The Dallas Stars signed two college underclassmen Monday in Boston University junior forward Alex Chiasson and Miami junior forward Reilly Smith. Both players saw their teams eliminated in last weekend’s regional playoffs. “We’re excited to have Alex join the (AHL’s) Texas Stars for the remainder of their season,” said Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk in a … Read more
Michigan State junior defenseman and captain Torey Krug has signed a professional contract with the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins. “I couldn’t be happier for Torey,” said MSU coach Tom Anastos in a news release. “He’s had an incredible season, an outstanding career at Michigan State and is ready to take the next step … Read more
Though no official announcement has been made, it appears Lake Superior State junior defenseman Zach Trotman has given up his senior season with the Lakers and has signed an entry-level deal with the Boston Bruins. Boston drafted Trotman with the very last pick (210th overall) of the 2010 NHL draft. Trotman confirmed the signing Saturday … Read more
Bowling Green sophomore forward Mike Fink and junior defenseman Max Grover won’t return to the Falcons next season, according to the Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune. No reasons are given for their departures, nor is any indication made that the players will transfer. Fink had six goals and nine assists in 62 career games, while Grover had … Read more
Notre Dame junior forward Riley Sheahan, the Detroit Red Wings’ top pick in the 2010 NHL draft, is on the verge of turning pro, according to mlive.com. Sheahan has left school and signed an amateur tryout contract with the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins and is expected to join the Griffins for Thursday’s game … Read more
Notre Dame sophomore left wing Anders Lee announced on Tuesday that he would be returning to Notre Dame to continue his collegiate hockey career during the 2012-13 season. “I look forward to returning to Notre Dame next season to work towards my degree while pursuing a championship on the ice with my teammates,” said Lee … Read more
Michigan State junior defenseman Torey Krug was named the CCHA player of the year at the annual CCHA awards show on Thursday as nine individual awards were handed out at Detroit’s historic Fox Theatre. Krug was also named the league’s best offensive defenseman for the second straight year. Ferris State’s Bob Daniels earned coach of … Read more
Michigan, Western Michigan, Miami and Bowling Green take to Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena this weekend. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
Joe Marsh’s long run at St. Lawrence is over; will we see any new-generation coaches stay at one school that long? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski offer thoughts on that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Both Miami junior forward Reilly Smith and Michigan State junior defenseman Torey Krug have been selected to the CCHA All-Conference First Team for the second straight season. Both Smith and Krug were unanimous selections to the First Team, each receiving ten first-place votes. Smith led the league with 18 goals in conference play and 26 … Read more
For the second straight season, the Falcons beat Northern Michigan in a first-round series. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
Four schools had one player named to the 2012 CCHA All-Rookie Team, while Western Michigan had two selections. Determined by a vote of the conference’s head coaches, the team will be honored at the 2012 CCHA Awards on March 15 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Honorable mentions are forwards Matt Berry (Michigan State), Phil … Read more
Ferris State needed one of two things to become CCHA champs outright last weekend, a single Michigan loss or a single earned point. FSU got both on Friday night — and just that for the weekend. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
Instead of focusing on what’s already in hand, the Bulldogs are looking at what’s ahead. That plus the first part of the annual Girl Reporter Awards as Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
Ferris State took care of business to clinch at least a share of the CCHA title, but the news Monday about Paul Kelly’s departure from College Hockey Inc. took center stage. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have another edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
The day after Valentine’s Day is a little tawdry. This is especially fitting for this year, this season of the CCHA unrequited, this sustained campaign of very-close-to. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
While no official word has been released by the school, Ohio State senior Danny Dries, the Buckeyes’ second-leading scorer, is facing an indefinite suspension for a violation of team rules. Ohio State coach Mark Osiecki acknowledged the impending suspension to BuckeyeSports.com last Saturday night. Dries has 12 goals and 21 points in 26 games this … Read more
The Wolverines are 10-1-2 in their last 13 games, but the two most recent victories over Miami provided some extra material. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
The January play of the CCHA’s three Ohio teams is a microcosm of the entire league’s whole season thus far. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
Riley Sheahan was suspended for a hit that was originally charged to another player, and the Irish coach disputes that it was even a major penalty to begin with. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.