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| Bobcats' charity event raises thousands |
Posted
on Oct 07, 2008 at 7:36 p.m.
Quinnipiac's men's ice hockey team participated in a St. Baldrick's event and
raised almost $30,000 over the weekend.
Posted
on Oct 02, 2008 at 3:10 p.m.
Forgive Maverick fans if there's a little
extra spring in their step headed into the 2008-09 season -- hopes are high in southern Minnesota.
Posted
on Oct 02, 2008 at 3:09 p.m.
Chad Johnson can't wait to drop the puck
with the Alaska Nanooks and put together a senior year he can be proud of.
Posted
on Sep 06, 2008 at 6:05 p.m.
Kevin Paul Dupont's notebook includes a look at the Los Angeles Kings' plans for ex-BC Eagles
Brian Boyle and Peter Harrold.
Posted
on Aug 29, 2008 at 11:04 a.m.
If you were looking to escape Duluth, Lowell or Schenectady for Tampa in January, it looks like you won't be doing it with your favorite hockey team. Ken Schott reports that the new Tampa Bay Lightning ownership
may have pulled the plug on the college hockey tournament there, which will be relocated to the Chicago area.
| Shootout in the (Women's) WCHA |
Posted
on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:05 a.m.
The shootout is coming to the WCHA on the women's side, but Bruce Brothers writes that the men aren't adopting it any time soon.
Posted
on Aug 26, 2008 at 8:54 p.m.
It doesn't matter if it's hockey -- when you start throwing around
Larry Bird comparisons in the Boston Globe, chances are you've got a player on your hands. Jack Parker certainly thinks so with BU-bound defenseman David Warsofsky.
Posted
on Aug 25, 2008 at 8:08 p.m.
The
Capital Times and
State Journal in Madison have looks at Bill Howard's resignation after 36 years with the Wisconsin program. Andy Baggot at the State Journal, meanwhile, takes a look at
the challenges facing college hockey recruiters today, with an emphasis on Mike Eaves and the Basgers.
Posted
on Aug 18, 2008 at 7:29 a.m.
The Grand Forks Herald
checks in with Dean Blais as the former North Dakota coach prepares for a new season in the USHL.
Posted
on Aug 06, 2008 at 2:05 p.m.
NHL.com is ensconsed in Lake Placid for USA Hockey's junior team development camp, and checks in with a guy who figures to be on the team for a third time:
New Hampshire's James van Riemsdyk.
Posted
on Aug 03, 2008 at 7:48 a.m.
Jerry York was a great source for
this week's Boston Globe Sunday notebook, which features updates on Brock Bradford, Mike Brennan and more.
Posted
on Jul 29, 2008 at 9:08 a.m.
Colin Wilson
will be back at Boston University this winter, the top collegiate pick in June's NHL Draft informed the Nashville Predators.
Posted
on Jul 28, 2008 at 7:09 a.m.
St. Cloud State's Aaron Marvin gives the folks in Calgary a history lesson on
the original Hockeytown, USA.
Posted
on Jul 28, 2008 at 7:07 a.m.
Ex-college hockey beat writer Fluto Shinzawa never shorts the college game when he writes the Boston Globe's Sunday NHL notebook, and
this week was no exception, with Colgate alum Jesse Winchester in the spotlight.
Posted
on Jul 24, 2008 at 1:02 p.m.
Hat tip to
Western College Hockey for picking up on this tidbit from Fairbanks, where the News-Miner has raised questions
about Doc DelCastillo's resignation.
Posted
on Jul 07, 2008 at 7:40 a.m.
The Colorado Springs Gazette has a look at NHL summer development camps and
the benefits that college players can gain by hitting the ice with other NHL draft picks for a week.
Posted
on Jun 01, 2008 at 8:52 a.m.
Today's Boston Globe Sunday notebook has the story of an interesting twist on leaving for the pros: BU's Matt Gilroy
could stand to make more money (and go for a championship) by sticking around in college for another year.
