Disallowed goal weighs on Michigan State after regional loss
The referees may have been handcuffed by the rule book on the call. Sean Caruthers reports from the East Regional.
Men’s D-I: Big Ten
2012 West Regional preview: Minnesota-North Dakota final no foregone conclusion
The Gophers and Sioux have made it to the regional final against each other only once in three tries since the NCAA tournament expanded to 16 teams. Here’s the preview of North Dakota, Minnesota, Boston University and Western Michigan in the West Regional.
2012 Midwest Regional preview: Michigan looking for a better top-seed experience
The Wolverines are a No. 1 regional seed for the first time since losing in the first round in 2009. Here’s the Midwest Regional preview of Michigan, Ferris State, Denver and Cornell.
2012 East Regional preview: First-year coaches put to the test
Three of the four coaches in the East Regional in Bridgeport, Conn., are in their first season at their school. Here’s previews of Union, Miami, Massachusetts-Lowell and Michigan State.
Report: Red Wings to sign Notre Dame junior Sheahan
Notre Dame junior forward Riley Sheahan, the Detroit Red Wings’ top pick in the 2010 NHL draft, is on the verge of turning pro, according to mlive.com. Sheahan has left school and signed an amateur tryout contract with the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins and is expected to join the Griffins for Thursday’s game … Read more
Lee announces he’ll return to Notre Dame for junior season
Notre Dame sophomore left wing Anders Lee announced on Tuesday that he would be returning to Notre Dame to continue his collegiate hockey career during the 2012-13 season. “I look forward to returning to Notre Dame next season to work towards my degree while pursuing a championship on the ice with my teammates,” said Lee … Read more
Brawls, interlocks and blowouts: The history of all-time series between NCAA first-round opponents
The first-round matchups for the 2012 NCAA Division I men’s tournament include one that features one of the most notorious NCAA tournament games of all time. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Finalists for 2012 Hobey Baker Award unveiled
The top 10 candidates for the 2012 Hobey Baker Memorial Award were announced Thursday night. The 10 finalists were selected by voting from all 58 Division I college hockey head coaches and by online fan balloting at www.hobeybakeraward.com. Next, the 23-member selection committee and an additional round of fan balloting (at www.hobeybakeraward.com from March 16 … Read more
Schultz’s confidence grows with more time in college
In three years at Wisconsin, defenseman Justin Schultz has put himself in a class among the best defensemen in college hockey. Benjamin Worgull reports in our series of stories on likely finalists for the Hobey Baker Award.
TMQ: Teams waiting, hoping for more games to play
Northern Michigan is out of the CCHA playoffs, but it’s not too far out of the running for an NCAA tournament spot. What do you do if you’re the Wildcats? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: It’s so hard to say goodbye, but one former top-level team will do so
Playoffs are starting and league titles are on the line. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look around the country in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Kohl Center ice sheet renamed in honor of ‘Badger Bob’
The ice sheet at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., will be named “Bob Johnson Rink” in recognition of the coach who guided Wisconsin to three NCAA titles during a career that also included coaching stints in the Olympics, World Championships and the National Hockey League. “It is a tremendous pleasure for our department to … Read more
Daubenspeck to drop puck before Denver-Wisconsin game
Exactly one year to the day after a horrifying auto accident in which he survived, former Wisconsin goaltender Kirk Daubenspeck will walk out onto the Kohl Center ice and drop the ceremonial first puck before the Badgers’ game against No. 10 Denver this Friday (Feb. 17). Daubenspeck sustained series head injuries and was in an … Read more
TMQ: Ferris State beating all the predictions with heart
Picked for ninth in the CCHA by the coaches entering the season, the Bulldogs are the new No. 1 team in the country. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about that, the Beanpot and more in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
WCHA suspends Minnesota’s Rau one game for hit on Zucker
The WCHA announced Saturday that Minnesota freshman forward Kyle Rau has been suspended for one game for a check he levied upon Denver forward Jason Zucker in the Pioneers’ 5-3 win over the Gophers last night (Feb. 10) in Denver. Zucker needed to be helped off the ice and did not return after the incident … Read more
Dries facing suspension by Ohio State for violation of team rules
While no official word has been released by the school, Ohio State senior Danny Dries, the Buckeyes’ second-leading scorer, is facing an indefinite suspension for a violation of team rules. Ohio State coach Mark Osiecki acknowledged the impending suspension to BuckeyeSports.com last Saturday night. Dries has 12 goals and 21 points in 26 games this … Read more
TMQ: BU back up to No. 1, but plenty of teams could be there
Who’s No. 1? It’s Boston University in the poll, but a number of teams have legitimate claims. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Checking In: Former Michigan State coach Ron Mason
He’s the senior advisor for the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL. Matt Mackinder catches up with the all-time leader in college hockey wins.
TMQ: First-place favorites, Beanpot upset possibilities and a sudden change
Even in the WCHA, where Minnesota has a five-point lead on Minnesota-Duluth, the race for league titles is tightening up. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Commentary: Thoughts on Minnesota’s potential, national goaltending and rivalries
Dave Starman returns with quick thoughts on topics around college hockey.