From Hair to Air, Atmosphere Plays Role at Ford Field
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.
Men’s D-I: CCHA (Defunct)
Western Michigan Turns to Blashill as Coach
Western Michigan has hired Jeff Blashill as the fifth head coach in the program’s 37-year history. Blashill, a former assistant coach at Ferris State and Miami, is the head coach and general manager of the Indiana Ice of the USHL. Jeff Blashill is the new head coach at Western Michigan (photo: Melissa Wade). He won’t … Read more
Frozen Four Preview: Miami Pushes Forward
By now, everyone knows the personal tragedy that Miami hockey endured this year. In early February, team manager Brendan Burke, the 21-year-old son of Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, was killed in an auto accident on an icy road near the Indiana-Ohio border. It’s the reason the RedHawks wear the shamrock patch on … Read more
Blasi Gets New Contract Through 2016-17 at Miami
Less than three years after giving coach Enrico Blasi a 10-year contract extension through the 2016-17 season, Miami is reworking the deal. Enrico Blasi is set to stay at Miami through 2017 (photo: Melissa Wade). The school on Friday announced a new contract for Blasi that also extends through the 2016-17 season. A statement issued … Read more
For Smith Brothers, Frozen Four Could Spark Sibling Revelry
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.
Blais, Alberts Get Contract Extensions at Nebraska-Omaha
Nebraska-Omaha and coach Dean Blais have agreed to a two-year contract extension that takes his contract through to 2014-15 season. Mavericks athletic director Trev Alberts had his contract extended to the same span. “We are thrilled by the progress the team made under Dean’s leadership in his first season as head coach,” Alberts said in … Read more
Road to Redemption, or Road to Ruin for Miami?
For four years running, a Boston team has ended Miami’s season. The RedHawks get Boston College in the national semifinals. Redemption or ruin? Scott Weighart reports.
Northern Michigan’s Olver Signs With Colorado
Hobey Baker Award finalist Mark Olver has signed with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche after three seasons at Northern Michigan. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason Olver, 22, led the Wildcats to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 11 seasons behind 19 goals and 49 points. He is scheduled to join the Avalanche’s … Read more
Redemption for RedHawks: Miami Erases Michigan, OT Curses
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.
Reversal of Fortunes: Miami’s Power Play Trumps Alabama-Huntsville’s PK
Alabama-Huntsville had a strong penalty kill and Miami was struggling on the power play, but things flipped in the Midwest Regional semifinals. Paula C. Weston reports.
Familiar Names Pave Path for Michigan Against Bemidji State
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
Boston College-Alaska: The Vet And The Rookie
The grizzled veteran and the rookie. When Boston College coach Jerry York stepped to the podium a day before his team’s opening round NCAA matchup with Alaska, he spoke like the veteran who’s seen it all. As, of course, he should. The Eagles missed the tournament last year but had appeared in the three previous … Read more
Roe ‘Stirs the Drink’ for St. Cloud State
Garrett Roe returned to the St. Cloud State lineup with a one-goal, two-assist performance in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Todd D. Milewski reports.
2010 NCAA Tournament: West Regional Preview
WEST REGIONAL DATA Venue: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minn. Ticket info: Click here (opens new window). Schedule: St. Cloud State vs. Northern Michigan, 4:30 p.m. Central Friday; Wisconsin vs. Vermont, 8 p.m. Friday; semifinal winners, 8 p.m. Saturday. ABOUT THE TEAMS Wisconsin Record: 25-10-4 (17-8-3 WCHA, 2nd place) NCAA tournament appearances: 23 (34-19-2, 6 … Read more
2010 NCAA Tournament: Midwest Regional Preview
MIDWEST REGIONAL DATA Venue: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Ind. Ticket info: Click here (opens new window). Schedule: Miami vs. Alabama-Huntsville, 4 p.m. Eastern Saturday; Bemidji State vs. Michigan, 7:30 p.m. Saturday; semifinal winners, 8 p.m. Sunday. ABOUT THE TEAMS Miami Record: 27-7-7 (21-2-5-2 CCHA, 1st place) NCAA tournament appearances: 8 (5-7) Players … Read more
2010 NCAA Tournament: Northeast Regional Preview
NORTHEAST REGIONAL DATA Venue: DCU Center, Worcester, Mass. Ticket info: Click here (opens new window). Schedule: Boston College vs. Alaska, 1:30 p.m. Eastern Saturday; North Dakota vs. Yale, 5 p.m. Saturday; semifinal winners, 5:30 p.m. Sunday. ABOUT THE TEAMS Boston College Record: 25-10-3 (16-8-3 Hockey East, 2nd place) NCAA tournament appearances: 29 (37-37, 3 national … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: March 23, 2010
USCHO Senior Writer Jim Connelly and Executive Editor Todd D. Milewski are back to break down the conference tournaments, look ahead to the NCAA regionals and pick the Hobey Hat Trick.
Commentary: Miami May Now be Battle-Tested
Miami may have found itself at the CCHA tournament, Dave Starman writes.
Miami, Ferris State Find Little Consolation in CCHA Third-Place Game
The teams in the CCHA’s third-place game had bigger hopes coming into the weekend.
The Streak Survives: Michigan Passes its Toughest Test
Michigan hasn’t had to face an obstacle like this in its path to the NCAA tournament for a long time, but the Wolverines made it. John Denny reports.