Men’s D-I: NCHC

Dahl Departs SCSU Coaching Position

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St. Cloud State announced Wednesday that head coach Craig Dahl has resigned to pursue private business interests. SCSU Director of Athletics Dr. Morris Kurtz made the announcement, including the fact that recently-hired assistant coach Bob Motzko will assume head coaching duties until a national search for a coach has been completed. “I felt it was … Read more

North Dakota Sends Appeal To NCAA

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Citing the “consummate respect” with which it uses the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo, the University of North Dakota on Tuesday sent an appeal to the NCAA seeking exemption from the organization’s policy restricting the use of American Indian mascots, names and imagery. “We have articulated a strong case for an appeal that will entirely … Read more

North Dakota’s Appeal To NCAA Nearly Ready

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Early this week the University of North Dakota plans to submit an appeal of the NCAA’s policy restricting the use of Native American mascots, names and imagery. UND, the only Division I hockey school affected by the NCAA policy issued in early August, uses the Fighting Sioux nickname for its athletics teams and a logo … Read more

Rosehill Leaves UMD

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Minnesota-Duluth defenseman Jay Rosehill signed a multi-year contract with the 2004 Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightening, foregoing, in the process, his final three years of eligiblity with the Bulldogs. Rosehill, a 6-3, 210-pound native of Olds, Alb., suited up in 34 of UMD’s 38 games this past winter and concluded his debut collegiate season … Read more

Denver’s Skinner Signs With Vancouver

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Brett Skinner, a senior-to-be and captain-to-be of Denver, gave up his final year of collegiate eligibility to sign with the Vancouver Canucks. “It was the toughest decision of my life,” Skinner told the Denver Post. “I’m leaving the captain behind, a great program, and the comfort of being at a place like Denver. But obviously … Read more

Holt Leaves UNO

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Nebraska-Omaha goaltender Chris Holt has decided to forego his junior year of eligibility with the Mavericks to sign a professional contract with the New York Rangers. “We are very excited for Chris,” UNO head coach Mike Kemp said. “Having guys like Chris Holt mature and develop in our program is very gratifying. We wish him … Read more

Greene Bolts North Dakota

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North Dakota defenseman Matt Greene will forego his senior year of eligibility at UND to sign with the National Hockey League’s Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers drafted Greene in the second round (44th overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-3, 224-pound Greene, UND’s captain last season, helped lead the Fighting Sioux to a runner-up … Read more

CC Loses Another As Greco Departs

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Colorado College lost another defenseman as junior Brady Greco signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Greco was an 8th round draft pick of the Lightning in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Greco came to CC from Michigan Tech and in two seasons with the Tigers he had amassed 18 points (11-7–18). Last season … Read more

North Dakota To Appeal NCAA Policy

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The University of North Dakota plans to appeal the NCAA’s new guidelines designed to discourage UND and 17 other universities from using American Indian-related nicknames, mascots and logos. UND president Charles Kupchella said Friday that before the university files its appeal, it’s seeking clarification from the NCAA about what the guidelines mean and definitions for … Read more

Stuart Leaves CC

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Mark Stuart, who captained Colorado College to the Frozen Four last season, will forgo his senior season after signing a three-year contract with the NHL’s Boston Bruins. The move was expected after the NHL resumed operations after the lockout that canceled the 2004-05 season. Stuart, a 6-foot-1, 210-pound defenseman, was the first CC player ever … Read more

Motkzo Hired At St. Cloud

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St. Cloud State will announce the hiring of Bob Motkzo as an assistant coach on Tuesday as expected by many. The St. Cloud Times reports that Motzko will be given a two-year deal. Motkzo comes to St. Cloud after spending four seasons with Don Lucia at Minnesota. Motzko played his collegiate hockey at St. Cloud … Read more

Patty Sertich Passes Away

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Patty Sertich, the mother of Mike and Hobey Baker Award Winner Marty Sertich, passed away on Saturday morning. Patty was diagnosed with brain cancer, and after two surgeries, two rounds of chemotherapy and two rounds of radiation in February, decided to live the last days of her life watching her sons play hockey for Colorado … Read more

Murray Leaves Sioux

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Sophomore Brady Murray is leaving North Dakotato pursue a professional hockey career. Murray has reached an agreement with Rapperswil-Jona of the Swiss Elite League. Murray, a native of Brandon, Man., recently completed his sophomore season at UND and registered eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points in 25 games. “Unfortunately Brady has had his … Read more

Canisius Names Smith Head Coach

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Canisius has found its man, and to many it comes as a bit of a surprise. Dave Smith, who was an associate head coach this past season at Mercyhurst College, leading the Lakers to this year’s NCAA tournament, has been hired by the Griffs it was announced at a news conference Friday. Smith replaces Brian … Read more

Gwozdecky Wins Penrose Award

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For his efforts in leading Denver to back-to-back NCAA Division I titles, George Gwozdecky has been chosen winner of the 2005 Spencer Penrose Award as Division I Men’s Coach of the Year. The Pioneers went 32-9-2, finishing with a 4-1 win over North Dakota in the NCAA championship game. It is the second such honor … Read more

A Family’s Peace

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It’s one of those wonderful contradictions of life that, sometimes, when time is at its most bleak, the human spirit shines the most. This is the case for Patty Sertich and her family. Just another loving American family — a family that happens to be one of the most famous college hockey families in the … Read more

Back To Back … To Back To Back

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It hadn’t been done for 30 years. Now it’s been done twice in a row. Back-to-back national championships. Boston University achieved the feat in 1971 and 1972. Six times after that teams returned to the title game, but couldn’t pull off the repeat. Another four times they got as far as the Frozen Four, but … Read more