Hockey East lands six of 18 nominees for inaugural Mike Richter Award
Six Hockey East goaltenders were among the 18 nominated for the inaugural Mike Richter Award, given to the most outstanding goaltender in Division I men’s hockey.
Men’s D-I: Michigan State
TMQ: Teams need a February surge for a chance at success
Each week, Tuesday Morning Quarterback looks at the big events and big topics in Division I men’s college hockey.
Big Ten suspends Penn State defenseman Yanis one game
The Big Ten announced Wednesday that Penn State sophomore defenseman Mark Yanis has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in the Nittany Lions’ game against Michigan State on Saturday, Jan. 18. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that occurred near the … Read more
A quick look at the Great Lakes Invitational, Three Rivers Classic
Here’s a look at the college hockey holiday tournaments that start Friday.
TMQ: A winning pair in Providence, ECAC Hockey’s strength and realignment readjustment
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
TMQ: A reward for Sacred Heart; Notre Dame in the national picture; Big Ten halves
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Michigan State continues its growth cycle, with offense a target area
The Spartans were 55th of 59 teams nationally in team offense last season and have a young roster this year.
College connections aplenty in 2013 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class
The 2013 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for Monday, Dec. 2, in Detroit. The class of 2013 includes Cindy Curley (Providence), Bill Guerin (Boston College), Peter Karmanos, Jr., Ron Mason (St. Lawrence, Lake Superior State, Bowling Green, Michigan State) and Doug Weight (Lake Superior State).
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top goaltenders for 2013-14
As the new season approaches, we take a look at the goalies you’ll be hearing about all season.
Checking In: Former Michigan State player Anson Carter
As a studio analyst for NBC Sports, Carter covered the Stanley Cup Finals between the Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks last season. Tim Sullivan reports.
Great Lakes Invitational goes with Michigan flavor through 2016
The next four Great Lakes Invitational tournament fields have been announced and the event will have a definite Michigan feel through 2016. Western Michigan will join tournament mainstays Michigan Tech, Michigan State and Michigan outdoors this December at Comerica Park. Back inside at Joe Louis Arena for the 2014 tournament, Ferris State will join the … Read more
Mason, Curley, Guerin, Weight get the call to U.S. Hockey Hall
Former coach Ron Mason and three former college hockey players were among the United States Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2013 announced Thursday. Cindy Curley (Providence, 1981-85), Bill Guerin (Boston College, 1989-91) and Doug Weight (Lake Superior State, 1989-91) joined Mason and Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. in the group. Mason won 924 … Read more
U.S. men’s Olympic camp roster heavy on former college players
More than two-thirds of the players selected for the camp that will help select the 2014 U.S. men’s Olympic team come from college hockey roots. Of 48 players named to the U.S. Men’s National Team Orientation Camp in August, 33 played in college. Minnesota had seven former players chosen, with Wisconsin right behind at six. … Read more
Checking In: Former Michigan State player Torey Krug
The lessons Torey Krug learned in three memorable seasons with Michigan State have prepared him for life in the NHL and an unbelievable rise through the ranks in one of the deepest organizations in the league. Tim Sullivan checks in with the Boston Bruins defenseman during the Stanley Cup Finals.
Commentary: What’s wrong with Notre Dame? Look to the schedule, absences
A brief aside to start. Don Cherry seems to lower his IQ each time he opens his mouth. I cringed reading his quote about the recently fired Brian Burke when he said “All this guy did was go get Swedes, Finns and U.S. college kids.” Last I looked, since Canada last won gold at the … Read more
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
At a glance: Quick facts on the holiday tournaments
Summaries of the seven tournaments that run Friday through Monday.
Michigan State’s Carney forced to retire due to neck injury
Michigan State defenseman Branden Carney, who fractured two vertebrae at practice on Nov. 3, 2011, has chosen to end his hockey career on the advice of medical professionals. Carney fractured his C1 and C2 vertebrae when he went head-first into the dasher boards during drills. He was transported to Sparrow Hospital for treatment and was … Read more
Commentary: Mason as classy as ever as wins record set to pass to a friend
As his time atop the coaching wins list prepares to end, Ron Mason talks with Dave Starman about his career.