Given their similar records and no head-to-head results, is it possible to separate New Hampshire and Boston College right now? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look into it in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
The Eastern schools deal setbacks to Denver and Colorado College. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Good starts by Dartmouth and Denver, an Atlantic Hockey breakthrough, great goaltending and wishes for a speedy recovery are on the docket for Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
A pair of one-win teams are facing uphill battles. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about Maine and Wisconsin in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Tuesday Morning Quarterback makes its 2012-13 season debut with Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski looking into early results and an NCAA suspension.
Four teams received first-place votes in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll, but with 46 of 50 No. 1 votes, Minnesota is the new top team in the weekly poll. Minnesota jumps from No. 2 to the top spot, while last week’s No. 1 team, Boston College, falls to No. 3, but did receive … Read more
Last season was one of resurgence and a return to relevance for Minnesota. Considering what the Gophers have coming back at forward and defense, Minnesota is built for another run to the Frozen Four. Minnesota’s win against Boston University in the regional semifinals was the first career NCAA tournament game for last season’s seniors. The … Read more
Who are the top forwards this season? Our preview coverage continues with a look at 10 to watch. Dan Hickling reports.
Our 2012-13 preview series continues with a look at the best returning defensemen in college hockey. Daver Karnosky reports.
The American Hockey League announced Thursday that Ken Gernander (Minnesota, 1987-91) and Peter White (Michigan State, 1988-92) are two of the four inductees into the AHL Hall of Fame class of 2013. The ceremony will take place Jan. 28, 2013 in Providence, R.I. during the AHL All-Star Classic festivities.
Minnesota announced Thursday that freshman forward Connor Reilly will miss the 2012-13 season with a knee injury. Reilly suffered the injury after he slipped and fell awkwardly over the weekend, according to a school-issued news release. He is scheduled to undergo surgery in the near future, although a date has yet to be determined. “I’m … Read more
According to a report in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, an “extremely intoxicated” Erik Haula stood on a street in Stillwater, Minn., after bar closing time on July 21 and urinated for others to witness. Haula, who will be a junior this fall at Minnesota, was cited for misdemeanor disorderly conduct and then turned over to a … Read more
Brian Deutsch, a former Robert Morris athletics communications staffer, has been hired by Minnesota as the assistant director of athletic communications. Deutsch will be the primary men’s hockey contact.
Minnesota junior Nick Bjugstad announced Thursday that he is returning to the Golden Gophers for the 2012-13 season. “This is the right spot for me,” said Bjugstad in a statement. “I am going to be close to finishing my education and hopefully can accomplish the goal that I have had ever since I was little, … Read more
The Hockey City Classic, an outdoor college hockey doubleheader featuring four top programs, is scheduled for Feb. 17, 2013 at Chicago’s Soldier Field. Notre Dame will play Miami and Minnesota will skate against Wisconsin during the outdoor event at the home of the NFL’s Chicago Bears. Game times will be announced at a later date. … Read more
Jim Connelly takes a swing at predicting the 30 first-round picks of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Michigan recruit Jacob Trouba is ranked ninth among North American skaters, but he could be the only player with college ties called in Friday’s first round. Jim Connelly reports.
Boston College’s Chris Kreider has the best potential for a long-term NHL career, but others in the Frozen Four field can make it, too, Dave Starman writes.
Union’s Troy Grosenick, Boston College’s Parker Milner and Ferris State’s Taylor Nelson became full-time starters this season. Todd D. Milewski reports from the Frozen Four.
We asked coaches of the common opponents of Minnesota and Boston College to share their thoughts about the semifinal matchup. Jason Karnosky reports.