Men’s D-I: WCHA

This Week in the WCHA: Nov. 28, 2002

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Doug Woog prepares for his induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame; Minnesota and Wisconsin get set for the College Hockey Showcase; Denver coach George Gwozdecky sends a message; and much more. Todd D. Milewski reports.

UND Booster Engelstad Dies At 72

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Ralph Engelstad, the North Dakota booster and entrepreneur who funded the new Grand Forks arena that bears his name, died Tuesday night. He was 72. Engelstad, one of the most ardent supporters of the school’s Fighting Sioux nickname, had battled cancer in recent years. Engelstad The $104 million Ralph Engelstad Arena opened last October. Engelstad … Read more

Denver’s Bull Has Suspension Halved

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The two-game suspension to Denver junior forward Max Bull was cut in half by the WCHA’s executive committee on Tuesday. Bull will sit out Friday’s non-conference game against Mercyhurst. WCHA commissioner Bruce McLeod announced the suspension on Nov. 21, citing a collection of events over a two-week span. Bull appealed to the executive committee, which … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Nov. 21, 2002

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Colorado College begins to fulfill expectations — last season’s expectations; Denver struggles for consistency, sort of; the search for offense continues in Anchorage, while a goaltender emerges in Duluth; and Todd D. Milewski offers WCHA recruiting and injury updates.

This Week in the WCHA: Nov. 14, 2002

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The upsets get started in earnest; Minnesota State continues to adapt to life in the WCHA; Colorado College puts its awful start to last season firmly behind it; and much more. Todd D. Milewski reports.

This Week in the WCHA: Nov. 7, 2002

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North Dakota suffers the aftereffects of Fight Night at Ingalls Rink; Colorado College waits for an in-season tournament to call its own; and the WCHA’s radio announcers get a little excitement. Todd D. Milewski reports.

North Dakota, Yale Suspensions Will Stand

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Following discussions between Yale officals, the WCHA and the ECAC, Saturday’s game disqualification penalties to eight players on North Dakota and Yale will stand. The game DQs — which carry with it an automatic one-game suspension — were levied following a melee that broke out in the second period of North Dakota’s 7-3 win in … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: Oct. 31, 2002

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It’s never too early to find out whether the season’s going as planned; so Todd D. Milewski asked the WCHA’s coaches exactly that. Also: Zach Parise blows out goal lamps around the nation; Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves and Denver head man George Gwozdecky reminisce about their college days together; and more.

This Week in the WCHA: Oct. 24, 2002

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A rare occurence this week in college hockey involving the coach of one team, the trials of early season injuries, a sophomore season for an arena and a possible emergence. All this week in the WCHA as Todd Milewski reports.

This Week In The WCHA: Oct. 17, 2002

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Zach Parise may get the headlines, but a Minnesota trio and other WCHA freshman figure to make an impact this season. Plus, nets are going up around the league, Minnesota-Duluth is appealing and WCHA teams face big tests out East this weekend. Todd D. Milewski reports.

This Week in the WCHA: Oct. 10, 2002

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The 15-second faceoff rule debuts in the WCHA, at the same time as several referees; the Ice Breaker brings intriguing matchups — particularly for Wisconsin’s new head man; and Denver looks to start fast. Todd D. Milewski updates us on the new season.

2002-03 Michigan Tech Season Preview

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College hockey in Houghton, Mich., might be entering a critical stage. Michigan Tech, mired in a long stretch of disappointing seasons, knows it can’t afford to lose the support of its students, its fans and its community. As the Huskies have found in the last few seasons, losses have a way of multiplying. To avoid … Read more

2002-03 WCHA Season Preview

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Denver or Minnesota? The USCHO.com preseason poll voters see it one way, the WCHA coaches another — perhaps with good reason. Todd D. Milewski previews the Pioneers and Gophers, not to mention the Tigers, Sioux, Huskies (both of them) and the rest of the conference.

Minnesota Claims Preseason No. 1

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Minnesota, last year’s NCAA Champion, was selected first in the Preseason USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll with 22 of a possible 40 first-place votes. Minnesota will attempt to overcome the losses of seniors like Hobey Baker winner Jordan Leopold on defense and goaltender Adam Hauser, as well as underclassmen like Jeff Taffe, who left school … Read more

2002-03 Alaska-Anchorage Season Preview

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Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither, surely, was Anchorage. But today, immediate results are a desire, if not a demand, especially in the sports world. The long, slow rebuilding process is about as popular as a toll booth. So, as first impressions go, John Hill’s was seemingly right on target. In his debut … Read more