Boston College’s Lombardi: Out Of The Shadows, Into The Limelight
Boston College’s Matt Lombardi did all the unnoticed things for most of his collegiate career, but in the playoffs he’s added timely scoring. Dave Hendrickson reports.
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Blais, Alberts Get Contract Extensions at Nebraska-Omaha
Nebraska-Omaha and coach Dean Blais have agreed to a two-year contract extension that takes his contract through to 2014-15 season. Mavericks athletic director Trev Alberts had his contract extended to the same span. “We are thrilled by the progress the team made under Dean’s leadership in his first season as head coach,” Alberts said in … Read more
Wiercioch Signs With Ottawa, Ending Denver Career After 2 Seasons
Denver defenseman Patrick Wiercioch will forgo his final two seasons of collegiate eligibility after signing with the NHL’s Ottawa Senators. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason Wiercioch was a second-round pick by the Senators in 2008. He had six goals and 27 points in 39 games for Denver this season. He was a WCHA … Read more
Road to Redemption, or Road to Ruin for Miami?
For four years running, a Boston team has ended Miami’s season. The RedHawks get Boston College in the national semifinals. Redemption or ruin? Scott Weighart reports.
Colborne Leaves Denver to Sign With Bruins
Joe Colborne will leave Denver after two seasons after signing with the NHL’s Boston Bruins. Colborne signed a three-year, entry-level contract and has been assigned to the team’s AHL affiliate in Providence. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason “Joe did a great job representing the Denver hockey program on the ice and in the … Read more
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
Northern Michigan’s Olver Signs With Colorado
Hobey Baker Award finalist Mark Olver has signed with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche after three seasons at Northern Michigan. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason Olver, 22, led the Wildcats to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 11 seasons behind 19 goals and 49 points. He is scheduled to join the Avalanche’s … Read more
Talbot Gives Up Senior Season at Alabama-Huntsville to Sign With Rangers
Cameron Talbot has given up his final year of eligibility at Alabama-Huntsville to sign with the New York Rangers. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason Talbot, 22, the CHA tournament most valuable player this season, was 12-18-3 with a 2.60 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage for the Chargers. “We are very proud … Read more
Commentary: These Detroit-Bound Tigers Bask in Frozen Four Glow
RIT has no scholarships, no draft picks and has never had an alum play in the NHL. Yet just five years into Division I status — and three years after becoming eligible for postseason play — the Tigers are playing on college hockey’s biggest stage. Chris Lerch reports.
Redemption for RedHawks: Miami Erases Michigan, OT Curses
Miami had never beaten Michigan in the postseason and had been eliminated from the NCAA tournament in overtime in two straight years. Alden Hirschfeld put an end to both streaks. John Denny reports.
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.
Reversal of Fortunes: Miami’s Power Play Trumps Alabama-Huntsville’s PK
Alabama-Huntsville had a strong penalty kill and Miami was struggling on the power play, but things flipped in the Midwest Regional semifinals. Paula C. Weston reports.
Familiar Names Pave Path for Michigan Against Bemidji State
Louie Caporusso, Shawn Hunwick, Carl Hagelin. These names have been spoken over and over again as the Michigan Wolverines continue to upset everyone in their path on their quest to compete in the Frozen Four in Detroit. They have each had great personal success, but when you ask them about the goals they score, the … Read more
Boston College-Alaska: The Vet And The Rookie
The grizzled veteran and the rookie. When Boston College coach Jerry York stepped to the podium a day before his team’s opening round NCAA matchup with Alaska, he spoke like the veteran who’s seen it all. As, of course, he should. The Eagles missed the tournament last year but had appeared in the three previous … Read more
Roe ‘Stirs the Drink’ for St. Cloud State
Garrett Roe returned to the St. Cloud State lineup with a one-goal, two-assist performance in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Todd D. Milewski reports.
Charting the Hobey Finalists: An Inside Look (Updated After Regionals)
Dave Starman does his homework on the 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award.
Atlantic Hockey Strikes Again: RIT Upsets Denver
For the third time in five seasons, an Atlantic Hockey team has pulled a first-round upset. Nate Owen 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
2010 NCAA Tournament: East Regional Preview
EAST REGIONAL DATA Venue: Times Union Center, Albany, N.Y. Ticket info: Click here (opens new window). Schedule: Denver vs. RIT, 3 p.m. Eastern Friday; Cornell vs. New Hampshire, 6:30 p.m. Friday; semifinal winners, 6:30 p.m. Saturday. ABOUT THE TEAMS Denver Record: 29-7-4 (19-5-4 WCHA, 1st place) NCAA tournament appearances: 20 (25-15, 7 national championships) Players … Read more