Men’s Frozen Four

Headed to Pittsburgh this week for the 2013 Frozen Four? If so, come join us as we broadcast USCHO Live! from Souper Bowl, the best local sports bar in Pittsburgh, located across the street from Consol Energy Center. Shows will include guests from the college hockey community. Stop by and get a free USCHO label … Read more

It has been a long time since the doors to the NCAA hockey champions club have been this wide open entering the Frozen Four. For the first time since 1958 — and only the second time since the tournament’s inaugural event — the Frozen Four will be made up of four teams all looking for … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — With Cornell’s defeat at the hands of Ferris State in Green Bay two weeks ago, it was ensured that only two teams would finish the 2011-12 season with a victory: the tournament champs (Boston College, as it turned out) and … Northeastern. The Huskies edged Boston University 5-4 in overtime in the … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Boston College forwards Steven Whitney, Paul Carey, Chris Kreider and team chaplain Fr. Tony Penna talk after the 4-1 victory over Ferris State in the national championship game: [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ldh-6pTubo width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icNg48sSsCI width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqFOoc_lC_o width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88XyAVuZr2Q width=500]

TAMPA, Fla. — Ferris State defenseman Brett Wysopal and winger Garrett Thompson talk after the 4-1 loss to Boston College in the national championship game: [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXFBnAd7Of0 width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4HFL-GzYLE width=500]

TAMPA, Fla. — As you’re watching the game Saturday, listen as well: There’s a very distinctive voice behind the Tampa Bay Times Forum’s public address microphone. Gene Honda may be announcing his first Frozen Four, but he’s no stranger to the stage. The Chicago native is the regular PA personality for the Chicago Blackhawks, White … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — This ain’t Seth Appert’s first rodeo … but it is his first time with this particular bull(dog). Rensselaer’s sixth-year head coach already has two rings, won as an assistant with George Gwozdecky and Denver in the springs of 2004 and ’05. He’s been to the Frozen Four numerous other times, fulfilling his … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — In a meeting on Thursday before the broadcast of the national semifinal games, NCAA officials and ESPN production staffers met to improve communication about replays and agreed on a method to let the broadcast crew know what was being reviewed. “We’ve actually taken some steps here at the Frozen Four to make … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Here are the line charts for Saturday’s national championship game, Boston College vs. Ferris State: BOSTON COLLEGE (32-10-1) 9 Barry Almeida-24 Bill Arnold-21 Steven Whitney 19 Chris Kreider-12 Kevin Hayes-17 Destry Straight 13 Johnny Gaudreau-11 Pat Mullane-22 Paul Carey 27 Quinn Smith-18 Michael Sit-10 Danny Linell 4 Tommy Cross-8 Edwin Shea 2 … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — When you hear about microscopes and telescopes, you think of biology and astronomy. Well, you can add Boston College hockey to that list. Over the years, BC coach Jerry York has employed many descriptive devices to vividly make points to his teams. He uses an inverted pyramid in the locker room that … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Past Boston College teams have often relied on one or two bellwether stars to shoulder the heavy lifting at crunch time. Players like Brian Gionta and Nathan Gerbe. This year’s squad, however, features no such bellwether but exceptional depth that results in a different star every night. “Our top nine forwards have … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Speed kills. Boston College is fast. Therefore, Ferris State will die. That’s the prevailing logic, right? There’s no question that the Eagles play a far faster game than do the Bulldogs, and — seriously — that may be very bad for Ferris State come Saturday night. “We had an opportunity to watch … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — The Boston College Eagles may be appearing in yet another national championship game (the program’s fifth in seven years), but the players and coaches remain a long, long way from becoming jaded. “We went through this morning’s breakfast with the players, and the enthusiasm and excitement of our players is unmatched,” BC … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Through 42 games this season, Ferris State has blocked 498 shots. Taking one for the team? Try taking 79 for the team. That’s how many times senior defenseman Brett Wysopal has deliberately put himself into the line of fire this season, nearly 16 percent of the team’s total blocked shots. “The blocked … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Much has already been written about Boston College’s recent run of success. On Saturday night, the Eagles will be appearing in their fifth national championship game in the last seven years. If they win, they will have earned their third NCAA title in the last five seasons. “It’s an honor to be … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — A common theme around Tampa Bay Times Forum on Friday is how much of an underdog Ferris State is against Boston College in Saturday’s NCAA championship game. According to those in Las Vegas who know of such things, coming into this weekend the Eagles had 6-5 odds to win while Ferris State’s … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — We all know that hockey is a much different game today than it was in 1950, but there’s still something striking about flipping through the Frozen Four record book and coming to some of the entries from that season. For one: How did Boston University goaltender Ralph Bevins, who allowed 10 goals … Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Ferris State defenseman Brett Wysopal, center Matthew Kirzinger and coach Bob Daniels talk to the media on Friday, the day before the Frozen Four championship game against Boston College: [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BNh2gRplco width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMu6cssyNA0 width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E72eqNJYSC4 width=500]

TAMPA, Fla. — Boston College players Brian Dumoulin and Barry Almeida and coach Jerry York spoke to the media on Friday, the day before the Frozen Four championship game against Ferris State: [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pamJomxRqzE width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4-BfxG9PK4 width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-zWx7uYPWQ width=500]

TAMPA, Fla. — Boston College forwards Steven Whitney, Barry Almeida and Chris Kreider talk after the Eagles’ 6-1 victory over Minnesota in the Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday: [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95WU6Uw2RR8 width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjMx4QVLcR8 width=500] [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fNN0OqBtUk width=500]