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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
Mile High Aspirations
Thirty-one years. Should the city of Denver host a Frozen Four in 2007, it will have been 31 years since Minnesota skated off with the title at the old DU Ice Arena. The folks in Colorado are hoping for a return of the Frozen Four to the Buffalo Plains State. After all, the first 10 … Read more
Detroit: Ramping Up
Detroit has jumped back into the mix for the Frozen Four. It’s been awhile; an NCAA ice hockey champion hasn’t been crowned in Detroit since 1990, but that doesn’t mean that Detroit isn’t ready and able. The city has taken a bad rap in the recent years, but could it be making a comeback? Comerica … Read more
St. Louis: Trying Again
St. Louis is back and they’re not going away. Two years ago, St. Louis was among seven cities to make the last cut for hosting the Frozen Four. They didn’t get it and now they’re back, hoping to get the Frozen Four in 2007 or 2008. St. Louis has hosted once before, in 1975. “You … Read more
Philly’s Phrozen Phour Phantasy
The City of Brotherly Love enters the Frozen Four stage. Will the nation’s fourth-largest media market land a bid?
Catching Up With … Peter Metcalf
Peter Metcalf will never forget the disappointing conclusion to his college career, but he’s forging new ground in the pros.
Passing the Torch
Mike Gilligan steps down, but isn’t going away. He’s looking forward to being an big part of getting the Catamounts back in the national spotlight.
Q&A: Russell Jumping Right In At Tech
Jamie Russell is getting a taste of what it’s like to be a head coach. He flew into Houghton, Mich., on Wednesday to be introduced as the 20th hockey coach in Michigan Tech’s history at a news conference on Thursday. On Friday, he met with the school’s board of control. Russell In between, he’s tried … Read more
Trust and Believe
An insight into the remarkable recovery and spirit of goalie Joe Exter, courtesy the Eagle-Tribune of Andover, Mass.