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.
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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.
Once again, Boston College finds another gear to extend Beanpot stranglehold
For years, in these type of environments the Eagles have displayed a cool, composed game, machine-like in its efficiency and punctual with its reliability.
Wednesday Women: Olympics and more
Candace and Arlan take a gander at the conference races and early playoff possibilities, as well as offer their guesses on how things might play out for the women’s Olympic squads.
TMQ: Teams need a February surge for a chance at success
Each week, Tuesday Morning Quarterback looks at the big events and big topics in Division I men’s college hockey.
Boston College embraces Beanpot pressure; Boston University lives a nightmare
The Terriers will remember the chances that didn’t go in against the Eagles, who will play for a fifth straight Beanpot title.
Does Northeastern finally have the stuff of Beanpot champions?
Goaltending, special teams and discipline are in the formula for the Huskies, who face Boston College next Monday for the title.