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North Dakota Files Second NCAA Appeal

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In a deviation from its original policy, the NCAA will allow University of North Dakota athletes to wear uniforms adorned with the Fighting Sioux name and logo during NCAA-sponsored playoff events — at least until Feb. 1 next year. Last Friday, UND filed a second appeal for review by the NCAA Executive Committee, the same … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Nov. 10, 2005

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First things first: • So which is worse, the bad press from Minnesota’s subpar start to the season or the bad press from the shocking — shocking! — reports of underage Gophers players being at a bar and some of them drinking alcohol? I’m guessing that being 3-3-2 doesn’t rank at the top of the … Read more

UVM’s Atkinson Leaves School After Drunk-Driving Arrest

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Mike Atkinson, a freshman at Vermont, has withdrawn from school after his arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated, as well as careless driving, after a car crash on the Vermont campus on Oct. 2. He had already been suspended by the team. Atkinson, 20, a native of Kinderhook, N.Y., was taken to a local … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Nov. 10, 2005

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A Hero Among Us Sacrifice is a word invoked often in team sports. Without question, the collective willingness to subjugate the individual for the greater whole is often the difference between success and failure. Here, however, it’s time to look at sacrifice in an even more significant context, one particularly appropriate in light of the … Read more

This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 10, 2005

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Timing Is Everything. In the Friday, Nov. 4 game between Ohio State and Miami, there were a total of 178 penalty minutes, 101 of which — stop smirking — were assessed to the Buckeyes. Of course, I wasn’t there to see it. This is the way every week before moving households should go: Secure the … Read more

This Week in the ECACHL: Nov. 10, 2005

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The weekend’s most anticipated ECACHL game, a rematch of last year’s ECACHL Championship, will take place on Friday evening as throngs of Big Red hockey fans attempt to turn Harvard’s Bright Hockey Center into “Lynah East.” Last season the two teams split during the regular season — Cornell won 2-0 in an early season encounter … Read more

Culture Shock

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When Bob Motzko replaced longtime head coach Craig Dahl in St. Cloud, he inherited a program with a lot to look forward to, says Dave Starman.

This Week in the CHA: Nov. 10, 2005

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Les Reaney is quickly becoming a household name in western New York. The Niagara freshman led the [nl]Williams Lake TimberWolves and the entire British Columbia Hockey League in scoring last year with 38 goals and 100 points and through eight games this year is tied for the NU scoring lead with senior Randy Harris. Both … Read more

This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Nov. 10, 2005

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Clash of the Titans, Part I It may only be November, but it’s highly likely that the attention of many in Atlantic Hockey will be focused on Worcester this weekend as the league’s preseason favorites, Mercyhurst and Holy Cross, lock horns for the first time this year. It’s a series that everyone involved would like … Read more

Underage Drinking Allegations Leveled Against Gopher Players

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Several Minnesota hockey players under the age of 21 were identified drinking at a Minneapolis bar by Minneapolis/St. Paul television station KMSP, which reported its allegations on its Sunday evening news telecast and on its website. Filmed secretly either buying, possessing or drinking alcohol by KMSP over a two-month period were Gopher players including Kris … Read more

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: East

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Upset Hounds Just one week after dropping below .500 and to the bottom edge of the USCHO.com/CSTV poll, Boston University played the role of rebound team of the week, ending two winning streaks over the weekend with wins over Vermont and Maine. The wins came at a good time, as the Ice Dogs were on … Read more

No. 1 Tigers Tighten Grip On USCHO.com/CSTV Poll

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Two wins over St. Cloud State provided Colorado College a stranglehold on the top spot in Monday’s USCHO.com/CSTV Division I men’s poll. The Tigers received 39 of 40 first-place votes to remain No. 1 for the second straight week. Second place went to Michigan, which won a pair of games against Notre Dame, while Cornell … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Nov. 3, 2005

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Dave Hendrickson is taking the week off to polish up his resume in light of the sudden vacancy of the Red Sox general manager position. It takes a good week to cut and paste all those “And Finally, Not That It Has Anything To Do With Anything, But…” excerpts into one semi-coherent cover letter. Debut … Read more

This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 3, 2005

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An Object Lesson in Five Minutes Last weekend, Michigan State traveled to Ithaca, New York, to open Cornell’s D-I season in front of the Lynah faithful. By all accounts, this was a terrific, emotionally-charged series that provided up-and-down action, great goaltending, fierce competition. The series also gave more than what was reported, and less perhaps … Read more

Cornell’s Schafer Suspended One Game

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Cornell head coach Mike Schafer has been suspended for one game for conduct occurring after last Saturday’s game between the Big Red and Michigan State, ECACHL commissioner Steve Hagwell announced Thursday. The incident in question took place after the Spartans’ 4-3 win, as the Michigan State players remained on the ice to celebrate. Several objects … Read more

This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Nov. 3, 2005

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Blame, Burden Or Opportunity We’ve all heard by now that the CHA is running into problems in replacing Air Force, which next season will head to Atlantic Hockey as the league’s 10th member. Kennesaw State, which was a potential sixth member for the CHA, doesn’t appear ready to move to the Division I level. That … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Nov. 3, 2005

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First things first: • Yes, Colorado College is the deserving No. 1 team in this week’s USCHO.com/CSTV poll. And if they survive this home weekend against St. Cloud State, next week’s trip to Wisconsin should tell us a lot about the Tigers. • The WCHA announced an extension to its deal to play the Final … Read more

This Week in the ECACHL: Nov. 3, 2005

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One of the biggest surprises in the ECACHL last weekend was the success that the Princeton Tigers enjoyed, winning their season opener on the road in South Bend against the Fighting Irish. The Tigers were outshot 17-2 in the first period of Friday night’s 5-3 win over the Irish, largely due to the amount of … Read more

This Week in the CHA: Nov. 3, 2005

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Looks like the Serratore brothers get to divide bragging rights at the family table this Thanksgiving. Last weekend, Air Force, coached by Frank Serratore, upset then-No. 15-ranked Bemidji State and brother Tom, 4-3, on Friday night in Colorado Springs. The following evening, the Beavers rebounded for a 2-1 win. Even with the loss, the Beavers … Read more