Rankings roundup: How the top 20 teams fared, Nov. 8-10
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Nov. 5 fared over the Nov. 8-10 weekend (photo: Omar Phillips).
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GAME OF THE WEEK: No. 9 Massachusetts ‘finding ways’ to be on the winning side of the scoreboard, beat No. 4 Providence to earn two-game sweep
Freshman Anthony Del Gaizo (c.) celebrates the game-winner for No. 9 Massachusetts in the closing minutes of regulation as the Minutemen swept No. 4 Providence, 3-2. (Photo by Rich Gagnon)
Second-period eruption sends No. 2 St. Cloud State past previously unbeaten No. 5 Denver, 4-3; leaves no team unbeaten
Nolan Walker scored twice as No. 2 St. Cloud State scored the game’s final three goals – all coming in the second period – to knock off college hockey’s only remaining unbeaten team, No. 2 Denver, 4-3 (photo: Jim Rosvold).
USCHO.com GAME OF THE WEEK: UMass, Makar battle Providence in Thursday-Saturday series between ranked teams
When Greg Carvel arrived on campus at Massachusetts three years ago, his first action of business as directed by athletic director Ryan Bamford was pretty important (photo: UMass Athletics).
Picking the men’s Division I games: Nov. 8-13
Each week, USCHO.com columnists will pick the winners of the upcoming games in their respective conferences (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Quinnipiac not playing ‘perfect hockey,’ but Bobcats’ freshmen contributing to early win streak
Quinnipiac is no stranger to lengthy unbeaten streaks (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Progressing Sacred Heart squad part of ‘unbelievable’ Atlantic Hockey parity
Stop me if you’ve heard this before. It’s October, and an Atlantic Hockey team rolls into another team’s building for a conference series. That team takes at least a win or a tie but isn’t swept out of the barn. You didn’t stop me (photo: Mike Miller/Sacred Heart Athletics).
Cavanaugh has UConn trending in positive direction as school ‘making that commitment’ to hockey program
When Mike Cavanaugh left the comfortable confines of Boston College in 2013 to take over the head coaching position at Connecticut, he hoped to eventually lead that program to the same lofty heights he was leaving behind (photo: Melissa Wade).
Nanooks’ Jandric brothers credit success to CrossFit gym back home in British Columbia
CrossFit Prince George, a gym in British Columbia, has strength programs that cater specifically to hockey players. For the past few off-seasons, the Jandric brothers of the Alaska Nanooks have spent time there (photo: Paul H. McCarthy/UAF Photography).
Penn State’s high-octane offense has players who ‘absolutely love scoring goals’
“I never met a goal scorer who didn’t absolutely love scoring goals – like absolutely love scoring goals” – Penn State coach Guy Gadowsky (photo: Omar Phillips).
North Dakota finding its stride, wants to ‘make sure we make every game count’
The Fighting Hawks have a habit of picking up positive results in bunches after “destination games,” but coach Brad Berry feels part of that is down to the company UND keeps (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Hockey players from Sun Belt states making an impact on NCAA D-I rosters
The NCAA men’s Division I hockey landscape continues to change (photo: CS Genovese/Northern Michigan Athletics).
TMQ: Talking rankings roller coaster, WCHA standings, Atlantic Hockey parity
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: Jim Rosvold).
USCHO.com presents its NCAA Division I Plays of the Week, Nov. 1-3
Each week, USCHO.com will present its Plays of the Week via our YouTube channel (photo: Melissa Wade).
Idle Minnesota Duluth remains No. 1 in USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll
Although Minnesota Duluth sat idle last weekend, the Bulldogs still earned 44 of 50 first-place votes to stay the top-ranked team in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll (photo: Candace Horgan).
The Monday 10: Arizona State nets a milestone, Omaha finally gains a ‘W,’ Air Force sweeps Army West Point
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our brand-new Monday 10 feature (photo: Melissa Wade).
Rankings roundup: How the top 20 teams fared, Nov. 1-3
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Oct. 29 fared over the Nov. 1-3 weekend (photo: Michelle Bishop).
GAME OF THE WEEK: Wegwerth’s late tally gives No. 5 Notre Dame 2-1 victory over No. 7 Ohio State to give Jackson 300th win with Irish
Notre Dame defenseman Matt Hellickson exhales with goaltender Cale Morris as the No. 5 Fighting Irish hold off No. 7 Ohio State, 2-1, to earn a weekend split. (Fighting Irish Media/Jeff Myers)
No. 4 Minnesota State takes opener of series over state-rival No. 10 Minnesota, 5-1
No. 4 Minnesota State used solid defense and opportunistic scoring to knock off in-state rival No. 10 Minnesota in the first of a two-game non-league series (photo: Jim Rosvold).
USCHO.com GAME OF THE WEEK: Nardella leads No. 5 Notre Dame as Irish hosts No. 7 Ohio State
Bobby Nardella flashed equal parts talent and teachings last Saturday at Compton Family Ice Arena (photo: Mike Miller/Fighting Irish Media).