Wisconsin junior defenseman Jake Gardiner’s NHL rights were traded today from the Anaheim Ducks to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Gardiner was sent to Toronto in a three-player deal between the two teams. Gardiner, selected 17th overall by Anaheim in the 2008 draft, was dealt along with Joffrey Lupul and a 2013 conditional fourth-round draft pick … Read more
He could become the second defenseman to lead the Badgers in scoring in the last three seasons. Daver Karnosky reports.
There’s a new No. 1, and Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski break down the change in this week’s edition.
THIRD STAR Ryan Leets, Army: He had just set a collegiate best with 42 saves a game earlier, but the sophomore goaltender did it one better last Friday against Robert Morris, stopping 43 shots in a 3-1 victory. He added 30 saves in a 2-2 tie Saturday for a 73-save weekend. :: Ryan Leets’ player … Read more
A record 25 players have been unveiled as the nominees for the 2011 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award. The list includes returning nominees Sam Kuzyk of Adrian, Mario Mjelleli of Augsburg and Brigid O’Gorman of Connecticut College. Finalists will be announced in mid-February, with the award scheduled to be presented on Friday, April … Read more
Miami and Notre Dame showed last weekend how teams need to respond to losses, Dave Starman writes.
Michigan State coach Rick Comley will retire at the end of this season, he announced at his weekly news conference Tuesday. Comley, who led Northern Michigan to the 1991 NCAA championship and Michigan State to the 2007 title, is in his ninth season with the Spartans and his 38th season overall. He ranks fourth in … Read more
As more results come in, we’re starting to see some teams stake their claim for tournament spots. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski break down the week gone by.
Yale’s first loss in a while, Brown’s bubble and the week ahead are the topics for this week’s edition.
Michigan has suspended freshman forward Jacob Fallon and senior defenseman Tristin Llewellyn for the rest of the season, according to a published report in the Michigan Daily. Head coach Red Berenson said the suspensions were for “violating team expectations.” Michigan hockey SID Matt Trevor confirmed the report to be true to USCHO Wednesday night. “I … Read more
Minnesota senior goaltender Alex Kangas will miss the remainder of the season with a labral tear in his hip and after undergoing surgery on Friday morning faces four months of rehabilitation. “Being a senior, you do not want to go out like this,” said Kangas in a statement released by the school. “Obviously, things did … Read more
THIRD STAR Bryan Haczyk, Niagara: The senior went into a series at Holy Cross with a 14-game point-scoring streak, and not only did he run that to 16 games, he added his first collegiate hat trick. He added another goal in the second game of the series. :: Bryan Haczyk’s player page SECOND STAR Kyle … Read more
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk World Juniors, Ohio State, Merrimack and more in this week’s edition.
The new Big Chill at the Big House attendance figure is now confirmed at 104,073 for the outdoor game at Michigan Stadium between Michigan and Michigan State on Dec. 11. Previously, numbers had varied, but the Detroit Free Press reported the 104,073 total yesterday was also confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records. The … Read more
The holiday tournaments are done, and Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look back at the big events.
The former Notre Dame forward was the Americans’ player of the game against Slovakia in the World Junior Championship. Russell Jaslow reports.
The USCHO staff compiles the essential info on the seven Division I men’s holiday tournaments.
The Americans have some familiar faces back in their attempt to win a second straight World Junior Championship. Russell Jaslow reports.
Minnesota freshman Erik Haula will represent Finland at the IIHF World Junior Championship starting Sunday in Buffalo. Haula totaled four goals and four assists in 12 games playing for Finland in two Under-18 World Junior Championships and helped the team claim a bronze medal in 2009. He also played in the 2008 World U-17 Hockey … Read more
Dr. Michael Collins, a former Notre Dame defenseman and now a Chicago-based orthopedic surgeon, is the winner of the 2010 Lou Lamoriello Award. Named in honor of the former Providence College player, coach and administrator and current New Jersey Devils president and general manager, the Lamoriello Award recognizes a former college hockey player or coach … Read more