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.
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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.
First-round pick McAvoy credits Boston University for his development
McAvoy was one of four players connected to the Terriers chosen in Friday’s first round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
Early ‘life lesson’ from father puts Wisconsin’s Kunin on path to being first-round NHL Draft pick
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.
For Boston University, expected NHL Draft success presents benefits, challenges
The Terriers could have four current or future players picked in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
A decade later, a generational NHL Draft class for college hockey still shines
In 2006, Erik Johnson, Jonathan Toews, Phil Kessel and Kyle Okposo were selected in the first seven picks.
WCHA administrators see host of benefits in moving postseason to campus sites
Fewer teams will have to travel, which could make for more rested teams as they enter the NCAA tournament.
Before going separate ways, Michigan trio enjoys Team USA assignment together
JT Compher, Kyle Connor and Tyler Motte had so much success together in the United States this past college season for Michigan they thought they’d give their CCM Line a try in Russia.
In returning to college hockey and the North Country, St. Lawrence’s Morris turns the page
“I’ve never lost my passion for college hockey and I never wanted to leave,” the new Saints coach said. “My next best option was to try and work my way back.”
Lang goes home to American International with a new blueprint for the program
The former Yellow Jackets player replaced Gary Wright, who had led the program since 1984.