Commentary: Picking 5 collegians to go in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft
Jim Connelly takes a swing at predicting the 30 first-round picks of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Men’s D-I: Michigan
After Trouba, best chance for college players in 2012 NHL Entry Draft may be second round
Michigan recruit Jacob Trouba is ranked ninth among North American skaters, but he could be the only player with college ties called in Friday’s first round. Jim Connelly reports.
Great Lakes Invitational contract extended three more years
The Great Lakes Invitational will live on through the 2014 tournament, according to a press release issued Monday from Michigan Tech. Michigan Tech and Olympia Entertainment have extended their partnership in hosting the GLI through 2014, which will be the tournament’s 50th annual event. “We’re thrilled to be able to continue the tradition of the … Read more
Berenson ‘disappointed’ as Brown leaves Michigan for Coyotes
Michigan junior forward Chris Brown has decided to forgo his senior season with the Wolverines and sign an entry-level contract with the Phoenix Coyotes. Brown was selected by the Coyotes in the second round (36th overall) of the 2009 NHL draft. “We are disappointed in Chris’ decision to leave Michigan and not graduate with his … Read more
2012 Midwest Regional preview: Michigan looking for a better top-seed experience
The Wolverines are a No. 1 regional seed for the first time since losing in the first round in 2009. Here’s the Midwest Regional preview of Michigan, Ferris State, Denver and Cornell.
Brawls, interlocks and blowouts: The history of all-time series between NCAA first-round opponents
The first-round matchups for the 2012 NCAA Division I men’s tournament include one that features one of the most notorious NCAA tournament games of all time. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Finalists for 2012 Hobey Baker Award unveiled
The top 10 candidates for the 2012 Hobey Baker Memorial Award were announced Thursday night. The 10 finalists were selected by voting from all 58 Division I college hockey head coaches and by online fan balloting at www.hobeybakeraward.com. Next, the 23-member selection committee and an additional round of fan balloting (at www.hobeybakeraward.com from March 16 … Read more
TMQ: Teams waiting, hoping for more games to play
Northern Michigan is out of the CCHA playoffs, but it’s not too far out of the running for an NCAA tournament spot. What do you do if you’re the Wildcats? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: It’s so hard to say goodbye, but one former top-level team will do so
Playoffs are starting and league titles are on the line. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look around the country in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: Ferris State beating all the predictions with heart
Picked for ninth in the CCHA by the coaches entering the season, the Bulldogs are the new No. 1 team in the country. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about that, the Beanpot and more in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: BU back up to No. 1, but plenty of teams could be there
Who’s No. 1? It’s Boston University in the poll, but a number of teams have legitimate claims. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: First-place favorites, Beanpot upset possibilities and a sudden change
Even in the WCHA, where Minnesota has a five-point lead on Minnesota-Duluth, the race for league titles is tightening up. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Commentary: Thoughts on Minnesota’s potential, national goaltending and rivalries
Dave Starman returns with quick thoughts on topics around college hockey.
TMQ: Shaking up the top 10 after a volatile weekend
Miami is on a roll; Western Michigan, Union and Northeastern have slipped; and ECAC Hockey might have an NCAA tournament shortfall. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Commentary: Talking Terriers, stripes and Merrill
Dave Starman weighs in on some topics around college hockey.
TMQ: Top-10 mainstays, bucket lists and — sigh — outdoor games
This week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback also looks at Boston University, a team that has overcome losing two big players over winter break. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski chime in.
With 2012 NHL Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium, GLI to also go outdoors?
According to ESPN.com, the 2012 Great Lakes Invitational may be played outdoors at Comerica Park in Detroit to coincide with the NHL Winter Classic between Detroit and Toronto and Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. The story states that with the NHL needing to include the city of Detroit in the Winter Classic, “the league would … Read more
Frozen Diamond Faceoff features coaches experienced in outdoor games
Michigan’s Red Berenson and Ohio State’s Mark Osiecki have coached in five previous events. Mark Burns reports.
Commentary: Thoughts on the World Juniors, Twitter and more
The Americans fell short at the World Juniors in part because the players that were expected to play big roles didn’t, Dave Starman writes.
Lake Superior State’s Perrault suspended one game by CCHA
The CCHA announced Thursday that Lake Superior State sophomore defenseman Andrew Perrault has been suspended for one game as the result of an incident that occurred in a game against Michigan on Jan. 7. The action was taken by the league after a review of an incident that occurred near the 19:08 mark of the … Read more