Good start, determined defense key another RIT first-round upset
The Tigers took out No. 1 overall seed Minnesota State in the Midwest Regional semifinals.
Men’s D-I: Minnesota State
2015 Midwest Regional preview: Two teams hope to break the ice with first NCAA wins
Minnesota State, Omaha, Harvard and RIT play in South Bend, Ind.
A quick look at the Midwest Regional, where Minnesota State is the top seed
Omaha, Harvard and RIT join the Mavericks at Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, Ind.
Minnesota State’s McClure: ‘The puck was on my stick at the right time’
The Mavericks freshman completed a five-goal weekend with a hat trick against Michigan Tech.
Minnesota State again relies on scoring depth in WCHA semifinal
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Despite a slow start Friday night, Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings never seemed worried. After all, his team has tremendous scoring depth. Anyone on his team can score at any given time. And anyone can step up to make a play at any given time. [scg_html_wcha2015]Friday night’s 4-0 victory over Ferris … Read more
Michigan Tech’s Kero tabbed WCHA Player, Student-Athlete of the Year
Michigan Tech’s outstanding year translated to Huskies’ senior forward Tanner Kero being named the WCHA’s Player of the Year after winning the league’s scoring crown with a 13-goal, 21-assist performance for 34 points in 28 conference games. Kero was also named Student-Athlete of the Year after maintaining a 3.72 GPA in mathematics with a concentration … Read more
Jutzi back with Minnesota State after undisclosed personal leave
The Mankato Free Press has reported that Minnesota State junior defenseman Jon Jutzi has returned to the team after leaving the team and school for a semester due to undisclosed personal reasons. “He’s registered for school, he’s back in town and he’s skating with us,” Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings told the paper. “I think … Read more
Minnesota State cancels Saturday game against Princeton because of flu outbreak among players
Saturday’s game between Minnesota State and Princeton has been canceled because of a flu outbreak among the Mavericks players. Minnesota State made the announcement Saturday afternoon, saying its team did not have enough healthy players to put in the lineup. “After consulting with several stakeholders, including the NCAA, Verizon Wireless Center and the Western Collegiate … Read more
Germany, Finland, Sweden have college hockey players on World Juniors preliminary rosters
The World Junior Championship runs Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Montreal and Toronto.
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.
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