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.
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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.
2012 West Regional preview: Minnesota-North Dakota final no foregone conclusion
The Gophers and Sioux have made it to the regional final against each other only once in three tries since the NCAA tournament expanded to 16 teams. Here’s the preview of North Dakota, Minnesota, Boston University and Western Michigan in the West Regional.
2012 Midwest Regional preview: Michigan looking for a better top-seed experience
The Wolverines are a No. 1 regional seed for the first time since losing in the first round in 2009. Here’s the Midwest Regional preview of Michigan, Ferris State, Denver and Cornell.
Coyne adds another honor as she is named USCHO’s Rookie of the Year
Northeastern forward Kendall Coyne, who notched 45 points, has been named USCHO’s Women’s D-I Rookie of the Year.
Jacobson named USCHO D-III Rookie of the Year
St. Norbert netminder David Jacobson, who backstopped the Green Knights to a second consecutive NCAA title, has been named USCHO’s Rookie of the Year.
2012 East Regional preview: First-year coaches put to the test
Three of the four coaches in the East Regional in Bridgeport, Conn., are in their first season at their school. Here’s previews of Union, Miami, Massachusetts-Lowell and Michigan State.