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.
Men’s D-I: Michigan
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact defensemen for 2014-15
The crop of college defensemen who will make the biggest marks this season is a diverse one.
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
Scarpace tabbed Michigan’s director of player development
Michigan has announced former college goaltender L.J. Scarpace as its director of player development, a newly created position. Scarpace has served as the Wolverines’ video coordinator since 2004 and played two seasons at Western Michigan and two at Michigan from 1996 to 2001.
Janecyk added to coaching staff at Nichols
Nichols announced Wednesday the addition of former Michigan goaltender Adam Janecyk to the men’s coaching staff. Janecyk appeared in 18 games over parts of four seasons with the Wolverines. “We are extremely lucky to have Adam join our staff this season,” said Nichols head coach Kevin Swallow in a statement. “He had a tremendous playing … Read more
With camp done and some chemistry found, World Junior hopefuls set for return to college
A top line of Boston University’s Jack Eichel, Boston College’s Alex Tuch and Michigan’s Tyler Motte emerged as having strong potential.
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
Led by Michigan’s Larkin, four college-bound players taken in first round of 2014 NHL Entry Draft
Forwards Dylan Larkin, Sonny Milano, Alex Tuch and Nick Schmaltz all heard their names called by NHL teams Friday.
History, rankings suggest 2014 NHL Entry Draft’s opening round could be good for collegians
Even-numbered years have produced many first-round picks of college-connected players, and NHL rankings show as many as five could be taken this year.
Michigan loses another as Guptill signs contract with Dallas
Michigan junior forward Alex Guptill has become the second Wolverines’ underclassmen to leave early this offseason as he signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars on Thursday. Originally taken in the third round (77th overall) by Dallas in the 2010 NHL draft, Guptill finishes his Michigan career with 44 goals and 94 points … Read more
Di Giuseppe bypasses senior season at Michigan, signs with Carolina
The Carolina Hurricanes announced Wednesday that they have signed Michigan junior forward Phil Di Giuseppe to a three-year, entry-level contract. “We’re pleased that Phil has chosen to begin his professional hockey career,” said Carolina vice president of hockey operations Ron Francis in a news release. “He’s got good size and adds to our organization’s depth … Read more
Double-OT Big Ten playoff win is another valuable experience for Penn State
The Nittany Lions have won only four games against Big Ten teams this season, but three have been against Michigan.
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.
Big Ten suspends Michigan’s Downing, Sinelli one game apiece
The Big Ten announced Monday that Michigan freshman defenseman Michael Downing and junior forward Andrew Sinelli have each been suspended for one game as a result of separate incidents that occurred in the game against Minnesota on Feb. 15. The actions were taken by the conference after a review of the incidents that occurred in … Read more
TMQ: PairWise shows which teams have more work to do than others
There are four teams on the wrong side of the bubble that might surprise some: Denver, North Dakota, Western Michigan and Miami.
TMQ: When winning isn’t enough at a regular season tournament
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
A quick look at the Great Lakes Invitational, Three Rivers Classic
Here’s a look at the college hockey holiday tournaments that start Friday.
Michigan’s Motte the final U.S. World Junior cut
Michigan freshman forward Tyler Motte was the final cut from the United States World Junior team, released on Dec. 25, and is expected to rejoin the Wolverines for the Great Lakes Invitational outdoors at Detroit’s Comerica Park on Dec. 27.
TMQ: New No. 1 St. Cloud State putting together a winning formula
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.