Men’s D-I: WCHA

Strength In Numbers

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For much of the season, the penalty kill had been a weakness for Minnesota Duluth. At the WCHA Final Five that has changed, helping carry the Bulldogs to the title game. Scott Brown reports.

All Eidsness Wants To Do Is Win

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For North Dakota, goaltender Brad Eidsness has offered stability in net this season, and the freshman takes his act to the WCHA Final Five this weekend. Patrick C. Miller reports.

This Week in the WCHA: March 19, 2009

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Here it is. We’re finally at the culmination of the WCHA season — the Final Five. I’ll try not to ramble on too long as I’m sure you all want to head on out to the Xcel Energy Center … or the bars. I don’t judge. On Brawling, Fighting and General Mischief — Year Two … Read more

Stalock The Rock

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Minnesota Duluth is moving on to the WCHA semifinals, in large part thanks to Alex Stalock. Theresa Spisak reports.

Wisconsin’s McBain Named WCHA’s Top Player

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Wisconsin’s defensive talent was best displayed all season in that it could dress five first- or second-round NHL draft picks among its six blueliners. Now there’s another way to quantify how good the Badgers’ defensive corps is: One of their own is the WCHA’s player of the year. Junior Jamie McBain got that award Thursday … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: March 12, 2009

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Phew. That could have been so much worse than it ended up. Only third place had to be determined by a tiebreaker, and an easy one at that. In trying to figure out the different situations on Saturday, I didn’t even consider the possibility of a tie in the Minnesota State/St. Cloud State game … … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: March 5, 2009

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As we figured, it comes down to the final weekend of play to determine the standings. As we determined last week, a few things are certain, but there’s still a whole lot up in the air. I will say, though, that some part of me feels like all is right with the world again, seeing … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Feb. 26, 2009

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Two weekends left until we put another WCHA regular season in the books. When the season began in October, this all seemed so far away, but here it is, having crept up on us like a serious case of spring fever. Although the spring fever could just be me, given that it’s been in the … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Feb. 19, 2009

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We are only a month away from the Final Five. Crazy, huh? Three more weekends of the regular season, then quarterfinals and bam, before you know it, we’ll all be convening in St. Paul. Of course, as mentioned, it’s a few weeks away and there’s still hockey to be played and conference standings to be … Read more

The Big Switcheroo

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When injury struck North Dakota’s blue line, forward Brad Miller might have seemed an unlikely candidate to shore up the D. But the senior has made himself at home at his new position — and on YouTube, Patrick C. Miller finds.

This Week in the WCHA: Feb. 12, 2009

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According to the folks at USA Hockey, it’s Hockey Weekend Across America this weekend, which means get out and enjoy the game we all know and love. Here at USCHO, on the other hand, it’s hockey day, every day — just the way I like it. Red Baron Pizza WCHA Players of the Week Red … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Feb. 5, 2009

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As the season slowly begins to wind down, it’s only natural we keep getting some exciting hockey games, right? Red Baron Pizza WCHA Players of the Week Red Baron WCHA Offensive Player of the Week: Kael Mouillierat, MSU, M. Why: Scored two goals and had one assist, including Friday’s game-winner to help his Mavericks to … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Jan. 29, 2009

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Well now, wasn’t that an exciting weekend of hockey? Long column ahead, so buckle down and enjoy the ride. Red Baron Pizza WCHA Players of the Week Red Baron WCHA Offensive Player of the Week: Drew LeBlanc, SCSU. Why: Scored his first collegiate hat trick and added two assists to help his Huskies take three … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Approves Expansion: Niagara and Robert Morris To Join

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Sources within Atlantic Hockey have confirmed to USCHO.com that Niagara and Robert Morris will join the league as full members beginning with the 2010-2011 season. The schools will be affiliate members of Atlantic Hockey next season, using league officiating crews. An official announcement from the league detailing the decision will be released within the next … Read more

Denver Gives Gwozdecky One-Game Suspension

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Denver has suspended head hockey coach George Gwozdecky one game for violating an NCAA rule that does not allow an ejected coach to communicate with or contact team personnel in any manner until a game is completed. The university made the announcement Tuesday evening. GWOZDECKY Gwozdecky was ejected at the 9:30 mark of the second … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Jan. 22, 2009

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Well, as we get closer to the end, the league standings are finally starting to come into focus. A little. Now, 18 points — a seemingly-insurmountable gap — separate first (Denver) from 10th (Michigan Tech). However, the race for home ice is as thick as ever. Four points separate first from the two teams tied … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Jan. 15, 2009

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It’s too early to say that the Sioux once again are starting their second-half surge, but the boys in green are 8-2 in their last 10 games. If anything, it’s only safe to say that you should never count UND out. It’s said that Gopher coach Don Lucia should be back for this weekend’s series … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Jan. 8, 2009

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A lot has happened since the last time we published, but the meat of the season is upon us. Therefore, no looking backward — only forward. Onward we go … Red Baron Pizza WCHA Players of the Week Red Baron WCHA Offensive Player of the Week: Chris VandeVelde, UND. Why: Scored three goals and had … Read more