Feature stories
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.
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.
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.
Jim Connelly and Paula C. Weston talk about trends across college hockey – some positive, some disturbing.
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.
For Quinnipiac brothers Tim and Connor Clifton, returning to school for their senior seasons is shaping up to be a smart decision.
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.
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.
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.
Jim Connelly and Paula C. Weston find a smattering of topics to chat about after the first full week of games.
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.
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.
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?
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.
A look back at when the Golden Flashes had a Division I men’s hockey team.
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.
“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.
McAvoy was one of four players connected to the Terriers chosen in Friday’s first round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
Being cut from his first team — by his own father — is Luke Kunin’s earliest hockey memory. On Friday, however, his newest memory was formed — and one of his dreams came true with his family by his side.
The Terriers could have four current or future players picked in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft.