Analyzing the 2018-19 schedules: Atlantic Hockey ‘now accepted a little bit more amongst the other leagues’
Atlantic Hockey has always been a league based in attacking a good challenge (photo: Omar Phillips).
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How are Division I hockey schedules created? One of our columnists found out
Time seems to drag by the end of summer. There are a good share of bad golf rounds, and my neck’s burned a couple of times over. The baseball pennant race is starting to thin out, and football is only in preseason mode. The lack of any real sports drama makes me itch for something … Read more
Out of realignment: Looking at competitive balance in college hockey conferences
College hockey has a long history and a dedicated fan base, but it is a little brother in the family of college sports. In terms of participation, revenue, and interest, men’s hockey often trails sports like football and men’s basketball, and by a wide margin (photo: Omar Phillips).
Leveling the ice: Looking at parity in the NCAA tournament
College hockey’s national tournament has seen a surge of underdogs in recent years (photo: Jim Rosvold/USCHO.com).
Fairbanks native Largen ‘excited and happy’ to take helm of hometown Nanooks
Fairbanks native Erik Largen was named the ninth head coach in Nanook hockey’s Division I modern history in late April, following a somewhat circuitous selection procedure (photo: Alaska Athletics).
Boston University’s Tkachuk, Michigan’s Hughes figure to be early first-round picks during NHL Draft
Two of last season’s top freshmen in college hockey are among the top prospects heading into Friday night’s NHL Draft taking place at American Airlines Center in Dallas (photo: Jeff Cox).
Saint John’s enjoys once-in-lifetime trip to Japan for hockey exchange
Saint John’s rising senior Evan Okeley had no idea what to expect when he and his teammates flew out to Japan for a 10-day trip in late May that was highlighted by hockey and, maybe more importantly, the cultural experience of a lifetime. “It seems like a dream that we went there,” Okeley said. “Flying … Read more
Montgomery leaves Pioneers in good shape, recommends Carle as replacement
Though many people had assumed it was only a matter of time before former Denver coach Jim Montgomery left the Pioneers for the NHL, according to Montgomery, he wasn’t actively working to make that happen (photo: Melissa Wade).
Notre Dame alum Lee sustaining scoring prowess at NHL level with Islanders
Anders Lee tallied his first 40-goal NHL season for the New York Islanders in 2017-18. The Minnesota native and Notre Dame alum might have given a few of those scores back to have had the Islanders make the Stanley Cup playoffs instead (photo: Fighting Irish Media).
Book review: ‘Great Game’ shows author Bruce Haas a passionate college hockey fan
It’s clear that Bruce Haas is a big college hockey fan. His new book, Great Game! D1 College Hockey: People, Places, Perspectives (Beaver’s Pond Press), is a love letter to the game, a book by a fan, for fans.
Women’s D-III: National champion Norwich and NCHA champion Adrian lead way on All-USCHO teams
A total of 11 schools were represented on women’s D-III All-USCHO teams that were announced today, with national champion Norwich and NCHA champion Adrian each placing four players on the teams.
Women’s D-III: Natalie Darwitz of Hamline named USCHO D-III women’s coach of the year
She engineered an incredible turnaround, taking a Hamline program that a sub-.500 record last year all the way to the Frozen Four and a victory in the third-place game against perennial power Plattsburgh. Natalie Darwitz is the USCHO women’s D-III coach of the year.
Most Outstanding Player Kuhlman helps Minnesota Duluth navigate a challenging season
Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin depended on leadership from captain Karson Kuhlman during periods of learning and in times of difficulty.
After Roth’s injury, Minnesota Duluth’s fourth line responds
Kobe Roth suffered a fractured tibia in the first period Saturday, but linemates Jade Miller and Billy Exell added captain Karson Kuhlman to the mix and contributed a goal.
Minnesota Duluth can’t get early knockout blow with long power-play stretch
“We haven’t been able to find that third goal, for whatever reason,” Duluth coach Scott Sandelin said. “I was hoping tonight would be [the night].”
With speed through neutral zone limited, Notre Dame’s offense falls short
For most of the national championship game, the Irish struggled to simply get the puck into the offensive zone.
Sticking to the formula delivers a championship to Minnesota Duluth
The Bulldogs won all four of their NCAA tournament games by one goal, including the last three by 2-1 scores.
Belief never wavered, but tying goal never came for Notre Dame
In five postseason games before Saturday’s national championship, the Irish had managed to find a way to win one-goal games in spite of being dead even with opponents in third-period scoring.
2018 Hockey Humanitarian Award winner Peters’ message: ‘Hockey’s not your identity’
Minnesota senior goalie Sidney Peters was honored Friday as the 23rd recipient of the Hockey Humanitarian Award (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Career transformation lands Gross a spot in Notre Dame’s big defensive situations
Senior Jordan Gross has transformed himself from an offensive defenseman to a legitimate two-way defender.