Men’s D-I in general
The mantra of many hockey experts is that defense, goaltending and special teams — more than offense — win championships. This year’s Boston College team begs to differ. The Eagles have been winning low-scoring defensive battles as well as shootouts. For the former, see their 3-0 win over Vermont in the Hockey East semifinals or … Read more
Can we make attendance attendance better at the NCAA regionals? What about the TV situation? Dave Starman has some ideas he’d like to float.
Blake Geoffrion’s decision to return to Wisconsin for his senior season has paid off with a trip to the Frozen Four and a spot among the final three candidates for the Hobey Baker Award. Benjamin Worgull reports.
Less than three years after giving coach Enrico Blasi a 10-year contract extension through the 2016-17 season, Miami is reworking the deal. Enrico Blasi is set to stay at Miami through 2017 (photo: Melissa Wade). The school on Friday announced a new contract for Blasi that also extends through the 2016-17 season. A statement issued … Read more
Boston University lost a third of its defensive lineup to the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Kevin Shattenkirk and Colby Cohen signed with the Avalanche and were assigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters. Related link: Early departures in the 2010 offseason Both had a year of eligibility remaining. Shattenkirk, 21, was … Read more
It’s a parent’s dream come true: having two sons in the Frozen Four. But it also could be a dilemma. If Wisconsin’s Brendan Smith ends up facing off against Miami’s Reilly Smith for the national championship, who do their parents cheer for? Scott Weighart reports.
Forward Brandon Bollig has signed a contract with the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs, forgoing his final two years of eligibility at St. Lawrence. Bollig, 23, was fourth on the St. Lawrence roster this season with 25 goals (seven goals, 18 assists) in 42 games. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason In 78 career games, Bollig … Read more
Boston College’s Matt Lombardi did all the unnoticed things for most of his collegiate career, but in the playoffs he’s added timely scoring. Dave Hendrickson reports.
Nebraska-Omaha and coach Dean Blais have agreed to a two-year contract extension that takes his contract through to 2014-15 season. Mavericks athletic director Trev Alberts had his contract extended to the same span. “We are thrilled by the progress the team made under Dean’s leadership in his first season as head coach,” Alberts said in … Read more
Denver defenseman Patrick Wiercioch will forgo his final two seasons of collegiate eligibility after signing with the NHL’s Ottawa Senators. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason Wiercioch was a second-round pick by the Senators in 2008. He had six goals and 27 points in 39 games for Denver this season. He was a WCHA … Read more
For four years running, a Boston team has ended Miami’s season. The RedHawks get Boston College in the national semifinals. Redemption or ruin? Scott Weighart reports.
Joe Colborne will leave Denver after two seasons after signing with the NHL’s Boston Bruins. Colborne signed a three-year, entry-level contract and has been assigned to the team’s AHL affiliate in Providence. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason “Joe did a great job representing the Denver hockey program on the ice and in the … Read more
The nation’s scoring leader, the nation’s goals leader and the captain of one of the teams at the Frozen Four are the final three standing for the 2010 Hobey Baker Award. New Hampshire’s Bobby Butler, Wisconsin’s Blake Geoffrion and Maine’s Gustav Nyquist — all forwards — were announced as the Hobey Hat Trick finalists on … Read more
Hobey Baker Award finalist Mark Olver has signed with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche after three seasons at Northern Michigan. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason Olver, 22, led the Wildcats to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 11 seasons behind 19 goals and 49 points. He is scheduled to join the Avalanche’s … Read more
Cameron Talbot has given up his final year of eligibility at Alabama-Huntsville to sign with the New York Rangers. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason Talbot, 22, the CHA tournament most valuable player this season, was 12-18-3 with a 2.60 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage for the Chargers. “We are very proud … Read more
RIT has no scholarships, no draft picks and has never had an alum play in the NHL. Yet just five years into Division I status — and three years after becoming eligible for postseason play — the Tigers are playing on college hockey’s biggest stage. Chris Lerch reports.
Miami had never beaten Michigan in the postseason and had been eliminated from the NCAA tournament in overtime in two straight years. Alden Hirschfeld put an end to both streaks. John Denny reports.
Boston College’s big guns, Cam Atkinson, Brian Gibbons and Joe Whitney, exploded against Yale Sunday to lead the Eagles back to the Frozen Four.
Yale enjoys the underdog role as it wins its first NCAA game since 1952.
Wisconsin held St. Cloud State’s potent power play scoreless on seven chances in the West Regional final. Todd D. Milewski reports.