Men’s D-I in general
It’s too early to say that the Sioux once again are starting their second-half surge, but the boys in green are 8-2 in their last 10 games. If anything, it’s only safe to say that you should never count UND out. It’s said that Gopher coach Don Lucia should be back for this weekend’s series … Read more
In college hockey as in other sports, wins in tight contests are often thought to be an indicator of a team’s heart or mettle. But do the statistics bear out the idea that good teams win the close ones? Brian Sullivan examines the facts.
Streaking The 2008-2009 season has been a record-setting one for Air Force, which opened 13-0, tops in school history for both longest winning streak and best start to a season. The Falcons’ “travel partner” (the team they always play four times a season), RIT, has also set a school record for consecutive wins this season. … Read more
Even I Get It Right Sometimes As I return to teaching at Mott Community College this week, I’m faced with how wrong I am about everything, and how often. Don’t I know that no one gives homework in the first week of class? Why should I expect anyone to come to a writing class with … Read more
The WCHA lifted its moratorium on expansion in a unanimous vote Thursday, and it didn’t take long for Bemidji State to put itself at the front of the line among applicants. The league’s vote, taken during league meetings at the NCAA convention in Washington, D.C., means that it will accept applications until March 31. Bemidji … Read more
Coming into this season Brad Thiessen had already accomplished plenty in net for Northeastern, and this year the Huskies have raised their game around him. Mike Scandura profiles NU’s last line of defense.
The National Hockey League’s Central Scouting Service released its mid-term rankings of draft eligible players this week, with Minnesota’s Jordan Schroeder headlining the list of players with U.S. college ties. Schroeder, who has compiled 24 points (eight goals, 16 assists) through 18 games in his freshman campaign with the Gophers, was ranked fourth among North … Read more
Another week, another set of sometimes-conflicting opinions. Jim Connelly and Scott Brown review the latest on and off the ice, including the poll-versus-PairWise conundrum and this weekend’s key matchups.
The PairWise Rankings are out, and USCHO.com readers know what comes next. Jayson Moy debuts Bracketology for 2008-09, including a look at the potential ramifications of the geographic-bracketing proposal on the table at the NCAA.
Extending its nation-best 18-game unbeaten streak with a sweep of Alaska last weekend, Notre Dame remained the overwhelming choice for No. 1 in the USCHO.com/CBS College Sports Division I men’s poll released Monday. The Fighting Irish, who have not lost since late October, claimed 46 of 50 first-place votes to easily outdistance the field in … Read more
Friday’s contest between Michigan and Miami at Yost arena has been postponed and rescheduled for Sunday, Jan. 11, at 4 p.m. According to Michigan’s athletic department, Yost Ice Arena suffered weather-related damage during the recent snow and wind storms over the holidays. The school is working with independent structural engineers to make repairs. “We apologize … Read more
A lot has happened since the last time we published, but the meat of the season is upon us. Therefore, no looking backward — only forward. Onward we go … Red Baron Pizza WCHA Players of the Week Red Baron WCHA Offensive Player of the Week: Chris VandeVelde, UND. Why: Scored three goals and had … Read more
Catching Up In the four weeks since my last column, Atlantic Hockey teams have had their share of highs and lows. Let’s see what each team has been up to. Air Force After the Falcons’ 3-2 overtime loss to RIT back on December 6, Air Force coach Frank Serratore was asked if he was worried … Read more
Around The Rinks With the holiday tournaments under our belts (not to mention a few more pounds), let’s take a whirlwind tour of all the league’s teams. But do check out the PairWise Rankings, where five Hockey East teams are on track to make the NCAA tournament and another sits on the bubble. Of course, … Read more
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to 2009. If you look to the port side of the aircraft, you will see the collapse of Western capitalism as we know it … over the right wing, you’ll note the rising tide that serves as an unmistakable bellwether of global warming and the gradual-yet-unabated decay of our planet. Fortunately, … Read more
Happy New Year! It’s 2009 and time for resolutions. Ask any CHA coach, though, and their obvious answer to be successful this year is to get as many wins as possible, win the CHA tournament and get into the NCAA round of 16. For one team, that will be the case. But as to which … Read more
Back to School As the second half of the regular season begins, there is one undeniable truth: the top four teams in the CCHA are from states other than Michigan — some very far away from Michigan. With all due respect to the teams in my new home state, this continued non-Michigan dominance of the … Read more
Long built around defense and goaltending, Cornell is following a familiar script this season thanks in large part to Ben Scrivens. Mike Scandura reports.
With 2009 under way, Jim Connelly and Scott Brown wrap up the holiday tournaments and discuss the newly-minted PairWise Rankings.
Minnesota head coach Don Lucia, who missed the Gophers’ game Friday due to an undetermined illness, addressed the issue of his health Saturday evening. Speaking during the Dodge Holiday Classic championship game at Mariucci Arena, Lucia said that the results of further tests were needed and that he expected to miss the Gophers’ games in … Read more