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
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.
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
Michigan assistant director of media relations and hockey contact Rob Tillotson has left the school to take the media relations manager position with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks.
Michigan freshman forward Daniel Milne has left the school to play for the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League. Milne played in seven games this year for the Wolverines without recording a point. “Daniel Milne informed us today that he is leaving the Michigan hockey program,” Michigan coach Red Berenson said in a … Read more
The CCHA announced on Wednesday pair of one-game suspensions as a result of separate incidents that occurred in Great Lakes Invitational games on Dec. 30, 2012. Michigan senior captain A.J. Treais and Western Michigan sophomore defenseman Matt Stewart will both sit one game, with Stewart getting the additional game from the CCHA after a game … Read more
Summaries of the seven tournaments that run Friday through Monday.
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.
Given their similar records and no head-to-head results, is it possible to separate New Hampshire and Boston College right now? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look into it in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Does Michigan deserve the No. 19 ranking? And how about the goaltending we’ve seen so far this season? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Good starts by Dartmouth and Denver, an Atlantic Hockey breakthrough, great goaltending and wishes for a speedy recovery are on the docket for Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
A pair of one-win teams are facing uphill battles. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about Maine and Wisconsin in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Denver is out to a 4-0 start, joining others who have impressed early this season. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
According to NorthJersey.com, Michigan junior defenseman Jon Merrill was injured on a hit from behind into the boards during the Wolverine’s exhibition game Tuesday against Windsor and is expected to be sidelined six weeks. New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello said Merrill suffered “a little fracture” that will require a neck brace. “It’s nothing … Read more
Michigan was picked second in the CCHA preseason coaches poll, first in the media poll, third in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll — with three first-place votes — and there’s a guarantee that someone brand new will start in net this season. “We lost all our captains,” coach Red Berenson said. “Luke Glendening, Greg … Read more
Who are the top forwards this season? Our preview coverage continues with a look at 10 to watch. Dan Hickling reports.
Our 2012-13 preview series continues with a look at the best returning defensemen in college hockey. Daver Karnosky reports.
Defenseman Jon Merrill will be back with Michigan for his junior season this fall and will not sign with the New Jersey Devils, the team that selected him in the second round of the 2010 NHL draft. The Detroit News reported the news Monday afternoon. “Johnny talked with me this morning and indicated he’ll be … Read more
Red Berenson has agreed to a three-year contract extension and will remain Michigan’s head coach through the 2015-16 season. “I’m pleased that the administration and the program are looking ahead,” said Berenson in a news release. “I’m excited about the opportunity to remain at Michigan, especially with the current Yost renovations, the move to the … Read more
In what could have been a poor showing for college hockey at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Friday’s opening round ended with more-than-respectable results. Led by Jacob Trouba, who was selected ninth overall by the Winnipeg Jets, players with collegiate ties heard their names called six times from the stage at the Consol Energy Center. … Read more