This Week in the SUNYAC: Dec. 12, 2002
Fredonia makes believers out of SUNYAC observers; Potsdam gets victimized by the injury bug; and Russell Jaslow takes issue with the 15-second faceoff rule in his “Featured Word” segment.
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Fredonia makes believers out of SUNYAC observers; Potsdam gets victimized by the injury bug; and Russell Jaslow takes issue with the 15-second faceoff rule in his “Featured Word” segment.
UAH plays a wild one at Sacred Heart; Niagara and Bemidji State face off in a key conference series; and Notre Dame visits Wayne State at Joe Louis Arena. Geof F. Morris reports once more before the break.
Boston College and Maine square off in Hockey East’s weekend clash of the titans; Massachusetts puts it in high gear; Scott Weighart discusses scheduling with some of the league’s coaches; and more.
With the end of the calendar year in sight, Craig Roberts recaps the inaugural half-season of the CHA women’s league. What is the outlook for 2002 Frozen Four participant Niagara, or for vexing Mercyhurst?
The WCHA considers instant replay; Mankato’s Grant Stevenson lights the lamp; backup goaltenders shine; Minnesota-Duluth looks for a strong finish to the first half; and much more. Todd D. Milewski reports.
The goalie situation in the CHA comes under examination, not to mention a note on the departed (for juniors), and predictions for upcoming games. USCHO.com’s Geof F. Morris is under the weather — find out why.
After playing two Hockey East teams tight, is Quinnipiac a legitimate national threat? That’s just one of the questions Jim Connelly tries to answer.
No. 7 Providence wins, but not the easy way, starting slow, but finishing games strong. Northeastern guns for an upset over No. 1 Harvard. USCHO.com Women’s Correspondent reports on the Hockey East
As the calendar year winds to a close in the WCHA Women’s League, Craig Roberts offers insight on the league’s seven teams, plus the usual roundup and “House”hold Hints.
Michigan upholds its tradition of success at the College Hockey Showcase, while archrival Michigan State tries to build momentum, and Lake Superior State just looks to get off the schneid. USCHO.com’s Sam Bohney fills in for Paula C. Weston.
Clarkson moves on, but the firing of Mark Morris has echoes; Harvard and Yale get ready for The Game; Clarkson and Colgate play in a different venue; Cornell earns the spotlight; and more. Mike Volonnino reports.
Manhattanville puts meaning to the old chestnut of “home-ice advantage”; Elmira comes around after a tough start; and sister-kissing rules the day. Scott Biggar reports.
No. 10 Princeton looks to earn its first points against No. 5 St. Lawrence in four years. Can the Tigers pull it off? USCHO’s Women’s Correspondent Dave De Remer breaks it down and more in this week’s ECAC report.
Shootout shenanigans, Plattsburgh and Potsdam, Cortland, Brockport and … last but not least … Elmira. Russell Jaslow reports.
Doug Woog prepares for his induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame; Minnesota and Wisconsin get set for the College Hockey Showcase; Denver coach George Gwozdecky sends a message; and much more. Todd D. Milewski reports.
As the holiday season commences, Jim Connelly offers his traditional look at a MAAC Thanksgiving, as well as the league’s weekly awards and a preview of next week’s coverage.
The top two teams in the WCHA — two of the top three in the nation, according to the USCHO.com poll — square off in Minneapolis this weekend. It’s Minnesota vs. Minnesota-Duluth for early bragging rights, as Craig Roberts reports.
The lone conference series this weekend pits rivals in Huntsville, where Niagara visits UAH. Elsewhere, it’s previews of nonleague play, not to mention Geof F. Morris’ Thanksgiving list for the CHA.
The CCHA runs out of (league-) unbeaten teams; Lake Superior and Western Michigan share some Game of the Week love; and Michigan and Michigan State do battle in the College Hockey Showcase. Paula C. Weston reports.
Dartmouth knocks off No. 1, giving the ECAC a welcome first; Union rolls without the bright lights; and Rensselaer gets over the injury bug. Jayson Moy and Becky Blaeser report.