Better forecheck helps St. Cloud State regroup en route to NCHC title-game victory
An offensive turnaround was led by freshman Frozen Faceoff MVP Mikey Eyssimont, who scored St. Cloud’s first two goals and had scored a goal Friday against Denver.
Men’s D-I: St. Cloud State
Unexpected defensive battle goes in St. Cloud State’s favor
MINNEAPOLIS — Coming into Friday’s game between St. Cloud State and Denver, many observers expected an up-tempo, offensive battle between two high-octane offenses. St. Cloud’s offense is ranked second in the country, and Denver’s is 15th. Both teams are known for scoring in bunches. Denver, led by its Pacific Rim Line, was riding an 11-game … Read more
St. Cloud State’s Ethan Prow tabbed NCHC Player, Defenseman of the Year
On the eve of the NCHC Frozen Faceoff, the annual NCHC Awards Celebration took place Thursday night at the Muse Event Center in Minneapolis. A total of 12 awards were presented, three of which were won by St. Cloud State senior defenseman Ethan Prow, including NCHC Player of the Year, while North Dakota’s Brad Berry … Read more
Five dynamic finalists announced for 2016 Mike Richter Award
From an initial list of nearly 30 goalies comes Wednesday’s announcement of the top five finalists for the 2016 Mike Richter Award. The final five: Candidates for the award were determined by nominations from all 60 NCAA Division I men’s head coaches. The finalists and winner are selected by a committee of coaches, scouts and … Read more
NCHC unveils All-Conference squads for 2015-16 season
Denver, North Dakota and St. Cloud State have two players each on the NCHC All-Conference First Team announced Wednesday. The conference also revealed the All-Conference Second Team and a team of All-Conference honorable mentions. 2015-16 NCHC First Team All-Conference 2015-16 NCHC Second Team All-Conference 2015-16 NCHC Honorable Mention All-Conference
Robert Morris boasts pair of 2016 Senior CLASS Award finalists
The 2016 Senior CLASS Award nominees have been trimmed to 10 from the original list of 20. To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must be classified as NCAA Division I seniors and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition. The complete list of finalists follows this release. An … Read more
Kleinendorst joins St. Cloud State as provisional assistant as Gibbons recovers from surgery
The St. Cloud Times reported Tuesday that Kurt Kleinendorst has been signed to help coach St. Cloud State on the ice while full-time assistant coach Mike Gibbons recovers from hamstring surgery. Kleinendorst will serve as a provisional assistant coach and is able to coach the players, but will not be allowed to recruit while he … Read more
With key players healthy, St. Cloud State ready for another tough schedule
The Huskies have to replace the scoring of Jonny Brodzinski, and having David Morley, Ryan Papa and Kalle Kossila fully healthy is a start.
NCHC announces adjustments to conference standings format
With the NCHC introducing a new overtime format for conferences games beginning with the upcoming 2015-16 season, the conference has also slightly adjusted its conference standings format to reflect the new procedures. Although the point distribution and column point values within the standings are not changing, the look of the standings will be slightly altered. … Read more
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact goalies for 2015-16
Nine goalies who were awarded with All-American or all-conference honors last season are back.
NCHC preseason media poll shows Minnesota-Duluth the favorite
In a vote of 30 local and regional media members, Minnesota-Duluth was picked to win the NCHC this season. The Bulldogs garnered 17 first-place votes. Denver earned seven, North Dakota four and Miami the remaining two.
Denver, Minnesota-Duluth lead NCHC preseason All-Conference Team
On Tuesday, the NCHC announced its 2015 Preseason All-Conference Team as voted on by local and national media. The NCHC’s media day is scheduled for Thursday.
NCHC announces slew of rule, policy changes, including new overtime and shootout format
The NCHC has implemented several new playing rules and policy changes for the 2015-16 season, including a new overtime and shootout format. All of the rules and policy changes were passed by the NCHC’s Board of Directors during the offseason. After being one of just two conferences to use a shootout the last two seasons, … Read more
NCHC announces new Board of Directors, new chair of Presidents/Chancellors Committee
The NCHC has transitioned to a new chair of the Presidents/Chancellors Committee and new officer positions for the 2015-16 Board of Directors. The 2014-15 position officers completed their final duties at the conference’s annual meeting in Naples, Fla., April 27-28 and at the presidents/chancellors meeting in Colorado Springs on May 20. Moving into the chair … Read more
St. Cloud State loses 21-goal scorer Brodzinski to Los Angeles
According to NBC Sports, St. Cloud State forward Jonny Brodzinski has decided to skip his senior season and turn pro with the Los Angeles Kings. Brodzinski made the announcement on Twitter Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/pu7QGXN9Zr — Jonny Brodzinski (@Brodzyy) April 1, 2015 Brodzinski was drafted in the fifth round (148th overall) by the Kings in the … Read more
Brodzinski lauded for ‘unbelievable character’ in shaking off injury for St. Cloud State
The junior tied the West Regional semifinal game against Michigan Tech with 37.3 seconds left, setting the stage for St. Cloud State to advance.
2015 West Regional preview: Challengers line up to try to take down regional host North Dakota
North Dakota, Michigan Tech, St. Cloud State and Quinnipiac play in Fargo, N.D.
A quick look at the West Regional, where North Dakota is the top seed
UND, Michigan Tech, St. Cloud State and Quinnipiac play at Scheels Arena in Fargo, N.D.
Another deficit doesn’t faze St. Cloud State against North Dakota
The Huskies didn’t let a 1-0 deficit get any worse and started to turn the NCHC semifinal in their favor.
Denver, North Dakota have multiple NCHC award winners
Denver and North Dakota combined to take home nine of the 10 awards Thursday night at the NCHC awards night at the Muse Event Center in Minneapolis. Pioneers’ senior Joey LaLeggia was named Player of the Year, Defenseman of the Year and Offensive Defenseman of the Year as he tallied 12 goals and 29 points … Read more