2001-02 North Dakota Season Preview

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Once again, North Dakota will have to rebound from the loss of key contributors to challenge for the WCHA championship. And that’s the point — Dean Blais and the Sioux have done this before, and may again thanks to the likes of Ryan Bayda, Andy Kollar and Chad Mazurak.

2001-02 Denver Season Preview

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With two capable goaltenders, including Wade Dubielewicz, and a solid defense, the Denver Pioneers are ready to move up in the WCHA. Standing between DU and a home playoff berth, however, may be a lack of scoring.

Michigan Completes Queens’ Weekend Throttling

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Feel bad for Queens. The Canadian school thought it would be a fantastic idea to spend the weekend battling Michigan State and Michigan in preseason matchups. But, instead, they became feed for hungry Spartans and Wolverines. After a 14-1 thrashing by the Spartans, 14 hours later Queens left themselves open to the next swashbuckling by … Read more

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Michigan State Rolls Over Queens, 14-1

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Magic Johnson may have invented “Showtime” as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, but the Michigan State hockey team perfected it Saturday night. The Spartans got goals from 12 different skaters and all but two players on the dress list tallied a point as MSU defeated Queens 14-2 in front of 6,462 uncommonly rowdy … Read more

Union Changes Travel Plans over Flying Concerns

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Union was scheduled to open the season with a flight to South Bend, Ind., for a two-game series against Notre Dame on Oct. 11 and 12. But in light of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the Dutchmen have changed their mode of transportation. The team will now take the … Read more

2003 Frozen Four Logo, Ticket Process Unveiled

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The 2003 NCAA Frozen Four logo was unveiled at a ceremony Friday at HSBC Arena, site of the event, set for April 10-12, 2003. Representatives from the three hosts — the MAAC, Canisius College and Niagara University — were on hand for the event. The logo features an image of a waterfall, representing Niagara Falls, … Read more

North Dakota Closes Out Old Engelstad Arena With Exhibition Win

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It was out with the old and in with the new Friday night, as freshmen accounted for all of North Dakota’s scoring in a 4-1 exhbition win over the University of Manitoba, the final game in the 29-year history of the “old” Ralph Engelstad Arena. The Sioux will begin play in their new, palatial Ralph … Read more

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Seven’s Heaven

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Few people at USCHO had a relationship with Shawn Walsh that followed him through his rise, fall, and rise again. Mike Machnik is one of them, and his personal tale is a lasting tribute to a coach we lost much too soon.

Walsh Funeral Arrangements, Memorial Events Set

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The family of Maine coach Shawn Walsh has announced the following funeral arrangements: Friends may visit on Friday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church on 207 York in Bangor, Maine. The funeral will take place Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. at St. John’s. In addition, the University … Read more

Shawn Walsh: An Appreciation

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His passion for teaching, for Maine, and for college hockey were legendary, and Shawn Walsh had an impact on everyone who met him. USCHO’s Dave Hendrickson offers an appreciation of the man and his legacy.

MSU Tapped At Somber CCHA Media Day

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It was a somber CCHA media day this time around. The 12 coaches of the conference mourned the loss of Maine coach Shawn Walsh, while talking about the rest of the tragedy that has befallen the nation. But with practices starting up, the leaders of the CCHA agreed to honor their fallen comrades and then turn their heads towards hockey.

Merrimack’s Serino To Begin Cancer Battle

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Merrimack coach Chris Serino will begin customized chemotherapy treatments on Wednesday in his battle against throat cancer, according to the Eagle-Tribune. Serino, 52, was diagnosed with cancer at the end of August and has since undergone nearly a month of additional evaluation by oncologists and throat specialists. The result is a specialized regimen of treatments … Read more

Walsh Loses Cancer Battle

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Shawn Walsh, who led the University of Maine to two national championships in 17 years, died Monday afternoon at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, after a 15-month battle against a rare form of cancer. He was 46.

Ice Hockey Committee Adds 2 Members

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In a move that has long been talked about, the Men’s Division I Ice Hockey Committee has officially increased the number of members from four to six. Wayne Dean, associate athletic director at Yale, will represent the ECAC on the committee, and Frank Serratore, head coach at Air Force, will be the at-large member of … Read more

After Suspension, Vermont Senior Forward Leaves Team

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Vermont senior Graham Mink has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team and athletic department rules, following his arrest earlier this week. As a result, Mink has left the team and the University. Mink is facing felony charges of aggravated assault following an off-campus incident in the early-morning hours of Sept. 16. According to … Read more