Men’s D-I: Big Ten

Notre Dame’s Slaggert Honored for Assistant Work

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Notre Dame associate coach Andy Slaggert has been named the recipient of the Terry Flanagan Award, presented to an assistant coach for his career body of work. Slaggert is in his 17th season with the Fighting Irish and has served under three head coaches — Ric Schafer, Dave Poulin and Jeff Jackson. The award is … Read more

Four Repeat as Humanitarian Nominees

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Four repeat nominees are among the 18 college hockey players nominated for the 2010 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award. Colgate senior Ethan Cox, Denver senior Brandon Vossberg, St. Cloud State senior Caitlin Hogan and Brockport senior Todd Sheridan are on the list again; all were nominated last year as well. The other nominees: … Read more

Coming Next Season: Michigan-Michigan State at the Big House

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Confirming a long-held rumor, Michigan on Thursday announced that it will host Michigan State outdoors at Michigan Stadium on Dec. 11. Faceoff for the game, dubbed The Big Chill at the Big House, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Eastern. The teams set the international attendance record for a hockey game by drawing 74,544 to Spartan … Read more

Former MSU, Michigan Tech Coach Bessone Passes Away

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Amo Bessone, who coached Michigan State to the 1966 national championship as part of 28 years leading the Spartans, has died in New Mexico. He was 93. He coached 814 games behind the Michigan State bench, second only to Ron Mason’s 974. He started in 1951 and retired in 1979 with a 367-427-20 record at … Read more

Notre Dame’s Sheahan Leads Collegians in Mid-Term Draft Rankings

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Four current college players are ranked in NHL Central Scouting’s mid-term rankings for the 2010 entry draft. Notre Dame center Riley Sheahan heads the list, released Monday, at fifth among North American skaters. Minnesota State center Tyler Pitlick (21st), Harvard defenseman Danny Biega (31st) and Wisconsin defenseman John Ramage (187th) also appeared on the rankings. … Read more

Wisconsin, Yale Gain in USCHO.com Poll

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A tie in the championship game of the Badger Hockey Showdown was enough to move both Wisconsin and Yale up three spots in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Related link: USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll: Jan. 4, 2010 The Badgers are up to fourth, their highest ranking since Oct. 23, 2006, the first … Read more

Holiday Tourney Preview: Shillelagh Tournament

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The Details Who: Colgate (7-6-4), Niagara (3-10-2), No. 6 North Dakota (9-6-3), No. 20 Notre Dame (8-8-4) When: Saturday, Jan. 2 and Sunday, Jan. 3 Where: Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates, Ill. Tickets: Click here (new window) Saturday’s games: Niagara vs. North Dakota, 3 p.m. Central; Colgate vs. Notre Dame, 6 p.m. Sunday’s games: Niagara/North Dakota … Read more

Holiday Tourney Preview: Dodge Holiday Classic

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The Details Who: Bowling Green (2-14-2), Clarkson (4-10-2), Northern Michigan (7-8-4), Minnesota (8-9-1) When: Saturday, Jan. 2 and Sunday, Jan. 3 Where: Mariucci Arena, Minneapolis Tickets: Click here (new window) Saturday’s games: Clarkson vs. Northern Michigan, 4 p.m. Central; Bowling Green vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m. Sunday’s games: Clarkson/Northern Michigan vs. Bowling Green, 4 p.m. Central; … Read more

Holiday Tourney Preview: Badger Hockey Showdown

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The Details Who: No. 11 Ferris State (13-3-2), Merrimack (7-8), No. 7 Wisconsin (11-5-2), No. 9 Yale (7-3-2) When: Saturday, Jan. 2 and Sunday, Jan. 3 Where: Kohl Center, Madison, Wis. Tickets: Click here (new window) Saturday’s games: Ferris State vs. Yale, 4 p.m. Central; Merrimack vs. Wisconsin, 7 p.m. Sunday’s games: Ferris State/Yale vs. … Read more

Holiday Tourney Preview: Great Lakes Invitational

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The Details Who: Michigan (9-9), No. 13 Michigan State (12-6-2), Michigan Tech (3-14), Rensselaer (9-9-1) When: Tuesday, Dec. 29 and Wednesday, Dec. 30 Where: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit Tickets: Click here (new window) Tuesday’s schedule: Michigan Tech vs. Michigan State, 4 p.m. Eastern; Michigan vs. Rensselaer, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday’s schedule: Semifinal losers, 4 p.m. Eastern; … Read more

Wisconsin has 3 on U.S. World Juniors Roster

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USA Hockey will take 11 college players to the 2010 World Junior Championships in Saskatchewan. The national team on Wednesday announced its 22-player roster for the annual Under-20 tournament, which starts Saturday and runs through Jan. 5. Wisconsin is the school most represented on the team. It has defensemen Jake Gardiner and John Ramage and … Read more

Now on Tour: Team USA Canada

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35 former NCAA women’s players are competing for Team USA and Canada, looking to gain a coveted spot for the 2010 Olympics. The two teams faced off Saturday in Denver, Candace Horgan reports.

Schroeder: I’m Staying at Minnesota

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Minnesota forward Jordan Schroeder says all the speculation about his departure from the Golden Gophers is false. In a rare response to Internet rumors that he was planning to leave Minnesota, Schroeder committed his future to the team. “I am fully committed to this team and university,” Schroeder said in a statement released by the … Read more

Rising Out of the Crowd

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Carl Hagelin first came to Michigan as just another face in Red Berenson’s Michigan Hockey Camp. Now, he’s one of the faces of the Wolverines’ offense. Justin A. Rice reports.

Surgery Will End Season for Minnesota’s Barriball

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Minnesota forward Jay Barriball will have season-ending surgery to repair a knee injury he suffered in practice on Tuesday, the school announced Thursday. Barriball, a senior, is eligible to apply to the NCAA for a medical hardship waiver. If approved, he would be able to play another season in college. His surgery is scheduled for … Read more