Feature stories
After years as a second-tier member of the CCHA, Alaska-Fairbanks has come into its own this season. Under the tutelage of third-year coach Guy Gadowsky, the Nanooks have caught opponents off guard with depth, hard work and a mix of skill and character.
If you like the looks of the current USCHO.com Division III poll, that might be a good thing, since it could be pretty familiar for a little while. Also: Chris Lerch runs down the favorites, and offers a mea culpa.
His roots shaped him. His will made him. St. Cloud center and captain, Nate DiCasmirro, is leading the Huskies through another stellar season, with major NCAA aspirations.
When Jason Krog won the Hobey Baker Award in 1999, he had every reason to believe he was destined for NHL stardom. Signing a lucrative free-agent contract with the New York Islanders did nothing to squash the notion. But it’s hardly been that easy.
Low on hype but high on talent, leadership and perseverance, Northeastern defenseman Jim Fahey is turning heads this season. The Husky captain is the focus of Scott Weighart‘s attention.
In his first column of the new year, Chris Lerch discusses the NCAA’s Christmas present to Division III — a ninth tournament bid — and evaluates the response to that decision. Also: St. Norbert coach Tim Coghlin assesses the wild, wild West; New England College recovers from a slow start; and, by popular demand, a brand-new extracurricular rant.
Three seasons ago, Minnesota had hit a low ebb. The storied Gopher program was coming off a second consecutive losing season; chemistry was, shall we say, less than perfect; and the team’s will to win was being questioned. Fortunately for new head coach Don Lucia, he had building blocks — including two named John Pohl and Jordan Leopold. And the rest, they may soon say, is history. Scott Weighart reports.
According to his doctors, Matt Curran would never walk again. The Providence goaltender had shattered his body in a 30-foot fall, and medical science gave him a better chance of winning the lottery than of ever getting to his feet. But as Dave Hendrickson found, Curran defied those odds.
Adherence to the rules — its own — may have cost RIT a win last weekend, Chris Lerch notes, as Wentworth made history backed by Raj Bhangoo’s tremendous performance.
A year ago, they were rookies, suffering through a forgettable year. Today, they’re at the forefront of Boston University’s resurgence. Scott Weighart profiles the Terriers’ sophomore standouts.
It’s been two months since the death of Shawn Walsh, but his spirit is undeniably present at Alfond Arena. Dave Hendrickson talks to the Maine Black Bears about their legendary head coach, and the meaning of hockey in the wake of his passing.
Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin and Michigan State square off in the annual CCHA-WCHA exchange of pleasantries known as the College Hockey Showcase, under the watchful eyes of Todd D. Milewski and Paula C. Weston.
Current Minnesota coach Don Lucia opened the door to recruiting outside of the Gophers’ home state, and now a native of Austria is ready to bring his star to Lucia’s team.
With the first regular-season USCHO.com Division III poll just around the corner, Chris Lerch takes a shot at its content — then pauses to define the word “tournament” for new-style organizers.
Dean Weasler fought off injuries while watching Scott Meyer turn in a record-breaking career. But he’s paid his dues, and made the time well spent, and is off to a perfect 5-0 start for St. Cloud State.
What does George Washington have to do with the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s fast start to the season? More than you’d think. Chris Lerch rounds up the week in Division III.
Minnesota made headlines last weekend by snatching last-minute decisions from Ohio State. David De Remer learns the secret of the Gophers’ success. Also: the season’s first big matchups arrive out East.
Chris Lerch reviews the preseason situation across Division III, including a look at polling results and prospects for the upcoming year.
USCHO’s recruiting guru Chris Heisenberg is back with a look into the BCHL, and who the future college hockey stars will be.
Our new reporter in the Heartland, David Gonzales, peeks into the early-season USHL tournaments and their impact on recruiting.