Gadowsky, Penn State enjoying the ride in Year 1
The Nittany Lions are 10-13 in their first year as a Division I program but they’ve enjoyed some big wins in big buildings. Tim Sullivan reports.
Men’s D-I: Big Ten
TMQ: On Quinnipiac, name recognition and the No. 1 ranking
Did the Bobcats miss out on the top spot in the poll because they haven’t long been a traditional power? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Close call: Minnesota retains No. 1 spot in D-I men’s rankings
In a very close vote, Minnesota edged out Quinnipiac for the top spot in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Minnesota, which split with Minnesota State last weekend, earned 28 first-place votes and 975 points, compared to QU’s 22 first-place votes and 967 points. Quinnipiac was idle last weekend. New Hampshire jumps one to … Read more
CCHA’s final All-Decade Team includes three Hobey winners
Three Hobey Baker Award winners are among 12 players selected to the CCHA’s All-Decade Team covering the stretch for 2000 to 2013. Forwards T.J. Hensick and Kevin Porter of Michigan and Chris Kunitz of Ferris State; defensemen Andy Greene of Miami and John-Michael Liles of Michigan State; and goaltender Ryan Miller of Michigan State were … Read more
Tillotson leaves Michigan SID post for NHL
Michigan assistant director of media relations and hockey contact Rob Tillotson has left the school to take the media relations manager position with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks.
TMQ: Massachusetts-Lowell gaining in PairWise, but there’s a caveat
The River Hawks could take a dip in the PairWise when they get one more game against a team under consideration. That and a look at Notre Dame’s struggles in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback with Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski.
Minnesota keeps No. 1 ranking in D-I men’s poll
In a near-unanimous vote this week, Minnesota retains its top spot in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. The Gophers received 48 of 50 first-place votes and Quinnipiac, up two spots to No. 2, garnered the other two first-place nods. Boston College is down one to No. 3, New Hampshire drops one to No. 4 … Read more
11 nominees unveiled for 2013 Hockey Humanitarian Award
Two repeat nominees are among the 11 college hockey players up for the 18th annual Hockey Humanitarian Award. St. Anselm’s J. Tucker Mullin and Alaska’s Kaare Odegard, both seniors, have been nominated again for the award, which recognizes college hockey’s top citizen. The full list of nominees: Jason Beattie, Niagara senior Brett Beebe, Western Michigan … Read more
TMQ: Tough opponents, injuries haven’t slowed No. 1 Minnesota
The Gophers go into a series against No. 6 North Dakota this weekend after a three-win week. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Minnesota maintains No. 1 ranking in D-I men’s poll
With 47 of a possible 50 first-place votes, Minnesota retains the top spot in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll this week. No. 3 New Hampshire received one first-place vote and No. 4 Quinnipiac earned two first-place nods. Boston College is No. 2 this week, up from No. 3 a week ago. Notre Dame falls … Read more
Michigan freshman Milne leaves Wolverines, joins OHL’s Attack
Michigan freshman forward Daniel Milne has left the school to play for the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League. Milne played in seven games this year for the Wolverines without recording a point. “Daniel Milne informed us today that he is leaving the Michigan hockey program,” Michigan coach Red Berenson said in a … Read more
TMQ: Struggles in the middle of the rankings
Ranked teams Dartmouth, Cornell, Union and St. Cloud State combined to go 0-9 last week. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss the impact in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Men’s D-I poll has Minnesota garnering 38 of 50 first-place votes
Five teams garnered first-place votes in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll, but with 38 of 50 first-place votes, Minnesota stays atop the rankings. Notre Dame jumps one spot to No. 2 and received eight first-place votes, trading places with Boston College, which recorded one first-place nod this week. New Hampshire earned a first-place … Read more
CCHA suspends Michigan’s Treais, Western Michigan’s Stewart each one game
The CCHA announced on Wednesday pair of one-game suspensions as a result of separate incidents that occurred in Great Lakes Invitational games on Dec. 30, 2012. Michigan senior captain A.J. Treais and Western Michigan sophomore defenseman Matt Stewart will both sit one game, with Stewart getting the additional game from the CCHA after a game … Read more
Minnesota unseats Boston College at top of men’s D-I poll
Jumping three spots this week, Minnesota is the new No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll, unseating last week’s top team, Boston College, which falls to No. 2 this week. Minnesota earned 35 of 50 first-place votes, while BC garnered five No. 1 votes. No. 3 Notre Dame had nine first-place votes. … Read more
At a glance: Quick facts on the holiday tournaments
Summaries of the seven tournaments that run Friday through Monday.
Wisconsin’s McCabe to captain U.S. World Junior team
Wisconsin sophomore defenseman Jake McCabe has been named captain of the 2013 U.S. National Junior Team. Alternate captains are Cornell sophomore forward Cole Bardreau, Michigan freshman defenseman Jacob Trouba, defenseman Seth Jones (WHL’s Portland Winterhawks) and forward J.T. Miller (AHL’s Connecticut Whale).
TMQ: Some top scorers aren’t household names — yet
Given that the national scoring leaders are usually front and center when thoughts turn to the Hobey Baker Award finalists, it’s time to learn who they are. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about the first half’s top performances in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Michigan State’s Carney forced to retire due to neck injury
Michigan State defenseman Branden Carney, who fractured two vertebrae at practice on Nov. 3, 2011, has chosen to end his hockey career on the advice of medical professionals. Carney fractured his C1 and C2 vertebrae when he went head-first into the dasher boards during drills. He was transported to Sparrow Hospital for treatment and was … Read more
Minnesota defenseman Thompson to transfer at end of semester
Minnesota sophomore defenseman Blake Thompson will leave the Gophers’ program and transfer at the end of the current semester, according to a school-issued news release Tuesday. “While I’m disappointed in Blake’s decision to transfer, I respect his choice and appreciate his contributions to the program over the last two years,” Minnesota coach Don Lucia said … Read more