Men’s D-I in general
Ryan Callahan had two points and Jake Dowell tallied two assists as the U.S. defeated Switzerland, 6-4, in its second game of World Junior Tournament action Monday. The U.S. now holds a perfect 2-0 record in tournament play. The team faces off against Belarus on Wednesday, Dec. 29. In a third period that saw eight … Read more
[nl]Connecticut Ice Arena, Storrs, Conn., Dec. 30-31 Merrimack (7-11-2, 1-8-1 Hockey East) vs. Brown (5-4-2, 4-3-2 ECAC), 1:30 p.m., Thursday Holy Cross (6-5-4, 3-2-3 AH) at Connecticut (3-10-2, 2-4-1), 4:30 p.m., Thursday Consolation/Championship: 1:30 p.m./4:30p.m., Friday Merrimack Players to watch: Bryan Schmidt, D (10-11-21); Jeff Caron, D (3-16-19); Brent Gough, F (2-2-4) Notable: Merrimack is … Read more
Thompson Arena, Hanover, N.H., Dec. 29-30 Providence (5-9-2, 2-6-2 Hockey East) vs. Vermont (10-5-3, 5-1-2 ECAC), 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Bowling Green (8-6-2, 5-5-2 CCHA) at Dartmouth (4-6-1, 3-4-0 ECAC), 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Consolation/Championship: 4:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Thursday Providence Players to watch: Chris Chaput, F (4-10-14); Chase Watson, F (4-7-11), Bill McCreary, F (6-3-9); Colin McDonald, … Read more
Magness Arena, Denver, Jan. 1-2 Northeastern (6-8-2, 3-4-1 Hockey East) vs. Colgate (12-4-0, 5-1-0 ECAC), 4:05 p.m. MT, Saturday Air Force (9-5-2, 3-3-0 CHA) at Denver (11-5-1, 8-3-1 WCHA), 7:05 p.m. MT, Saturday Consolation/Championship: 4:05/7:05 MT, Sunday Northeastern Players to watch: Jason Guerriero, F (6-13-19); Mike Morris, F (6-9-15); Brian Swiniarski, F (7-5-12); Keni Gibson, … Read more
Kohl Center, Madison, Wisc., Dec. 31 – Jan. 1 Ferris State (6-10-2, 3-7-2 CCHA) vs. Clarkson (4-11-2, 1-5-1 ECAC), 4:05 p.m. CT, Friday Yale (1-11-0, 1-9-0 ECAC) at Wisconsin (13-5-0, 10-4-0 WCHA), 7:05 p.m CT, Friday Consolation/Championship: 4:05/7:05 CT, Saturday Ferris State Players to watch: Jeff Legue, C (11-6-17); Derek Nesbitt, RW (6-8-14); Mark Bomersback, … Read more
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 29-30 Pre-determined opponents: Minnesota State (7-9-2, 4-9-1 WCHA) vs. Ohio State (11-5-2, 9-2-1 CCHA), 5:05 p.m. Wednesday Colorado College (15-3-0, 9-3-0 WCHA) vs. Miami (7-9-2, 3-7-2 CCHA), 8:05 p.m. Wednesday Minnesota State vs. Miami, 5:05 Thursday Colorado College vs. Ohio State, 8:05 Thursday Minnesota State Players to watch: David Backes, … Read more
Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, December 29-30 Television: Fox Sports Net Detroit, DirecTV Ch. 636, Dish Network 430 (Mich. St/UNH game only) Semifinals: Michigan (13-4-1, 11-1-0 CCHA) vs. Michigan Tech (1-14-1, 1-13-0 WCHA), 4:00 p.m. Wednesday New Hampshire (11-3-2, 6-1-1 Hockey East) vs. Michigan State (8-9-1, 5-7-0 CCHA), 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Consolation/Championship: 4:30 p.m./8:00 p.m. Thursday … Read more
Germain Arena, Estero, Fla., Dec. 28-29 St. Cloud State (8-9-1, 4-8-0 WCHA) vs. Maine (10-7-2, 6-3-1 Hockey East), 4:00 p.m. Tuesday Boston College (7-3-3, 4-1-3 Hockey East) vs. Cornell (7-2-2, 4-1-1 ECAC), 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Consolation/Championship: 4:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Wednesday Television: CSTV, DirecTV Ch. 610 St. Cloud State Players to watch: Dave Iannazzo, F (8-8-16); … Read more
FSN Detroit will rebroadcast the historic Cold War Hockey Game between Michigan State and Michigan on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, from 8-10 p.m. The outdoor hockey game, which was originally held on Oct. 6, 2001, saw a world-record 74,554 people jam Spartan Stadium to watch the Spartans and Wolverines skate to a 3-3 overtime draw. … Read more
Fast? Maybe not. Determined? In spades. Michigan native Stavros Paskaris didn’t have to go far from home to play college hockey, and Wayne State is reaping the benefits.
What to make of the Canisius situation, and contrasting it to Harvard’s great run.
Mariucci Arena, Minneapolis, Dec. 22-23 Northern Michigan vs. Harvard, Wednesday, 5:05 p.m. CT Minnesota vs. Merrimack, Wednesday, 8:05 p.m. CT Consolation/Championship: Thursday, 5:05 p.m. CT and 8:05 p.m. CT Television: Games involving Minnesota will be telecast on Fox Sports Net North (DirecTV ch. 641, Dish Network ch. 436). Minnesota Kellen Briggs has given Minnesota a … Read more
An uneventful week in the USCHO.com/CSTV Division I men’s poll saw Minnesota retain the No. 1 spot, though No. 2 Colorado College picked up a few first-place votes in the wake of its weekend sweep of Minnesota State. The idle Gophers earned 33 of 40 first-place votes, while the Tigers took the remaining seven. The … Read more
Canisius athletic director Tim Dillon was overruled by higher administrators in the decision to fire longtime hockey coach Brian Cavanaugh, according to a report in today’s Buffalo News. According to the article, the decision was made by the school’s vice president for student affairs, Ellen Conley. This came, according to newspaper sources, after the players … Read more
Harvard moves into the national rankings with help from the power play and defense; Clarkson builds a little confidence with a good weekend against a nationally-ranked opponent; and the parade to the penalty box slows — a bit. Juan Martinez reports.
The Hockey East Courtroom is once more in session, again with USCHO.com’s own Dave Hendrickson presiding. Headlining the docket: the People of Hockey East vs. Blaise MacDonald, and the testimony is compelling.
Bowling Green goaltender Jordan Sigalet tells CCHA fans not to let up on him; Lake Superior State enjoys some hard-earned success; and Paula C. Weston lets readers in on a family specialty for the holidays.
Denver and Minnesota-Duluth meet in a rematch of last season’s Frozen Four semifinal — but it’s not the confrontation the pundits expected; a WCHA veteran gets ready for the World Juniors; and Minnesota State earns some respect. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Barret Ehgoetz takes over atop the CHA’s all-time scoring charts; Niagara avoids a crushing sweep on Saturday against Bemidji State; Robert Morris continues its run on Atlantic Hockey foes; and RIT’s elevation to Division I begs comparisons to the Colonials. Brian Coe reports.
After a week of big news in Atlantic Hockey, Jim Connelly surveys the situation — including the stunning dismissal of Canisius coach Brian Cavanaugh, and the admission of RIT as the league’s newest member school.