Posted
on Mar 28, 2008 at 8:52 a.m.
Ken Schott has three stories previewing the action in Albany, including a word of warning for Clarkson about the
St. Cloud power play, Michigan
wary of an upset and
a notebook.
Posted
on Mar 28, 2008 at 8:39 a.m.
It's another crack at
the elusive NCAA Tournament championship for New Hampshire, likely the best program to never win one. They bring a talented, top-seeded team that
boasts a lot of chemistry into this weekend's West Regional.
Posted
on Mar 28, 2008 at 8:38 a.m.
Could the story of the tournament be Niagara? It just takes 60 minutes, and the Purps
like the thought of it.
Posted
on Mar 27, 2008 at 11:09 a.m.
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune sat down with Golden Gopher Tom Pohl following his release from the hospital and
said he feels lucky, not bitter, about an injury he sustained during a playoff series against Minnesota State.
Posted
on Mar 27, 2008 at 9:10 a.m.
Just as college hockey fans are familiar with the Boston College and Minnesota programs, the two teams
know what to expect from each other this weekend. It's a matchup Minnesota
expected to take place earlier.
Posted
on Mar 27, 2008 at 9:07 a.m.
Colorado Springs welcomes the West Regional with an array of stories in the Gazette, beginning with this look at
how hockey became a hot sport in the Rockies.
Posted
on Mar 27, 2008 at 9:06 a.m.
Western College Hockey not only has a link to an interesting Kalamzoo Gazette story that somehow vanished from the paper's web site, but he
offers some must-read thoughts on the state of the Bronco program as well.
Posted
on Mar 19, 2008 at 11:20 a.m.
Wondering why you don't see Kyle Turris in a Phoenix Coyote uniform yet? Well
hope is very much still alive that the Wisconsin Badgers can sneak into the NCAA Tournament picture.
Posted
on Mar 19, 2008 at 11:19 a.m.
The season is over in Orono, which means it's time to dole out some awards, and Larry Mahoney thankfully
takes a creative approach.
| Sabres' top prospects are college guys |
Posted
on Mar 18, 2008 at 10:45 p.m.
The Buffalo Sabres don't have much talent left in their American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester but the picture is
better in the college ranks.
Posted
on Mar 17, 2008 at 7:39 a.m.
Niagara got to celebrate its CHA title and automatic NCAA bid in familiar surroundings, as
the Buffalo News has the team's celebratory locker room photo and more from the CHA championship game.
| Cornell Hockey: Priorities Straight |
Posted
on Mar 14, 2008 at 11:23 a.m.
Icy conditions made driving treacherous last Saturday night in Ithaca and you couldn't blame Cornell Big Red players if they were in a sour mood after losing to Dartmouth in the second game of an ECAC Hockey playoff series just hours earlier. Fortunately for an Albany-based reporter,
some Big Red players had helping hands and a couch to crash on. Kudos, Cornell. The hockey gods noticed, as Cornell went on to a 6-0 win in game three on Sunday.
| Another day, another potential outdoor game |
Posted
on Feb 13, 2008 at 2:14 p.m.
If outdoor hockey is such a draw, maybe the NHL should play all its games outdoors. Today's Chicago Sun Times says we can
add the Windy City to the list of cities interested in taking hockey outside.
| Ex U-M defenseman investigated for fraud |
Posted
on Feb 12, 2008 at 10:45 a.m.
The Ann Arbor News reports that
defenseman Kevin Quick, booted from the team earlier this month, is the subject of a fraud investigation.
| Hockey News on Early Departures |
Posted
on Feb 08, 2008 at 6:10 p.m.
The Hockey News has a couple of pieces online about early departures:
one on Kyle Turris, who is expected to sign once Wisconsin's season ends, another on the trend of players signing
before the year is even through.
| Western Powers Short-Handed This Weekend |
Posted
on Feb 08, 2008 at 12:28 p.m.
