In looking for positives, Miami needs ‘to be ready for that battle at the drop of the puck’

A logjam in the middle of the NCHC standings promises to make for stressful situations as the season progresses, but it also gives several teams big opportunities. Miami is getting its fair share of those chances, but not everything is going the RedHawks’ way. They’re only two points out of a home-ice playoff spot, but they missed a chance last weekend to put added pressure on fourth-place Western Michigan (photo: Bradley K. Olson).

Pioneers forging way to consistency

Riding a five-game win streak and 10-2-2 on the season, the Utica Pioneers are starting to play some consistent hockey and that has the coaching staff very optimistic about a special second half of the season. Following road wins over Adrian, a two-game series, and a win at Oswego this past weekend, the Pioneers have … Read more

Talking rules, officiating with Big Ten and NCAA’s Steve Piotrowski: USCHO Spotlight Season 2 Episode 15

Big Ten coordinator of officials and NCAA ice hockey rules committee secretary Steve Piotrowski joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to discuss college hockey rules and officiating. Topics include overtime formats, video replay, rule enforcement, referee assignments and recruiting, and this year’s potential rulebook updates.

This episode of USCHO Spotlight is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.

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Weekend Wrap: D-III West

Wisconsin-Stevens Point knocked off nationally ranked Augsburg on Saturday as the reigning champs proved they can’t be counted out yet. Wisconsin-River Falls also handed Augsburg a loss. St. Thomas and Saint Mary’s both stole a win from each other in their critical MIAC series. Lake Forest continued its impressive run through the season with another … Read more