Minnesota announced Thursday that sophomore-to-be forward Gabe Guertler has been granted his release from the program. In a related move, the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League then confirmed that Guertler had joined their club. Last season with the Gophers, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native skated in 24 games and tallied five … Read more
Tyler Walsh has been named an intern assistant coach for the U.S. National Under-17 Team, part of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program based in Ann Arbor, Mich., for the 2014-15 season. Walsh spent 2013-14 as director of hockey operations at Canisius, where he was responsible for the program’s video coordination, travel management and assistance … Read more
Forwards Dylan Larkin, Sonny Milano, Alex Tuch and Nick Schmaltz all heard their names called by NHL teams Friday.
Even-numbered years have produced many first-round picks of college-connected players, and NHL rankings show as many as five could be taken this year.
Seven goaltenders have been invited to the 2014 U.S. National Junior goaltender evaluation camp, set for June 9-11, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Of the seven, two (Thatcher Demko/Boston College and Evan Cowley/Denver) are current collegians and one more (Edwin Minney/Michigan State) is an incoming freshman. The netminders will audition for a spot on the U.S. … Read more
Ohio State junior forward Max McCormick has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators. McCormick was originally drafted by the Senators in the sixth round (171st overall) of the 2011 NHL draft. “I can’t say thanks enough to Ohio State and especially my teammates for the best years of my … Read more
Hockey East approved an expansion of its playoff format during its recent league meetings in Naples, Fla. With Connecticut joining the conference for the 2014-15 season, the conference directors voted to include all 12 teams in the postseason tournament as well as use a best-of-three format in both the opening round and quarterfinal rounds. Those … Read more
Former Minnesota player Cory Laylin has accepted the head coaching position at Hamline. Laylin has been the head coach of the North American Hockey League’s Brookings Blizzard the past two seasons. “The entire Blizzard organization wants to wish Cory and his family all the best in the future,” said Blizzard owner Chris Canavati in a … Read more
Crunching the numbers, finding the tidbits and looking at bright futures after the title game at the 2014 Frozen Four in Philadelphia.
Union goalie Colin Stevens needed his teammates to pick him up after two goals. He then returned the favor. David H. Hendrickson reports from the Frozen Four in Philadelphia.
The Gophers allowed three goals in 1:54, turning a one-goal lead into a two-goal deficit against Union.
National finalist Union had four players tabbed All-Americans with the selections announced Friday afternoon. Minnesota, who Union will play Saturday night for the NCAA championship, had three players chosen, while semifinalist Boston College also had a trio of players. The fourth team in the Frozen Four, North Dakota, did not have an All-American this season. … Read more
The emotions in one-goal victories for each side required some time to settle back in before Saturday’s Frozen Four title game.
Police wearing riot gear responded to celebrations on the Minnesota campus after the Gophers’ Frozen Four semifinal victory Thursday night.
Senior defenseman Justin Holl scored with 0.6 seconds left to put the Gophers in the championship game.
Fans of Minnesota and North Dakota were on the edge of their seats in the Frozen Four semifinals.
Justin Holl scored with 0.6 seconds left to lift Minnesota past North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals.
Boston College, Minnesota and Union played in the Frozen Four in 2012, while North Dakota did in 2011.
The rivals play in the Frozen Four semifinals, and North Dakota must contain the Gophers’ speed.
The Gophers are averaging 3.51 goals per game, sixth in the nation, but coach Don Lucia cautioned that even an excellent overall team effort doesn’t translate into wins.