Cornell Faces Upstate Foes

Because the No. 3 men’s hockey team is ranked higher in the national polls than any of its ECACHL counterparts, many of its opponents often circle the date when Cornell comes to town. This weekend, Clarkson and St. Lawrence have extra incentive to put their best effort forth against the Red — because not only … Read more

Niagara Coach Burkholder To Join NCAA Ice Hockey Committee

Niagara head coach Dave Burkholder has been named to the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee, it was announced Friday. Burkholder, who is in his fifth year at the helm of the Purple Eagle program and his 10th season overall at Niagara, will help select the field for the NCAA Tournament and be involved … Read more

Frozen Tundra Classic A Must-Win For Both Teams

Lost in all the attention and hype surrounding Saturday’s matchup at Lambeau Field between Wisconsin and Ohio State is the fact that it is a vital game for both teams. The No. 4 men’s hockey team (14-6-2 WCHA, 19-7-2 overall) needs to bring some momentum into the home stretch of the highly contested WCHA race, … Read more

Caffaro, Fox Suspended From Union For Rest Of Season

Two of Union’s top freshmen players had their season ended suddenly on Friday. The school suspended defenseman Lane Caffaro and forward T.J. Fox for the remainder of the season for disciplinary reasons. A statement issued by the school prior to the Dutchmen’s game against Brown said, “Under federal privacy laws, the college is not permitted … Read more

Princeton’s Unbeaten Streak On Line In League Play

Looking to maintain its five-game league unbeaten streak, the Princeton men’s hockey team will go on the road this weekend as it faces Ivy League rivals Harvard and Dartmouth. The Tigers (9-13-1 overall, 6-9-1 Eastern College Athletic Conference Hockey League) lost to Harvard (12-9-2, 9-7-1) in a close 2-1 game earlier this season with home-ice … Read more

Forward Injuries Lead To Reshuffled Minnesota Lines

Over the past month or so, it finally seemed like the line combinations were coming together for Minnesota’s men’s hockey team following much early season juggling. All four lines were producing offensively and the solidity in the combinations was a big part of the Gophers’ recent success. Then came the Jan. 28 contest at Wisconsin. … Read more

Lambeau Field Freezes Over To Become Hockey Venue

This storied venue has seen frigid weather and jarring weather over the course of nearly 50 years, but not until Saturday does it truly become the “frozen tundra.” Lambeau Field, one of the most venerable sites in sports, plays host to its first hockey game ever when the Badger men’s hockey team meets Ohio State … Read more

UMD Women’s Team Disciplines Four Players

Minnesota-Duluth women’s coach Shannon Miller has asked one player to leave the team, disciplined three other players, and decided to select new captains, according to the Duluth News Tribune. The Tribune reports that junior Becky Salyards has been asked to leave the team and junior Juliane Jubinville, freshman Mari Pehkonen and junior Jill Sales will … Read more

CC Signs Head Coach Owens Through 2012-13

Colorado College head coach Scott Owens, who sports one of college hockey’s best records in his tenure as the Tigers’ bench boss, isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Owens, whose .652 winning percentage is third nationally among active Division I men’s coaches, signed a seven-year contract renewal which carries him through the 2012-13 campaign, CC … Read more

Bamford Appointed Interim ECAC Commissioner

The ECAC Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Stephen R. Bamford as Interim Commissioner.   Bamford began his tenure at the ECAC in August, 2000 and has served as assistant commissioner for officiating and compliance.  Prior to the ECAC, Bamford was the director of athletics at Plymouth State University for 13 years.    … Read more

Minnesota Lays Claim To No. 1 In USCHO.com/CSTV Poll

A week off was just what the doctor — and the pollsters — ordered for Minnesota, which ascended to the top of Monday’s USCHO.com/CSTV Networks Division I men’s poll for the first time since being installed as the early favorite in back in October. The Gophers, who were idle last weekend, have won 11 of … Read more

Gophers Lead Olympic Women’s Lineup

Five former and current Gophers women’s hockey players will dominate the roster of the 20-member U.S. women’s Olympic hockey team this month in Torino, Italy. The university boasts the greatest number of players on the Olympic team with the presence of Natalie Darwitz, Courtney Kennedy, Kelly Stephens, Lyndsay Wall and Krissy Wendell. All the players … Read more

Brigham Young Remembers Fallen Player

When CBSsportsline.com came out with its 50 top hockey stories of 2005, BYU hockey was second on its list. Unfortunately, it wasn’t for a spectacular goal or win. It was rather for the sudden and tragic death of an IceCats player. On Jan. 21, 2005, the IceCats were defending a power play against the visiting … Read more

UNH Suspends Seven For Friday’s Game At Maine

Seven New Hampshire players, including leading scorer Daniel Winnik and other top lamplighters, have been suspended for unspecified violations of team rules. The players involved were Winnik, Trevor Smith, Josh Ciocco, Brett Hemingway, Jerry Pollastrone, Greg Collins and Mike Radja, none of whom will be on the ice for the Wildcats’ Friday game against Hockey … Read more

2005 Women’s College Hockey Postseason Archive

The following is a complete list of dates and USCHO content related to the women’s hockey postseason. All times are ET unless otherwise noted. NCAA National Collegiate Tournament Final, March 27, at UNH (Preview) Minnesota 4, Harvard 3 (Notebook) Consolation, March 27, at UNH SLU 5, Dartmouth 1 Semifinals, March 25, at UNH (Preview) Harvard … Read more

Former UAF Hockey Coach Brumm Passes Away

Leonard W. Brumm, Jr, or “Oakie” to those who knew him, a former University of Alaska Fairbanks hockey coach, athletic director, and men’s basketball coach, passed away on January 17, 2006, in Racine, Wisconsin, after battling an aggressive form of cancer. Brumm coached hockey and basketball and served as UAF Director of Athletics from 1951-1953. … Read more

Miami Takes Over Atop USCHO.com/CSTV Networks Poll

Miami just keeps winning, and the RedHawks’ reward this week was the No. 1 spot in the nation in the USCHO.com/CSTV Networks Division I men’s poll released Monday. The RedHawks, who sport the nation’s best record at 19-4-4, earned 20 of 40 first-place votes after sweeping Ferris State last weekend. Miami is trailed by Minnesota, … Read more