The scouting reports on the Frozen Four teams
Dave Starman has looked at the film and talked to other scouts, and here’s how he sees Michigan, North Dakota, Notre Dame and Minnesota-Duluth.
Men’s D-I: North Dakota
Breaking it down: Watch for net-front play in Michigan, North Dakota semifinal
We asked coaches to break down the Michigan-North Dakota semifinal matchup. Jason Karnosky reports.
Frozen Four preview: North Dakota’s eyes squarely on semifinal matchup
The Fighting Sioux may be the favorites, but they’re not looking past Michigan. Tyler Buckentine reports.
For North Dakota’s Goehring, it’s back to school — this time as teacher
The former Sioux All-American has helped Aaron Dell flourish in the team’s No. 1 spot. Patrick C. Miller reports.
Atkinson, Frattin, Miele make up 2011 Hobey Hat Trick
The nation’s top scorer and the country’s top two goal scorers make up the three finalists for the 2011 Hobey Baker Award. Miami’s Andy Miele, North Dakota’s Matt Frattin and Boston College’s Cam Atkinson make up the Hobey Hat Trick, the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation announced Wednesday. Miele leads the nation with 71 points. … Read more
Series records favor CCHA teams in Frozen Four semifinal matchups
A pair of CCHA-WCHA matchups are in the works for the 2011 Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minn. And if history holds any weight, the CCHA teams have the advantage. Notre Dame and Minnesota-Duluth will play in one national semifinal on Thursday, April 7, and Michigan and North Dakota will square off in the other. … Read more
Frozen Four in focus for North Dakota
A strong focus has led the Fighting Sioux to a 15-game unbeaten streak that they’ll take into the Frozen Four.
Special teams failings put Rensselaer in a hole against North Dakota
Going 0-for-8 on the power play and seeing the Sioux score three special teams goals cost the Engineers.
Midwest Regional preview: More drama in Green Bay?
North Dakota, Denver, Western Michigan and Rensselaer play in Green Bay, Wis., for a spot in the Frozen Four.
North Dakota’s Frattin: Final Five-winning goal biggest of my career
Everyone knows Matt Frattin has the most goals in all of Division I and, lately, they’ve been coming at the best times. The senior right wing scored his sixth game-winning goal of the season 5:11 into the second overtime period of the WCHA Final Five championship game Saturday. The night before, Frattin scored with 5:40 … Read more
Another Final Five breakout performance for North Dakota’s Trupp
An unusual trip down ice by with the puck by the Sioux senior was memorable.
List of Hobey Baker Award finalists includes Miami duo, three each from Hockey East, WCHA
Hockey East and the WCHA each have three players among the 10 finalists for the 2011 Hobey Baker Memorial Award. The list, released Thursday, also includes two players from the CCHA — teammates Carter Camper and Andy Miele of Miami — and one from Atlantic Hockey. Boston College’s Cam Atkinson, Maine’s Gustav Nyquist (a Hobey … Read more
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Earning the waiting game
The teams that will be sweating out the conference tournaments, waiting to see whether they get into the NCAA tournament, have earned that position, Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski write in this week’s edition.
Commentary: For the 2011 Starzies, the nominees are …
The CBS College Sports Network, the national home of college hockey, will announce the winners of the third annual Starzies this weekend during the ECAC championship tournament in Atlantic City, N.J. There are eight awards which are given out and each award is the namesake of a former great college player or coach. The awards, … Read more
North Dakota legislature passes Fighting Sioux nickname bill
It appears North Dakota will be keeping its Fighting Sioux nickname after a vote last Friday in the state Senate. The Senate voted to approve legislation ordering UND to retain its controversial Fighting Sioux nickname and Indian-head logo. The vote was 28-15 with four senators absent and not voting and came after a massive e-mail … Read more
North Dakota’s Frattin finds next gear late in turnaround season
Kicked off the team in 2009, the forward has returned to earn Hobey consideration. Patrick C. Miller reports.
Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Down to the final weekend
Three leagues enter the playoffs this weekend while two wrap up the regular season. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look back and look ahead.
St. Cloud State hires Gasparini as special advisor
St. Cloud State has announced that Gino Gasparini has been appointed special advisor to the president for athletics and will start his new position March 1. Gasparini, who played (1964-1967) and coached (1978-1994) at North Dakota before taking over as the commissioner of the United States Hockey League (1994-2009), will work with the existing athletics … Read more
2011 Ice Breaker moved to North Dakota; Boston College, Michigan State, Air Force also in field
A change in plans for the 2011 Ice Breaker Tournament has the event moving to Grand Forks, N.D., where North Dakota, Boston College, Michigan State and Air Force will make up the field. The Oct. 7-8 tournament was originally scheduled for a second straight season in St. Louis, but a conflict with the NHL schedule … Read more
Kristo leaves hospital, staying with parents
According to a press release issued today by Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., North Dakota forward Danny Kristo was discharged from the hospital today. Kristo was transferred to the Regions Hospital Burn Center on Jan. 31 after suffering from frostbite on the toes of his right foot. He maintains full use of his extremities. Kristo … Read more