The West of the Story
Never, perhaps, have the differences between East and West been so sharp.
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Berkhoel, Gauthier Keep Pioneers Ahead After Two
Both Maine and Denver got the puck in the net on a first-period power play in the national championship game Saturday night at the FleetCenter. Only Denver’s counted. Gabe Gauthier put DU ahead early (photo: Tim McDonald). Top-line center Gabe Gauthier was the recipient of a great pass from Connor James and put a shot … Read more
Season Of The Fan
College hockey fans are a breed apart — and never is that more obvious than at the Frozen Four.
A Reversal For The Defense
Maine had done it all season from the blue line, but on Saturday, the Black Bears were out-defended by Denver.
From Near-Tragedy To Triumph
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award is named for a college hockey legend who died a tragic, accidental death in a plane crash during the waning days of World War I. Junior Lessard overcame adversity this season to win the Hobey Baker Memorial Award (photo: Pedro Cancel). Minnesota-Duluth’s Junior Lessard almost emulated the award’s namesake a … Read more
Seriousness, Levity Mingle At USCHO.com Town Hall Meeting
Set amidst the colonial charm of Faneuil Hall, USCHO.com kicked off Frozen Friday’s festivities with its fourth annual Town Hall Meeting. Moderated by USCHO General Manager Jayson Moy, fans in attendance had the opportunity to grill five of college hockey’s luminaries in an open forum of discussion. Unlike past years, which focused more on NCAA-wide, … Read more
Friday At The Fleet
Maine and Denver prep for Saturday.
Maize And The Blues
There’s something missing in Boston …
Haunted By History
Two years ago, Maine lost the NCAA title in overtime. The Black Bears haven’t forgotten.
Stand And Deliver
Dustin Penner came to Maine after a visit from assistant coach Grant Standbrook.
Second Chance At A First Impression
Denver took advantage of its new life Thursday.
On Ice and Off, Gunn a Humanitarian
Northeastern coach Joy Woog says what impresses her most about Chanda Gunn is her humbleness, which she maintains despite all she’s accomplished. The only hockey player ever to be honored as Humanitarian winner and first-team All-American in the same season, Gunn is always searching for improvement. That showed even in her reflections in her Humanitarian … Read more
It’s A Tough Job, But Someone’s Got To Do It
UMD’s skating cheerleaders entertained thousands of fans and at least one member of the press.
Lessard Restores Two-Goal Lead For Duluth
The ballots for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award have already been cast, but Junior Lessard is making a strong showing on the Frozen Four stage just to confirm his candidacy. Lessard scored just 69 seconds into the first national semifinal at the FleetCenter on Thursday, then added a second goal to cut short Denver’s run … Read more
Missed Opportunity
Minnesota-Duluth was oh-so-close, but it wasn’t meant to be for the Bulldogs — at least not this season.
Power Outage
The Maine penalty kill shut down BC’s power play.
The End of the Road
The season and careers of six BC seniors come to an end.
Fierce Bear
Prestin Ryan has evolved into a force for the Black Bears.
Eagles, Black Bears Head To Third Tied At 1
After two periods, it’s a 1-1 tie between Maine and Boston College in the second Frozen Four semifinal Thursday. Jon Jankus had the first-period goal for Maine, Ryan Shannon tied it up for BC early in the second, and Maine goaltender Jimmy Howard put on a show of his own. Jon Jankus shoots on Matti … Read more
Back In Action
DU’s Connor James returned just in time for the Frozen Four.