Minnesota and Denver, who meet this weekend, will be two players lighter than they were at the start of the season. Denver Post columnist Terry Frei says
it's up to the NHL to make that trend stop.
Posted
on Feb 05, 2008 at 1:53 p.m.
The Globe has stories, and embedded video highlights and interviews courtesy of NESN: A look at the
overtime win for BC and the fact that
free hockey was no surprise. The early semifinal storylines included
Harvard's fast start, disappointment in
Northeastern's effort, and
Harvard back in the final.
Posted
on Feb 05, 2008 at 1:22 p.m.
The Boston Herald has plenty of Beanpot coverage, including game stories on
Harvard's win and
Gerbe's heroics for BC, a notebook on
Ted Donato's return to the finals, and a
disappointing night for Northeastern.
| Frozen Four to the Three Rivers? |
Posted
on Feb 05, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.
They're in the midst of building a new arena for the NHL's Penguins. Now, says the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
the city of Pittsburgh wants to host the 2013 Frozen Four.
| Beanpot Blizzard: 30 Years Later |
Posted
on Feb 04, 2008 at 12:19 p.m.
Prior to tonight's Beanpot faceoffs, the Globe looks back on the
infamous blizzard that took place in 1978 and trapped fans and workers inside the Boston Garden. Also, Kevin Paul Dupont writes on
a trio of Northeastern players from the Show Me State, with embedded video from NESN.
Posted
on Jan 23, 2008 at 8:56 a.m.
Which city will host the next outdoor hockey extravaganza? Denver Post columnist Woody Paige says
the Mile High City deserves a shot.
Posted
on Jan 22, 2008 at 9:20 a.m.
Air Force's Eric Ehn -- a Hobey Hat Trick finalist a year ago --
suffered a broken leg this weekend against Colorado College.
Posted
on Jan 22, 2008 at 9:19 a.m.
It's still days away, but
the anticipation is building for Wisconsin's big weekend against Minnesota.
Posted
on Jan 17, 2008 at 3:42 p.m.
The UMass Lowell River Hawks
are the feel-good story of Hockey East this season.
| Ex-Union player DiMarzo now on board with St. Lawrence |
Posted
on Jan 17, 2008 at 12:18 p.m.
Augie DiMarzo had a promising start to his collegiate career at Union College but was dismissed from the team.
He's at St. Lawrence now, as the
New Haven Register reports.
Posted
on Jan 14, 2008 at 11:51 p.m.
Patrick Reusse of the Minneapolis Star Tribune saw Saturday's 4-4 tie between St. Cloud State and Minnesota ...
and didn't need a breakaway contest at the end to leave the rink satisfied.
| Controversy in Denver continues |
Posted
on Jan 14, 2008 at 11:10 p.m.
The disputed non-goal (as it was ruled) at the end of Friday's 3-2 Denver win over Wisconsin continues to be a talking point. The
Badgers have filed a formal appeal to the WCHA's faculty representatives. The whole situation provided
punchline fodder for a Denver Post columnist.
Posted
on Jan 02, 2008 at 9:20 p.m.
The Rocky Mountain News has
a 100-day forecast for the Frozen Four, which is the kind of preview that more papers preparing to cover the event locally should employ.
Posted
on Jan 02, 2008 at 9:19 p.m.
The Maine Sunday Telegram penned
this piece on a 15-year-old's commitment to the Black Bears, a story that would earn a link even if they didn't quote one of our editors.
Posted
on Dec 28, 2007 at 9:54 a.m.
Minnesota is
ready to move on -- without Kyle Okposo and awaiting the return of his "replacement", Mike Carman. Rensselaer
meets a top-notch field in Tampa, while Denver hosts its tournament with a lineup
dominated by youth. Wisconsin will also host a tourney, as the remaining Badgers
look to make up for who is missing at World Juniors -- and Ryan McDonagh hopes to prove that
he should have been selected to the U.S. team. In Ohio, Garrett Roe hopes to
pick up where he left off for St. Cloud State. Tournaments offer
a respite from tie games, and as the South Bend Tribune writes, that could become the norm in the near future.
