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U.S. Can’t Hold Lead In WJC Tie With Switzerland

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Switzerland scored a pair of third-period power-play goals to gain a 2-2 tie with the United States before 12,130 at the Pacific Coliseum at the 2006 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship. “It was a good hockey game,” said U.S. Head Coach Walt Kyle. “I thought both teams played hard. We scored a couple … Read more

U.S. Rallies Past Finland At World Juniors

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The U.S. rallied from an early two-goal deficit and held on for a 6-5 victory over Finland Wednesday night in preliminary-round action at the 2006 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship. Team USA is now 2-0 in the tournament. “I was proud of our guys,” said U.S. head coach Walt Kyle. “We kept our composure … Read more

Preview: Denver Cup

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Denver Cup Denver, Friday-Saturday, Dec. 30-31, 2005 Game 1: Ferris State vs. No. 4 Boston College, 4:05 p.m. MT Ferris State Bulldogs (8-6-4, 4-4-4 CCHA) Head coach: Bob Daniels Leading scorers: Sr. F Greg Rallo (10-12–22), Jr. F Mark Bomersback (7-10–17), Fr. F Dan Riedel (3-13–16) Leading netminder: Fr. Mitch O’Keefe (6-4-4, 2.71, .901) Boston … Read more

Preview: Badger Showdown

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Badger Showdown Madison, Wis., Friday-Saturday, Dec. 30-31, 2005 Game 1: Northern Michigan Wildcats vs. Wayne State Warriors, 4:05 p.m. CT Northern Michigan (9-8-1, 6-7-1 CCHA) Head coach: Walt Kyle Leading scorers: Sr. F Andrew Contois (6-9–15), Sr. F Dirk Southern (5-10–15), Sr. F Jamie Milam (5-10–15) Leading netminder: So. Bill Zaniboni (7-5-1, 2.12, .916) Wayne … Read more

Preview: Sheraton/TD Banknorth Classic

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Sheraton/TD Banknorth Classic Burlington, Vt., Friday-Saturday, Dec. 30-31, 2005 Game 1: No. 15 Clarkson vs. Bemidji State, 4 p.m. ET Clarkson Golden Knights (10-5-1, 5-2-1 ECACHL) Head coach: George Roll Leading scorers: So. F Nick Dodge (7-12–19), Fr. F Shea Guthrie (6-11–17), Sr. F Jeff Genovy (6-11–17) Leading netminders: Jr. Kyle McNulty (6-3-0, 2.36, .913), … Read more

Penguins To Host “Pittsburgh Showcase” Game In 2007

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the “Pittsburgh College Hockey Showcase” next season, featuring an NCAA Division I game between Robert Morris and Notre Dame at Mellon Arena on Friday, Jan. 5, 2007. “The Penguins are excited to bring NCAA Division I hockey back to Mellon Arena,” said Dave Soltesz, the team’s vice president of sales … Read more

Leading Scorer McLeod Leaves UAF For Pros

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Alaska-Fairbanks, which has seen a strong start to 2005-06 soften in recent weeks, will start the remainder of the season with another challenge: the absence of its leading scorer. On Tuesday, the school announced that sophomore center Ryan McLeod would sign a pro contract within the East Coast Hockey League. He was scheduled to leave … Read more

Preview: Dodge Holiday Classic

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Dodge Holiday Classic Minneapolis, Thursday-Friday, Dec. 29-30, 2005 Game 1: Canisius vs. Massachusetts-Lowell, 4:05 p.m. CT Canisius Golden Griffins (5-10-1, 3-8-1 Atlantic Hockey) Head coach: Dave Smith Leading scorers: Jr. F Michael Cohen (5-10–15), So. F Joel Kitchen (5-10–15), Sr. D Brandon Irish-Baker (4-8–12) Leading netminders: Fr. Ryan Hatch (3-1-0, 2.73, .904), Jr. Max Buetow … Read more

Preview: Great Lakes Invitational

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Great Lakes Invitational Detroit, Thursday-Friday, Dec. 29-30, 2005 Game 1: Michigan State vs. Michigan Tech, 4:30 p.m. ET Michigan State Spartans (7-7-5, 4-5-4 CCHA) Head coach: Rick Comley Leading scorers: So. F Bryan Lerg (8-15–23), Jr. F/D Tyler Howells (5-13–18), Jr. F Drew Miller (6-11–17) Leading netminder: Jr. Dominic Vicari (6-5-2, 2.47, .901) Michigan Tech … Read more

Preview: UConn Hockey Classic

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UConn Hockey Classic Storrs, Conn., Thursday-Friday, Dec. 29-30, 2005 Game 1: Bowling Green vs. Massachusetts, 4 p.m. ET Bowling Green Falcons (5-11-1, 4-8-1 CCHA) Head coach: Scott Paluch Leading scorers: So. F Alex Foster (5-23–28), So. F Jonathan Matsumoto (9-16–25), Sr. F Mike Falk (11-3–14) Leading netminders: Sr. Jon Horrell (2-6-1, 3.74, .882), Fr. Jimmy … Read more

Preview: Ohio Hockey Classic

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Ohio Hockey Classic Columbus, Ohio, Thursday-Friday, Dec. 29-30, 2005 Game 1: Rensselaer vs. No. 2 Miami, 5:05 p.m. ET Rensselaer Engineers (8-6-3, 2-1-3 ECACHL) Head coach: Dan Fridgen Leading scorers: Sr. F Kevin Croxton (11-17–28), Jr. F Oren Eizenman (11-15–26), Sr. D Brad Farynuk (3-11–14) Leading netminder: Fr. Mathias Lange (7-4-3, 2.57, .908) Miami RedHawks … Read more

Bourque Scores Five, U.S. Dominates Norway At World Juniors

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Chris Bourque scored five times and Phil Kessel had five assists to help the United States to an 11-2 victory over Norway in the opening game for both teams at the 2006 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship Monday at the Pacific Coliseum. Interestingly, Bourque’s was the first hat trick for the U.S. in … Read more

Holiday Tournament Preview: Florida College Classic

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Florida College Classic Estero, Fla., Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 27-28, 2005 Game 1: Northeastern at No. 8 Cornell, 4:05 p.m. ET Northeastern Huskies (1-9-4, 1-6-4 Hockey East) Head coach: Greg Cronin Leading scorers: So. F Jimmy Russo (5-8–13), Jr. D Steve Birnstill (0-10–10) Leading netminder: Jr. Adam Geragosian (1-7-4, 3.37, .901) Cornell Big Red (8-3-1, 5-2-1 ECACHL) … Read more

Stopping Power

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“Jimmy who?” Maine has found a pair of netminders to cushion the blow of a key offseason loss, Joe Haggerty says.

Scoring In Transition

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Perennial D-II and D-III power RIT is new to Division I this season, and Scott Biggar finds that the long-awaited move is going well.

Former Collegians To Lead U.S. At Olympics

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Former collegians dominated the roster for the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team, with 18 veterans of the college game placing among the 23-man group announced Monday by USA Hockey. Each of the Olympians is a current NHL player, and 11 have previous Olympic experience, led by Chris Chelios (Wisconsin) and Keith Tkachuk (Boston University), each … Read more