Men’s D-I in general
Eleven coaches — including four past winners — were named Thursday by the American Hockey Coaches Association as finalists for the Spencer Penrose Award, given to the Division I men’s national coach of the year. To be a Penrose finalist, a coach must have been named Coach of the Year in his own conference or … Read more
Denver junior defenseman Matt Carle, Boston College senior forward Chris Collins and Wisconsin junior goaltender Brian Elliott make up the 2006 Hobey “Hat Trick,” announced Wednesday by the Hobey Baker Foundation. Carle, Collins and Elliott were selected from among the original list of 10 finalists announced two weeks ago; one will win the 2006 Hobey … Read more
Much to the surprise of many Michigan hockey fans, freshman standout Jack Johnson will remain a Wolverine for the time being. Johnson declined an offer Tuesday from the Carolina Hurricanes that would have allowed him to play for the team during its Stanley Cup playoff run starting in April, his mother, Tina Johnson, said. Since … Read more
Golden Gopher center Ryan Potulny has decided to forgo his senior year of eligibility and has signed a professional contract with the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, the University of Minnesota announced Wednesday. “With the year that Ryan had, I can fully understand that he feels ready for the next level,” Golden Gopher … Read more
Wisconsin is on its way to the Frozen Four after surviving three overtimes against Cornell. Matt Lewis sees how the instant classic brought out a different kind of game.
Nebraska-Omaha forward Bill Thomas has signed an entry level NHL contract with the Phoenix Coyotes, General Manager Michael Barnett announced today. In keeping with club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Thomas will forego his final two years of eligibility and report to Phoenix immediately. Thomas recently completed his sophomore season with … Read more
Not yet old enough to vote, Jonathan Toews is already plenty good to help North Dakota to the Frozen Four, says Patrick C. Miller.
The historic 2005 Frozen Four saw the WCHA dominate the postseason. This time around, Jim Connelly says Maine helped show Hockey East’s not half-bad either.
John Hopson was named East Regional MOP Sunday, but Timothy Muir McDonald has another candidate: Michigan State freshman Tim Crowder.
The biggest NCAA tourney upset ever? Perhaps. Regardless, Scott Brown says Holy Cross’ win over Minnesota may be a glimpse into the future.
Joe Pavelski showed his mettle Saturday with a starring performance to send Wisconsin to the Midwest Regional final, Eric Schmoldt says.
They grew up on opposite sides of North America, but have met in between with one goal in mind — winning an NCAA title. Rookies Tim Crowder, a native of Victoria, British Columbia, and Tim Kennedy, from Buffalo, New York, ride shotgun to center Justin Abdelkader on an impressive freshman line that has accounted for … Read more
Penalties were Cornell’s undoing in the ECACHL title game, and Saturday looked like more of the same — until a sudden reversal. Eric Schmoldt reports.
A rare NCAA matchup between Boston’s perennial archrivals — and their sixth meeting this season — was a dream matchup … but not for long, as Dave Hendrickson reflects.
Maine senior forward Derek Damon has been suspended for Saturday’s East Regional Semifinal game against Harvard for an unspecified team violation. Damon is Maine’s fourth-leading scorer with 33 points (14-19–33). Should Maine defeat Harvard, Damon will be eligible for Sunday’s East Regional Final.
One year ago, Bemidji State came within an eyeblink of a colossal upset. With Wisconsin in the Beavers’ sights, Dave Starman asks if this is the year.
Paula C. Weston isn’t quite done with the CCHA, not after last weekend’s league championship.
When big names departed Hockey East prior to the season, only a few might have picked Chris Collins to fill the void. Joe Haggerty reports.
What’s a college hockey nut to do when he moves to a non-college hockey hotbed? DirecTV, of course! Or maybe not … Read Nicholas Jon Wood’s Tale of Joy and Woe and see how it’s all about Karma, Nicholas and DirecTV.
Nebraska-Omaha’s first-ever NCAA tournament appearance owes much to the Mike Kemp, the only head coach UNO has ever had. Paula C. Weston reports.