TMQ: Postseason college hockey dominates the conversation
While college hockey’s postseason and the first full week of playoff action delivered plenty of drama, we were lacking any major upsets.
Men’s D-I: Penn State
MONDAY 10: Conference playoffs take center stage
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature 1) Hawks take care of business at home, could again North Dakota likely cemented its No. 1 regional seed chances for the NCAA tournament when the Fighting Hawks advanced to the NCHC playoff semifinals. Back-to-back wins over … Read more
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: WMU gets series split with NDak
Owen Michaels buried an overtime winner to lift Western Michigan to a 4-3 victory over North Dakota on Saturday night at Lawson Arena. The win gave Western Michigan a split in the weekend series and pushed WMU to 24-9-1 overall and 16-7-1 in NCHC play. Whitey has Lawson jumpin' pic.twitter.com/ZQiHtzTC4n — WMU Hockey (@WMUHockey) March … Read more
BRACKETOLOGY: Building the bracket with bands, not seeds
This week’s Bracketology unveils this week’s field and bracket and looks deeper into a move the committee might make to help attendance.
MONDAY 10: College hockey is golden
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1) Golden moment for college hockey USA’s 2-1 overtime victory over Canada in Sunday’s Olympic gold medal game offered one of the greatest capstone moments for the NCAA and its ability to cross borders. Most publicly, the … Read more
TMQ: With bubble tightening, is ECAC a 3-team lock?
Each week, USCHO’s writers debate some of the key storylines of the week in college hockey. DAN: Well it’s Tuesday, and after discussing Boston College at length last week, I pledged to not open this week’s column with Atlantic Hockey America, ECAC, the city of Boston, traffic along I-93 and the Pike, or anything else … Read more
MONDAY 10: McKenna back, Wolverines forward
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1. Michigan takes five from Penn State Gavin McKenna’s first series following the assault charge filed against him, following an alleged altercation on Jan. 31, might have overshadowed an otherwise solid performance by Michigan, who took two … Read more
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Quinnipiac delivers KO in Princeton opener
No. 5 Quinnipiac had plenty to celebration in a 4-1 win over Princeton to open a key, two-game travel partners series in the standings.
UPDATE: Prosecutors dropping felony charge against McKenna
The Centre County DA’s Office announced it will not pursue felony aggravated assault charges previously filed against Gavin McKenna.
UPDATED: PSU’s McKenna facing charges for felony assault
Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna faces charges for felony aggravated assault as well as 3 misdemeanors in State College, Pa.
BRACKETOLOGY: What happens if attendance isn’t the priority?
This week’s Bracketology focuses on maintaining bracket integrity over focusing on attendance, a move that keep Augustana from Sioux Falls.
TMQ: From Beanpot to Beaver Stadium, the stretch run is on
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. DAN: It’s finally February, and that means that college hockey is heading into its home stretch. Strange as it sounds, a year beginning in early October is down to its final … Read more
MONDAY 10: Michigan State, Michigan win in B1G
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1. Michigan State plays spoiler at Beaver Stadium Charlie Stramel’s hat trick, including the game winner 3:08 into overtime, led the No. 2 Spartans to a 5-4 win over host Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. … Read more
TMQ: Penn State is rolling — but can B1G really win it all?
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. JIM: Paula, I am very excited to tackle TMQ with you this week because right now the Big Ten is on my mind. I got to watch a lot of the … Read more
MONDAY 10: UConn wins CT Ice; league races tighten
Another trophy for the Huskies. UConn rallied past No. 6 Quinnipiac 4-2 at Ingalls Rink to repeat win CT Ice, Connecticut’s version of the Beanpot. Jake Percival’s late winner capped the comeback.
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Late rally help UConn defend CT Ice title
No. 13 UConn repeated as Connecticut Ice Tournament champion with a 4-2 come-from-behind win over No. 6 Quinnipiac on Saturday at Yale.
TMQ: Fighting debate returns; will there finally be a title for B1G?
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. ED: Well, Dan, one topic for this week is probably unavoidable, so I might as well beat you to the punch and start with it. I’m talking about the fight that … Read more
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: No. 1 Michigan tips Minnesota in B1G overtime battle
Jayden Perron scored at 2:08 of overtime to lift No. 1 Michigan to a 3-2 win over Minnesota on Saturday night in B1G action. https://twitter.com/umichhockey/status/2012709951123112112 It was Perron’s ninth goal of the season. Garrett Schifsky and T.J. Hughes also scored for the Wolverines, while Stephen Peck had 26 saves. No. 9 Denver 3, No. 5 … Read more
TMQ: Is it an era of college hockey dominance? Or just an illusion?
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. DAN: Another week in the books here in the college hockey world, and although the second semester is just getting started, it sure is starting to feel like the perfect continuation … Read more
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Ohio State stifles Michigan State, 2-1
Ohio State earned a weekend split with No. 2 Michigan State on Saturday, grinding out a 2-1 upset in Columbus.