’s meeting will be pivotal in determining whether either begins its NCAA Tournament on home ice. Don’t look now, but similar to the North Carolina Tar Heels in men’s college basketball, the Minnesota Golden Gophers have reinvented themselves in time to win nine of … Read more
David De Remer looks at what tough choices the NCAA might face between preserving bracket integrity and avoiding intraconference matchups.
If familiarity breeds contempt, as the saying goes, then Thursday’s CHA semifinals at Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum will be full of contempt, as both games are rematches of two-game series played out this past weekend. There is no NCAA autobid at stake in this tournament, but there is plenty of pride with a league championship … Read more
Brian Elliott’s year had been straight out of a storybook — until his injury. Now, the junior netminder appears set to lead Wisconsin back to its early-season form in the WCHA playoffs.
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and U.S. College Hockey Online are pleased to announce a live free video Web cast of the 2006 WCHA Women’s Playoff Championships, Saturday and Sunday, March 11-12 in Minneapolis at Ridder Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Fans will be able to view both semifinals and … Read more