Posted
on Dec 28, 2007 at 9:49 a.m.
Ken Schott takes a look back at the
biggest stories of 2007, while glancing forward at Union's
trip to Canada.
Posted
on Dec 28, 2007 at 9:46 a.m.
The Florida College Classic offers
Maine and
Cornell fresh starts, even if they are accustomed to the trip to Estero. It's a new trip for UMass Lowell, and the local paper looks at
the challenges the Riverhawks faced to get there.
Posted
on Dec 28, 2007 at 9:43 a.m.
It's not a tournament, so it's somewhat overshadowed this weekend, but you don't need a sponsor or a special name to know that North Dakota-New Hampshire is a big series. It's a
big test for the Wildcats, while another example of the
strength of North Dakota's schedule.
Posted
on Dec 27, 2007 at 10:26 a.m.
The South Bend Tribune takes an in-depth look at
Jeff Jackson's passion for hockey, and the winding path he took to arrive at Notre Dame.
Posted
on Dec 27, 2007 at 10:24 a.m.
That word on everyone's lips around college hockey right now -- development -- may encompass
all that's wrong with the game, Patrick Reusse writes today.
Posted
on Dec 27, 2007 at 10:23 a.m.
The Boston Globe's college hockey notebook looks at
the crowded field atop Hockey East at the midseason point.
Posted
on Dec 27, 2007 at 10:22 a.m.
The start of the Robert Morris program wasn't that long ago, but the Colonials think it's
about time to make a splash in the national tournament.
Posted
on Dec 21, 2007 at 10:27 a.m.
The New York Islanders' decision to sign Kyle Okposo away from Minnesota
comes down to one thing, according to general manager Garth Snow: substandard coaching.
| Cold War II: This time, it's personal. Indoors, too. |
Posted
on Dec 13, 2007 at 9:47 a.m.
Dave Goricki of the Detroit News reports that
talks are in the works for a Cold War II featuring Michigan and Michigan State at Ford Field in Detroit next year. The game could be part of a doubleheader with the Maple Leafs and Red Wings filling the second slot on the bill.
| Le Colisee, Si Vous Plait |
Posted
on Dec 06, 2007 at 3:29 p.m.
Rensselaer and Vermont appear close to opening the 2008-09 season in Joe Juneau's home province,
Ken Schott reports on the brand-new Schenectady Daily Gazette web site. Look for that site's official unveiling next Tuesday.
Posted
on Dec 06, 2007 at 10:06 a.m.
This college hockey notebook in the
Boston Globe starts with discussion of the adversity that Boston College has faced so far this season, but continues with news that
four Boston University players have been suspended, including three seniors, for violating team rules. The story was originally reported by BU's student paper,
The Daily Free Press.
Posted
on Dec 03, 2007 at 9:30 a.m.
A Friday night loss led to a
big shakeup in the Michigan lineup, helping the Wolverines salvage a split against Ohio State.
Posted
on Nov 26, 2007 at 1:36 p.m.
John Connolly's college hockey notebook takes a look around at some
unlikely leaders in Hockey East this season.
Posted
on Nov 26, 2007 at 1:35 p.m.
There's more than one reason for Wisconsin's five-game winless skid, but near the top of the list is this: the Badgers
need more from their top line.
Posted
on Nov 19, 2007 at 12:44 p.m.
