Frozen Four preview: Minnesota players experiencing, thriving at new levels of postseason
Tyler Buckentine looks at Minnesota as it heads to the 2012 Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla.
Men’s D-I: Minnesota
Leading scorer Haula points the way to Frozen Four for Minnesota
The Gophers are 12-1-1 this season when the sophomore scores a goal, and he’s ready for the big stage. Brian Halverson reports.
TMQ: The Tampa four, and how they came to be the last standing
Can anyone stop Boston College? How much does the hype affect teams heading to the Frozen Four? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Minnesota seniors’ season of redemption now includes Frozen Four
Minnesota’s seniors were faced with being the first class since 1970 to go without an NCAA tournament appearance, but now they’re headed to Tampa. Brian Halverson reports from the West Regional.
Neophytes Ferris State, Union join experienced Boston College, Minnesota in 2012 Frozen Four field
One side of the bracket is loaded with experience. The other is made up of the new kids on the block. One side has nine national championships. The other has seven total NCAA tournament games. [scg_html_ff2012]That’s the early story of the 2012 Frozen Four, where Boston College and Minnesota will push their combined national semifinal … Read more
Secondary scoring takes the spotlight for Minnesota
Jake Parenteau, Seth Helgeson and Nico Sacchetti had a total of eight goals for the season entering the NCAA tournament, but they combined for three against Boston University. Tyler Buckentine reports from the West Regional.
2012 West Regional preview: Minnesota-North Dakota final no foregone conclusion
The Gophers and Sioux have made it to the regional final against each other only once in three tries since the NCAA tournament expanded to 16 teams. Here’s the preview of North Dakota, Minnesota, Boston University and Western Michigan in the West Regional.
Brawls, interlocks and blowouts: The history of all-time series between NCAA first-round opponents
The first-round matchups for the 2012 NCAA Division I men’s tournament include one that features one of the most notorious NCAA tournament games of all time. Todd D. Milewski reports.
TMQ: Teams waiting, hoping for more games to play
Northern Michigan is out of the CCHA playoffs, but it’s not too far out of the running for an NCAA tournament spot. What do you do if you’re the Wildcats? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: It’s so hard to say goodbye, but one former top-level team will do so
Playoffs are starting and league titles are on the line. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look around the country in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: Ferris State beating all the predictions with heart
Picked for ninth in the CCHA by the coaches entering the season, the Bulldogs are the new No. 1 team in the country. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski talk about that, the Beanpot and more in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
WCHA suspends Minnesota’s Rau one game for hit on Zucker
The WCHA announced Saturday that Minnesota freshman forward Kyle Rau has been suspended for one game for a check he levied upon Denver forward Jason Zucker in the Pioneers’ 5-3 win over the Gophers last night (Feb. 10) in Denver. Zucker needed to be helped off the ice and did not return after the incident … Read more
TMQ: BU back up to No. 1, but plenty of teams could be there
Who’s No. 1? It’s Boston University in the poll, but a number of teams have legitimate claims. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TMQ: First-place favorites, Beanpot upset possibilities and a sudden change
Even in the WCHA, where Minnesota has a five-point lead on Minnesota-Duluth, the race for league titles is tightening up. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Commentary: Thoughts on Minnesota’s potential, national goaltending and rivalries
Dave Starman returns with quick thoughts on topics around college hockey.
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: Top-10 mainstays, bucket lists and — sigh — outdoor games
This week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback also looks at Boston University, a team that has overcome losing two big players over winter break. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski chime in.
Report: Soldier Field to host doubleheader in ’12-13
The Wisconsin State Journal has reported that Chicago’s Soldier Field may be hosting an outdoor doubleheader next season. Wisconsin would play Minnesota, while Miami and Notre Dame would also take the ice at the home of the NFL’s Chicago Bears. “In order to make this work, we’d have to play Thursday night at the Kohl … Read more
Commentary: Thoughts on the World Juniors, Twitter and more
The Americans fell short at the World Juniors in part because the players that were expected to play big roles didn’t, Dave Starman writes.
The 2011-12 holiday tournaments at a glance
A quick look at the holiday-season tournaments for the 2011-12 season.