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As second half kicks off, NCHC has unanswered questions, first-half surprises, ongoing intrigue

August 24, 2020January 2, 2020 by Matthew Semisch

It might sound a little rich, but in the NCHC corners of the college hockey landscape, results from the first half of this season have produced a mixed bag. Some of what has happened always does: the cream of the crop is identifying itself, and there is some gulf between the top portion of the conference standings and the bottom. Dig deeper, though, and there are some surprises (photo: Jim Rosvold).

With 2020 here, let’s take a look at New Year’s resolutions for Hockey East while thinking about Chris Snow

August 24, 2020January 2, 2020 by David H. Hendrickson

In the spirit of boundless possibilities and no limits, then, let’s look at 12 Have-It-All New Year’s Resolutions for Hockey East (photo: Rich Gagnon).

Pecknold reflects on Bobcats, says 2010s ‘a great decade of hockey for Quinnipiac, there’s no question’

January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 by Mark Divver

Before looking ahead to weekend games against Harvard and Dartmouth, Quinnipiac coach Rand Pecknold took a minute on Monday to reflect on his program’s transformation over the last 10 years from scrappy underdog to perennial contender (photo: Rob Rasmussen).

What are Atlantic Hockey teams’ resolutions for second half as calendar flips to 2020?

August 24, 2020January 1, 2020 by Dan Rubin

This is a little different from the exercise usually undertaken when we ask Santa for something under to be placed under our teams’ trees. I’ll be going in alphabetical order in the league, since the standings seldom make sense in Atlantic Hockey before the last weekend of the season (sorry, bad joke) (photo: Omar Phillips).

Jurusik finding measure of success with Michigan Tech, giving Huskies ‘consistent effort for a pretty good run’

January 1, 2020 by Daver Karnosky

During Joe Shawhan’s tenure as head coach with Michigan Tech, one of the questions that has cropped up more often than not is a simple one. Who is starting in goal? (photo: Michigan Tech Athletics).

Resurgent, resilient Michigan State squad raising eyebrows in Big Ten play, finding ‘effective way to get some results’

August 24, 2020December 12, 2019 by Drew Claussen

As the holiday break looms, a quick look at the Big Ten standings reveals something out of the ordinary for the conference’s short history. Michigan State is tied for second with 19 points and is only three points off the lead (photo: Andrew Knapik/MiHockeyNow).

Sub-.500 St. Cloud State team taking steps forward rebulding as younger players moving into bigger roles

August 24, 2020December 12, 2019 by Candace Horgan

Anyone close to the program knew that this season would be a rebuilding year for St. Cloud State (photo: Bradley K. Olson).

After couple lean years, Boston College playing with confidence as all lines contributing, depth shining through

August 24, 2020December 12, 2019 by Jim Connelly

Legendary Boston College coach Jerry York doesn’t pull any punches in talking about the last two seasons for his club. “We had a couple of struggling years,” admitted York (photo: Rich Gagnon).

Entering holiday break, ECAC Hockey teams looking to regroup, keep momentum going for second half

August 24, 2020December 11, 2019 by Nate Owen

What a difference a year makes. After limping into last year’s holiday break with a myriad of injuries, Cornell roared through the first half en route to the program’s best start in 50 years. But a 2-1 loss to Dartmouth last Saturday denied Cornell the chance to enter the break as the only unbeaten team … Read more

After Cinderella 2018-19 season, American International hungry for more with Skog leading way from crease

December 11, 2019 by Chris Lerch

Last season was one for the record books at American International, which won its first ever regular-season and playoff titles (photo: RJB Sports).

Humboldt crash survivor Camrud finding early success, on, off the ice, with Alaska Anchorage

December 11, 2019 by Daver Karnosky

On April 6, 2018, the collective hockey world was shocked and saddened by an event that did not involve lacing up skates and knocking a little rubber disc around a sheet of ice (photo: Chase Burnett/Alaska Anchorage Athletics).

North Dakota finding ways to win close games as Fighting Hawks want to ‘put an exclamation point’ to finish first half

August 24, 2020December 5, 2019 by Matthew Semisch

Having missed back-to-back NCAA tournaments for the first time since the mid-1990s, it’s understandable that North Dakota doesn’t want to get too far ahead of itself (photo: Bradley K. Olson).

As Bertagna’s final Hockey East season marches on, longtime commish eyes accomplishing more, laying path for future

August 24, 2020December 5, 2019 by Jim Connelly

There is a legacy associated with the 25-year tenure of commissioner Joe Bertagna that still, believe it or not, isn’t finished (photo: Rich Gagnon).

With Big Ten play nearing end of first half, several young teams playing mature, experienced games, leading to wins

August 24, 2020December 5, 2019 by Paula C. Weston

When Wisconsin won its first game this season with an 11-goal performance and followed that up with a sweep of Minnesota Duluth in which the Badgers outscored the Bulldogs 9-3, there was a lot of talk about a high-powered offense and what a fast start could mean to a season (photo: Jim Rosvold).

Cornell, Harvard renew age-old rivalry Friday night in Cambridge in what promises to be a ‘real electric environment’

August 24, 2020December 4, 2019 by Mark Divver

The bottom line is stuff happens when the Big Red and the Crimson collide. It’s one of college hockey’s great rivalries, and it will be renewed at Harvard on Friday night (photo: Harvard Athletics).

Sacred Heart surging in Atlantic Hockey standings as Pioneers’ ‘intensity and ability to really crank up our work ethic is helping’

August 24, 2020December 4, 2019 by Dan Rubin

Holy Cross represented its tradition and annual excellence, and Army West Point was always an easy program to get behind. Bentley built a new arena, and AIC’s Cinderella run to both a regular-season and postseason tournament win made national headlines. Now it’s Sacred Heart’s turn (photo: Omar Phillips).

With roster chock-full of youngsters, Alabama Huntsville charging forward as ‘guys are getting it’

August 24, 2020December 4, 2019 by Jack Hittinger

To say this season has been trying for Alabama Huntsville would be an understatement. The Chargers have struggled on both ends of the ice and haven’t been able to find much consistency (photo: Doug Eagan/UAH Athletics).

Women’s D-III wrap Dec. 2: Middlebury wins first Panther/Cardinal Classic since 2005

August 24, 2020December 2, 2019 by Candace Horgan

No. 8 Middlebury captured the Panther/Cardinal Classic by tying No. 2 Adrian and defeating No. 1 Plattsburgh. No. 6 Wisconsin-Eau Claire blanked No. 5 Elmira, and No. 7 Wisconsin-River Falls topped No. 2 Adrian, 4-2, while Lake Forest upset No. 10 St. Thomas, adding to the potential rankings chaos.

York back on track after overcoming major knee injury

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 by Brian Lester

Troy York couldn’t wait to get back on the ice. Out the entire offseason as well as the first three games of the regular season while recovering from an ACL injury, the Wisconsin-Superior standout finally got his chance last weekend. “I had surgery in May and worked hard over the summer to get back to … Read more

Ohio State’s Laczynski leaving legacy in Columbus, hopes current Buckeyes team can ‘set it up pretty well for future players here’

August 24, 2020November 28, 2019 by Drew Claussen

It is said you should leave a place better than you found it, Tanner Laczynski hopes to do just that with Ohio State’s hockey program (photo: Rachel Lewis).