You’re not often going to find a forward who’s fourth on his team in scoring and still skates away with the Hobey Baker Award. With Blake Geoffrion, it’s about the intangibles. Related link: Blake Geoffrion Game-by-Game The senior was a motivator and a driving force for Wisconsin on its road to the Frozen Four. He … Read more
Defenseman Teddy Ruth will skip his final season at Notre Dame after signing a contract with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. Related link: Early departures in the 2010 offseason Ruth played in 100 career games for the Irish, registering four goals and 17 points. He was a second-round pick of the Washington Capitals in 2007, … Read more
It was an interesting idea, but when it took place, having the Frozen Four at Ford Field just didn’t work out, Dave Starman writes.
A look at this Boston College senior class’ success in the postseason, and other notes. Chris Lerch reports.
With its third title in 10 years, Boston College has established itself as the dominant program in college hockey, Dave Hendrickson reports.
Wisconsin high-powered offense couldn’t generate much against Boston College in the national championship game. Paula C. Weston reports.
Boston College and Wisconsin, mirror images in many ways, are set to play for the national championship on Saturday. Jim Connelly reports.
Wisconsin senior forward Blake Geoffrion became the first Badgers player to win the Hobey Baker Award, announced Friday at Ford Field, site of the 2010 Frozen Four. “It’s an honor to win this award,” he said. “I’m just happy to bring this back to Wisco.” Related video: Hobey Baker Award Geoffrion led the WCHA and … Read more
Wisconsin used a balanced attack to throttle RIT in the first Frozen Four semifinal game Thursday in Detroit. Jim Connelly reports.
Fans speak out about the Ford Field Frozen Four.
Wisconsin jumped out on RIT with a quick strike. Candace Horgan reports.
After their first practices on the Ford Field ice, the four teams playing at the Frozen Four react to their environment. Paula C. Weston reports.
From the beginning of the season, Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves has built a team that is well-balanced and relaxed, relying on a potent offense and a dangerous defense in front of decent — but not spectacular — goaltending. The results have worked out well, propelling the Badgers to second place in the WCHA and now … Read more
Blake Geoffrion’s decision to return to Wisconsin for his senior season has paid off with a trip to the Frozen Four and a spot among the final three candidates for the Hobey Baker Award. Benjamin Worgull reports.
It’s a parent’s dream come true: having two sons in the Frozen Four. But it also could be a dilemma. If Wisconsin’s Brendan Smith ends up facing off against Miami’s Reilly Smith for the national championship, who do their parents cheer for? Scott Weighart reports.
The nation’s scoring leader, the nation’s goals leader and the captain of one of the teams at the Frozen Four are the final three standing for the 2010 Hobey Baker Award. New Hampshire’s Bobby Butler, Wisconsin’s Blake Geoffrion and Maine’s Gustav Nyquist — all forwards — were announced as the Hobey Hat Trick finalists on … Read more
Miami had never beaten Michigan in the postseason and had been eliminated from the NCAA tournament in overtime in two straight years. Alden Hirschfeld put an end to both streaks. John Denny reports.
Wisconsin held St. Cloud State’s potent power play scoreless on seven chances in the West Regional final. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Louie Caporusso, Shawn Hunwick, Carl Hagelin. These names have been spoken over and over again as the Michigan Wolverines continue to upset everyone in their path on their quest to compete in the Frozen Four in Detroit. They have each had great personal success, but when you ask them about the goals they score, the … Read more
Wisconsin’s Blake Geoffrion and Brendan Smith gave Hobey Baker Award voters something to chew on in a West Regional semifinal victory over Vermont. Benjamin Worgull reports.