Notre Dame’s Ruth Signs With Blue Jackets

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

Geoffrion First Wisconsin Player to Win Hobey Baker Award

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

Frozen Four Preview: Wisconsin Harkens Back

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

Butler, Geoffrion, Nyquist Form 2010 Hobey Hat Trick

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