TMQ: A reward for Sacred Heart; Notre Dame in the national picture; Big Ten halves
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Men’s D-I: Big Ten
The dreams represented by Pegula Ice Arena become reality at Penn State
The $89 million arena opens for the Nittany Lions’ second season as a varsity program.
Notre Dame prepares for a season of unfamiliarity after move to Hockey East
The Fighting Irish return eight forwards who scored 10 points or more last season.
Report: New in-season tournament coming to Providence in 2014 or 2015
According to the Providence Journal, a new four-team tournament that may include a first-round matchup between Brown and Providence for the Mayor’s Cup could be coming to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence on Thanksgiving weekend of 2014 or 2015. The other first-round game may be between a Big Ten team and a Hockey East … Read more
Newness, exposure provide the excitement for Big Ten’s inaugural season
With a national stage thanks to the Big Ten Network, the six teams set off on the new conference venture.
Experienced roster, last season’s late success make Wisconsin a favorite
The Badgers return three players who scored 30 or more points last season.
The unknown is part of the excitement for Gadowsky, Penn State
The Nittany Lions open their second season as a varsity program by moving into Pegula Ice Arena.
Rohlik, Ohio State out to turn offensive potential into production
The Buckeyes lean on a veteran group of forwards but have to replace All-American Brady Hjelle in goal.
Minnesota preaches patience in giving youth movement chance to develop
The Gophers lost five players early to pro contracts, and filling those gaps will be a tall order.
Michigan State continues its growth cycle, with offense a target area
The Spartans were 55th of 59 teams nationally in team offense last season and have a young roster this year.
Michigan seeks better goaltending to avoid second straight ‘not-so-good’ season
The Wolverines put Steve Racine in the starting role this season to shore up an area that contributed to a rare sub-.500 season.
Army likely to remain the opponent for Penn State arena debut despite shutdown
Sources indicated that the Black Knights would be able to make the trip to State College, Pa., despite a government shutdown that has put a number of personnel on furlough.
Army scrimmage is on, but Air Force exhibition postponed because of shutdown
Army’s season-opening scrimmage is set to go on as scheduled Saturday but games are in question for both the Black Knights and Air Force as the goverment shutdown rolls on. Army coach Brian Riley said in an email Friday that his team’s scrimmage and Skate with the Black Knights event at Tate Rink will happen … Read more
Top men’s Division I goalie to receive newly-created Mike Richter Award
Let’s Play Hockey and the Herb Brooks Foundation announced Thursday the creation of the Mike Richter Award, an annual honor that will be given to the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men’s Division I hockey. The inaugural award will be presented during the 2014 Frozen Four. Candidates for the award will be determined by a … Read more
College connections aplenty in 2013 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class
The 2013 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for Monday, Dec. 2, in Detroit. The class of 2013 includes Cindy Curley (Providence), Bill Guerin (Boston College), Peter Karmanos, Jr., Ron Mason (St. Lawrence, Lake Superior State, Bowling Green, Michigan State) and Doug Weight (Lake Superior State).
College hockey’s new generation is here, and conference identities are being formed
Here’s a look at the conference changes for the 2013-14 and what they may mean around the country.
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top forwards for 2013-14
From Agostino to Walters, here are some forwards that are expected to put up big numbers this season.
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top defensemen for 2013-14
Here’s our look at some defensemen who’ll be counted on to play big this season.
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top goaltenders for 2013-14
As the new season approaches, we take a look at the goalies you’ll be hearing about all season.
Checking In: Former Michigan State player Anson Carter
As a studio analyst for NBC Sports, Carter covered the Stanley Cup Finals between the Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks last season. Tim Sullivan reports.