Men’s D-I in general
Boston College sophomore defenseman J.D. Forrest will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining tendon and nerve damage in his right forearm. He will undergo surgery on Wednesday, March 6 to repair the damage. Forrest sustained the injury late in the third period of the Eagles’ 2-1 loss to New Hampshire on Sunday, March … Read more
One year after losing the end of the 2000-01 season to injury, Minnesota-Duluth’s Judd Medak is better than ever before. USCHO.com’s Marty Hill reports.
Hockey East isn’t quite finished separating the contenders from the pretenders, it seems. With one weekend left to play, three teams can still win the regular-season title, Dave Hendrickson notes. Also: Olympic coverage, team play, a trivia correction and much more.
For some teams, it’s simply the light at the end of tunnel, while for others it’s an oncoming train. Paula C. Weston runs down the playoff scenarios, recaps the CCHA season in a nutshell, and much more.
Denver and St. Cloud don’t settle much; individual awards on the line in the last weekend; Alaska-Anchorage fires up, much to the detriment of Colorado College’s NCAA hopes; tiebreaking scenarios; and the “Woody” Wilson update. Todd D. Milewski warms up for the playoffs.
…And Down The Stretch They Come With only one week left in the regular season, for once, a lot of the MAAC playoff picture is clear. We know the eight qualifiers and the fact that Fairfield, AIC and Bentley could have early March tee times, weather permitting. Still left up for grabs is home ice. … Read more
With just two games apiece left for ECAC teams, it’s a typical stretch run. Cornell may be the Cleary Cup champion, but that’s about all we know as the end barrels into sight. Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser shed some light on the situation.
Quinnipiac and Connecticut have created a new award called the “Heroes Hat” that will be presented to the winner of the season series between the in-state rivals. The award will honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The 2001-02 season series between the teams is currently tied … Read more
This year, Hockey East offers more perils than ever before. Witness the case of Boston University, whose reward for a potential second-place finish could be a first-round playoff match with — archrival and defending NCAA champion Boston College? Dave Hendrickson explores further, including Merrimack’s sudden burst, an Olympic return, and much more.
Paula C. Weston notes the comparatively quiet end to the CCHA regular season, but has high hopes for things to come. Also: the Girl Reporter’s annual All-Everything Teams.
Perhaps fittingly, Sacred Heart gave itself a Valentine’s Day gift last weekend. Also: what’s ahead as Mercyhurst wraps up the MAAC title “race”; and Jim Connelly deciphers playoff positioning.
Air Force suddenly believes the hype; Niagara moves toward the number-two seed in the CHA tournament; Findlay hopes to play spoiler; and weekend matchups. Geof F. Morris‘ CHA Beat arrives for another week.
It’s number one against number two when Denver and St. Cloud square off this weekend. Todd D. Milewski suggests that — thanks to SCSU goalie Dean Weasler — the series could be about more than just a great offense vs. a great defense. Also: CC and the Pairwise; a fond farewell at Michigan Tech; and Don Lucia puts his faith in his senior netminder.
Brown and Rensselaer continue their rise toward home ice, while St. Lawrence and Yale are headed in the opposite direction. Also: first-place Cornell can’t end one particular run of misfortune, and the Iron Columnists go on an unprecedented losing streak. Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser report.
The American Hockey Coaches Association announced its annual awards winners, honored for contribution to amateur hockey. This year’s recipients include three from the U.S. college level. Steve Cady of Miami received the Jim Fullerton Award, given to a special contributor to ice hockey — coach, fan, journalist, official — who captures the pure love of … Read more
Once more into the breach with Paula C. Weston, as she takes poetic license to tell us about the CCHA this week. What light through yonder window includes MSU-UM at the Joe, a key showdown in Columbus, and prospect for the playoffs.
The NCAA has been fighting to expand the men’s tournament for several years, but this time around the odds look better than ever, partly thanks to Quinnipiac AD Jack McDonald’s inventiveness. Jim Connelly reports on the tournament, Mercyhurst’s bid for zero (losses), and more.
With the playoffs drawing ever closer, Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy review the week past; examine Colgate’s continued rise; speculate on Cornell’s place in the hearts of ECAC fans; and much more.
The WCHA has been at the top of the polls most of the season, but what about the rest of the league? Todd D. Milewski peeks at the PairWise Rankings. Also: home ice sorts out, the Curse of Fourth, and an Olympic idea gains favor with officials.
Niagara’s win over Bemidji State Thursday cleared the way a bit for Wayne State en route to the playoffs. Who does Geof F. Morris see leading the CHA into the postseason?