Notre Dame coach Jackson fined, reprimanded by CCHA for ‘derogatory’ comments

The CCHA announced Tuesday that Notre Dame head coach Jeff Jackson has been fined and been publicly reprimanded for a violation of the league’s good conduct regulations. “The CCHA offers a number of postgame means for a coach to properly express their concerns over situations and issues that may have arisen over the course of … Read more

CCHA hands Northern Michigan’s Thurber one-game suspension

The CCHA on Saturday suspended Northern Michigan forward Matt Thurber for one game after reviewing a check from Friday night’s game against Ohio State. Thurber, the team’s leading scorer, will be forced to sit out Saturday’s series finale against the Buckeyes. The league ruled that Thurber illegally hit Ohio State’s Alex Lipincott in the head … Read more

Wisconsin assistant coach Butters leaves program to ‘pursue other passions’

Wisconsin assistant coach Bill Butters, who is in his third year with the Badgers, has left his position effective immediately, the school announced Wednesday. “I believe it’s time for me to move on from coaching,” Butters said in a news release. “I have appreciated coach [Mike] Eaves’ support and friendship as I have come to … Read more

Wisconsin freshman Kerdiles: “I am meant to be here”

After a well-documented NCAA ruling that first saw Wisconsin freshman Nic Kerdiles suspended for the entire season and later saw the decision toned down to 10 games, Kerdiles joined Badgers’ coach Mike Eaves at his weekly media conference on Monday. Without taking questions from the assembled media to start, Kerdiles opened with a statement. Dealing … Read more

Returning scorers have Wisconsin looking to climb standings

A lot has been made by the preseason prognosticators about how Wisconsin, 10th last season in the WCHA, returns 15 of its top 16 scorers. As a result, the Badgers were picked as arguably the most-improved team and tabbed to finish fifth by the league’s coaches. The two biggest concerns coming into the 2012-13 season … Read more

Balance, depth return for WCHA favorite Minnesota

Last season was one of resurgence and a return to relevance for Minnesota. Considering what the Gophers have coming back at forward and defense, Minnesota is built for another run to the Frozen Four. Minnesota’s win against Boston University in the regional semifinals was the first career NCAA tournament game for last season’s seniors. The … Read more

Michigan defenseman Merrill out six weeks with back injury

According to NorthJersey.com, Michigan junior defenseman Jon Merrill was injured on a hit from behind into the boards during the Wolverine’s exhibition game Tuesday against Windsor and is expected to be sidelined six weeks. New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said Merrill suffered “a little fracture” that will require a neck brace. “It’s nothing … Read more