After a tough stretch with Michigan, Matt Rust got off to a good start at the World Juniors Friday. Dave Starman — covering the U.S. team with NHL Network in Ottawa — reports on that and more, including Team USA’s top line and notable dates in history.
The United States National Junior Team built a 4-1 lead over the Czech Republic and finished with a 4-3 victory Sunday to win its second game in as many tries at the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship. A tournament-record 19,847 watched at Scotiabank Place as the U.S. won its 100th all-time game … Read more
Five players tallied at least two points apiece, including a goal and three assists from Jordan Schroeder (Prior Lake, Minn./University of Minnesota) and two goals by Drayson Bowman (Littleton, Colo.), to help the United States defeat Germany, 8-2, Friday in its opening game at the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championship. With the U.S. on a … Read more
Site: Kohl Center, Madison, Wis. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 27-28, 2008 Participants: Lake Superior State, Harvard, Alabama-Huntsville, Wisconsin Game 1: Lake Superior State vs. Harvard, 4:05 p.m. CT Lake Superior State Lakers (4-8-6, 3-6-5-1 CCHA) Head coach: Jim Roque Leading scorers: Jr. Zac MacVoy (7-7–14), Sr. Troy Schwab (7-6–13) Leading netminders: So. Brian Mahoney-Wilson (4-5-5, 2.43 GAA, … Read more
In the history of the NCAA, many teams have won championships in sponsored sports, and many more have made the national playoffs. But few have achieved the trifecta — appearing in the NCAA playoffs in all three NCAA divisions. Russell Jaslow presents a research article which may surprise.
The Beanpot provides eye-opening moments, the fur flies in Minneapolis and the ECAC’s national hopes are pondered as Jim Connelly and Scott Brown warm up for this weekend’s clash of No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation.
The Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management, on Monday announced a record eight finalists among 22 players nominated for the 2008 award, presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen. The finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are Ryan Adler, Jr., Hobart College; William Bruce, Sr., Williams College; Ethan Cox, So., Colgate University; Jeff … Read more
The Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management, has announced 22 nominees for the 2008 award, presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen. The nominees, listed in alphabetical order, are Ryan Adler Jr. Hobart College; William Bruce Sr. Williams College; Ethan Cox So. Colgate University; Jeff DeFrancesca Sr. University of Wisconsin-Stout; Adam Dekker … Read more
The Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented by Mellon Financial Corporation, has announced that U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO.com) will serve as the official media and marketing partner of the annual award presented to college hockey’s finest citizen. USCHO.com, now in its 12th year of operation, is widely recognized as the leading source of news and information … Read more
From the disappointment of a lost postseason in his freshman year to being named co-captain as a senior, four years at Wesleyan are a fitting capstone to Ryan’s career. And as Dave Hendrickson relates, all good things must eventually come to an end.
With college beckoning, the Hendricksons work through the options, focusing on academics and hockey. Dave Hendrickson tells how Ryan ended up at Wesleyan.
Yale senior forward Kristin Savard is the recipient of the 2007 Hockey Humanitarian Award, it was announced Friday. Savard, of Framingham, Mass., is the 12th recipient of the award, which was created to recognize college hockey players who give back to their communities in the true humanitarian spirit. Kristin Savard of Yale won the 2007 … Read more
How much of a good thing is too much? No such worries for Ryan Hendrickson. In Part III of a series, Dave Hendrickson recounts son Ryan’s days in summer hockey.
Dave Hendrickson recounts Ryan’s years in youth hockey, as both father and son learn lessons along the way (including how to handle the legendary Hanson brothers) in Part II of an ongoing series.
The NCAA has announced the participants for the second annual Pontiac Frozen Four Skills Challenge, which will be held April 6 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis. The competition will be conducted in an East versus West format with each team having six male position players, six female position players, two male goaltenders and two … Read more
From an early age, hockey was his game. In Part I of a series, Dave Hendrickson begins the story of the “little tyke” who grew up to be a Wesleyan captain.
The NCAA has announced the 89 finalists for the 2007 NCAA Frozen Four Skills Challenge. The finalists were pared down from an original list of 181 student-athletes, nominated by their head coaches. From this list, the selection committee, consisting of NCAA staff members, members of the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee, representatives from … Read more
The House of Representatives is getting involved in the dispute between the NCAA and member institutions over the use of Native American names, logos and mascots. Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert and Rep. Timothy Johnson, both Illinois Republicans, introduced legislation on Thursday that they say will limit the authority of the NCAA “in the … Read more
St. Cloud State will announce the hiring of Bob Motkzo as an assistant coach on Tuesday as expected by many. The St. Cloud Times reports that Motzko will be given a two-year deal. Motkzo comes to St. Cloud after spending four seasons with Don Lucia at Minnesota. Motzko played his collegiate hockey at St. Cloud … Read more
Alex Clark has been named The Brian Fishman Intern for the 2005-06 season. Clark, who graduated summa cum laude on May 15 from Colgate University, will begin his duties with USA Hockey in late June. The Brian Fishman Internship, in its seventh year, is named after the late Brian Fishman, who passed away on Jan. … Read more