Career of ups and downs ending on a high note for Ferris State’s Nelson
An unknown commodity at the start of the season, goaltender Taylor Nelson has proved his worth for the Bulldogs. Daver Karnosky reports.
Men’s D-I: CCHA
TMQ: The Tampa four, and how they came to be the last standing
Can anyone stop Boston College? How much does the hype affect teams heading to the Frozen Four? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Neophytes Ferris State, Union join experienced Boston College, Minnesota in 2012 Frozen Four field
One side of the bracket is loaded with experience. The other is made up of the new kids on the block. One side has nine national championships. The other has seven total NCAA tournament games. [scg_html_ff2012]That’s the early story of the 2012 Frozen Four, where Boston College and Minnesota will push their combined national semifinal … Read more
Frozen Four berth marks new heights for Ferris State, but ‘there’s still more to do’
The 2002-03 Bulldogs team had been the benchmark, but this group has gone one step further. Ryan Evans reports from the Midwest Regional.
Trotman won’t return to Lake Superior, signs with Boston
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
Nelson takes charge, pushes Ferris State one step closer to Frozen Four
Taylor Nelson made 24 saves, seven of them on dangerous Denver winger Jason Zucker. Daver Karnosky reports from the Midwest Regional.
Fink, Grover won’t return to Bowling Green for ’12-13 season
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
2012 Midwest Regional preview: Michigan looking for a better top-seed experience
The Wolverines are a No. 1 regional seed for the first time since losing in the first round in 2009. Here’s the Midwest Regional preview of Michigan, Ferris State, Denver and Cornell.
Brawls, interlocks and blowouts: The history of all-time series between NCAA first-round opponents
The first-round matchups for the 2012 NCAA Division I men’s tournament include one that features one of the most notorious NCAA tournament games of all time. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Despite loss, Bowling Green’s Hammond takes turn in spotlight
The goaltender made a career-high 55 saves in a double-overtime loss to Michigan. Matt Nye reports from the CCHA Championship.
Commentary: Stories from coaches in the conference finals
Dave Starman offers some thoughts gathered from meetings with coaches over the years.
TMQ: Teams waiting, hoping for more games to play
Northern Michigan is out of the CCHA playoffs, but it’s not too far out of the running for an NCAA tournament spot. What do you do if you’re the Wildcats? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: It’s so hard to say goodbye, but one former top-level team will do so
Playoffs are starting and league titles are on the line. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look around the country in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Michigan Tech’s upward movement under Pearson no surprise, but pace is
The first-year coach has the Huskies at 10 wins in WCHA play for only the second time in the last 15 seasons. Daver Karnosky reports.
TMQ: Ferris State beating all the predictions with heart
Picked for ninth in the CCHA by the coaches entering the season, the Bulldogs are the new No. 1 team in the country. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about that, the Beanpot and more in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: BU back up to No. 1, but plenty of teams could be there
Who’s No. 1? It’s Boston University in the poll, but a number of teams have legitimate claims. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: First-place favorites, Beanpot upset possibilities and a sudden change
Even in the WCHA, where Minnesota has a five-point lead on Minnesota-Duluth, the race for league titles is tightening up. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Commentary: Thoughts on Minnesota’s potential, national goaltending and rivalries
Dave Starman returns with quick thoughts on topics around college hockey.
Planning begins on annual Minnesota Cup tournament at Xcel Energy Center
It’s still just in the early stages, but according to a report in the Star Tribune, in late January 2014, the five Division I schools in Minnesota will play in a tournament at the Xcel Energy Center. “We are very close to getting it done,” Minnesota AD Joel Maturi said in the story. “We have … Read more
TMQ: Shaking up the top 10 after a volatile weekend
Miami is on a roll; Western Michigan, Union and Northeastern have slipped; and ECAC Hockey might have an NCAA tournament shortfall. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have Tuesday Morning Quarterback.