2015 Midwest Regional preview: Two teams hope to break the ice with first NCAA wins
Minnesota State, Omaha, Harvard and RIT play in South Bend, Ind.
Men’s D-I: CCHA
2015 West Regional preview: Challengers line up to try to take down regional host North Dakota
North Dakota, Michigan Tech, St. Cloud State and Quinnipiac play in Fargo, N.D.
A quick look at the Midwest Regional, where Minnesota State is the top seed
Omaha, Harvard and RIT join the Mavericks at Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, Ind.
A quick look at the West Regional, where North Dakota is the top seed
UND, Michigan Tech, St. Cloud State and Quinnipiac play at Scheels Arena in Fargo, N.D.
Minnesota State’s McClure: ‘The puck was on my stick at the right time’
The Mavericks freshman completed a five-goal weekend with a hat trick against Michigan Tech.
Minnesota State again relies on scoring depth in WCHA semifinal
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Despite a slow start Friday night, Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings never seemed worried. After all, his team has tremendous scoring depth. Anyone on his team can score at any given time. And anyone can step up to make a play at any given time. [scg_html_wcha2015]Friday night’s 4-0 victory over Ferris … Read more
Happy homecoming for Michigan Tech’s Heinonen, who stays hot with two goals against Bowling Green
The Deleno, Minn., native scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Michigan Tech’s 5-2 WCHA Final Five semifinal victory over Bowling Green Friday afternoon.
Five finalists chosen for 2015 Mike Richter Award
Let’s Play Hockey and the Herb Brooks Foundation announced Wednesday the five finalists for the 2015 Mike Richter Award, which honors the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men’s hockey. The second annual award will be presented by Mike Richter himself at the 2015 Frozen Four in Boston. The five finalists are: St. Lawrence freshman Kyle … Read more
Michigan Tech’s Kero tabbed WCHA Player, Student-Athlete of the Year
Michigan Tech’s outstanding year translated to Huskies’ senior forward Tanner Kero being named the WCHA’s Player of the Year after winning the league’s scoring crown with a 13-goal, 21-assist performance for 34 points in 28 conference games. Kero was also named Student-Athlete of the Year after maintaining a 3.72 GPA in mathematics with a concentration … Read more
Northern Michigan reinstates coach Kyle, administrator after administrative leave
Northern Michigan coach Walt Kyle has been reinstated by the school after a weeklong administrative leave, the Marquette Mining Journal reported.
Northern Michigan puts Kyle on administrative leave; assistants to take charge
Northern Michigan coach Walt Kyle has been placed on administrative leave by the school, which did not identify the reason for the move.
Former Lake Superior State equipment manager Somes passes away
Former Lake Superior State athletics equipment manager Gilmore ‘Gil’ Somes passed away on Jan. 19. He was 85. Somes was hired by former athletic director Bud Cooper in 1981 and served as a full-time as equpment manager for all sports until 1995. “Gil was a great man and a valuable part of Laker hockey,” former … Read more
Jutzi back with Minnesota State after undisclosed personal leave
The Mankato Free Press has reported that Minnesota State junior defenseman Jon Jutzi has returned to the team after leaving the team and school for a semester due to undisclosed personal reasons. “He’s registered for school, he’s back in town and he’s skating with us,” Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings told the paper. “I think … Read more
Sophomore Kinne not returning to Bemidji State
According to an email from a Bemidji State spokesman, sophomore forward Bob Kinne will not be returning to the Beavers for the upcoming semester. Kinne had not played this season and tallied a goal and two assists in 26 games during the 2013-14 season.
At a glance: Michigan Tech, Michigan, Ferris State and Michigan State in the Great Lakes Invitational
The teams play Sunday and Monday in Detroit.
At a glance: Miami, Notre Dame, Lake Superior State and Cornell in the Florida College Hockey Classic
The teams play Sunday and Monday in Estero, Fla.
Lake Superior State goaltender Aldridge leaves school, rejoins NAHL’s Ice Dogs
Lake Superior State announced Thursday that freshman goaltender Kevin Aldridge has decided to leave the Lakers and return to junior hockey. Aldridge plans to rejoin the Fairbanks Ice Dogs of the North American Hockey League, where he won the Robertson Cup and was named Robertson Cup playoffs MVP last season. “We wish Kevin the best … Read more
Minnesota State cancels Saturday game against Princeton because of flu outbreak among players
Saturday’s game between Minnesota State and Princeton has been canceled because of a flu outbreak among the Mavericks players. Minnesota State made the announcement Saturday afternoon, saying its team did not have enough healthy players to put in the lineup. “After consulting with several stakeholders, including the NCAA, Verizon Wireless Center and the Western Collegiate … Read more
Germany, Finland, Sweden have college hockey players on World Juniors preliminary rosters
The World Junior Championship runs Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Montreal and Toronto.
Despite first losses, Michigan Tech gives Houghton plenty to be excited about
Attendance for Huskies home games has been on the rise, helped by a start that briefly launched the team to No. 1 in the poll.