Surge in scoring puts Big Ten goaltenders under the microscope
In the past two weeks — 12 conference games in six conference series — Big Ten teams have scored 90 goals for a league average of 7.5 goals per game.
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Canisius’ freshmen start picking up the scoring pace
Golden Griffins rookies have totaled 16 points in the last four games after totaling just 20 in the first 20.
11-day trip to Alaska takes Bemidji State from eighth place to fourth
The Beavers got seven of a possible eight point from series at Alaska and Alaska-Anchorage.
Change in preparation helps Denver turn in impressive sweep
Coach Jim Montgomery lamented an earlier change to shorten practices in the first half.
Gold medalists Potter and Harrington now seek success as coaches
There’s a school of thought in some sports that star players are not effective as coaches. That certainly doesn’t seem to be an issue in women’s hockey, where the top two teams in the rankings are coached by people who earned Olympic gold medals as players. Boston College coach Katie Crowley won gold with the … Read more
Castleton on the rise with Steadman’s steady play
After her freshman season at Elmira, Taylor Steadman made a tough decision to leave school and pursue another opportunity at Castleton. Was it an easy decision? No. Was it one that paid off in the long run? You bet. “I loved Elmira, playing for Coach [Dean] Jackson, and I made lasting friends there,” Steadman said. … Read more
Stevenson looking to start a southern tradition in ’16-17
When you look across the landscape of Division II/III hockey in the East, you note the preponderance of teams in New England and New York with a smaller representation in Pennsylvania. The concentration of locations is the hallmark of a traditionally Northern winter sport that has a collective group of 55 teams spread across six … Read more
How Swede it is: Lawrence’s Soderqvist plays confident game between the pipes
Mattias Soderqvist had to do more than just adapt to college hockey. He had to adjust to life in a new country as well. Fortunately, the standout Lawrence goaltender had a couple of years to get used to life away from Sweden as he played two stints of junior hockey in the United States in the … Read more
Northeastern hopes recent surge carries into Hockey East play
The Huskies won a pair of games at then-No. 13 St. Lawrence last weekend.
For Air Force, home-ice advantage has meant a little more
Since joining Atlantic Hockey (and including this season), the Falcons are 81-33-18 at home in conference games, an astounding .682 winning percentage.
Dartmouth’s ‘work in progress’ sees some positive signs
After some tough losses in the first half, the Big Green are 3-1 since New Year’s Day.
Ohio State hopes to continue run of success in long-awaited homecoming
Unbeaten in their last four games, the Buckeyes host Michigan on Friday in their first home games since Nov. 14.
Third-period outburst gives Miami a boost ahead of NCHC showdown
The RedHawks hadn’t won in regulation since Nov. 7 before rallying to beat Rensselaer last Sunday.
Lindenwood looks to be the next surprise team out of the CHA
At the end of February, the postseason will begin for 30 teams. A handful of them will be confident of reaching the NCAA tournament, regardless of their conference tournament results. A few more will be on or near the tournament bubble, and may be able to advance as an at-large selection with the right combination … Read more
Meagher’s legacy so much of Bowdoin hockey’s future
Prior to the season when Bowdoin head coach Terry Meagher announced that this season would be his last behind the Polar Bear bench, the typical questions abounded. “Do you have any regrets?” “What would you do differently?” “What is your favorite memory?” Those typical questions don’t apply very well to a hockey coach who is … Read more
Huge weekend awaits for teams at the top of Hockey East
Providence and Boston College play a home-and-home series, while there are a number of key nonconference games that can help league teams’ PairWise position.
Gehen proving to be vital cog on Buffalo State special teams
If you’re a Buffalo State opponent, it’s probably best not to go on a power play against the Bengals. Especially with Erin Gehen on the ice. Through the first half of the season, Gehen leads all of Division III women with five short-handed goals; no player in D-I has more than three, and just one … Read more
Florida native Drapluk adjusting to first winter with Wisconsin-River Falls
Joe Drapluk admits he was a little nervous when his first collegiate hockey season began at Wisconsin-River Falls. But those nerves quickly vanished as Drapluk established himself as a key contributor for the Falcons, who currently sit atop the WIAC standings with a 2-0 mark. They are 8-4 overall. Through 12 games, the freshman forward … Read more
Healthier after three weekends off, Minnesota State looks to resume winning ways
The Mavericks carry a nine-game unbeaten streak into a home series against Northern Michigan.
Cornell posts strong record but shows some mixed signals
The Big Red are 9-2-2 but lost 8-0 to unranked Ohio State in Florida.