UND Dominates WCHA Awards Banquet
Regular-season champion North Dakota led the pack at the WCHA’s year-end awards, including Player of the Year Jeff Panzer and Coach of the Year Dean Blais.
Men’s D-I: WCHA
Three-Time Finalist Gionta Leads Hobey Candidates
Thursday’s announcement of the 10 Hobey Baker Memorial Award candidates was headlined by Boston College’s Brian Gionta, the sixth three-time finalist in award history, as well as repeat finalists Jeff Panzer of North Dakota, Ty Conklin of New Hampshire and Jeff Hamilton of Yale. The finalists were determined by a ballot of all 60 Division … Read more
Meet the Frauds
Ever read the picks in one of our conference columns and wonder, “What the heck are they thinking?” Well, so do we. And to find out just who is the best at this, we present USCHO.com’s Ultimate Picks Challenge, a.k.a. “Meet the Frauds.”
This Week In The WCHA: March 14, 2001
The best Final Five ever? With every contender nationally ranked and the possibility of five NCAA bids for one league being bandied about, that is the expectation. Todd D. Milewski shines a spotlight on the WCHA.
This Week In The WCHA: March 8, 2001
The road to the Final Five opens this weekend at five rinks, which means it’s time for Todd D. Milewski to preview the WCHA first round. Also: the People’s Choice for annual honors.
A Second Chance
Less than a year ago, former Minnesota-Duluth head man Mike Sertich wasn’t sure he’d ever coach again. But with a new philosophy and a new lease on hockey life, Sertich is leading the Michigan Tech Huskies out of their funk. Todd D. Milewski reports.
This Week In The WCHA: March 1, 2001
Minnesota and St. Cloud aren’t just second and third in the WCHA — they’re fourth and fifth in the Pairwise Rankings, giving this weekend’s series national significance. Also: UND wraps up a share of the MacNaughton Cup, and supervisor of officials Greg Shepherd does emergency duty. Todd D. Milewski reports.
All in the Family
From the Sutters, Howes and Patricks, to the Stastnys, Ferraros and Kariyas, hockey seems to have more family ties than any other sport, with ubiquitous father-son and brother combinations. For plenty of evidence, look no further than North Dakota, home of the Fighting Sioux and five prominent pairs.
This Week In The WCHA: Feb. 22, 2001
The NCAA tournament bye brouhaha; Wisconsin’s Saturday woes revealed; and the return of the All-Underappreciated team. Todd D. Milewski rounds up the WCHA.
This Week In The WCHA: Feb. 15, 2001
This weekend, all eyes are on the top four in the WCHA standings as North Dakota — seeking another MacNaughton Cup — leads a pack that includes Minnesota, Colorado College, St. Cloud into the stretch run. Todd D. Milewski works the angles.
This Week In The WCHA: Feb. 8, 2001
Minnesota State-Mankato continues to earn its place in the WCHA; St. Cloud’s Dean Weasler sacrifices a year for the Huskies; Jeff Sauer bids farewell to Engelstad Arena; and the Winter Carnival goes cyber. Todd D. Milewski reports.
This Week In The WCHA: Feb. 1, 2001
He may not grab the spotlight, but his production turns heads. UND forward Jeff Panzer is making his case for Hobey, Todd D. Milewski says. Also: Scott Sandelin welcomes his old boss to Duluth, and Minnesota gathers its best.
Ex-Wisconsin Coach Riley Dies at 82
John Riley, a former Wisconsin coach who was instrumental in bringing varsity hockey back to the school, died Wednesday, The Capital Times of Madison, Wis., reported. He was 82. Riley served as co-coach of the team, with Art Thomsen, on its return to varsity status in the 1963-64 season. He then coached the 1964-65 and … Read more
Walsh Jersey Auction Raises $11G
The on-line auction of special North Dakota jerseys bearing the name “Walsh,” in honor of Maine coach Shawn Walsh, has raised $11,055. The Fighting Sioux wore the jerseys for their Oct. 13 game with the Black Bears and donated them to raise money for the Coaches Foundation. The charitable organization, set up to serve as … Read more
This Week In The WCHA: Jan. 25, 2001
First place is on the line as North Dakota hosts St. Cloud; Denver coach George Gwozdecky focuses on the big picture; and Colorado College faces a familiar situation in net. Todd D. Milewski draws aside the curtain on the WCHA.
This Week In The WCHA: Jan. 18, 2001
Mike Sertich makes his return to coaching permanent; St. Cloud takes over the top spot in the standings; and Ralph Engelstad makes his voice heard in Grand Forks, N.D. Todd D. Milewski rounds up the WCHA.
Cullen, St. Cloud Blossoming Together
St. Cloud has surprised some people, challenging for the WCHA lead and surging to No. 4 in the USCHO.com poll. The Huskies and coach Craig Dahl have been getting contributions from a lot of sources. One of those is Jon Cullen, who has blossomed into a dependable force, following in the footsteps of current NHL forward Matt Cullen, his cousin.
Sertich Removes ‘Interim’ from Coaching Title
Mike Sertich, the former Minnesota-Duluth coach who took over the Michigan Tech program on an interim basis in November, has been named the permanant replacement. Sertich replaced Tim Watters earlier this season. Watters, a Michigan Tech alumnus, was in his fifth year as head coach before being replaced after a 1-7 start to this season.
This Week In The WCHA: Jan. 11, 2001
Greg Shepherd knows how hard it can be for referees; he was one. Now, the WCHA’s supervisor of officials has an even bigger job — handling replay for the NCAA Frozen Four. Todd D. Milewski trains the spotlight on the videotape machine.
Special Walsh Jerseys to be Auctioned On-line
The North Dakota jerseys worn during its Oct. 13 game with Maine — each bearing the name “Walsh” in honor of Black Bear coach Shawn Walsh — will be auctioned online at Hockeyeastonline.com to benefit the Coaches Foundation.