Men’s D-I: Big Ten

Up Close And Personal: Ohio State

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Once again, Dave Starman takes us inside the preparation, the psychology and the play of college hockey, this time on a game-night visit with Ohio State and its coaching staff, led by bench boss John Markell.

Double Vision

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It’s been twice as nice for the Minnesota women’s team this year thanks to identical twins Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux. Mike Scandura reports.

Integrity First

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For Rick Comley and Michigan State, the 2008-09 season has not been a memorable one. But Comley’s disciplinary actions this week will resonate around college hockey, Dave Starman says.

Michigan State Suspends Conboy And Tropp

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Michigan State head coach Rick Comley announced Monday that freshman forward Andrew Conboy and sophomore forward Corey Tropp have been suspended by the program for the rest of the season following an incident near the end of Saturday’s game against the University of Michigan. The two will miss all remaining games, including playoff action. “What … Read more

Conboy Departs Michigan State In Wake Of Suspension

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Michigan State freshman forward Andrew Conboy has officially withdrawn from the university in the wake of his suspension for the remainder of the season after an incident near the end of Saturday’s game against the University of Michigan. Conboy and sophomore forward Corey Tropp doubled up on Michigan junior defenseman Steve Kampfer after the Wolverine … Read more

Structural Damage at Yost Forces Postponement of Friday’s Miami-Michigan Game

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Friday’s contest between Michigan and Miami at Yost arena has been postponed and rescheduled for Sunday, Jan. 11, at 4 p.m. According to Michigan’s athletic department, Yost Ice Arena suffered weather-related damage during the recent snow and wind storms over the holidays. The school is working with independent structural engineers to make repairs. “We apologize … Read more

UPDATE: Minnesota’s Lucia Addresses Health, To Miss UND Series

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Minnesota head coach Don Lucia, who missed the Gophers’ game Friday due to an undetermined illness, addressed the issue of his health Saturday evening. Speaking during the Dodge Holiday Classic championship game at Mariucci Arena, Lucia said that the results of further tests were needed and that he expected to miss the Gophers’ games in … Read more

Doctor In The House

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A career in medicine may be in the offing for Jordan Pearce, but for now there’s an NCAA title to chase. Mike Scandura profiles the Notre Dame netminder.

See You Next Year?

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There’s a first time for everything, but that doesn’t mean that there will be a next time. Scott Brown examines the future of the fledgling State of Minnesota Hockey Showcase.

COMMENTARY: Aftermath Of An Assault

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With Michigan defenseman Steve Kampfer seriously injured in an assault, Dave Starman considers the experience of Boston University’s Kevin Schaeffer, like Kampfer the victim of a senseless attack.

Michigan’s Kampfer Seriously Injured In Assault

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Michigan defenseman Steve Kampfer, who was injured early Sunday morning in Ann Arbor, Mich., in an apparent assault, suffered serious injuries that will keep him off the ice for an extended period, multiple sources report. For Kampfer, 20, from Jackson, Mich., the season could be in jeopardy. Michigan defenseman Steve Kampfer (photo: Melissa Wade). As … Read more

Standing Up

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Wisconsin has long been a home for stellar goaltending play, but in recent years a subtle shift has become apparent, and the ‘keepers now have competition for the accolades in Madison. Nicholas Jon Wood reports.

2008-09 Minnesota Season Preview

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It’s almost hard to think that the Minnesota Golden Gophers would finish anything less than in the top three of the WCHA. Maybe it’s due to their history or reputation alone, but for some, I’m sure, it was hard to see Minnesota end up in seventh last year. The Final Five and NCAA tournament berths … Read more

2008-09 Wisconsin Season Preview

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When all was said and done last year, the Wisconsin Badgers probably wished things had gone differently. Sure, the Badgers made the NCAA tournament and very nearly beat North Dakota in Madison, Wis., to make the Frozen Four. However, they struggled throughout much of last season, were the subject of much controversy in Denver in … Read more

2008-09 Ohio State Season Preview

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What do the Buckeyes need to climb out of the CCHA cellar? Well, scoring comes to mind. And goaltending. But four games each against Michigan and Michigan State? According to head coach John Markell, this may be the ticket. The Bucks are perennially paired with powerhouse-come-lately Miami, so Ohio State faces 12 regular-season games against … Read more

2008-09 Notre Dame Season Preview

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In the span of three short years, Notre Dame head coach Jeff Jackson has taken his team from eighth place, to a regular-season CCHA championship, and back down to fourth place — with its first-ever Frozen Four appearance and a season ended only by a loss to Boston College in the title game. The big … Read more

2008-09 Michigan Season Preview

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Michigan head coach Red Berenson has something he wants you to know. “Even though our team finished in first place and we won the CCHA championship and we got to the Frozen Four, we still have something to prove this season,” says Berenson. “We won everything but the national championship.” Ah. That little piece of … Read more