Denver needs consistency to contend in second season under Montgomery
The Pioneers also have to find a replacement for graduated goaltender Sam Brittain.
Men’s D-I: Denver
North Dakota’s McIntyre the lone unanimous pick on NCHC preseason all-conference team
The NCHC announced its preseason all-conference team on Wednesday, with North Dakota junior goaltender Zane McIntyre garnering 25 votes as the only unanimous selection. Local media members from each NCHC school and select national media picked the team.
First NCHC Rudolph Award winner Philo takes charge on, off the ice
John Philo has been named the inaugural recipient of the NCHC’s Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award for the 2013-14 season. Philo, who has served 14 seasons as an NCAA official, was presented with the award at the NCHC’s annual linesman camp in the Detroit area on Sept. 20. At the presentation, Philo received a plaque … Read more
Former Notre Dame defenseman Blatchford named volunteer assistant at Denver
Denver has named Brett Blatchford a volunteer assistant coach for the 2014-15 season. Blatchford spent four seasons on the blue line at Notre Dame from 2006 to 2010.
Providence adds longtime Denver assistant Miller to coaching staff
Providence announced Monday the addition of Steve Miller to the staff as a new assistant coach. Miller spent 20 seasons as an assistant and associate coach at Denver, helping the Pioneers to two national championships in 2004 and 2005 “We are extremely excited to be adding Steve to our staff,” Friars’ head coach Nate Leaman … Read more
Demko, Cowley, Minney all picked for U.S. national junior goalie evaluation camp
Seven goaltenders have been invited to the 2014 U.S. National Junior goaltender evaluation camp, set for June 9-11, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Of the seven, two (Thatcher Demko/Boston College and Evan Cowley/Denver) are current collegians and one more (Edwin Minney/Michigan State) is an incoming freshman. The netminders will audition for a spot on the U.S. … Read more
Clark adds to resume, named new assistant coach at Denver
Denver has added Joe Clark as a new assistant coach for the 2014-15 season. Clark, who replaces David Lassonde, who took a similar position at Dartmouth, has spent the previous 25 years as an NHL scout, minor league and junior hockey general manager and head coach and goaltending coach in addition to a decade-long stint … Read more
Lassonde leaves Denver, named new associate coach at Dartmouth
Dartmouth announced Wednesday that David Lassonde will join the staff as an associate head coach for the 2014-15 season. Lassonde replaces Dave Peters, who left to become head coach for the Selects Academy at the South Kent School in Connecticut. “I am very pleased to have David join our staff and am excited to welcome … Read more
Concerns put to rest after Boston College dominates in regional opener
The Eagles scored three first-period goals after a 13-day layoff to rout Denver.
Our conference columnists offer NCAA regionals thoughts, predictions
USCHO’s conference writers analyze the games in which the teams they cover are involved.
2014 Northeast Regional preview: Foursome has the records to back up toughest regional claim
Boston College plays Denver and Massachusetts-Lowell plays Minnesota State in the first round at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass.
Denver emerges as a Cinderella team in its own right
The Pioneers were the NCHC’s sixth seed and needed the Frozen Faceoff title to make the NCAA tournament.
Brittain stays steady for Denver after bad bounce
MINNEAPOLIS — Scoring goals proved no problem for Denver. It was finding the right net that posed a challenge. Despite scoring on itself twice, Denver rallied for a 4-3 victory over Western Michigan on Friday evening at Target Center. [scg_html_nchc2014]Just 42 seconds into the opening frame, Denver goaltender Sam Brittain stepped out of his net, … Read more
Five finalists announced for inaugural Mike Richter Award
The five finalists for the first-ever Mike Richter Award as the top goaltender in NCAA Division I hockey were announced Wednesday. The finalists and eventual winner will be chosen by a committee of coaches, scouts and media members with the winner being announced at the Frozen Four in Philadelphia. Overall, the five goaltenders have a … Read more
The sound of victory: The tunes that get cranked up in winning locker rooms
When the coaches leave the room after a win, the music gets loud. Here’s what teams have picked to listen to and why.
Hockey East lands six of 18 nominees for inaugural Mike Richter Award
Six Hockey East goaltenders were among the 18 nominated for the inaugural Mike Richter Award, given to the most outstanding goaltender in Division I men’s hockey.
TMQ: Teams need a February surge for a chance at success
Each week, Tuesday Morning Quarterback looks at the big events and big topics in Division I men’s college hockey.
Eighteen players nominated for 2014 Hockey Humanitarian Award
Repeat honorees Jordan Heywood of Merrimack and Jeffrey Reppucci of Holy Cross are among the group.
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.
TMQ: New No. 1 St. Cloud State putting together a winning formula
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.