TMQ: After chaotic offseason, new season brings fresh start for some
Colgate is 2-0 to open the season after winning just seven games all of last regular season. That’s among the topics in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Men’s D-I: North Dakota
Most of scoring gone, but expectations high as always for North Dakota
The fan base in Grand Forks always holds expectations high for North Dakota. But no one sets the bar higher than the Fighting Sioux themselves. “We set our own expectations,” said UND coach Dave Hakstol. “We have the great opportunity to be part of a great atmosphere in North Dakota where everyone is excited about … Read more
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top goalies for 2011-12
If you’re of the mind-set that a college hockey team goes only as far as its goaltender takes it, a few schools have a pretty good outlook at the dawn of the 2011-12 season. Here’s a look at some choices for the top 10 goaltenders in college hockey: No. 10: Sam Brittain, Denver Heading into … Read more
North Dakota plans to retire Sioux nickname, logo
A report on NCAA.org says North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple will push to resume the process of retiring the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo from the University of North Dakota after the NCAA reiterated its policy on Native American mascots, nicknames and imagery during a meeting Friday in Indianapolis. Dalrymple and a group of state … Read more
National Collegiate Hockey Conference launched after ‘intense’ lead-up
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference — college hockey’s newest conference that will be comprised of Denver, Colorado College, North Dakota, Nebraska-Omaha, Minnesota-Duluth and Miami — was officially announced on Wednesday at a news conference at the Penrose House in Colorado Springs, Colo. It will begin play in the 2013-14 season. The news conference featured the … Read more
After leaving North Dakota, Gregoire inks with Jets
North Dakota forward Jason Gregoire has signed a contract with the National Hockey League’s Winnipeg Jets. A Winnipeg native, Gregoire elected to forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility in May to pursue his professional career. Gregoire finished his collegiate career with 109 points (57 goals, 52 assists) in 120 career games and his 15 … Read more
Fire causes $1 million-plus in damage to Engelstad Arena
A fire broke out Sunday afternoon in Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D., causing significant damage to electronic equipment and arena ice. Smoke damage also occurred throughout the building. “From a venue perspective, we’re assessing the damage and attempting to determine the cause of the fire,” arena director of events and marketing Chris Semrau … Read more
Despite slow start, 57 players with college ties selected on NHL Entry Draft’s second day
ST. PAUL, Minn. — In 2007, college hockey had a banner year at the NHL Entry Draft with a record 11 collegians selected in the opening round. If that was college hockey’s shining moment, this weekend might be considered college hockey’s draft disaster. In Friday’s opening round, only four college or college-bound players heard their … Read more
Four players with college ties selected in first round of NHL Entry Draft matches lowest in a decade
It was a long night of waiting for college hockey fans watching the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. And once the waiting ended, the floodgates didn’t exactly open. Northeastern sophomore-to-be Jamie Oleksiak was the top collegian selected on Friday, going 14th overall to the Dallas Stars. Oleksiak was also the first U.S. player (he holds dual … Read more
Going out on a limb: Our best guess at the first round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
Jim Connelly takes a shot at predicting the first 30 picks.
Don’t count on college player in top 10 of 2011 NHL Entry Draft
But college hockey should be represented in Friday’s first round. Jim Connelly reports.
Gregoire leaving North Dakota for NHL options
North Dakota junior forward Jason Gregoire announced Wednesday that he will forgo his senior year of eligibility next season in order to play professionally. Gregoire was a third-round pick of the New York Islanders in the 2007 NHL draft, but will take advantage of a loophole in the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement that allows him … Read more
Hextall forgoes senior season at North Dakota, signs with Phoenix
North Dakota junior forward Brett Hextall has signed an entry-level contract with the Phoenix Coyotes and will forgo his senior season with the Fighting Sioux. Phoenix selected Hextall in the sixth round (159th overall) of the 2008 NHL draft. Hextall tallied 13 goals and 16 assists for a career-high 29 points in 39 games last … Read more
North Dakota forward Kristo to return in ’11-12
The Grand Forks Herald reports that North Dakota forward Danny Kristo will return for his junior season this fall rather than sign with the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens drafted Kristo in the second round in 2008. Kristo is the third non-senior on the UND team to announce this week that he is returning for another … Read more
Blood to return to North Dakota blue line
North Dakota defenseman Ben Blood announced today that he will return to the Fighting Sioux for his senior season this fall. Blood opted not to sign with the Ottawa Senators, the team that made him a fourth-round draft pick (120th overall) in 2007. Blood appeared in all 44 games for the Fighting Sioux in 2010-11 … Read more
North Dakota to keep Fighting Sioux nickname, logo
According to a published report in the Grand Forks Herald, the University of North Dakota will renew merchandise licenses to use the Fighting Sioux nickname and logo during 2011-2012 school year. Citing the North Dakota Legislature’s passage of a law requiring UND to keep the nickname and the uncertainty that followed concerning how the issue … Read more
Boston College has two on All-USCHO first team
Michigan and Boston College each placed three players on the All-USCHO teams, while Denver, North Dakota, and Wisconsin each placed two players. Leading the way on the first team was the Hobey hat trick of Miami’s Andy Miele (USCHO’s player of the year and the Hobey Baker Award winner), North Dakota’s Matt Frattin, and Boston … Read more
Miami’s Miele wins the 2011 Hobey Baker Award
Miami senior forward Andy Miele became the first RedHawks player to win the Hobey Baker Award, announced Friday at the Xcel Energy Center, site of the 2011 Frozen Four. Miele, the CCHA’s player of the year, leads the nation in points (71) and assists (40). He was named CCHA player of the year, as well … Read more
Falling short of title a ‘failure’ for North Dakota, LaPoint says
North Dakota players and coaches didn’t envision their season ending like this. Tyler Buckentine reports.
Role players lead Michigan
The Michigan Wolverines are getting balanced scoring in the playoffs from their role players, and it led them past North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals. Paula C. Weston reports.