Young defense grows for Minnesota Duluth, which enjoys a far better Xcel experience in Frozen Four
Three weeks ago, the Bulldogs lost twice in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff to their NCAA tournament hopes in jeopardy.
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Women’s D-III: Callie Hoff of Wis.-River Falls named USCHO women’s D-III rookie of the year
She led the country in rookie scoring in goals and points overall, and was 15 points clear of the next freshman in scoring. Callie Hoff of Wisconsin-River Falls is USCHO’s D-III women’s rookie of the year.
Men’s D-III: St. Norbert leads the way on the All-USCHO D-III teams
National champion St. Norbert led the way on the All-USCHO D-III teams, which had players from 15 schools represented.
Ahead of Frozen Four, Michigan finds inspiration in men’s basketball team’s run to final
Coach Mel Pearson views the prominence of the Wolverines in the two “big money sports” as an advantage rather than cause for jealousy (photo: Melissa Wade).
With drop in goals allowed, Ohio State’s faith in defensive philosophy is rewarded
Ohio State has the third-best defense in the nation, allowing 2.08 goals per game on average — a significant improvement over last year’s 30th-best blue line that allowed close to three goals per game.
Just a sophomore, Wolff offers experience for a young Minnesota Duluth defensive corps
It might be a stretch to consider a sophomore a grizzled veteran, but Minnesota Duluth defenseman Nick Wolff fits the bill.
Men’s D-III: Albano named USCHO Rookie of the Year
After an exceptional season that saw him garner second team All-American, Nick Albano of Massachusetts-Boston has been named USCHO’s rookie of the year.
Frozen Four preview: Explosive top line, second-half surge have Michigan exceeding expectations
For the Wolverines to make it to college hockey’s bonus round, they needed to improve every aspect of their game after midseason (photo: Melissa Wade).
Men’s D-III: Salve Regina’s Klann named USCHO coach of the year
Salve Regina had never played in the NCAA tournament, but this year, coach Zech Klann led the team to the championship game, where they ultimately fell in double overtime to St. Norbert. For this success, Klann has been named USCHO’s coach of the year for men’s D-III.
Frozen Four preview: Different path leads to same destination for Notre Dame
For the second time in a five-season stretch, Jeff Jackson and Notre Dame found themselves being the new kids on the block in a conference (photo: Matt Dewkett).
Frozen Four preview: Minnesota Duluth overcomes personnel losses for unlikely return
The Bulldogs lost seven seniors and three underclassmen, including the starting goalie and six of the top eight scorers, from a team that made the championship game last season (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Men’s D-III: Colin Larkin earns USCHO Player of the Year
After an exceptional year that saw him garner multiple awards and ended with him signing a contract with the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, Colin Larkin of Massachusetts-Boston has been named USCHO’s player of the year.
Frozen Four preview: With stellar special teams, Ohio State quietly builds a contender
The Buckeyes take the third-best defense (2.08) and the nation’s second-best combined special teams, including the best penalty kill in Division I, into the Frozen Four (photo: Omar Phillips).
Ohio State earns berth in Frozen Four, ‘hopefully, people know who we are now’
The inaugural NCAA Midwest regional in Allentown, Pa., featured several subplots vying for attention (photo: Omar Phillips).
For first-year Michigan coach Pearson, rebuild was never a topic, instead Wolverines ‘going for it’
According to conventional wisdom, you don’t ever want to be the guy that replaces the legend. Far better to be the guy that replaces the guy that replaces the legend (photo: Melissa Wade).
Minnesota Duluth making the most of NCAA tourney berth by fractions of a percentage
Minnesota Duluth started its 2017-18 season with injuries to key players, but when so early on, it’s sometimes overlooked as they return and bring promise. It’s never a sure thing to become a national champion, but to get there you will surely need a spark from time to time (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Notre Dame has strong group of ‘cardiac kids,’ built to win now
Coming from behind is in Notre Dame’s system and has been in the way they’ve played all year. After a season of close contests, Jeff Jackson’s “cardiac kids” is no misnomer (photo: Matt Dewkett).
Captain Froese uses actions to help his St. Norbert senior class to a national title
Coach Tim Coghlin was highly confident and comfortable in his young St. Norbert squad during the season and into the Frozen Four because he knew his 10 freshmen would be going into battle with a true warrior and leader in captain Tanner Froese.
Coghlin and St. Norbert create dynasty by heeding advice from coach of last dynasty, Middlebury’s Bill Beaney
LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK — No team may ever match the Division III hockey dynasty of Middlebury. The Panthers won five national championships in a row. Then, after a four-year break, took another three in a row (and lost in the final for a possible four in a row). In recent times, St. Norbert has … Read more
Wojtala leads by example for Seahawks
While today’s semifinal battle between first-time Frozen Four participant Salve Regina and the Frozen Four experienced Wisconsin–Stevens Point would seem to favor the team from the West, Salve Regina counted on their fiercest competitor to help level the game on the ice. Goaltender Blake Wojtala has been the guardian of the crease since he arrived … Read more