From a hockey family, Brodzinski brothers carve their own niches
The story starts with a father who played for both Minnesota and St. Cloud State, but the Gophers’ Michael and the Huskies’ Jonny have found success by doing their own thing.
Men’s D-I: St. Cloud State
St. Cloud State’s Papa shelved after offseason hip surgery
According to a recent St. Cloud Times report, St. Cloud State sophomore forward Ryan Papa will be out of the Huskies’ lineup until January 2015 after offseason hip surgery. Papa had torn labrums in both hips and played in pain last season. “The whole year, there was pretty consistent pain and not fun to play … Read more
TMQ: Bruised Badgers, dangerous Dutchmen and accelerating Alaskans
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.
TMQ: A wild start to the season, especially for ranked teams
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.
St. Cloud State has strength returning, but key players will be hard to replace
The Huskies need a new starting goaltender and a replacement for a top center.
St. Cloud State freshman Ilvonen ruled ineligible for first five games
According to the St. Cloud Times, St. Cloud State freshman defenseman Mika Ilvonen will have to sit the first five regular-season games because his junior team in Finland used a pro player last season. Ilvonen will be able to play in Saturday’s exhibition game against Trinity Western at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. “We … Read more
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact forwards for 2014-15
Size doesn’t always matter when it comes to the forwards that could make a difference in college hockey this season.
North Dakota’s McIntyre the lone unanimous pick on NCHC preseason all-conference team
The NCHC announced its preseason all-conference team on Wednesday, with North Dakota junior goaltender Zane McIntyre garnering 25 votes as the only unanimous selection. Local media members from each NCHC school and select national media picked the team.
First NCHC Rudolph Award winner Philo takes charge on, off the ice
John Philo has been named the inaugural recipient of the NCHC’s Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award for the 2013-14 season. Philo, who has served 14 seasons as an NCAA official, was presented with the award at the NCHC’s annual linesman camp in the Detroit area on Sept. 20. At the presentation, Philo received a plaque … Read more
On his way to St. Cloud State, defenseman Ilvonen eyes Finnish World Juniors spot
At 5-foot-8 and 157 pounds he’s small for the blue line, but his speed and intelligence make up for it.
Colorado College assistant Rud makes move to coach St. Cloud State women
St. Cloud State announced Tuesday that Eric Rud has been named the new women’s head coach, the fourth in school history. A former assistant coach with the St. Cloud State men’s team from 2005 to 2010, Rud has served as an assistant coach at Colorado College since 2011. Between his time at St. Cloud State … Read more
36-goal, 80-point season yields Hobey Baker Award for Boston College’s Gaudreau
Boston College junior forward Johnny Gaudreau is the recipient of the 2014 Hobey Baker Award, announced Friday at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
St. Cloud State junior Faragher signs with Ducks, reports to AHL team
St. Cloud State goaltender Ryan Faragher has signed with the Anaheim Ducks and will forgo his final season of college eligibility.
After offensive show, Minnesota dominates defensively to secure Frozen Four berth
The Gophers allowed only six shot attempts from between the circles in a shutout win over St. Cloud State.
Amid large shots disparity, Faragher backs St. Cloud State
The Huskies goaltender made 39 saves, 17 of them in the second period, in an overtime victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA Midwest Regional semifinals.
Our conference columnists offer NCAA regionals thoughts, predictions
USCHO’s conference writers analyze the games in which the teams they cover are involved.
2014 West Regional preview: Top overall seed Minnesota looks to again enjoy comforts of home
Minnesota plays Robert Morris and Notre Dame plays St. Cloud State in the first round at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn.
Boston College, Big Ten lead list of 10 finalists for 2014 Hobey Baker Award
National scoring leader and returning Hobey Hat Trick finalist Johnny Gaudreau, a Boston College junior, headlines the list, which also includes his teammate, senior Kevin Hayes.
The sound of victory: The tunes that get cranked up in winning locker rooms
When the coaches leave the room after a win, the music gets loud. Here’s what teams have picked to listen to and why.
Hockey East lands six of 18 nominees for inaugural Mike Richter Award
Six Hockey East goaltenders were among the 18 nominated for the inaugural Mike Richter Award, given to the most outstanding goaltender in Division I men’s hockey.