Men’s D-I: WCHA

Hartigan Gets Nod As WCHA’s Top Player

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Mark Hartigan admitted he was a little nervous when addressing the audience after receiving the WCHA’s player of the year award. At least now he knows how his opponents feel. SCSU’s Mark Hartigan earned WCHA POTY honors. Hartigan, a St. Cloud State junior who leads the nation in scoring, was named the league’s top player … Read more

This Week In The WCHA: March 13, 2002

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The WCHA Final Five opens Thursday in St. Paul, with top seed Denver and streaking Minnesota leading the field. 2001 champion St. Cloud heads to the Xcel Center in need of a turnaround, and Colorado College looks to seal an NCAA bid. Finally, darkhorse Wisconsin will be gunning for a flourish to end Jeff Sauer’s WCHA career. Todd D. Milewski reports.

Wisconsin Moves Closer to Naming Sauer’s Replacement

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With the deadline for applications just past, two names have emerged as leading candidates for the soon-to-be-vacant Wisconsin head coaching position. According to the Capital Times, former Badgers Mike Eaves and Don Granato are on a short list of candidates, though neither has been formally interviewed. Current assistants Mark Johnson and Pat Ford are also … Read more

This Week In The WCHA: March 7, 2002

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The WCHA turns to “playoff mode” this weekend, and coaches debate whether they want to see a different mind-set from their players. Also, previews of the five first-round series — and what was Todd D. Milewski thinking with some of his preseason picks?

Mile-High Club

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After speculation surrounding the future of coach George Gwozdecky threatened to put a damper on Denver’s great season, the school signed him to a contact extension. The Pioneers are now focused on the big prizes: The WCHA and NCAA tournament.

This Week In The WCHA: Feb. 28, 2002

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Denver and St. Cloud don’t settle much; individual awards on the line in the last weekend; Alaska-Anchorage fires up, much to the detriment of Colorado College’s NCAA hopes; tiebreaking scenarios; and the “Woody” Wilson update. Todd D. Milewski warms up for the playoffs.

This Week In The WCHA: Feb. 21, 2002

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It’s number one against number two when Denver and St. Cloud square off this weekend. Todd D. Milewski suggests that — thanks to SCSU goalie Dean Weasler — the series could be about more than just a great offense vs. a great defense. Also: CC and the Pairwise; a fond farewell at Michigan Tech; and Don Lucia puts his faith in his senior netminder.

This Week In The WCHA: Feb. 14, 2002

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The WCHA has been at the top of the polls most of the season, but what about the rest of the league? Todd D. Milewski peeks at the PairWise Rankings. Also: home ice sorts out, the Curse of Fourth, and an Olympic idea gains favor with officials.

Gwozdecky Staying Put at Denver

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Cross George Gwozdecky off the list of candidates for the prime college hockey job openings this season. He’s staying at Denver, with an extension on his already lengthy contract. The school announced Tuesday that Gwozdecky, coach of the top-ranked Pioneers, signed a long-term contract with Denver. Gwozdecky “We have done everything in our power to … Read more

This Week In The WCHA: Feb. 7, 2002

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The WCHA heaves brickbats at Wisconsin and Alaska-Anchorage; Minnesota visits North Dakota in a battle of teams stuck in second gear; Duluth loses a top recruit for another year; and Todd D. Milewski offers answers — sort of — to common questions about the playoff hunt.

WCHA Reprimands Badgers, Seawolves For Postgame Brawl

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Four days after a postgame brawl that resulted in six game disqualifications, the WCHA issued a reprimand to both Wisconsin and Alaska-Anchorage’s coaches and players for the incident. “The Association takes incidents of this nature very seriously,” said WCHA commissioner Bruce McLeod, “and we are aware that they cast a dark shadow on the teams … Read more

Heralded Recruit Ruled Ineligible

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T.J. Caig, a Minnesota-Duluth freshman, has been ruled ineligible by the NCAA for this season because he played in a Canadian Tier I (major junior) exhibition game. Caig, who hasn’t played while awaiting word on his NCAA fate, must sit out a year, and will lose one year and one game of eligibility. He will … Read more

This Week In The WCHA: Jan. 24, 2002

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Minnesota-Duluth waits for help … and waits … and waits; Alaska-Anchorage again shows its last-second panache; Wisconsin hits a key stretch with a question about goaltending; and Todd D. Milewski lines up the Minnesota-Denver weekend series.

Richter on Sauer

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Almost 15 years have gone by, but Mike Richter remembers. Long after his college days under head coach Jeff Sauer at Wisconsin, the New York Rangers goaltender offers his take on the man behind the Badgers’ bench. Adam Wodon reports.

This Week In The WCHA: Jan. 17, 2001

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New head coach John Hill has Alaska-Anchorage on a roll — and his old mentor has taken notice. Also: Denver reaches the summit three ways; Badger coach Jeff Sauer speaks his mind; and playing in the WCHA just got a little cheaper for UAA. Todd D. Milewski reports.

Fortitude of a Leader

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His roots shaped him. His will made him. St. Cloud center and captain, Nate DiCasmirro, is leading the Huskies through another stellar season, with major NCAA aspirations.