TMQ: A wild start to the season, especially for ranked teams
Each week during the season we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Men’s D-I: Minnesota State
Minnesota State needs a better start to meet high expectations
The Mavericks return almost every key player back from a team that won the WCHA playoff championship.
WCHA coaches, media tab Minnesota State league favorite; Motte, Leitner share preseason player of the year
Minnesota State is the top team in both the WCHA preseason coaches’ poll and media poll, while Ferris State was picked to finish second in both polls. The media poll was conducted by the Bemidji Pioneer and the coaches’ poll by the Mankato Free Press. The Mavericks are coming off a Broadmoor Trophy-winning campaign and … Read more
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact forwards for 2014-15
Size doesn’t always matter when it comes to the forwards that could make a difference in college hockey this season.
Minnesota State loses junior defenseman Jutzi for ‘personal reasons’
According to the Mankato Free Press, Minnesota State junior defenseman Jon Jutzi has been removed from the Mavericks’ roster. Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings confirmed the situation on Wednesday to the Free Press, but said he could not elaborate on the issue. “He is currently off the roster and currently not enrolled in school,” Hastings … Read more
Travis named strength coach at Mercyhurst
The Mercyhurst men’s team has named Tyler Travis strength and conditioning coach. Travis, an Erie, Pa., native, received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State-Behrend and his Master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology, with a concentration in cardiac rehabilitation, from Minnesota State.
Arena upgrades coming to Minnesota State’s Verizon Wireless Center
According to the Mankato Free Press, state funding for upgrades to the Verizon Wireless Center may be happening sooner than later. Already passed by both houses of the Minnesota legislature, the borrowing and spending bills for construction projects include $14.5 million for a Mankato civic center project – overall, about a $30 million project. Part … Read more
The other guy: In loss, Minnesota State’s Huggins does his best to match Hellebuyck
The Mavericks goaltender stopped 34 of 35 shots in a loss to Massachusetts-Lowell
Our conference columnists offer NCAA regionals thoughts, predictions
USCHO’s conference writers analyze the games in which the teams they cover are involved.
2014 Northeast Regional preview: Foursome has the records to back up toughest regional claim
Boston College plays Denver and Massachusetts-Lowell plays Minnesota State in the first round at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass.
Minnesota State’s unsung heroes lead the way to WCHA tournament title
Brett Stern and Brett Knowles each scored his first goal of the season for the Mavericks
Minnesota State negates Bowling Green’s recent power-play strength
The Falcons had eight power-play goals in their last six games but the Mavericks shut them down and scored a short-handed goal.
TMQ: Taking notice of Minnesota State while Union keeps rolling along
Our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
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: An indecisive weekend leaves us without a dominant team
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
TMQ: Northeastern, Lake Superior State offer surprises, while Wisconsin takes a fall
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Experience, last season’s success have Minnesota State starting as the WCHA favorite
The Mavericks are the only team from the new-look WCHA to make the NCAA tournament last season.
Medical condition takes Minnesota State’s Lehrke out of lineup for senior season
Minnesota State forward Zach Lehrke announced Tuesday that he will not play his senior season with the Mavericks. “This is a difficult decision, but due to a medical condition that I have been battling for some time, it has become apparent to me that I will not be able to compete for Minnesota State my … Read more
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top forwards for 2013-14
From Agostino to Walters, here are some forwards that are expected to put up big numbers this season.
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top goaltenders for 2013-14
As the new season approaches, we take a look at the goalies you’ll be hearing about all season.