They didn’t win it all, but Mike Sertich’s Michigan Tech squad turned more than a few heads in Detroit. Also: a fierce rivalry is renewed — at just the right time, too — in Colorado, and St. Cloud takes a vacation. Todd D. Milewski pipes up.
North Dakota coach Dean Blais left his team at the Bank One Badger Hockey Showdown in Milwaukee to be with his daughter, who is in a hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Rematch potential abounds in Madison, the annual shortening of the bench called the World Juniors is underway, the Great Lakes Invitational beefs up, and a rivalry ends in Colorado. Todd D. Milewski sends belated Christmas greetings.
He was a Hobey Baker winner and a Stanley Cup champion, now Tom Kurvers is trying his hand at scouting. The Duluth product remembers fondly his part in the Bulldogs’ rise to prominance in the ’80s.
(Note: The majority of the players mentioned here have signed official National Letters of Intent. There may be some players with only verbal commitments. The confirmation of these players has been culled from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, information released by their current leagues.) Alaska-Anchorage Graduates: Forwards: Chris Sikich, Reggie Simon; … Read more
Goaltending proves key for Denver as the power goes out on Minnesota; MSU-Mankato looks toward two months without the WCHA; and one last showdown red-letters the WCHA calendar in 2000. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Minnesota-Duluth breaks out in a big way; key games dot this weekend’s schedule; and the Fighting Sioux — some of ’em, at least — are off to see the President. Todd D. Milewski checks the pulse of the WCHA.
UND head coach Dean Blais sounds off on the suspension of an on-ice official; Colorado College faces Providence — and injuries; and the College Hockey Showcase returns to WCHA arenas. Todd D. Milewski reports.
WCHA assistant referee Jay Kleven has been suspended indefinitely by the league for two calls made during the Minnesota-North Dakota games last weekend in Grand Forks.
The malaise continues for Wisconsin, comings and goings in Houghton and Duluth, poll musings and News and Views. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Reversal of fortune? Perhaps. Defending NCAA champion North Dakota has taken its lumps early this season, while rejuvenated Minnesota has soared to the nation’s number-one ranking. All bets are off this weekend as rivals clash in Grand Forks, N.D.; Scott Brown reports.
WCHA coaches react to the coaching change at Michigan Tech; Minnesota head coach Don Lucia reacts to his team’s ascension to the top; and Todd D. Milewski reacts to the week that was and profiles the week that is.
Alaska-Anchorage head coach Dean Talafous has received a two-year contract extension and a raise from the school, according to the Anchorage Daily News. The deal was originally worked out in August, but Talafous asked that it not be made public because the school was in the middle of changing athletic directors. The current deal takes … Read more
After four losing seasons at Michigan Tech, and a 1-7-1 start, Tim Watters resigned as head coach. He will be replaced by Mike Sertich, who spent 18 years as head coach at Minnesota-Duluth before resigning at the end of last season.
The rich may not be getting richer, but in the WCHA they ain’t exactly getting poorer, either. Also: the conference’s marquee matchup in Minneapolis, and the Cardiac Kids come out. Todd D. Milewski reports.
The Upset of the Year race has a candidate in the WCHA, the officials interject themselves into the action, Denver refuses to be satisfied, and — oh yeah — number-one Wisconsin takes on number-two Boston College Friday. Todd D. Milewski reports.
It’s the first BroadcastSports.com Game of the Week, and it’s a doozy as No. 1 Wisconsin visits No. 2 Boston College in the rematch of last season’s NCAA quarterfinal. Scott Brown reports.
Jade Galbraith, a freshman wing for Alaska-Anchorage, has left school for the Western Hockey League after just four games, according to the Anchorage Daily News. Galbraith has joined the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL, part of Canada’s Major Junior system. Galbraith, 18, scored 35 goals and 101 points in 62 games for Drayton Valley in … Read more
The WCHA conference schedule ramps up with some coaches on the proverbial hot seat.
On Thursday, one day before his debut as head coach, Minnesota State-Mankato’s Troy Jutting announced the suspensions of three players for violating unspecified team rules. Sophomore Jerry Cunningham and seniors T.J. Guidarelli and Ryan Severson — all forwards — will sit out the first six games of the season, a span that includes series at … Read more