Leading scorer Haula points the way to Frozen Four for Minnesota
The Gophers are 12-1-1 this season when the sophomore scores a goal, and he’s ready for the big stage. Brian Halverson reports.
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Career of ups and downs ending on a high note for Ferris State’s Nelson
An unknown commodity at the start of the season, goaltender Taylor Nelson has proved his worth for the Bulldogs. Daver Karnosky reports.
Frozen Four no small achievement for non-scholarship Union
The school is one of four non-Ivy League institutions playing Division I hockey that don’t offer athletics aid. Brian Sullivan reports.
Former Niagara players launch online petition to show support for folded program
Twin sisters Allisa and Allison Coomey want Niagara to know that eliminating the program is not a popular decision. Matt Mackinder reports.
TMQ: The Tampa four, and how they came to be the last standing
Can anyone stop Boston College? How much does the hype affect teams heading to the Frozen Four? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
From demoted to dominant: Milner’s turnaround mirrors that of Boston College
The Eagles haven’t lost since the goaltender’s midseason benching. Dave Hendrickson reports from the Northeast Regional.
Minnesota seniors’ season of redemption now includes Frozen Four
Minnesota’s seniors were faced with being the first class since 1970 to go without an NCAA tournament appearance, but now they’re headed to Tampa. Brian Halverson reports from the West Regional.
Massachusetts-Lowell’s desperation makes it interesting, but Union holds on
The weekend was a roller coaster of sorts for the River Hawks. Sean Caruthers reports from the East Regional.
Minnesota-Duluth throttles Maine’s comeback attempts
The Bulldogs limited the Black Bears to nine shot attempts and just three shots on goal in the third period. Diana C. Nearhos reports from the Northeast Regional.
Frozen Four berth marks new heights for Ferris State, but ‘there’s still more to do’
The 2002-03 Bulldogs team had been the benchmark, but this group has gone one step further. Ryan Evans reports from the Midwest Regional.
Secondary scoring takes the spotlight for Minnesota
Jake Parenteau, Seth Helgeson and Nico Sacchetti had a total of eight goals for the season entering the NCAA tournament, but they combined for three against Boston University. Tyler Buckentine reports from the West Regional.
In their defense, Boston College just gets the better of Air Force
Parker Milner got the shutout for the Eagles, but the Falcons kept BC within reach. Diana C. Nearhos reports from the Northeast Regional.
Breaks don’t go Western Michigan’s way in opening-round loss
A disallowed goal and a bad bounce were among the troubles for the Broncos. Brian Halverson reports from the West Regional.
Overtime goal from unexpected Cornell source gives another No. 4 seed an upset win
Cornell’s win over regional No. 1 seed Michigan makes it seven straight years that at least one No. 4 seed has made it through the first round. Ryan Evans reports from the Midwest Regional.
Miami endures another round of Hockey East heartbreak in the NCAA tournament
Friday’s loss to Massachusetts-Lowell makes it seven straight seasons where the RedHawks have been ousted from the NCAA tournament by a Hockey East team. Sean Caruthers reports from the East Regional.
Nelson takes charge, pushes Ferris State one step closer to Frozen Four
Taylor Nelson made 24 saves, seven of them on dangerous Denver winger Jason Zucker. Daver Karnosky reports from the Midwest Regional.
Disallowed goal weighs on Michigan State after regional loss
The referees may have been handcuffed by the rule book on the call. Sean Caruthers reports from the East Regional.
2012 Northeast Regional preview: Tournament veterans face off
Boston College enters on a 15-game winning streak, but it’s not the only tournament-tested team in the quadrant. Here’s our Northeast Regional preview of BC, Minnesota-Duluth, Maine and Air Force.
Championship teams St. Norbert and Oswego each place two players on All-USCHO D-III teams
Milwaukee School of Engineering placed three players on the All-USCHO teams, including the Keizer brothers, while St. Norbert and Oswego, who battled in the championship game, each had two.
Minnesota and North Dakota each have two players on All-USCHO Women’s First Team
WCHA powers Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota led the way in the All-USCHO Women’s D-I teams for 2011-2012.