Ohio State, Michigan State finally find an overtime that separates them
The last three meetings between the teams before Thursday’s Big Ten tournament contest were decided in shootouts.
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Double-OT Big Ten playoff win is another valuable experience for Penn State
The Nittany Lions have won only four games against Big Ten teams this season, but three have been against Michigan.
Wednesday Women: Analyzing the quarters
In their final Wednesday Women of the year, Candace and Arlan look at the quarterfinal results and what they presage for the Frozen Four, Steve Sertich’s retirement, and what the picture next year might be with Olympians returning to their schools.
Interactive data: The rise and fall of college hockey conference tournament attendance
As a new era of conference tournaments dawns, here’s a look back at the figures from the last 14 years.
What to do in Hamden
HAMDEN, Conn. — As a college hockey fan, the Frozen Four is obviously an extremely exciting time of year. The anticipation, the quality of the teams, the coverage — it’s all fantastic. What can sometimes get lost in the mix is the day off. The day off can be used in a number of ways. … Read more
Start the music, it’s time for the on-ice version of the Big Dance
Women’s D-I columnist Arlan Marttila previews the NCAA tournament field before Saturday’s quarterfinals.
Wednesday Women: Checking the final eight
Candace and Arlan review the results from the conference tournaments, preview the first round matchups in the NCAA tournament, and discuss the final three candidates for the Patty Kazmaier Award.
TMQ: Grading the first season of the NCHC
Tuesday Morning Quarterback looks at the surprises — pleasant or otherwise — from the new league’s debut.
On ‘Meghan Agosta Day’ at Mercyhurst, the former Lakers star stays tied to her school
Agosta was already an Olympic gold medalist when she arrived on the campus in Erie, Pa., as a freshman. And as she was winning her third Olympic gold medal with Canada in Sochi last month, the name “Agosta” continued to be intimately tied to Mercyhurst.
Wednesday Women: Favorites or upstarts?
Candace and Arlan look at the results from the first week of playoff action and try to predict how the conference semis and finals will unfold, and also discuss the top 10 finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Award and who is likely to make the top three.
The sound of victory: The tunes that get cranked up in winning locker rooms
When the coaches leave the room after a win, the music gets loud. Here’s what teams have picked to listen to and why.
TMQ: Ties at the top bring drama to final weekend in NCHC, WCHA
North Dakota and St. Cloud State are tied in the NCHC, and Minnesota State pulled even with Ferris State in the WCHA.
Wednesday Women: Playoff bonanza
Candace and Arlan review the Olympics, the current state of the PairWise, and ponder what upsets might happen as the conference playoffs start.
Commentary: As RIT says farewell to Ritter, here are some of its most memorable moments
Chris Lerch has seen about 500 hockey games at Ritter Arena and after consulting with former players, coaches and fans he takes a trip down memory lane.
TMQ: Final weekend for Eastern leagues brings plenty of intrigue
Tuesday Morning Quarterback looks at the big events and big issues in Division I men’s college hockey.
Wednesday Women: Wrap it up
Candace and Arlan examine the conference races and what might happen for the playoffs, and also talk about the Olympics and women’s pro hockey.
TMQ: Some NCHC teams facing unfamiliar NCAA tournament outlooks
Tuesday Morning Quarterback looks at the big events and big issues in Division I men’s college hockey.
Wednesday Women: Who’s in control?
A few teams still control their destiny, but recent results have made other races more unpredictable. Candace and Arlan also look at the early results from the Olympics.
TMQ: St. Lawrence the latest ECAC Hockey team to make waves
The Saints have knocked off Union and Quinnipiac in the last two weeks. Do they have a strong postseason run in them?
For Northeastern, more than a quarter-century of close calls but no Beanpot titles
The Huskies’ drought stretches to 26 years after a loss to Boston College in the championship game.