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What do you call a league in which the standings are so tight that six teams can still finish in third place, in the last week of the regular season? All together, now — E-C-A-C. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy report.
Minnesota and St. Cloud aren’t just second and third in the WCHA — they’re fourth and fifth in the Pairwise Rankings, giving this weekend’s series national significance. Also: UND wraps up a share of the MacNaughton Cup, and supervisor of officials Greg Shepherd does emergency duty. Todd D. Milewski reports.
From the Sutters, Howes and Patricks, to the Stastnys, Ferraros and Kariyas, hockey seems to have more family ties than any other sport, with ubiquitous father-son and brother combinations. For plenty of evidence, look no further than North Dakota, home of the Fighting Sioux and five prominent pairs.
With just two weeks left in the regular season, see if you can guess whether the ECAC has sorted itself out yet (here’s a hint: no). Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser try to sift through the pile.
The NCAA tournament bye brouhaha; Wisconsin’s Saturday woes revealed; and the return of the All-Underappreciated team. Todd D. Milewski rounds up the WCHA.
Tournament misconceptions abound once again; USCHO’s Beanpot coverage draws a backlash; the ECAC on a down cycle(?); a not-so-hallowed record in the crosshairs; and some perspective on hockey history. Adam Wodon offers his usual mix of fact, opinion and speculation.
Despite a down year for the ECAC, Hockey East fans may have to make do with one NCAA bye; Dave Hendrickson unravels a snafu in the seeding process. Also, feathers are ruffled by a MAAC scheduling proposal; Jack Parker approaches 1000; and plenty more tournament talk.
Who’ll walk away with the hardware at the CCHA’s awards banquet? Paula C. Weston prognosticates the league’s annual winners.
Thanks to geography, home-ice advantage in the MAAC playoffs might mean a little more to two teams than to the rest of the league. One is already there — what about the second? Jim Connelly inspects Mercyhurst and Canisius’ tournament hopes.
Bob Gaudet returned to his alma mater four years ago, and brought with him a style all his own. It has begun to pay off, and with an 8-3-3 record this calendar year, Dartmouth is making noise in the ECAC. David Sherzer reports.
After a week of confusion and lingering questions, the NCAA has confirmed that byes in the national tournament will be awarded to the top four seeded teams irrespective of region, as was first announced last summer. “Nothing has changed,” said selection committee chair Bill Wilkinson. “We’re going to rank the teams one through 12 and … Read more
College hockey’s most prestigious award has a new home. The Decathlon Athletic Club, which oversees the Hobey Baker Award, given annually to college hockey’s top player, has decided to move the trophy permanently from the Decathlon Hotel and Athletic Club in Bloomington, Minn., to the new Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. The Xcel … Read more
One month ago, Sacred Heart was reeling, a victim of its own lack of discipline. Today the Pioneers are making a charge for home ice, and Jim Connelly explores the difference with head coach Shaun Hannah.
Civic duty calls for Paula Weston, but there’s still plenty of CCHA action to discuss — including two underrated teams, a milestone for OSU’s John Markell, Games and Grudges, and even some Valentine’s poetry…
This weekend, all eyes are on the top four in the WCHA standings as North Dakota — seeking another MacNaughton Cup — leads a pack that includes Minnesota, Colorado College, St. Cloud into the stretch run. Todd D. Milewski works the angles.
Colin Hemingway scores The Goal; Maine and UNH rebound; Lowell — perhaps aided by a print snafu — continues its run; Krys Kolanos shows he’s back; and Dave Hendrickson gets mail.
With just three weeks left in the regular season, St. Lawrence has taken over the top spot in the ECAC standings. Meanwhile, Harvard is barreling in the opposite direction, as 10 other teams try to sort out the details. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy cover the topsy-turviest conference in Division I.
After six straight Beanpot titles, the BU Terriers — and their fans — could be excused for thinking they owned the tournament. This year, however, the Eagles of Boston College added a new chapter to a classic rivalry. Dave Hendrickson reports.
Boston College’s 5-3 win over Boston University marked the end of an era of Terrier dominance at the Beanpot.
Slumping Yale finally gave coach Tim Taylor a new school record for wins, but not before waiting just a bit longer. Taylor Poor ice conditions at Yale’s home rink forced the game Saturday night against Cornell to be moved at the last minute to nearby New Haven Coliseum. Once the game started, the teams waited … Read more