TMQ: After chaotic offseason, new season brings fresh start for some
Colgate is 2-0 to open the season after winning just seven games all of last regular season. That’s among the topics in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Men’s D-I: Minnesota Duluth
Minnesota-Duluth wants right mind-set to defend national title
A year ago, the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs were still two months removed from moving into their sparkling new home and the idea of a national championship was but a dream. Fast forward 12 months and there is a decidedly different atmosphere surrounding UMD hockey. While Amsoil Arena’s fresh paint fumes may have faded, the facility regarded … Read more
UMD’s Brown gets court date for June 18 bar incident
Minnesota-Duluth forward J.T. Brown, the rookie of the year last season for the Bulldogs and the most outstanding player at the Frozen Four, has been summoned to appear in St. Louis County District Court on Aug. 18 on charges that he gave a false name to a peace officer and attempted to flee police during … Read more
National Collegiate Hockey Conference launched after ‘intense’ lead-up
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference — college hockey’s newest conference that will be comprised of Denver, Colorado College, North Dakota, Nebraska-Omaha, Minnesota-Duluth and Miami — was officially announced on Wednesday at a news conference at the Penrose House in Colorado Springs, Colo. It will begin play in the 2013-14 season. The news conference featured the … Read more
Herter named new Minnesota-Duluth assistant
Jason Herter has been named an assistant coach for the national champion Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs. Herter replaces Brett Larson, who left the UMD staff last month to become the head coach and general manager of the Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League. Herter, who played three seasons at North Dakota, spent last season … Read more
Minnesota-Duluth assistant Larson takes USHL gig
The USHL’s Sioux City Musketeers announced that Brett Larson has been named the team’s head coach and general manager. Larson joins the Musketeers after serving as the associate coach at Minnesota-Duluth for the past three seasons. “This is a dream come true to be the head coach of the Sioux City Musketeers,” said Larson in … Read more
UMD awards Sandelin with five-year extension
Scott Sandelin, who guided Minnesota-Duluth to its first national championship last month, has signed a five-year contract extension that will keep him behind the Bulldogs’ bench through the 2016-2017 season. Sandelin will earn an annual salary of $235,000. “We are very pleased with the leadership Scott has provided to our men’s hockey program and are … Read more
Minnesota-Duluth loses another, Faulk signs with Carolina
Minnesota-Duluth lost its second player in as many days to the NHL as freshman defenseman Justin Faulk signed with the Carolina Hurricanes Friday. Faulk will immediately join the Hurricanes’ top minor-league affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League, for the Calder Cup playoffs. “Justin is a gifted offensive defenseman who excels on the … Read more
Sharks sign UMD’s Mike Connolly
Just days after its first national title, Minnesota-Duluth will look to retain that championship next season without junior forward Mike Connolly, who from a report in the Duluth News Tribune, will sign with the San Jose Sharks. “Any player just wants an opportunity to play, and the coaching staff here gave me a chance. The … Read more
Boston College has two on All-USCHO first team
Michigan and Boston College each placed three players on the All-USCHO teams, while Denver, North Dakota, and Wisconsin each placed two players. Leading the way on the first team was the Hobey hat trick of Miami’s Andy Miele (USCHO’s player of the year and the Hobey Baker Award winner), North Dakota’s Matt Frattin, and Boston … Read more
Minnesota-Duluth’s Schmidt earns Unsung Hero Award
Minnesota-Duluth’s Kyle Schmidt has been named the 2011 winner of the Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award. The award was given Friday, the day before Schmidt scored the overtime winner for the Bulldogs in the national championship game. Schmidt, a senior forward, is the fifth winner of the award, named for the former Army player who … Read more
The road to the Frozen Four: an officiating crew’s view
Just as for the players, for the referees selected for the NCAA championship game, it’s the culmination of a lot of hard work over the season. Dave Hendrickson reports.
One nonblond comes up big for Minnesota-Duluth
All the Minnesota-Duluth players dyed their hair blond for the playoffs, except one: championship goal-scorer Kyle Schmidt. Theresa Spisak reports.
Unsung players factor big for Minnesota-Duluth, Michigan
On teams full of stars, it was the unsung players who were the factor in the NCAA title tilt between Minnesota-Duluth and Michigan. Tyler Buckentine reports.
Penalties hurt Michigan in title game
Wolverines coach Red Berenson had some pointed comments after his team was force to kill nine power plays. Paula C. Weston reports.
Notebook: New entry to the champions’ club
Minnesota-Duluth is the first first-time national champion since Maine in 1993, and the 18th title winner overall. Chris Lerch reports.
By titles, championship game matchup is haves vs. have-nots
Michigan and Minnesota-Duluth are the last teams standing in the race for the 2011 NCAA championship. Jim Connelly reports.
Frozen Four jitters affect both goalies
Playing in their first Frozen Four and first NCAA tournament, both Notre Dame’s Mike Johnson and Minnesota-Duluth’s Kenny Reiter were shaky in the first period before settling in. Paula Weston reports.
Power play firing on all cylinders for Minnesota-Duluth
Minnesota-Duluth rode a hot power play to its first national championship game since 1984. Theresa Spisak reports.
The scouting reports on the Frozen Four teams
Dave Starman has looked at the film and talked to other scouts, and here’s how he sees Michigan, North Dakota, Notre Dame and Minnesota-Duluth.