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The PairWise Analyzed

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It’s been a rollercoaster ride the last two weeks. Scott Brown explains why some teams are sitting pretty in the PWR while others have work to do.

Bracketology: Feb. 1, 2006

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It’s a shakeup in this week’s PairWise Rankings, punctuated by the ascent of St. Cloud State. Jayson Moy lays out the tournament.

Romney Remembered

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They don’t make ’em like Romney Field House any more. As the swan song nears for Oswego hockey’s longtime home, Russell Jaslow tells the classic arena’s story.

Twin Towers

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Miami’s ascent through the CCHA and the national rankings has been a team effort, but Zach Silberman finds a lot of credit going to the RedHawks’ youthful goaltending duo.

Back Where He Belongs

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Boston University captain David Van der Gulik missed the first half of the 2005-06 season with medical issues — and the Terriers missed him, too.

USCHO Women’s Game of the Week:
Middlebury at Bowdoin

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There’s a familiar feel to the NESCAC standings, but there’s something different about this weekend’s matchup between frontrunner Middlebury and second-place Bowdoin. The Panthers enter the weekend unbeaten but far from untested with nearly half of their victories by two goals or less. Meanwhile, the Polar Bears will be without several regulars due to injury, … Read more

Bracketology: Jan. 18, 2006

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It’s time once again to do what we like to call Bracketology — College Hockey Style, a weekly look at how the NCAA tournament would shake out if the season ended today, a look into the thought process behind selecting and seeding the NCAA tournament teams. This is the first installment of Bracketology, and we’ll … Read more

PairWise Surprise

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The 2005-06 PairWise Rankings (PWR) are out, and as usual, they’re sure to provoke debate. Not every team with a strong record has performed well in the PairWise, and some teams flying under the radar in the media are getting plenty of respect from the computers. That’s why we’re here. Remember that the PairWise works … Read more

Rink of Dreams

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Friday’s Boston University-Maine game was a sight for all — but it was particularly special for one eight-year-old, Scott Weighart discovers.

Road Warriors

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Ever wonder what a college hockey team goes through on a road trip? Vince McConeghy lifts the curtain on Niagara’s visit to Minnesota, in an USCHO Extra feature currently available to everyone.

A Born Leader

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Jaime Sifers first donned the captain’s ‘C’ as a Vermont sophomore. With the Catamounts rising, Tyler Birnbaum finds his influence instrumental.

Dodge City

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Minnesota prevailed for its seventh straight Dodge Classic title, but the road wasn’t exactly smooth. Scott Brown reports.

Preview: Denver Cup

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Denver Cup Denver, Friday-Saturday, Dec. 30-31, 2005 Game 1: Ferris State vs. No. 4 Boston College, 4:05 p.m. MT Ferris State Bulldogs (8-6-4, 4-4-4 CCHA) Head coach: Bob Daniels Leading scorers: Sr. F Greg Rallo (10-12–22), Jr. F Mark Bomersback (7-10–17), Fr. F Dan Riedel (3-13–16) Leading netminder: Fr. Mitch O’Keefe (6-4-4, 2.71, .901) Boston … Read more

Preview: Badger Showdown

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Badger Showdown Madison, Wis., Friday-Saturday, Dec. 30-31, 2005 Game 1: Northern Michigan Wildcats vs. Wayne State Warriors, 4:05 p.m. CT Northern Michigan (9-8-1, 6-7-1 CCHA) Head coach: Walt Kyle Leading scorers: Sr. F Andrew Contois (6-9–15), Sr. F Dirk Southern (5-10–15), Sr. F Jamie Milam (5-10–15) Leading netminder: So. Bill Zaniboni (7-5-1, 2.12, .916) Wayne … Read more

Preview: Sheraton/TD Banknorth Classic

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Sheraton/TD Banknorth Classic Burlington, Vt., Friday-Saturday, Dec. 30-31, 2005 Game 1: No. 15 Clarkson vs. Bemidji State, 4 p.m. ET Clarkson Golden Knights (10-5-1, 5-2-1 ECACHL) Head coach: George Roll Leading scorers: So. F Nick Dodge (7-12–19), Fr. F Shea Guthrie (6-11–17), Sr. F Jeff Genovy (6-11–17) Leading netminders: Jr. Kyle McNulty (6-3-0, 2.36, .913), … Read more