David Ramsey of the Colorado Springs Gazette has a great story on
the recovery of Jimmy Kilpatrick from hip surgery. Kilpatrick helped CC sweep visiting Wisconsin, a pair of losses that served as
a reality check for the Badgers.
| Miami's evolution, from the eyes of the opponent |
Posted
on Nov 15, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
In previewing tonight's game between Miami and Michigan State, Neil Koepke of the
Lansing State Journal looks at
the evolution of Miami's program from an up-and-coming team to a national power. There's also plenty of reasons to believe that the RedHawks will sustain their success for years to come.
| Some Well-Deserved Attention |
Posted
on Nov 15, 2007 at 10:29 a.m.
Some programs -- and certain markets -- have significant challenges when it comes to earning attention, but they seem to be in the spotlight today. Miami is just far enough from Cincinnati to often miss out on coverage in that market, but the Post has
a good piece on the RedHawks. In Boston, college hockey gets attention but Bentley usually misses out, but
goaltender Joe Calvi is recognized in today's Globe. Robert Morris is
bound to get more coverage in Pittsburgh if it keeps gaining national recognition, as it's starting to now.
Posted
on Nov 15, 2007 at 10:25 a.m.
It's been an awful long time since Niagara lost a home game. The Purple Eagles are
basking in the streak and hoping to extend it as they host Sacred Heart this weekend.
Posted
on Nov 15, 2007 at 10:23 a.m.
It's been trial and error alongside Kyle Turris and Ben Street on Wisconsin's top line this season, and
Matthew Ford gets his shot this weekend to lock up that spot.
Posted
on Nov 14, 2007 at 4:36 p.m.
The Joe Finley-Bucky Badger fued may have officially made the leap from amusing to absurd:
Finley now has to write a letter of apology to the mascot for slashing him.
Posted
on Nov 14, 2007 at 4:34 p.m.
New England Hockey Journal follows
the saga of Tyler Sims, who was key to Providence's sweep at Maine, plus other tidbits from around Hockey East.
Posted
on Nov 13, 2007 at 1:52 p.m.
Two articles on NHL.com point the spotlight at a pair of first-year pros from CCHA schools. First, the incomparable Lindsay Kramer profiles
ex-Bowling Green standout Jonathan Matsumoto, now with the American Hockey League's Philadelphia Phantoms. Then, NHL.com writer Brian Compton talks with
Ferris State alum and winger for the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads, Mark Bomersback.
Posted
on Nov 08, 2007 at 11:39 p.m.
Maine freshman Tanner House
has been suspended indefinitely following an incident at an Orono club, the Bangor Daily News reports.
Posted
on Nov 08, 2007 at 11:37 p.m.
The former UMass star turned pro after three seasons and joined the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. After a few years, a taste of the NHL and a stint in Sweden,
he's back in North America and just one step from the NHL with the Binghamton Senators.
| After further review, the call on the ice stands |
Posted
on Nov 07, 2007 at 12:11 p.m.
We've all seen those plays where an attacking player is on a semi-breakaway and the defender dives and sweeps the puck away, tripping the attacking player in the process. That's what happened in last weekend's Cornell-Quinnipiac game, and a penalty shot was awarded, even though the defender got the puck before tripping the player.
It was the right call, according to the NCAA rule book. That story, and other notes on Cornell, courtesy of the
Ithaca Journal.
Posted
on Nov 05, 2007 at 9:27 a.m.
Kyle Turris is doing just fine in college hockey -- we know that much. How about
the rest of the Badger rookies?
Posted
on Nov 01, 2007 at 8:47 a.m.
Mike Chambers
sits down with Denver goaltender Peter Mannino who talks about his Italian heritage, his love for the game and some familiar names on his NHL fantasy team.
Posted
on Nov 01, 2007 at 8:45 a.m.
Maine expects to miss three of its freshman forwards Friday night at BC,
all out due to injuries.
Posted
on Nov 01, 2007 at 8:44 a.m.
The WCHA may have seen a mass exodus to the pro ranks this summer, but as Brad Schlossman writes, it
doesn't seem like it has hurt the league one bit.
Posted
on Oct 29, 2007 at 2:30 p.m.
