Four years after dissolving, CCHA memories stay fresh through ECHL’s Toledo Walleye
The CCHA may have dissolved four years ago, but memories live on via the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye.
Men’s D-I: Alaska
WCHA suspends Alaska-Anchorage’s Mitchell, Alaska’s Vieth one game each for illegal hits
The WCHA announced Tuesday one-game suspensions for Alaska-Anchorage sophomore forward Mason Mitchell and Alaska junior forward Austin Vieth. The suspensions will be effective for the next games for the Seawolves and Nanooks, respectively. Mitchell’s suspension is a result of a blindside hit at the 4:58 mark of the first overtime period of Alaska-Anchorage’s game of … Read more
Both Alaska programs spared as cuts announced at Fairbanks, Anchorage
At a Thursday press conference, it was announced that several sports are in their last season at Alaska-Fairbanks and Alaska-Anchorage. None of those sports is hockey, however. Skiing is being eliminated at both schools, while UAA is axing indoor track and field. Those sports were targeted for elimination in a waiver request submitted by the … Read more
WCHA roundups: Crazy special teams night sees Wisconsin beat Northern Michigan
Tony Granato’s first victory as Wisconsin coach came despite a wacky night on special teams. The Badgers scored four power-play goals but allowed two short-handed scores. Northern Michigan had a third-period five-on-three advantage but failed to convert. And Trent Frederic’s first collegiate goal on — what else? — a Wisconsin power play with 8:24 remaining … Read more
Bowling Green favored in WCHA coaches, media polls; Ferris State’s Mayhew preseason player of the year
On Tuesday, the WCHA announced the results of its coaches and media preseason polls, in addition to preseason All-WCHA Teams, preseason Player of the Year and preseason Rookies of the Year. Bowling Green took the top spot in both polls, while Ferris State’s Gerald Mayhew was tabbed preseason Player of the Year in both. Minnesota … Read more
WCHA announces 3-on-3 overtime and shootout, three-point standings structure and new NHL-sized nets
The WCHA announced Tuesday three pivotal changes to take effect for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The changes include the introduction of 3-on-3 overtime and shootout (both if necessary) for regular-season league games, a three-point-per-game structure to the league standings and mandatory NHL nets in all arenas. “The WCHA is committed to evolving and adapting however … Read more
After six years in Califiornia, Burcar returns to guide Finlandia men’s team
Finlandia is going to have a familiar face leading the team this season as the winningest coach in team history, Joe Burcar, has been hired as the Lions’ new head coach. Burcar replaces Dane Litke, who stepped down for personal reasons earlier this summer after two seasons with the Lions. “I am proud and excited … Read more
‘Very, very trying times’ financially put future of Alaska, Alaska-Anchorage programs in question
The elimination of men’s hockey programs at Alaska and Alaska-Anchorage were among options presented by the state’s university system to address a budget crisis.
Marian’s Largen joins alma mater Alaska as assistant coach
Largen was 18-7-3 in one season at Marian after coaching stints in the USHL, NAHL and Minnesota Junior Hockey League.
Nanooks lose Corbin, Andrea Schmidt to Minnesota ‘for new career opportunities’
After four years at Alaska, the husband-wife duo of Corbin and Andrea Schmidt have announced their resignations, with their last official day being July 22. Corbin is currently the assistant men’s coach and Andrea is the senior woman administrator/assistant athletic director for student-athlete academic services. They will be moving onward to Minnesota for new career … Read more
WCHA administrators see host of benefits in moving postseason to campus sites
Fewer teams will have to travel, which could make for more rested teams as they enter the NCAA tournament.
WCHA announces entire playoffs, starting with ’16-17 season, will be at campus sites
Starting with the 2016-17 season, the WCHA men’s playoffs — from the quarterfinals through the championship game — will be hosted by the highest remaining seeds at on-campus venues. Starting in 2017 and continuing for at least the next three seasons, the “WCHA Playoffs” will consist of four best-of-three, quarterfinal round series hosted by the … Read more
Michigan Tech and Minnesota State head up WCHA award winners
The WCHA announced its year-end award winners on Thursday and also unveiled three All-WCHA Teams and an All-Rookie Team. Michigan Tech senior co-captain Alex Petan, who led the league in scoring during conference play, was named WCHA Player of Year and Scoring Champion. Minnesota State junior Casey Nelson was tabbed the Defensive Player of the … Read more
Checking In: Former Alaska goalie Wylie Rogers tries to revolutionize goal pegs
He’s marketing The Wylie Post, which is more difficult to dislodge as a goalie pushes off.
Alaska’s Morley, Alabama-Huntsville’s Saulnier each get one-game bans from WCHA
The WCHA on Saturday announced one-game suspensions for Alaska senior forward Tyler Morley and Alabama-Huntsville sophomore forward Brennan Saulnier. Morley’s suspension is a result of a play at the 3:13 mark of the third period of Alaska’s game Friday, Oct. 30, at Minnesota State, in which Morley made a blindside hit with contact to the … Read more
After letdown of postseason ban, Alaska could be dangerous with Morley leading way
The coaches’ choice as WCHA preseason player of the year scored 33 of his 37 points last season in conference play.
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact forwards for 2015-16
As one group of talented forwards departs college hockey, it’s time for another set of players to take their place.
WCHA coaches, media both tab Minnesota State as preseason favorite
Both the WCHA coaches and media have selected Minnesota State as the conference’s top team heading in to the 2015-16 season. The coaches’ poll was conducted by Shane Frederick of the Mankato Free Press, while the media poll was compiled by the Bemidji Pioneer’s Jack Hittinger. WCHA PRESEASON COACHES’ POLL WCHA PRESEASON MEDIA POLL In … Read more
Massachusetts-Lowell associate coach Lammers takes job with USHL’s Fighting Saints
The Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League announced Thursday the hiring of Jason Lammers as the team’s new head coach and general manager. Lammers leaves Massachusetts-Lowell, where he served as associate coach the past three seasons. He came in as an assistant in 2011. “I’m elated to be a part of the … Read more
Alaska’s Youngmun will face rape charges in July jury trial
According to Webcenter11.com, Alaska senior Nolan Youngmun’s defense attorneys have announced they may file for a change of venue. Youngmun is charged with the rape of a woman at UAF campus housing earlier this offseason. His defense attorneys said due to publicity of the charges and “new and unfounded allegations,” they wanted the trial held … Read more