Men’s D-I in general
Cornell coach Mike Schafer has been suspended for one game by the ECAC for comments he made to the media after last Friday’s game against Rensselaer. He will sit out this Friday’s game against Vermont. Schafer Schafer took referee Joel Dupree to task in a profanity-laden outburst, upset about what he believed were hits from … Read more
Len Ceglarski was there when BC captured its first NCAA title, and brought the Eagles back on his return to the Heights. Friday, his jersey was retired.
The field for the 2004 College Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented annually to “college hockey’s finest citizen,” has been whittled to five finalists. This year’s finalists are: Dan Boeser — Wisconsin, Sr. Patrick Foley — New Hampshire, Sr. Chanda Gunn — Northeastern, Sr. Derek Nisula — Babson, Sr. Mark Persick — Canisius, Jr. Gunn and Foley … Read more
The loss of Findlay hockey throws the CHA into a deadline search to retain its NCAA autobid, with Robert Morris’ nascent team playing a major role. Also: Jared Ross turns heads, and here comes Joe Tallari. Mike Volonnino reports.
Brandon Bochenski makes sure North Dakota didn’t miss Zach Parise; Chris Conner makes a statement as one of the league’s top players; Minnesota makes a run toward the top of the standings; and UAA makes the national rankings. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Monday’s vote on Prop 65 saves the day for three ECAC schools; Brown gets behind its goaltender as a Hobey Baker candidate; and Juan Martinez previews the upcoming weekend’s action.
North Dakota’s talent was in evidence in Helsinki: three Sioux — including tourney MVP Zach Parise — helped the U.S. go gold.
Dave Hendrickson gives some perspective on the NESCAC and Proposition 65, lauds a World Junior returnee, inspects New Hampshire’s PairWise standing, and above all, discusses why Vermont’s impending move to Hockey East matters.
The race in Atlantic Hockey heats up as Army starts its traditional second-half charge, and Canisius surprises Quinnipiac in Buffalo. Jim Connelly rounds up the action.
Midway through January, and the CCHA standings are bunching up. Paula C. Weston examines the teams in the middle of the pack, any of which could take the conference title — or miss home ice.
Michigan goaltender Al Montoya and North Dakota forward Drew Stafford may have taken more than just a gold medal away from last week’s World Junior Championships. Each of them, the top ranked goaltender and forward/defenseman, respectively, in the just-released NHL Central Scouting Service (CSS) mid-term rankings, may have punched their tickets to NHL stardom that … Read more
Everyone can breathe a sigh of relief. … but what’s up with Union?
Union president Roger Hull offered his reasons for voting against the amendment to Proposal 65 at the NCAA Convention on Monday. The amendment, which permanently grandfathers eight “play-up” Division III schools so they can continue to offer athletic scholarships in their Division I sports, passed by a wide margin. The proposal affects St. Lawrence, Clarkson, … Read more
Joe Bertagna looks back at the holidays, and a letter you don’t want to get.
Twenty-eight years in the making, Team USA finally won the gold medal at the World Juniors, on a path paved by others.
After months of handwringing and lobbying, 12 athletic programs at eight schools, including four in men’s ice hockey, received grandfather protection Monday, allowing them to continue granting athletic scholarships. The vote on the amendment to Proposal 65 was passed at the NCAA Convention in Nashville, 296-107. Proposal 65 itself, which prevents any future schools from … Read more
U.S. hockey took a stunning step forward with Monday’s gold at the World Juniors: three Spartans were part of the celebration.
Findlay’s decision to drop hockey as a varsity sport leaves its players and coaches high and dry — and the CHA as a whole must move quickly to preserve its automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Mike Volonnino reports.
The courtship was so swift, even Britney Spears was impressed. Three weeks ago, with rumors swirling, Vermont let it be known it had indeed sent a “letter of inquiry” to Hockey East about the possibility of joining the league. Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna accepted it, planned a meeting of athletic directors, and was expecting … Read more
Vermont’s departure from the ECAC sends ripples throughout college hockey; the Division III vote draws near; the “Ticket Gate” game is upon us; and Juan Martinez hands out his mid-season awards.