11-day trip to Alaska takes Bemidji State from eighth place to fourth
The Beavers got seven of a possible eight point from series at Alaska and Alaska-Anchorage.
Men’s D-I: WCHA
McClellan, Somes to be honored by Lake Superior State
Lake Superior State will honor the memory of two special Lakers during Saturday’s game against Alaska-Anchorage. Saturday is Gary McClellan/Gil Somes Night, and the families of both men will be honored guests when LSSU and UAA face off at Taffy Abel Arena. McClellan, who died unexpectedly June 28, 2015, at the age of 74, was … Read more
Healthier after three weekends off, Minnesota State looks to resume winning ways
The Mavericks carry a nine-game unbeaten streak into a home series against Northern Michigan.
Big series in January could shape race for MacNaughton Cup
Minnesota State, Bowling Green and Michigan Tech enter the second half as the WCHA’s top three teams.
Bowling Green adds defensemen Ernst, Smith to active roster
Bowling Green announced Sunday the addition of defensemen Jordan Ernst and Adam Smith to the roster, and both players will be eligible to play as soon as the Dec. 30 game against Western Michigan. “We are excited to have Jordan and Adam join the BGSU Hockey family,” Falcons coach Chris Bergeron said in a statement. … Read more
Bowling Green senior Mingo bolts Falcons for pro hockey opportunity
Bowling Green announced Friday that redshirt senior defenseman Dajon Mingo has left the program to pursue a professional hockey career. “We wish Dajon the best of luck in the future,” Falcons coach Chris Bergeron said in a statement. “We appreciate his effort in contributing to the development of our program.” Mingo leaves the program after … Read more
At break, top of the WCHA standings offers little in the way of surprises
As predicted, Minnesota State, Bowling Green and Michigan Tech are the WCHA’s top three teams.
WCHA’s mid-table teams finding their grooves before holiday break
Bemidji State has bounced from 10th place to sixth place to eighth place in recent weeks.
Minnesota State, Bowling Green not overhyping upcoming series
The Mavericks are tied for first place in the WCHA, while the Falcons are two points back.
WCHA suspends Lake Superior State forward Hults one game
The WCHA announced Saturday a one-game suspension for Lake Superior State freshman forward Mitch Hults. The suspension is a result of Hults’ game misconduct infraction, which was assessed following a blindside hit with contact to the head of an opposing player, at the 5:15 mark of the third period in Lake Superior State’s game Friday, … Read more
Lake Superior State learning how to close out games
Seven of the Lakers’ last eight games have been decided by one goal (or ended in ties).
NCAA players, recruits listed on latest NHL Central Scouting ‘Players to Watch’ rankings
NHL Central Scouting released on Tuesday its latest ‘Players to Watch’ list for the 2016 NHL Draft and it is packed with current college players and future recruits. The players are given A, B or C ratings – an A is a first-round candidate, a B is a second- or third-round candidate and a C … Read more
With stretch of home games ahead, Bowling Green searches for consistency
The Falcons have played just three home games in amassing a 5-3-3 record.
Michigan Tech finds it tougher when expectations are higher
Last season, the Huskies made the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1981. This season, they’re 5-3 through eight games entering a series against Bowling Green.
Lake Superior State sophomore blueliner Bird leaves team
Lake Superior State announced Wednesday that sophomore defenseman Jason Bird has left the team. Bird appeared in 23 games as a freshman and tallied a goal and four assists. He has not played yet this season for the Lakers. “We would like to thank Jason for the commitment and service he put into the program,” … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage hopes winning in Lower 48 will help in changing its culture
The Seawolves had been 0-16-2 in their last 18 games outside Alaska before an Oct. 24 win at Alabama-Huntsville.
Alaska’s Morley, Alabama-Huntsville’s Saulnier each get one-game bans from WCHA
The WCHA on Saturday announced one-game suspensions for Alaska senior forward Tyler Morley and Alabama-Huntsville sophomore forward Brennan Saulnier. Morley’s suspension is a result of a play at the 3:13 mark of the third period of Alaska’s game Friday, Oct. 30, at Minnesota State, in which Morley made a blindside hit with contact to the … Read more
Upper Peninsula teams raise the temperature on rivalries with each other
Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan and Lake Superior State have been helped by playing early rivalry games.
Focus on the future, not goal-deficient 0-4 start, for Minnesota State
The preseason WCHA favorite has been shut out in its last three games.
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