After early doubts, two-time national champion Shepard playing with confidence for Minnesota Duluth
Christmas of 2015 will not be remembered as the merriest for Hunter Shepard (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
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ECAC Hockey Picks: Oct. 10-13
ECAC teams went 0-3 on the ice last weekend and Nate Owen and Mark Divver whiffed on all three picks. There’s nowhere to go but up. All games are 7 p.m. ET unless otherwise noted. Last week: 0-3 Thursday, Oct. 10 Colgate at Ferris State 7:07 p.m. ET Nate: Both these teams struggled to score … Read more
WCHA picks: Oct. 10-12
Welcome back, friends! Jack here. Although college hockey technically kicked off the season last weekend, we’re doing our inaugural 2019-20 WCHA picks competition blog this week. (For what it’s worth, both Brandon and I were perfect with what would have been our picks last week…. yeah, let’s go with that….) Anyway, most of the action … Read more
Ohio State looking to keep hockey growing in state by showing well in this weekend’s IceBreaker Tournament
Ohio State may not have either of its in-state rivals on the schedule this season, but there’s an opportunity for people in the Buckeye State to see two of its teams in the same building this weekend (photo: Jamie Sabau).
Denver assistant coaches Ferguson, MacMillan relish recent trip back home to Fairbanks
Denver’s first two weeks of the new season have involved getting creative with travel logistics. That stuff is old hat for Pioneers assistant coaches Dallas Ferguson and Tavis MacMillan (photos: DU Athletics).
Providence starts season strong, but still room for Friars to keep improving
Heading into the season, Providence coach Nate Leaman said that his team was so young, he had no expectations (photo: Omar Phillips).
Bowling Green, Eigner fight off nerves, showcase Falcons’ offense in season-opening win over Miami
When Bowling Green was still finalizing its schedule in early April, Ty Eigner and Chris Bergeron had no idea they’d be starting the season on different benches (photo: BGSU Athletics).
Playing for, attending Army, Air Force service academies not the typical college experience for cadets
Service academy recruits and cadets live a completely different lifestyle than the average college student (photo: Omar Phillips).
Harvard gets commitment from ‘world-class player,’ NTDP standout Beniers
Matthew Beniers is one of the top prospects on USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Under-18 Team. He’s being talked about as a first-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft (photo: Rena Laverty).
TMQ: Few games over the weekend, but much to discuss as 2019-20 season opens
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback (photo: Stew Milne).
Hausinger, rookies pace UMass Lowell to opening weekend sweep of Alabama Huntsville
UMass Lowell senior Kenny Hausinger scored a back-breaking goal on Sunday to help lead the River Hawks to a 3-1 win and a weekend sweep of Alabama Huntsville (Photo: Rich Gagnon)
Lazarus, Norton help resurrect Mercyhurst, earn a 3-2 upset victory of No. 20 Arizona State on opening night
Mercyhurst senior Jonny Lazarus scored the tying goal late in regulation before teammate Owen Norton scored the game-winner in the closing seconds of regulation for Mercyhurst on Saturday (Photo: Mercyhurst Athletics/Ed Mailliard)
GAME OF THE WEEK: Arizona State opens season against Mercyhurst with a “better, deeper team” looking for another NCAA run
Johnny Walker returns to Arizona State a season after leading the Sun Devils in scoring and to an NCAA tournament berth (Photo: Omar Phillips)
ECAC Hockey Picks: Oct. 5-6
The slate of games involving ECAC teams is slim on this season-opening weekend, allowing Nate Owen and Mark Divver to ease into the prognostication game. Here goes: Saturday, Oct. 5 Boston University at Union Nate: Both these teams will be working a lot of new faces into the lineup, as the Terriers (11) and Dutchmen … Read more
NCHC Season Preview: As results continue to speak for themselves, will dominance continue in ’19-20?
Not since the early aughts when the WCHA produced two schools that won back-to-back championships, then added a fifth title with Wisconsin’s win in 2006, has a conference been this dominant (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Longtime coach Gotkin signs contract extension, ’embraces what it means to be a Mercyhurst Laker’
Mercyhurst announced Friday the extension of men’s coach Rick Gotkin (photo: Mercyhurst Athletics).
After two seasons, Niagara, Lammers agree to contract extension through 2023-24 season
Niagara announced Friday that head coach Jason Lammers has received a contract extension through the 2023-24 season (photo: Niagara Athletic Communications).
Hockey East picks – October 5-6
Yes, folks, after a one-season hiatus, Hockey East picks are back. The wonderful battle between Dave and I once again is real. Hopefully, my wonderful colleague will help maintain the great integrity this battle yielded for many seasons. As the year goes on, though, make sure to check out USCHO’s Pick ‘Em contest. Both Dave … Read more
Hockey East Season Preview: As conference continues moving forward, more teams ‘putting resources into hockey’
Certainly for a league like Hockey East, ultimate success is measured in national championships (photo: Vermont Athletics).
Atlantic Hockey Picks, October 5-6
Last week: Dan: 0-0 Chris: 0-0 On the season: Dan: 0-0 Chris: 0-0 We’re back! And we’ve returned to our previous method with each of us picking every game involving an Atlantic Hockey team in a friendly, head-to-head competition…where Chris remains undefeated. Will this be Dan’s year (Dan’s note: probably not)? Tune in each week … Read more