Ferris State leading scorer Zech bolts after one season for AHL’s Bruins
Ferris State freshman defenseman Cooper Zech has signed an AHL contract with the Providence Bruins, giving up his final three seasons of NCAA eligibility.
Men’s D-I: WCHA
Saturday’s start time for Alabama Huntsville-Minnesota State WCHA quarterfinal moved up three hours
The start time for the March 9 WCHA quarterfinal playoff game between Alabama Huntsville and Minnesota State in Mankato, Minn., has been moved up three hours to 4:07 p.m. CST due to forecasted heavy snowfall, high winds and icy conditions in southern Minnesota on Saturday evening. WCHA commissioner Bill Robertson announced the change Friday morning … Read more
Northern Michigan staying fresh, ‘continuing to stay on the right path,’ even at the bowling alley
Why is Northern Michigan spending Monday nights at the bowling alley and away from the practice rink? (photo: NMU Athletics/Courtesy photo).
Alaska Anchorage’s Schachle suspended one game by WCHA
The WCHA announced Saturday a one-game suspension to Alaska Anchorage freshman forward Tanner Schachle. The suspension is a result of Schachle’s five-minute major penalty and game misconduct infraction for checking from behind, which occurred at the 36-second mark of the third period in Alaska Anchorage’s game on Friday, March 1 at home against Alaska. Upon … Read more
Minnesota State clinches WCHA regular-season title, but other league teams still playing ‘with a lot on the line’
Just because Minnesota State clinched the WCHA title with three games to spare doesn’t mean there’s not a whole lot for everyone else in the league to play for (photo: Jim Rosvold).
WCHA issues one-game suspension to Alaska’s Marino for slashing, facemasking against Minnesota State
The WCHA has announced a one-game suspension to Alaska junior forward Kyle Marino.
Despite dealing with adversity, ‘finally a lot of belief’ for nationally-ranked Lake Superior State squad
Maybe the hottest team in college hockey right now is Lake Superior State, which finds itself in a two-way tie with Bowling Green for second place in the WCHA standings with just two weeks left in the regular season (photo: LSSU Athletics).
Alaska Anchorage taking ‘all hands on deck’ approach to try and regain Governor’s Cup
To say it’s been a rough season for Alaska Anchorage would be something of an understatement (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
WCHA suspends Bemidji State’s Miller for checking from behind penalty against Ferris State
The WCHA announced Monday a one-game suspension for Bemidji State sophomore forward Aaron Miller, effective for the Beavers’ next game.
Despite snow days, Michigan Tech gaining momentum, gearing up for No. 6 Minnesota State
Jake Lucchini binge-watched “Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes” on Netflix, and Seamus Donohue made a special trip to Joey’s Seafood and Grill for dinner with his pals. Snow days are rare for college students, but Michigan Tech had two of them last week, so that’s how two of the Huskies’ top hockey … Read more
Alaska moving up WCHA standings, ‘finding a way to get it done’ with recent wins over Bemidji State, Bowling Green
Outside of another matchup with Bowling Green and a big series against Minnesota State, Alaska’s schedule looks navigable, especially with four games against rival Alaska Anchorage and two this weekend at Alabama Huntsville (photo: Paul McCarthy).
Alaska’s Blaszczak overcomes testicular cancer diagnosis, cleared to start working out Feb. 1
After being diagnosed with testicular cancer on Dec. 3, Alaska sophomore forward Brennan Blaszczak returned to Fairbanks on Thursday to complete the remainder of the 2018-19 season and academic year (photo: Paul H. McCarthy).
Bemidji State, Michigan Tech going outdoors Friday, will battle frigid temperatures for key WCHA points
Twenty below. That’s what the forecast reads for Friday night in Bemidji, Minn., when Bemidji State is scheduled to take on Michigan Tech in the first game of a WCHA series (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Alaska’s Koberstein assessed one-game suspension from WCHA for checking from behind penalty versus Bemidji State
The WCHA announced Saturday a one-game suspension for Alaska senior defenseman Nikolas Koberstein, effective for the Nanooks’ next NCAA game. The suspension is a result of Koberstein’s five-minute major penalty and game misconduct infraction for checking from behind, which occurred at the 18:07 mark of the third period in Alaska’s game on Friday, Jan. 11 … Read more
Northern Michigan’s Tolvanen, on attention from scoring goalie goal last month: ‘It’s been pretty surreal, to be honest’
It’s been just over a month since Northern Michigan’s Atte Tolvanen became only the 11th goalie in college hockey history to score a goal. And he’s still all the talk around town in Marquette (photo: NMU Athletics).
WCHA suspends Alaska Anchorage’s Schachle one game for head contact penalty versus Lake Superior State
The WCHA announced Saturday a one-game suspension for Alaska Anchorage freshman forward Tanner Schachle, effective for the Seawolves’ next game. The suspension is a result of Schachle’s five-minute major penalty and game misconduct infraction for contact to the head, which occurred at the 6:58 mark of the third period in Alaska Anchorage’s game on Friday, … Read more
Lake Superior State’s first-ever GLI championship ‘a big, big win’ for Lakers moving forward
There isn’t much the Lake Superior State hockey program hasn’t done in its long history (photo: Mark Vasey/Lake Superior State Athletics).
Looking back, looking ahead: After a roller-coaster first half for WCHA teams, how will the second half shake out?
At the midway point of the season, it looks like business as usual atop the WCHA standings. But believe it or not, there are teams trending up and down that have caught us by surprise (photo: Jim Rosvold).
WCHA suspends Ferris State’s Wendt one game for head contact penalty against Northern Michigan
The WCHA announced Saturday a one-game suspension for Ferris State freshman forward Hunter Wendt, effective for the Bulldogs’ next NCAA Division I game.
Despite unfavorable record, Alabama Huntsville staying positive as players ’embrace the roles that they have’
Alabama Huntsville hasn’t been on the good end of close games much this season (photo: Jim Rosvold).