In relief role, Alaska-Anchorage’s Kamal nearly backstops an upset
The senior goaltender came on in the third period and allowed only the overtime goal to Ferris State.
Men’s D-I: CCHA
Minnesota State negates Bowling Green’s recent power-play strength
The Falcons had eight power-play goals in their last six games but the Mavericks shut them down and scored a short-handed goal.
Boston College, Big Ten lead list of 10 finalists for 2014 Hobey Baker Award
National scoring leader and returning Hobey Hat Trick finalist Johnny Gaudreau, a Boston College junior, headlines the list, which also includes his teammate, senior Kevin Hayes.
Washington signs Michigan Tech goaltender Copley to free-agent contract
The Washington Capitals have signed Michigan Tech sophomore goaltender Pheonix Copley to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2014-15 season. Copley spent the last two seasons with the Huskies and appeared in 30 games this season, posting a 10-13-6 record with a 2.51 GAA, a .911 save percentage and one shutout. As a freshman … Read more
Roque out after nine seasons as Lake Superior State coach
Lake Superior State coach Jim Roque will not have his contract renewed after nine seasons leading the Lakers.
Lake Superior State defender Czuczman forgoes senior year for Islanders’ deal
The New York Islanders announced Tuesday that Lake Superior State junior defenseman Kevin Czuczman has agreed to a two-year, entry-level contract and will report directly to the Islanders. Czuczman posted career highs in goals (10) and points (21) in 36 games in his junior season at LSSU in 2013-14 and his 10 goals led all … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha’s Archibald, Michigan Tech’s Sturos earn national honors for February
Nebraska-Omaha junior forward Josh Archibald has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association national player of the month for February, while Michigan Tech forward Reid Sturos is the national rookie of the month. Archibald, who led the entire NCAA with both 10 goals and 16 points in February, tallied six multi-point games during the month and … Read more
Report: Bowling Green’s Freibergs investigated for positive doping test in Sochi
Bowling Green defenseman Ralfs Freibergs is suspected of failing a drug test while playing for Latvia at the Olympics in Sochi, Russia, this month, according to a Latvian media report on website LSV.lv.
Northern Michigan’s Higby gets one-game suspension from WCHA
Northern Michigan’s Erik Higby will sit out Saturday’s game against Michigan Tech after the WCHA issued a one-game suspension earlier in the day.
Bowling Green and Robert Morris to play outdoors in Toledo in January 2015
Robert Morris and Bowling Green will play an outdoor game in Toledo, Ohio, on Jan. 3, 2015. The game, which will be just the second NCAA Division I outdoor game in the state, is slated to be part of the ECHL Toledo Walleye’s Winterfest at Fifth Third Field. “We are very excited to be a … Read more
Commentary: The highlights and rankings from a trip to some of the Midwest’s arenas
Writer Joe Connor takes an off-beat look at some of the atmospheres created in college hockey rinks.
TMQ: Taking notice of Minnesota State while Union keeps rolling along
Our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Former CCHA commissioner Ruehl passes away at 83
Former CCHA commissioner and director of the BGSU Ice Arena Jim Ruehl passed away this past Friday (Jan. 17) at the age of 83. Washington Capitals’ GM George McPhee, also a Hobey Baker winner at Bowling Green, called Ruehl “the man we all want to be” in a statement. “It is with great sadness that … Read more
Around college hockey, team travel nightmares make for some good stories
Canceled and missed flights make for hassles, but teams use the time for activities that may help in the long run.
TMQ: PairWise shows which teams have more work to do than others
There are four teams on the wrong side of the bubble that might surprise some: Denver, North Dakota, Western Michigan and Miami.
Missed connection leaves Alaska-Anchorage stuck in Minneapolis, unsure when it’ll get home
Alaska-Anchorage players and staff members aren’t sure when they’ll get home after they missed their connecting flight in Minneapolis on Sunday.
Ferris State’s Motte, Union’s Lichtenwald get national honors for December
Ferris State goaltender CJ Motte and Union forward Eli Lichtenwald have been named the national player and rookie of the month, respectively, for December.
TMQ: When winning isn’t enough at a regular season tournament
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
A quick look at the Great Lakes Invitational, Three Rivers Classic
Here’s a look at the college hockey holiday tournaments that start Friday.
Bemidji State freshman Marinaccio gets one-game ban from WCHA
Bemidji State freshman forward Phillip Marinaccio has bee issued a one-game suspension as a result of his actions in the Dec. 14 game against Alaska. Marinaccio’s suspension was determined after a review by the league office of an illegal check at the 17:06 mark of the third period. He was assessed a five-minute major for … Read more