Two of a Kind
The bond between New Hampshire’s Steve Saviano and Sean Collins is crucial to their, and the Wildcats’, success.
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Gunn Recalibrates Her Aim
Two-time Kazmaier finalist Chanda Gunn wasn’t pleased with her performance last season, when her team hit bottom. But this year, her aim is true.
Transfer of Power
The dissolution of two D-I programs opened up a shopping spree of transfers in the D-III ranks this offseason.
Colgate Gets a Jolt
Colgate’s season took an early twist, when coach Don Vaughan stepped aside, temporarily, and the team found out that scholarships were coming.
The Crown Jewel
The city of Omaha welcomes college hockey to its brand-new $291 million building, the Qwest Center. The building was christened with the Maverick Stampede, one of the top-notch early-season tournaments.
Sioux Pump Up 2003-04 Schedule
Those who criticized the University of North Dakota for its nonconference schedule last season might be surprised at who was in their corner. Early last season, Fighting Sioux coach Dean Blais received a gift from Ralph Engelstad, the late UND hockey benefactor. "It doesn’t do you any good to play top-caliber teams if you don’t … Read more
BC Picked to Break Hockey East Poll Jinx
Boston College was the last team to make good on a first-place selection by Hockey East coaches. This year the Eagles look to break the poll jinx and repeat their championship season of 2001.
‘Miracle’ … Disney Style
Disney tries to capture the magic of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team’s gold medal run. The film stars Kurt Russell, and a number of former college hockey players in their first roles.
Open Letter to Division III Presidents
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USNTDP: A Parent’s Response
In a continuing look at the US National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, this parent of a player currently in the system speaks about the process and the dilemmas he sees.
Commentary: Defect
Four players have recently backed out of commitments to join the National Development Program in favor of major junior. What is happening? A Canadian web site has an opinion.
Neutral Corners
More bids enables more neutral sites for the NCAAs. That and more as we tie up loose ends from last week’s bid announcements.
The Atlantic Rises
The nine MAAC schools claimed their independence. Two former chairs of the Men’s Ice Hockey Committee lead the way.
One Ref, Two Ref, Red Ref, Blue Ref
Hockey East tries anew to perfect the officiating system. Did they ever fly a kite in bed?
Emotional Year
A season filled with great highs, and some amazing lows for BC freshman Pat Eaves. But looking back, he says it was all worth it.
NHL Draft Preview
Minnesota rookie Thomas Vanek made his mark early in his first year in college hockey, proving before the holiday break that he was one of the nation’s top freshmen. But it wasn’t until the Frozen Four when Vanek scored game-winning goals against Michigan and New Hampshire to give Minnesota its second consecutive national title that … Read more
Family Affairs
If there’s one common theme that will run through the early rounds of this year’s NHL Entry Draft, it is family impact on the collegiate draftees. In a year that could easily see a record number of collegiate first rounders, almost all of the top college picks are second generation hockey players. The talk of … Read more
Peaks and Valleys
Jimmy Howard’s first season started well and went on to be great. And despite a disappointing finish, he can’t complain with his freshman year.
Championing College Hockey
With Stanley Cup finalists Anaheim and New Jersey sporting a number of former prominent collegians, the NCAA game gets more respect.
Raising the Bar
Bob Corran steps in as Vermont’s new athletic director on June 16, but he’s already got his hands full, looking for a new women’s basketball coach and new men’s ice hockey coach. There is no shortage of great candidates, however. And former coach Mike Gilligan is staying on to help the transitition, and will remain … Read more