Potential playoff formats for new-look WCHA go under the microscope
With nine teams, the league could eliminate a team from the postseason or offer first-round byes. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
Men’s D-I: WCHA
TMQ: Stability at the top, Kelly’s ouster and a frenzied finish
Ferris State took care of business to clinch at least a share of the CCHA title, but the news Monday about Paul Kelly’s departure from College Hockey Inc. took center stage. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski have another edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
A look at the WCHA’s process of deciding on player suspensions
Minnesota’s Kyle Rau was suspended for one game after his hit on Denver’s Jason Zucker, and here’s how the decision came about. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
WCHA suspends Minnesota’s Rau one game for hit on Zucker
The WCHA announced Saturday that Minnesota freshman forward Kyle Rau has been suspended for one game for a check he levied upon Denver forward Jason Zucker in the Pioneers’ 5-3 win over the Gophers last night (Feb. 10) in Denver. Zucker needed to be helped off the ice and did not return after the incident … Read more
Mistakes magnified in losses, but Minnesota-Duluth feels it’s not far off
The Bulldogs are 3-3-1 since a 17-game unbeaten streak, and this week they host North Dakota. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
Playing for pride becomes a remarkable turnaround for Michigan Tech
The Huskies scored the final nine goals of the series to gain a tie and win at No. 1 Minnesota-Duluth. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
Lee’s impending return gives St. Cloud State depth in goal
The goaltender had hip surgery in October, but Ryan Faragher has been hot lately. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
Planning begins on annual Minnesota Cup tournament at Xcel Energy Center
It’s still just in the early stages, but according to a report in the Star Tribune, in late January 2014, the five Division I schools in Minnesota will play in a tournament at the Xcel Energy Center. “We are very close to getting it done,” Minnesota AD Joel Maturi said in the story. “We have … Read more
WCHA alums dot NHL All-Star rosters, and it means a change of plans for Faulk
Seven former WCHA players are among the 48 selected to take part in the festivities in Ottawa. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have All-Star items and looks at Minnesota State’s Phil Cook and more in This Week in the WCHA.
WCHA hands Nebraska-Omaha’s Zombo one-game suspension
The WCHA announced Tuesday that Nebraska-Omaha freshman forward Dominic Zombo has been suspended for one game for his actions in the Mavericks’ game against Minnesota-Duluth on Jan 14. Zombo’s suspension was determined after a review of an incident under the WCHA’s supplementary discipline policy and procedures. At 16:53 of the second period, Zombo was assessed … Read more
Report: Soldier Field to host doubleheader in ’12-13
The Wisconsin State Journal has reported that Chicago’s Soldier Field may be hosting an outdoor doubleheader next season. Wisconsin would play Minnesota, while Miami and Notre Dame would also take the ice at the home of the NFL’s Chicago Bears. “In order to make this work, we’d have to play Thursday night at the Kohl … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage top scorer Spencer leaves school; no reason given
Alaska-Anchorage junior forward and leading scorer Mickey Spencer has left the team, according to the Anchorage Daily News. Spencer led the Seawolves with seven goals in 17 games and his 10 points tied him with sophomore center Jordan Kwas for the team lead. UAA coach Dave Shyiak confirmed to the News that Spencer left the … Read more
Fortunes have changed since Minnesota, North Dakota last met
The Gophers swept that series, but North Dakota has been the hotter team since. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
TMQ: Lost years, tight races and Hobey hopefuls
Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss the United States’ disappointing finish at the World Junior Championship and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Vast changes at North Dakota, but nickname, logo aren’t completely gone
New sweaters for the men’s team haven’t yet arrived. Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson have This Week in the WCHA.
Longtime Notre Dame coach Smith dies
Lefty Smith, who formed the modern Notre Dame team and was its coach for 19 seasons, died Tuesday. He was 81. Smith, whose name is on the rink at the new Compton Family Ice Arena, died of natural causes at his South Bend, Ind., home. “It is difficult to imagine Notre Dame without Charles ‘Lefty’ … Read more
Report: Scherr to be installed as first NCHC commissioner
The Colorado Springs (Colo.) Gazette reported Tuesday morning that former United States Olympic Committee chief executive officer Jim Scherr of Colorado Springs will be announced as the first commissioner of the new National Collegiate Hockey Conference Wednesday morning. The newspaper said an anonymous source close to the hire had confirmed the hire. Scherr was unavailable … Read more
Presenting the nuts and bolts of the WCHA’s second half
Who has the toughest schedule left? Tyler Buckentine and Brian Halverson break down that and more in This Week in the WCHA.
TMQ: No straight line between Point A and Point B
As the first half comes to a close, Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look back and look ahead in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Denver’s Bennett to be shelved 6-8 weeks after wrist surgery
Denver sophomore forward Beau Bennett is expected to miss the next 6-8 weeks with a wrist injury, the school announced Friday afternoon. Bennett, a 2010 first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins, had successful surgery on Thursday (Dec. 8) to repair a ruptured tendon in his wrist that he originally injured during practice in late October. … Read more