TMQ: Turning the page from 2017 to 2018, and how we are in awe of Casey Mittelstadt
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.
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Rankings roundup: How the top 20 fared, Dec. 15-31
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Dec. 11 fared over the Dec. 15-31 time frame.
Four current NCAA standouts named to 2018 U.S. Olympic team
A quartet of current NCAA stars have been named to the United States team that will compete at the 2018 Winter Olympics next month in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Team USA captain Anderson leading World Junior squad with ‘sneaky good’ talent
In the fourth and final game of the World Junior Championship preliminary round, U.S. captain and Minnesota Duluth star Joey Anderson broke out. All thanks to a line of perfection.
Harvard’s Fox scores late, lifts U.S. into World Junior quarterfinals with win over Finland Sunday night
Joey Anderson scored twice and Adam Fox tallied the game-winning goal with 1:37 remaining to lead the U.S. National Junior Team past Finland 5-4 Sunday night in its final preliminary round game of the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Holiday Tournament Preview: Great Lakes Invitational
The Great Lakes Invitational field this year includes host Michigan Tech, Michigan, Michigan State and invitee Bowling Green. The event will be held for the first time at the brand-new Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Alaska blueliner Weiss diagnosed with cancer, will miss remainder of ’17-18 season
Alaska junior defenseman Jack Weiss will miss the remainder of the 2017-18 season after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Team USA bests Canada in outdoor World Junior game in front of record 44,592 spectators
The U.S. National Junior Team overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Canada 4-3 Friday night at the World Junior Championship, outdoors at New Era Field in Buffalo.
Unhappy holidays for some top teams Friday
Merrimack started the second half with a road upset of No. 2 Denver.
Boston College goalie Woll making gains with Team USA as 2018 World Junior event grinds on
The progress has been steady for Team USA and Boston College goaltender Joseph Woll on the international stage.
Holiday Tournament Preview: Catamount Cup
After a one-year hiatus, Vermont will once again host the Catamount Cup, looking to turn around a disappointing performance in the first half of the season.
Holiday Tournament Preview: Ledyard Bank Classic
Dartmouth, Yale, New Hampshire and Minnesota Duluth make up the field for this season’s Ledyard Bank Classic tournament in Durham, N.H.
Holiday Tournament Preview: Three Rivers Classic
Providence has to be considered the favorite, but Robert Morris has sent the home crowd home happy with title wins in 2012, 2015 and 2016, knocking off a ranked team each time.
Red Berenson Rink to be dedicated to former Michigan coach on Jan. 5
Red Berenson will be honored for his 33 seasons of coaching Michigan hockey when Red Berenson Rink will be officially dedicated in his honor on Friday, Jan. 5 at Yost Ice Arena.
Former Minnesota State standout Jackman back on campus as student, volunteer assistant coach
Tim Jackman has gotten used to his fellow Minnesota State students checking out the old guy in class.
Santa Claus brings early gift to Bemidji State in form of Alaska Anchorage sweep
Last weekend in Bemidji, Santa Claus was in the building. That’s right. Kris Kringle himself, Jolly Old St. Nick, was at the Sanford Center on Friday and Saturday night as the Beavers hosted Alaska Anchorage. During the games, Santa let fans sit on his lap (or pose for pictures next to him) and rode on … Read more
Long time coming, new Bentley Arena 'going to be as good as any facility in Division I'
AIC and Sacred Heart left for minor league arenas after Bentley had already announced an evaluation for its own building. Almost three years later, the Falcons will open the on-campus Bentley Arena on Feb. 16.
Miami playing .500 hockey, taking strides and doing 'a better job as a collective group'
Last weekend, Miami provided a blueprint for how to have success as the visiting team at Western Michigan’s Lawson Ice Arena, though the RedHawks’ plan may not work for everyone. Namely, Miami played within itself. The RedHawks were outshot Friday 34-25 and conceded two power play goals, but Miami handed the Broncos only their third … Read more
Hockey East needs better results against WCHA, NCHC, Big Ten teams
With only one game remaining before the break–Saturday’s Northeastern at Merrimack tilt–let’s take a look back at the first half. Before we assess individual teams, though, let’s examine the league as a whole. The most obvious point–like a Everest-sized zit on your nose on prom night–is Hockey East’s nonconference results. The league has done well … Read more