Commentary: For the 2011 Starzies, the nominees are …

The CBS College Sports Network, the national home of college hockey, will announce the winners of the third annual Starzies this weekend during the ECAC championship tournament in Atlantic City, N.J. There are eight awards which are given out and each award is the namesake of a former great college player or coach. The awards, … Read more

Olsen leaves Minnesota-Duluth for Blackhawks

According to the Duluth News Tribune, Minnesota-Duluth sophomore defenseman Dylan Olsen has signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks and will join their AHL affiliate in Rockford, Ill., immediately following the World Junior Championship. Olsen is currently playing for Canada at the World Junior tournament in Buffalo, N.Y. “Dylan was having a good year … Read more

Pair of collegians named to Canada’s World Junior squad

Hockey Canada announced its roster today for the upcoming IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship and a pair of WCHA stars were named to the team. Minnesota-Duluth defenseman Dylan Olsen and Colorado College forward Jaden Schwartz impressed at this week’s selection camp and will play for the Canadians when the tournament opens Dec. 26 in Buffalo. … Read more

Snow causes postponements at Minnesota, Minnesota State

A major snowstorm moving through Minnesota has postponed three games scheduled for Saturday. Minnesota has postponed Saturday’s men’s game against Minnesota-Duluth and women’s game against Ohio State because of a snowstorm in the Twin Cities. Both games have been rescheduled for Sunday, the school announced. The men’s game will begin at 4 p.m. CST, while … Read more