Wisconsin coach Jeff Sauer made it official on Wednesday: After 20 years at the helm, and 31 as a college head coach, he will step down at the end of this season to take an administrative position at the university.
After 20 years at Wisconsin and over 600 career wins, Badgers coach Jeff Sauer, a winner of two national championships, is set to resign.
With the holiday tournaments complete, WCHA coaches weigh in on the shootout option; St. Cloud looks forward to the chance for a long run at the top; North Dakota has its newfound momentum tested immediately in Minneapolis; and the championship-winning goalie at the Great Lakes Invitational meets — his teammates.
Three seasons ago, Minnesota had hit a low ebb. The storied Gopher program was coming off a second consecutive losing season; chemistry was, shall we say, less than perfect; and the team’s will to win was being questioned. Fortunately for new head coach Don Lucia, he had building blocks — including two named John Pohl and Jordan Leopold. And the rest, they may soon say, is history. Scott Weighart reports.
Holiday tournaments may not be for conference points, but they’re often a bellwether of things to come in the second half. With that in mind, Todd D. Milewski checks off the WCHA’s tourney participants, keeping a special eye on the Badger Showdown and a potential battle of titans at the Denver Cup.
Wisconsin senior forward Matt Doman was suspended for one game, a penalty imposed on Friday by the WCHA for kneeing North Dakota’s David Lundbohm on Dec. 7. Doman, who received a two-minute penalty on the play, will be forced to sit out the Badgers’ opening game at the Bank One Badger Hockey Showdown next week … Read more
Wisconsin’s comeback against North Dakota finds its place in history; the NCAA’s potential new policies on playoff travel, and their impact on college hockey; Minnesota State-Mankato finds its crunch-time guys; and the Craig Dahl-Jacques Lemaire comparison. Todd D. Milewski reports.
How do you match last weekend’s one-versus-two series? How about with two taking on three as Minnesota visits Denver? Also: long memories drive this weekend’s rivalries, and the Clay “Woodrow” Wilson update. Todd D. Milewski reports.
The first 10 players were named to the WCHA’s Top 50 Players in 50 Years list, with 10 more to be named in each of four following months.
All eyes are on the WCHA as the nation’s top two teams — Minnesota and St. Cloud — battle in a home-and-home series. It promises to be a star-studded series for early bragging rights, but the coaches are downplaying the long-term significance.
The WCHA’s coaches give thanks; the net is all but empty in Mankato; Minnesota-Duluth gets back to what works; and Alaska-Anchorage looks for that little something at the finish. Todd D. Milewski gathers the facts.
Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin and Michigan State square off in the annual CCHA-WCHA exchange of pleasantries known as the College Hockey Showcase, under the watchful eyes of Todd D. Milewski and Paula C. Weston.
Current Minnesota coach Don Lucia opened the door to recruiting outside of the Gophers’ home state, and now a native of Austria is ready to bring his star to Lucia’s team.
The gloves drop — in a big way — in Duluth; Mankato finds an able replacement for its star in net; is it too late already for CC?; SCSU packs ’em in again; and much more from Todd D. Milewski.
Pateman MSU-Mankato goalie Eric Pateman, out of the lineup since injuring his shoulder on Oct. 20, will miss the remainder of his senior season. He will apply for a medical redshirt with the hopes of retaining one more year of eligibility next season. Pateman, a three-year starter for the Mavericks, injured his shoulder in the … Read more
Dean Weasler fought off injuries while watching Scott Meyer turn in a record-breaking career. But he’s paid his dues, and made the time well spent, and is off to a perfect 5-0 start for St. Cloud State.
Denver head coach George Gwozdecky may be nearing a milestone, but you wouldn’t hear it from him; No. 1 St. Cloud and preseason favorite Colorado College head in opposite directions; and Minnesota’s Adam Hauser gets to return a favor. Todd D. Milewski reports.
The Hockey East-WCHA officials’ exchange program nets applause; Denver considers its national profile; Minnesota looks for some competition; and a trying weekend for Wisconsin’s Andy Wheeler ends well. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Prompted by the NCAA, the WCHA and Hockey East have come to an agreement to exchange high-rated referees on a limited basis. Experimenting with this new arrangement, Hockey East’s Jeff Bunyon will be officiating both Colgate-Minnesota games this weekend at the Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis. Well-known WCHA official Mike Schmitt will be flown East in … Read more
The Colorado College offense awakens; Alaska-Anchorage presents a new face — though not necessarily a good one; and league members battle the injury bug. Todd D. Milewski reports.