Montgomery’s team-first approach leading to success at Denver
Jim Montgomery came to Denver prior to the 2013-14 season with a winning pedigree and has instilled that knowledge on the Pioneers. Steven DiOssi has more.
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Wednesday Women: New records
Candace and Nicole take a look at Ann-Renee Desbiens setting a new shutout record, the strengths of Wisconsin and Minnesota, what the Boston College-Boston University split portends in Hockey East, St. Lawrence’s continued early success, and the parity in the CHA.
TMQ: Is Penn State for real?
Can top-ranked Minnesota-Duluth keep the roll going? And what about Penn State? Senior writer Jim Connelly and Big Ten columnist Paula C. Weston chime in on both topics this week.
Wednesday Women: Moving on up
Candace and Arlan look at Holy Cross moving up and compare the Crusaders to previous teams that have moved up to D-I, try to make sense of the many contenders in the ECAC, look at whether Boston College is the favorite in Hockey East, ponder whether North Dakota or Minnesota-Duluth has an edge in the at-large bid battle, and also debate the strengths and weaknesses of teams in the CHA.
TMQ: Last weekend was more than No. 1 vs. No. 2
Senior writer Jim Connelly and Big Ten columnist Paula C. Weston share their thoughts on the North Dakota-Minnesota-Duluth series, and more series that made last weekend one for the memory banks.
Wednesday Women: Rating the early season
Arlan Marttila returns to discuss the early-season records with Nicole Haase, as well as the jumbled state of the ever-competitive WCHA and the early Patty Kazmaier Award favorites.
TMQ: Are WCHA teams’ struggles cause for concern?
Jim Connelly and Paula C. Weston talk about trends across college hockey – some positive, some disturbing.
New on-ice standard of play ‘trending in the right direction,’ refs enforcing ‘tight gap’ defense
For college hockey fans that may not enjoy the increase in numbers of penalties called early in the college hockey season, there is only one way it will change and that is for players and coaches to adjust.
Clifton brothers pushing each other, and Quinnipiac, to next level
For Quinnipiac brothers Tim and Connor Clifton, returning to school for their senior seasons is shaping up to be a smart decision.
Wednesday Women: The more things change …
Candace returns to Wednesday Women, and she and Nicole look at last week’s tough wins by Wisconsin and Minnesota, Maine’s upset of BC, the races in the CHA and ECAC, and what players have impressed them so far in this young season.
TMQ: Discussing the moves in this week’s D-I men’s poll
Senior writer Jim Connelly and Big Ten columnist Paula C. Weston discuss the range of moves up and down this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll.
Wednesday Women: Surprise teams
In the first Wednesday Women column of the year, former USCHO women’s columnist Arlan Marrtila discusses the surprises out West with our new columnist, Nicole Haase. They also look at St. Lawrence, preview this weekend’s big games, and discuss scoring. Arlan will periodically appear going forward, as will women’s editor Candace Horgan.
TMQ: For openers, let’s talk underdogs, ‘reclaiming the rule book’
Jim Connelly and Paula C. Weston find a smattering of topics to chat about after the first full week of games.
It’s a different game for Kent at Boston College
The Boston College Eagles are starting anew after the graduation of the two top scorers in program history. Multisport athlete Kenzie Kent will be one of the players leading the charge.
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact forwards for 2016-17
Jason Karnosky makes his picks as to which standout players will be the top 10 forwards in the men’s D-I ranks this season.
Simon Fraser, Minot State making cases to join Division I lineup?
Penn State and Arizona State have joined the men’s Division I ranks in recent years, but could Simon Fraser and Minot State be next?
NCHC commissioner Fenton says no expansion due to ‘really a variety of things’
The NCHC won’t be adding to its ranks in the upcoming campaign, or any other time soon. In August, the conference turned down applications for admission from independent Arizona State and the WCHA’s Minnesota State. NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton explains why.
At Kent, NCAA hockey is in rear-view mirror but the game still thrives
A look back at when the Golden Flashes had a Division I men’s hockey team.
For Janney and 1996 U.S. World Cup team, U.S. Hockey Hall call is a thrill
The Boston College standout will enter the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame with the 1996 U.S. World Cup of Hockey team and Bill Belisle, who is entering his 42nd season as head coach at Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, R.I., in 2016-17.
With Bentley’s plans, ‘we’re seeing the commitment’ to new facilities, Atlantic Hockey’s DeGregorio says
“Whether it’s new lighting or new video boards or improving seating, this is part of the ongoing process of the league and its directors,” Atlantic Hockey commissioner Bob DeGregorio said after Bentley announced plans for a new, on-campus arena.