TMQ: Tough opponents, injuries haven’t slowed No. 1 Minnesota
The Gophers go into a series against No. 6 North Dakota this weekend after a three-win week. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Men’s D-I: Minnesota State
Leivermann leaves Minnesota State, plans to transfer
Corey Leivermann has left Minnesota State after two-and-a-half seasons, the school announced Friday night. Leivermann told the Mankato Free Press that he plans to transfer to and play for Division III Gustavus Adolphus. The forward played in only two games this season for the Mavericks, going without a point. In 42 career games for his … Read more
At a glance: Quick facts on the holiday tournaments
Summaries of the seven tournaments that run Friday through Monday.
Hastings enjoys Omaha homecoming, but he, Jutting build in new locations
Mike Hastings replaced Troy Jutting as head coach at Minnesota State, while Jutting took a job with Hastings’ old team, Nebraska-Omaha. Their paths crossed last weekend, as Matthew Semisch reports.
TMQ: National landscape opening up a bit before break
Boston College remains the only team to have defended its No. 1 ranking this season after New Hampshire falls from the top spot. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have more in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Minnesota State looks to youngsters in Hastings’ first season at helm
A new coach and a crop of talented underclassmen have Minnesota State excited to take a big step in 2012-13. Mike Hastings was hired in April to replace long-time coach Troy Jutting, who was fired after the worst season (12-24-2) in his 12 years leading the Mavericks. “It’s a privilege to be back with a … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha names Jutting new assistant coach
Nebraska-Omaha announced Tuesday that Troy Jutting has been named the team’s new assistant coach, replacing Brian Renfrew, who left after one year to take a scouting position with the Winnipeg Jets. Jutting was the head coach at Minnesota State the last 12 years before being relieved of his duties earlier this offseason. “We are fortunate … Read more
Exciting, emotional time for new Minnesota State coach Hastings
Mike Hastings would leave Omaha only for the right opportunity, and he says he has that in Mankato. Brian Halverson reports.
Maverick to Maverick: Hastings named head coach at Minnesota State
Mike Hastings is going from one Mavericks’ team to another. Associate head coach at Nebraska-Omaha since 2009-10, Hastings was announced Saturday as the new head coach at Minnesota State and will begin his new role April 16. Hastings replaces Troy Jutting, who was relieved of his duties earlier this month after 12 years behind the … Read more
Jutting out after 12 seasons as head coach at Minnesota State
Minnesota State has reassigned coach Troy Jutting within the athletic department until his contract expires and will look for a new coach, the school announced Sunday night. Jutting, a former player and assistant coach with the Mavericks, was about to enter the final year of his contract, which expires June 30, 2013. “This is the … Read more
Planning begins on annual Minnesota Cup tournament at Xcel Energy Center
It’s still just in the early stages, but according to a report in the Star Tribune, in late January 2014, the five Division I schools in Minnesota will play in a tournament at the Xcel Energy Center. “We are very close to getting it done,” Minnesota AD Joel Maturi said in the story. “We have … Read more
TMQ: A save for Alabama-Huntsville, but will there be a rebound?
It looks like Alabama-Huntsville will be around next season, after all, but what will be the lasting effects of the turmoil? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about that, a first half of mediocrity, which teams are breaking out of that and the week ahead in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Minnesota State searching for goals to swing close games
Since finishing in a tie for fourth place in the WCHA in 2007-08, Minnesota State has endured a steady fall toward the bottom of the conference standings. If the Mavericks are to climb even a few rungs up the conference ladder in 2011-12, last season’s ninth-ranked scoring offense (2.39 goals per game) must be improved … Read more
Lake Forest hires McKelvie as coach
Alaska-Anchorage assistant coach Ryan McKelvie has been named the head coach at Lake Forest. He replaces Seamus Gregory, who was the interim head coach in 2010-11 after the retirement of longtime coach Tony Fritz. McKelvie, a former Minnesota State player, was the associate head coach of the Wenatchee Wild of the NAHL from 2008 to … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Recapping the tournaments
The holiday tournaments are done, and Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look back at the big events.
The 2010-11 holiday tourneys and why they matter
The USCHO staff compiles the essential info on the seven Division I men’s holiday tournaments.
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
Commentary: Looking back fondly as I step away from Division III hockey
Chris Lerch saw a lot in 28 years of covering Division III hockey. As he says good-bye, he takes a look back at the highlights.
Minnesota State looks to go farther after late-season setbacks
The seniors on the Minnesota State roster have fallen one score short of their goal twice in the past three years. It’s the Mavericks’ goal to reach the WCHA Final Five each year, and the past two seasons, MSU was a goal away from a trip to St. Paul. The Mavericks couldn’t get a goal … Read more
North Dakota Runaway Favorite in WCHA Polls
North Dakota is the nearly unanimous choice of WCHA coaches and media members to win that league’s regular season title. The Fighting Sioux took 10 of 12 first-place votes in the coaches poll, organized by the Grand Forks Herald and 28 of 29 first-place votes in the media poll, conducted by KZIO-FM of Duluth, Minn. … Read more