New NCHC commissioner Fenton takes reins of league he helped create
Josh Fenton said he has reached out to several commissioners or former commissioners to gauge what the life as a college hockey commissioner entails. Matt Mackinder reports.
Men’s D-I: Miami
Miami’s Fenton tagged with new NCHC commissioner role
The NCHC announced Monday that longtime Miami administrator Josh Fenton has been named conference commissioner and will begin his appointment on July 15. Fenton replaces Jim Scherr, who resigned as commissioner in May to accept the position of chief operating officer with the European Games. Fenton played an integral role in the formation and development … Read more
NCHC loses commissioner Scherr to European Games position
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference is losing its first commissioner before it plays its first game. Jim Scherr, who in early 2012 got a 4½-year contract to run the NCHC, is leaving the league to become chief operating officer of the 2015 European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. The league made the announcement late Friday afternoon, … Read more
NCHC commissioner Scherr says link to European job ‘premature’
National Collegiate Hockey Conference commissioner Jim Scherr has been in discussions with organizers of the 2015 European Games about a job with the group, but he said a report that he has accepted the position is premature. Inside the Games reported that Scherr would become the chief operating officer for the organizing committee of the … Read more
Blasi signs new 10-year contract with Miami, will be behind bench through ’22-23 season
Miami announced Monday that head coach Enrico Blasi has signed a new 10-year contract that will keep him behind the RedHawks’ bench through the 2022-23 season. Blasi’s original contract expired after the 2016-17 season and this new deal provides another six-year extension. “Miami holds a special place in my heart, having both played and coached … Read more
Seven finalists unveiled for Spencer Penrose Award as top Division I men’s coach
Seven coaches have qualified as finalists for the Spencer Penrose Award, given to the top coach in Division I men’s hockey. To be a finalist, a coach must be given his league’s coach of the year award or lead his team to the Frozen Four. For 2013, that group includes: • Yale’s Keith Allain, a … Read more
Miami leaves unsatisfied, but RedHawks keep their chins up after regional loss
It’d be fair to call it a modestly surprising year in Oxford thanks to a fiery top line and a good group of seniors that know how to bring hardware home. Timothy Boger reports from the Midwest Regional.
Commentary: A scouting report on NCAA tournament teams, first-round games
Dave Starman takes a look at how the teams match up in first-round games.
Midwest Regional preview: CCHA’s final champions hold top two seeds
Here’s a look at the four teams in the NCAA Midwest Regional in Toledo, Ohio.
Dusting off some old records: A look at the series behind first-round NCAA tournament matchups
There’s a story behind the all-time series between the teams that were matched for the first round of the NCAA tournament. Well, most of them. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Miami already looking to regroup after semifinal loss
The Miami RedHawks came into the CCHA semifinals with a regular season championship and a playoff series win against Michigan State under their belt. Their momentum was quickly demolished by a juggernaut Michigan squad in a 6-2 loss at Joe Louis Arena Saturday night. [scg_html_ccha2013]Despite the loss, the RedHawks (24-10-5) will receive a high seed … Read more
Miami puts three on CCHA All-Rookie Team
Four schools had one player named to the 2013 CCHA All-Rookie Team, while Miami had three representatives. Thirteen freshmen garnered at least one vote. The team will be formally honored at the CCHA awards ceremony on Friday, March 22, at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. 2013 CCHA All-Rookie Team 2013 CCHA All-Rookie Team Honorable Mention
NCHC unveils logo, tournament schedule for debut season
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference has a logo and a postseason tournament structure in place for its inaugural season. The NCHC will debut in the 2013-14 season with Colorado College, Denver, Miami, Minnesota-Duluth, Nebraska-Omaha, North Dakota, St. Cloud State and Western Michigan as members. Four winners of conference quarterfinal playoff series will advance the 2014 … Read more
TMQ: Quinnipiac goes streakless, the next outdoor venue and a Rensselaer resurgence
Quinnipiac got the No. 1 spot and promptly lost its first game afterward. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: On Quinnipiac, name recognition and the No. 1 ranking
Did the Bobcats miss out on the top spot in the poll because they haven’t long been a traditional power? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
CCHA’s final All-Decade Team includes three Hobey winners
Three Hobey Baker Award winners are among 12 players selected to the CCHA’s All-Decade Team covering the stretch for 2000 to 2013. Forwards T.J. Hensick and Kevin Porter of Michigan and Chris Kunitz of Ferris State; defensemen Andy Greene of Miami and John-Michael Liles of Michigan State; and goaltender Ryan Miller of Michigan State were … Read more
TMQ: Tough opponents, injuries haven’t slowed No. 1 Minnesota
The Gophers go into a series against No. 6 North Dakota this weekend after a three-win week. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
At a glance: Quick facts on the holiday tournaments
Summaries of the seven tournaments that run Friday through Monday.
Miami names Sayler new athletic director
David Sayler has been named Miami’s 16th director of athletics, the school announced Dec. 13. Sayler, leader of South Dakotas’ intercollegiate athletic program for the past two-and-a-half years, will begin his duties at MU in early January 2013. He succeeds Brad Bates.
TMQ: National landscape opening up a bit before break
Boston College remains the only team to have defended its No. 1 ranking this season after New Hampshire falls from the top spot. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have more in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.