Bemidji State’s formula: Goals from unlikely sources
Shea Walters’ overtime goal for the Beavers on Thursday was his first score of the season.
Men’s D-I: CCHA
Michigan Tech coach Russell resigns
Michigan Tech announced Wednesday that head coach Jamie Russell has resigned his position after eight seasons behind the Huskies’ bench. “Jamie is a person of great integrity, and he has worked hard to fulfill the mission of our athletic department and university,” said Michigan Tech AD Suzanne Sanregret in a statement. “We wish him all … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Earning the waiting game
The teams that will be sweating out the conference tournaments, waiting to see whether they get into the NCAA tournament, have earned that position, Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski write in this week’s edition.
Commentary: For the 2011 Starzies, the nominees are …
The CBS College Sports Network, the national home of college hockey, will announce the winners of the third annual Starzies this weekend during the ECAC championship tournament in Atlantic City, N.J. There are eight awards which are given out and each award is the namesake of a former great college player or coach. The awards, … Read more
Atkinson, Kapalka, Biega named USCHO’s Three Stars for March 9
THIRD STAR Michael Biega, Harvard: It was a close vote between the Crimson senior and North Dakota’s Matt Frattin, who put up seven points in a series against Michigan Tech. But given that Harvard was playing to keep its season season going and that Biega’s two goals both ended up being winners against Clarkson, he … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Road-ice advantage?
Eight of the 11 first-round series (or, in Atlantic Hockey’s case, games) went in favor of the road team last weekend. How will things shake out this weekend? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski break things down in this week’s edition.
Madolora, Cannata, Gron named USCHO’s Three Stars for Feb. 16
THIRD STAR Tyler Gron, Northern Michigan: The Wildcats junior brought his team back from a 4-1 deficit with a hat trick last Saturday in a game NMU won 6-5. He added an assist on Saturday and a goal on Friday for a five-point weekend. :: Tyler Gron’s player page SECOND STAR Joe Cannata, Merrimack: The … Read more
Jeff Blashill: Son of the CCHA
The first-year Western Michigan coach has spent most of his hockey career in the league, learning from notable mentors. Paula C. Weston reports.
LSSU’s Roque in more hot water with CCHA
The CCHA announced Thursday that Lake Superior State head coach Jim Roque has been issued a fine and been publicly reprimanded for a violation of the league’s Good Conduct Policy. “The CCHA has a number of post-game protocols for a coach to properly express their concerns over issues that may have occurred during the course … Read more
CCHA hands LSSU coach Roque one-game ban
The CCHA announced this morning that Lake Superior State coach Jim Roque has been suspended for tonight’s game against Western Michigan. Roque was in violation of the league’s Good Conduct Regulations (Section VI – CCHA Code of Regulations) after an incident that occurred following the game with Michigan State on Jan. 15 which resulted in … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Recapping the tournaments
The holiday tournaments are done, and Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look back at the big events.
The 2010-11 holiday tourneys and why they matter
The USCHO staff compiles the essential info on the seven Division I men’s holiday tournaments.
Snow causes postponements at Minnesota, Minnesota State
A major snowstorm moving through Minnesota has postponed three games scheduled for Saturday. Minnesota has postponed Saturday’s men’s game against Minnesota-Duluth and women’s game against Ohio State because of a snowstorm in the Twin Cities. Both games have been rescheduled for Sunday, the school announced. The men’s game will begin at 4 p.m. CST, while … Read more
Bakala, Thompson, Gron earn USCHO Three Stars for Dec. 8
THIRD STAR Tyler Gron, Northern Michigan: The junior forward scored three power-play goals in a win and a tie against Western Michigan last weekend, reaching 10 goals for the season. He added an assist in Friday’s game for a four-point series. :: Tyler Gron’s player page SECOND STAR Paul Thompson, New Hampshire: After putting up … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Yale gets its respect
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look at the new team atop their ballots and the carnage that was the Boston College-Boston University series.
Commentary: Looking back fondly as I step away from Division III hockey
Chris Lerch saw a lot in 28 years of covering Division III hockey. As he says good-bye, he takes a look back at the highlights.
Commentary: Bergeron believes in establishing lifestyle at Bowling Green
First-year Bowling Green coach Chris Bergeron understands that change in the program has to start with players believing in and following him. Dave Starman reports.
Michigan Tech finds something to build on
A vastly improved offense fueled by a resurgent power play has the Huskies off to their best start since the 1972-73 season. Daver Karnosky reports on the changes in Houghton.
Commentary: Early thoughts from around the country
Dave Starman analyzes the teams he’s seen in the first weeks of this college hockey season — New Hampshire, Miami, Bowling Green, Michigan, Maine, Michigan State, Ferris State, Notre Dame, Boston University and Wisconsin.
Candidates announced for Senior CLASS Award
A total of 20 NCAA men’s ice hockey student-athletes who excel both on and off the ice have been selected as candidates today for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award in hockey. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must have achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition. An acronym … Read more