In No One’s Shadow
Josh Blackburn plays where Marty Turco once roamed, and down the road from a Hobey-winning goalie, but he’s doing pretty well in his own right. Paula C. Weston reports.
Men’s D-I: CCHA (Defunct)
Powers Out As Head Coach At Bowling Green
Bowling Green has fired eight-year head coach Buddy Powers, following a 9-25-6 record this season and an 11th-place finish in the CCHA.
This Week In The CCHA: March 7, 2002
It’s time to play for the Mason Cup. Paula C. Weston looks at why the favorites are likely to go to The Joe.
This Week in the CCHA: Feb. 28, 2002
For some teams, it’s simply the light at the end of tunnel, while for others it’s an oncoming train. Paula C. Weston runs down the playoff scenarios, recaps the CCHA season in a nutshell, and much more.
This Week in the CCHA: Feb. 21, 2002
Paula C. Weston notes the comparatively quiet end to the CCHA regular season, but has high hopes for things to come. Also: the Girl Reporter’s annual All-Everything Teams.
This Week in the CCHA: Feb. 14, 2002
Once more into the breach with Paula C. Weston, as she takes poetic license to tell us about the CCHA this week. What light through yonder window includes MSU-UM at the Joe, a key showdown in Columbus, and prospect for the playoffs.
MSU Board Confirms Mason As New AD
Michigan State’s board of trustees officially confirmed hockey coach Ron Mason as the school’s next athletic director Wednesday. The board’s vote was unanimous in support of the move, proposed by MSU president Peter McPherson. It is effective July 1, one day after current athletic director Clarence Underwood retires. “Ron Mason is a superb leader, a … Read more
This Week in the CCHA: Feb. 7, 2002
A combination of heavenly interruption and poor communication to fans and players alike theme Paula C. Weston‘s work this week. Also: the Game of the Week.
This Week in the CCHA: Jan. 31, 2002
News of Ron Mason’s departure dominated the headlines, and this week’s CCHA column … as well as, a message to Paula Weston’s beloved readers.
What Next?
The upcoming opening at Michigan State does not hurt for candidates. Sorting out who will be the Spartans’ third head coach of the last 50 years will be the current one, Ron Mason. Steve Klein, who knows him well, gives his perspective.
Mason Elaborates on Decision to Step Down
Michigan State head coach Ron Mason addressed the media on Monday, to discuss his decision to resign after the season to accept the job as the school’s athletic director. Mason is college hockey’s all-time winningest coach.
Mason Shocker: MSU Coach to Step Down
Ron Mason, college hockey’s all-time winningest coach, will step down after 23 years behind the bench at Michigan State to become the school’s 16th athletic director.
This Week in the CCHA: Jan. 24, 2002
As the CCHA continues to separate the contenders from the pretenders, Ohio State enters a critical stretch; rising Alaska-Fairbanks takes on U.P. workhorse Northern Michigan in the Games of the Week; and a certain school’s student fans in the spotlight — again. Paula C. Weston reports.
Hockey’s Coldest Hotbed
After years as a second-tier member of the CCHA, Alaska-Fairbanks has come into its own this season. Under the tutelage of third-year coach Guy Gadowsky, the Nanooks have caught opponents off guard with depth, hard work and a mix of skill and character.
This Week in the CCHA: Jan. 17, 2002
The battle of Michigan is joined again; change is in the air at Lake Superior; and the stars are favorable for a good weekend of hockey. Also: Paula C. Westonanswers reader mail — sort of.
This Week in the CCHA: Jan. 10, 2001
As the CCHA barrels into the second half, Paula C. Weston ticks off highlights of the first few months, beginning with some game they played in a football stadium. Also: the Edmonton Oilers claim a special place in CCHA fans’ hearts.
This Week in the CCHA: Jan. 3, 2002
Like many, Paula C. Weston has made New Year’s resolutions. Of course, in this case USCHO.com’s CCHA columnist is making them for other people. Read on…
This Week in the CCHA: Dec. 6, 2001
The spirit of the season is upon the CCHA, including a little something for Alaska-Fairbanks. Also: good will toward men is the order of the day atop the league scoring charts. Paula C. Weston reports.
This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 29, 2001
Who Let the Dogs Out? Once again, the CCHA is shaping up to be a two-tier kind of place — in spite protestations of parity — and once again, Michigan State tops the conference followed by yet another team from Michigan. But the second-place team isn’t the Michigan, not the Maize-and-Blue, not the Wolverines. In … Read more
College Hockey Showcase Preview
Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin and Michigan State square off in the annual CCHA-WCHA exchange of pleasantries known as the College Hockey Showcase, under the watchful eyes of Todd D. Milewski and Paula C. Weston.