Wisconsin’s dreadful start leads list of first-half Big Ten notables
The Badgers started 0-8 and reached the holiday break at 1-10-1.
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Motzko says St. Cloud State has earned its wins — and some of its losses, too
The Huskies have played a tough schedule but their 6-7-1 record is a result of some mistakes, the coach said.
Hockey East coaches’ letters to Santa: Some good tidings, some bah humbugs
It’s a yearly staple, when David H. Hendrickson intercepts mail from Hockey East arenas headed for the North Pole.
Anybody’s game in the D-III East region going into 2015
It was that noted hockey blogger – William Shakespeare – who posted those famous lines, “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” Shakespeare, no doubt, was referring to the heavy weight of expectation that comes with being anointed as pre-season conference favorites, such as it seems to be the case in the Eastern realm … Read more
Late bloomer Kusch capitalizing on opportunities at Adrian
Kelsey Kusch continues to lead Adrian as a senior, and her scoring, always a strength, has increased as well.
Baptista living up to expectations at powerhouse St. Norbert
Mason Baptista learned right away about expectations at St. Norbert. As a freshman, he was part of a Green Knights team that had won the NCAA Division III national championship the previous season. “There were a lot of expectations and the standard was set to where winning was the only acceptable outcome,” Baptista said. “I … Read more
Illikainen sisters take different courses after high school
Having sisters in college at the same time attending different schools at the same time, but Molly and Morgan Illikainen wanted to forge different paths.
Michigan Tech set for another big nonconference home series against a familiar foe
Minnesota-Duluth travels to Houghton this weekend for the 225th and 226th meetings in the all-time series.
St. Lawrence happy with defense; now, it’s offense’s turn to perform
Saints rookie goaltender Kyle Hayton’s .935 save percentage ranks ninth in the nation, and his four shutouts have already tied the program’s single-season record.
After sweep at struggling Wisconsin, Penn State goes into the break in first place
It was the Nittany Lions’ first Big Ten sweep, and it put last season’s last-place team atop the standings.
Holy Cross sees gains from focus on team defense, newcomers contributing on offense
First-year coach David Berard’s team is allowing just 1.75 goals per game in Atlantic Hockey play.
Northeastern showing improved play, but penalties still a worry for Madigan
The Huskies have won three of their last five after an 0-8-1 start.
Minnesota State’s first-half success has come from a variety of sources
Three different players have recorded hat tricks in the last eight games, and eight players have at least one game-winning goal this season.
Beilke-Skoug leading Wisconsin-Stevens Point from the blue paint
Janna Beilke-Skoug is the definition of “solid, veteran goaltender.” Now in her senior season at Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Beilke-Skoug currently leads all of Division III with seven wins while posting a strong .941 save percentage and 1.45 goals-against average. Wis.-Stevens Point coach Ann Ninnemann has watched and admired Beilke-Skoug’s game the past four years, and said … Read more
Concussions have an impact on women’s hockey
In the past several years, several high-profile women players, including Patty Kazmaier Award winner Amanda Kessel and Wisconsin’s Stefanie McKeough, have lost substantial playing time due to a concussion. Part 1 of a two-part story.
Hakstol won’t let North Dakota believe the hype in the No. 1 ranking
UND is atop the poll heading into a nonconference home series against Lake Superior State.
Norwich’s Surowiec enjoys creating offense, telling family stories
There is much about Norwich sophomore Austin Sorowiec that stokes the curiosity. The familial connection to the NHL’s greatest dynasty. The familial connection to a state that has not a single NHL link. Or, for now, how he has emerged as the top scorer on the second ranked team in the Nation. Where to start? … Read more
Deters’ athleticism a huge boost for Concordia (Minn.)
Andrew Deters’ athletic talent goes far beyond hockey. In high school, not only was he a hockey player, but he ran cross country and also played baseball. And then came his senior year when he decided to put his athletic skills to the test in another sport. “I decided to play football,” Deters said. “I … Read more
Bentley sees some positives in an uneven first half
The Falcons lead the nation with the man advantage, but injuries have taken a toll overall.
Pecknold credits assistants with helping him get to 400 wins at Quinnipiac
He’s the 34th men’s coach to reach the milestone.