At a glance: Michigan Tech, Michigan, Ferris State and Michigan State in the Great Lakes Invitational
The teams play Sunday and Monday in Detroit.
Men’s D-I: Michigan State
Big Ten hands Michigan State’s Darnell one-game suspension
The Big Ten on Saturday suspended Michigan State’s Brent Darnell for one game after the senior was called for hitting from behind in Friday’s win over Massachusetts. Darnell, a forward who had two goals and eight points in 31 games last season, must sit out Saturday’s rematch with the Minutemen. He was issued a major … Read more
Michigan State sees potential to improve on a sluggish offense
The Spartans’ offense mustered 2.19 goals per game last season, only six places above the bottom in all of Division I.
Schedule announced for second Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge
Fourteen teams will compete this fall in the second Big Ten/Hockey East Challenge. Nine of 12 Hockey East schools will join five of the six Big Ten schools in 20 designated games to be played between Oct. 10 and Nov. 29, with 10 games scheduled in Hockey East arenas and 10 in Big Ten venues. … Read more
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact goaltenders for 2014-15
Last season’s top goaltender is playing pro hockey, but a number of successful netminders are back.
Renovations to commence at Michigan State’s Munn Ice Arena
Michigan State’s Munn Ice Arena will undergo enhancements over the coming year with several of the upgrades taking place over the course of the upcoming season as the opening phase of a complete building renovation. “As Munn Ice Arena approaches on its 40th anniversary, we’re excited to announce the upcoming improvements that will significantly enhance … Read more
Big Ten preseason coaches’ poll shows Minnesota at the top
Minnesota has been selected as the top team in the Big Ten preseason coaches’ poll, as announced Wednesday. The Gophers went 28-7-6 in 2013-14, including a 14-3-3- mark in conference play, and were the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament, eventually losing in the championship final to Union. In addition, the Big Ten … Read more
Michigan, Michigan State, Miami, Western Michigan to play at Soldier Field in 2015
According to Crain’s Chicago Business, the third-annual Hockey City Classic is slated for Soldier Field on Feb. 7, 2015. Michigan will play Michigan State and Miami will play Western Michigan at the event. The 2013-14 event was held at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Chicago-based sports and entertainment company Intersport is bringing the event back … Read more
Ex-Canisius hockey ops director Walsh named intern coach at U.S. NTDP
Tyler Walsh has been named an intern assistant coach for the U.S. National Under-17 Team, part of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program based in Ann Arbor, Mich., for the 2014-15 season. Walsh spent 2013-14 as director of hockey operations at Canisius, where he was responsible for the program’s video coordination, travel management and assistance … Read more
Demko, Cowley, Minney all picked for U.S. national junior goalie evaluation camp
Seven goaltenders have been invited to the 2014 U.S. National Junior goaltender evaluation camp, set for June 9-11, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Of the seven, two (Thatcher Demko/Boston College and Evan Cowley/Denver) are current collegians and one more (Edwin Minney/Michigan State) is an incoming freshman. The netminders will audition for a spot on the U.S. … Read more
Former Michigan State player Lord, one of first black college hockey players, passes away at 84
Update: The original version of this story cited the Globe and Mail in claiming that Richard Lord was the first black player in college hockey. That has been disputed. Richard Lord, one of the first black college hockey players in 1950 when he suited up for Michigan State, passed away in his native Montreal on … Read more
Ohio State, Michigan State finally find an overtime that separates them
The last three meetings between the teams before Thursday’s Big Ten tournament contest were decided in shootouts.
Minnesota’s Wilcox earns Big Ten player, goaltender of the year honors
Minnesota sophomore goaltender Adam Wilcox heads up the inaugural Big Ten year-end awards as he was named the conference’s player of the year and goaltender of the year on Monday. Wilcox is 23-4-6 this season with a 1.91 GAA and a .934 save percentage with three shutouts. Gophers’ sophomore defenseman Mike Reilly was selected defensive … Read more
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.
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.