Notebook: Boston College’s Seniors Great When it Counts
A look at this Boston College senior class’ success in the postseason, and other notes. Chris Lerch reports.
Men’s D-I: Wisconsin
BC: A Stretch of Dominance
With its third title in 10 years, Boston College has established itself as the dominant program in college hockey, Dave Hendrickson reports.
Wisconsin’s Offensive Frustrations: ‘It Just Didn’t Seem to be Our Day’
Wisconsin high-powered offense couldn’t generate much against Boston College in the national championship game. Paula C. Weston reports.
More Alike Than Different, Boston College, Wisconsin Square Off for Title
Boston College and Wisconsin, mirror images in many ways, are set to play for the national championship on Saturday. Jim Connelly reports.
Geoffrion First Wisconsin Player to Win Hobey Baker Award
Wisconsin senior forward Blake Geoffrion became the first Badgers player to win the Hobey Baker Award, announced Friday at Ford Field, site of the 2010 Frozen Four. “It’s an honor to win this award,” he said. “I’m just happy to bring this back to Wisco.” Related video: Hobey Baker Award Geoffrion led the WCHA and … Read more
Balanced Attack Boosts Wisconsin
Wisconsin used a balanced attack to throttle RIT in the first Frozen Four semifinal game Thursday in Detroit. Jim Connelly reports.
Fans React: Frozen Four Venue ‘Too Big for What It Is’
Fans speak out about the Ford Field Frozen Four.
RIT vs. Wisconsin: Ford Field, Blowouts, and Quick Strikes
Wisconsin jumped out on RIT with a quick strike. Candace Horgan reports.
From Hair to Air, Atmosphere Plays Role at Ford Field
After their first practices on the Ford Field ice, the four teams playing at the Frozen Four react to their environment. Paula C. Weston reports.
Frozen Four Preview: Wisconsin Harkens Back
From the beginning of the season, Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves has built a team that is well-balanced and relaxed, relying on a potent offense and a dangerous defense in front of decent — but not spectacular — goaltending. The results have worked out well, propelling the Badgers to second place in the WCHA and now … Read more
Reward for Return: Decision to Wait on Pros Pays Off for Wisconsin’s Geoffrion
Blake Geoffrion’s decision to return to Wisconsin for his senior season has paid off with a trip to the Frozen Four and a spot among the final three candidates for the Hobey Baker Award. Benjamin Worgull reports.
For Smith Brothers, Frozen Four Could Spark Sibling Revelry
It’s a parent’s dream come true: having two sons in the Frozen Four. But it also could be a dilemma. If Wisconsin’s Brendan Smith ends up facing off against Miami’s Reilly Smith for the national championship, who do their parents cheer for? Scott Weighart reports.
Butler, Geoffrion, Nyquist Form 2010 Hobey Hat Trick
The nation’s scoring leader, the nation’s goals leader and the captain of one of the teams at the Frozen Four are the final three standing for the 2010 Hobey Baker Award. New Hampshire’s Bobby Butler, Wisconsin’s Blake Geoffrion and Maine’s Gustav Nyquist — all forwards — were announced as the Hobey Hat Trick finalists on … Read more
Penalty Kill Tweak Makes a Difference for Wisconsin
Wisconsin held St. Cloud State’s potent power play scoreless on seven chances in the West Regional final. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Wisconsin’s Hobey Duo a Driving Force Against Vermont
Wisconsin’s Blake Geoffrion and Brendan Smith gave Hobey Baker Award voters something to chew on in a West Regional semifinal victory over Vermont. Benjamin Worgull reports.
2010 NCAA Tournament: West Regional Preview
WEST REGIONAL DATA Venue: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minn. Ticket info: Click here (opens new window). Schedule: St. Cloud State vs. Northern Michigan, 4:30 p.m. Central Friday; Wisconsin vs. Vermont, 8 p.m. Friday; semifinal winners, 8 p.m. Saturday. ABOUT THE TEAMS Wisconsin Record: 25-10-4 (17-8-3 WCHA, 2nd place) NCAA tournament appearances: 23 (34-19-2, 6 … Read more
The NCAA Field, Inside the Numbers
USCHO national columnist Dave Starman checks out the game-by-game results for each of the 16 teams in the NCAA tournament and comes away with some observations.
Commentary: Sixteen Reasons to Cheer This Year
There’s a good reason to cheer for each of the 16 teams in the 2010 NCAA tournament, and USCHO national columnist Dave Starman breaks them down.
Another Slow Starts Dooms Pioneers
Denver lost consecutive games for the first time this season, and for the second straight day, a bad start was the key. Tyler Buckentine reports.
WCHA Suspends Wisconsin’s Goloubef for Contact to Head
The WCHA has suspended Wisconsin defenseman Cody Goloubef for Saturday’s Final Five third-place game. Goloubef was called for a five-minute major for contact to the head when he hit St. Cloud State’s Nick Oslund in open ice in Friday’s semifinal. The WCHA announced that its Final Five tournament committee assessed the additional penalty, citing the … Read more