Around college hockey, team travel nightmares make for some good stories
Canceled and missed flights make for hassles, but teams use the time for activities that may help in the long run.
Men’s D-I: Big Ten
TMQ: PairWise shows which teams have more work to do than others
There are four teams on the wrong side of the bubble that might surprise some: Denver, North Dakota, Western Michigan and Miami.
After fits and starts with league schedule, Big Ten teams will see plenty of each other
All but four of the remaining games for league teams count for conference points.
New Year’s resolutions vary around the Big Ten
Some teams need better special teams, some need to play better defense.
Minnesota ends 2013 as top team in D-I men’s rankings
The final USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of the 2013 calendar year has Minnesota once again the top-ranked team in the country. The Gophers, who were idle last weekend, received 37 first-place votes this week to retain the top spot. Ferris State was also off last weekend and stayed at No. 2 with nine first-place … Read more
TMQ: When winning isn’t enough at a regular season tournament
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
A quick look at the Great Lakes Invitational, Three Rivers Classic
Here’s a look at the college hockey holiday tournaments that start Friday.
Michigan’s Motte the final U.S. World Junior cut
Michigan freshman forward Tyler Motte was the final cut from the United States World Junior team, released on Dec. 25, and is expected to rejoin the Wolverines for the Great Lakes Invitational outdoors at Detroit’s Comerica Park on Dec. 27.
Big Ten teams far from the halfway point at the holiday break
Only eight of the 60 league games have been played, leaving the standings to be decided after break.
Minnesota reclaims top spot in D-I men’s poll
Minnesota was idle last weekend, but even in that regard, the Gophers regained the top spot in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll with 32 first-place votes. Minnesota moved up one from last week, while last week’s top-ranked team, St. Cloud State, fell to fourth after losing to and tying Union. SCSU did garner … Read more
Wisconsin building an identity, but consistency comes only with a more consistent schedule
This weekend’s series against Colorado College will be the Badgers’ first time playing three straight weeks this season.
TMQ: New No. 1 St. Cloud State putting together a winning formula
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Minnesota’s Parenteau out indefinitely because of broken leg
Minnesota senior defenseman Jake Parenteau suffered a broken leg in Friday’s tie with Michigan State. Minnesota coach Don Lucia confirmed the diagnosis after the Gophers’ win Saturday and said Parenteau will be out indefinitely. The Gophers have only seven defensemen on their roster, so their depth at the position will be tested while Parenteau is … Read more
Wisconsin, Ohio State, Penn State look for motivation from close losses
The Badgers, Buckeyes and Nittany Lions combined to go 0-6 last weekend, losing those six games by a combined eight goals.
D-I men’s poll shows Minnesota with 41 first-place votes to keep No. 1 ranking
With 41 first-place votes, Minnesota retains the top spot in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. The Gophers swept Wisconsin last weekend to maintain the country’s top ranking. Idle St. Cloud State garnered eight first-place votes and stay at No. 2, while Michigan is again sitting third after a win over Ohio State, Providence … Read more
After uninspiring start, Ohio State prospers in the face of adversity
The Buckeyes enter Big Ten play having won eight of their last nine games.
By slimmest of margins, Minnesota again top team in D-I men’s poll
By just one voting point, Minnesota retains the No. 1 spot in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll by a 963-962 margin over St. Cloud State. St. Cloud did, however, garner more first-place votes (27) than the Gophers (22). Minnesota split with Minnesota-Duluth last weekend, while the Huskies tied and beat Colorado College to … Read more
Michigan’s Berenson inducted into St. Louis Sports Hall
Michigan head coach Red Berenson was inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame last night (Nov. 20). Berenson, who played and coached for the St. Louis Blues, is also a member of the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor, the Dekers Club Hall of Fame, the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and … Read more
On last weekend before Big Ten play, teams tune up
League play begins Thanksgiving weekend with two series: Minnesota versus Wisconsin and Ohio State versus Michigan.
TMQ: New blood in the rankings, a review review, and an untouchable streak
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.