The Canadian Press takes a look at the hockey and baseball tracks
taken by Chris Drury and Tom Glavine, respectively, and their decisions to stick with the sports they ended up choosing.
Posted
on Oct 29, 2007 at 2:23 p.m.
A boating accident in Minnesota has claimed the life of
former North Dakota Fighting Sioux Marty Schriner, the AP reports.
Posted
on Oct 25, 2007 at 10:05 a.m.
Kevin Pates gets
two thumbs up for the two-referee system that's in the experimental stage right now, kicking off his college hockey notes.
Posted
on Oct 25, 2007 at 10:04 a.m.
The spotlight today shines on some fast starters, whether their names are big, like first-round pick
James Van Riemsdyk, or small, like
Garrett Roe out of Virginia. On the team side, no one has started
faster than Merrimack -- yes, Merrimack -- while New Hampshire and Colorado College put fast starts of their own
on the line this weekend in a showcase series.
Posted
on Oct 19, 2007 at 12:24 p.m.
Michigan State will attempt to achieve a very difficult task -- winning back-to-back national championships. Friend-of-college-hockey Neil Koepke has an
excellent article about that, with comments from a coach who has helped his teams achieve that (George Gwozdecky of Denver) and two who narrowly missed (Notre Dame's Jeff Jackson and Michigan's Red Berenson).
Posted
on Oct 19, 2007 at 10:29 a.m.
This weekend was to be a triumphant return to Maine for Matt Lundin, now at Mercyhurst, but
an injury will force him not only to miss this weekend, but six to 12 weeks total. That puts
freshman Ryan Zapolski in the spotlight for the Lakers and highlights for Maine the need
to keep Ben Bishop healthy (as if they needed that reminder). Meanwhile, Bret Tyler
leads the Black Bear blueline and hopes to maintain his standing as an elite offensive defenseman.
Posted
on Oct 19, 2007 at 10:26 a.m.
It's hard to ask for more than New Hampshire vs. Boston University to kick off the season in Hockey East, and
the Union Leader,
Portsmouth Herald and
Foster's Daily Democrat have the tilt covered.
Posted
on Oct 19, 2007 at 10:24 a.m.
Rensselaer's concerns begin on special teams, as the Times Union
highlights the power play troubles and Ken Schott puts the
focus on the penalty kill. Schott's first college hockey notebook of the season kicks off with the addition of
a high-end goaltending recruit to RPI's commitments.
| Early Departures in the WCHA |
Posted
on Oct 19, 2007 at 10:21 a.m.
The Star Tribune takes a look at the effect of
early departures in the WCHA, which are forcing coaches to adjust. In some places, like Wisconsin, the Badgers just
add more talented players who will probably leave early themselves. Minnesota State, like many teams, will lean on their veteran players
like captain Joel Hanson for leadership. Elsewhere in the league Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State
prep for a playoff rematch knowing that this time, at least,
overtime ends in five minutes. North Dakota meets a rival as well, but
this one is outside the league as the Fighting Sioux face BC.
| Bounce-back opportunity for Michigan State |
Posted
on Oct 17, 2007 at 7:41 p.m.
Michigan State hosts Colgate this weekend, and the
unveiling of the national championship banner will help to erase the memories of last week's loss to North Dakota.
Posted
on Oct 16, 2007 at 8:31 a.m.
Mike Prisuta takes a closer look at
the latest big upset produced by Robert Morris, something which certainly
caught Wisconsin's eye. The Badgers have
a newfound run-and-gun attack to unleash on RMU, led by
freshman phenom Kyle Turris.
Posted
on Oct 16, 2007 at 8:29 a.m.
When Michigan Tech and Minnesota State face off this weekend,
each team has a couple of good options to turn to in goal.
Posted
on Oct 16, 2007 at 8:27 a.m.
Minnesota has
lost center Ryan Stoa, who will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury that requires surgery.
Posted
on Oct 13, 2007 at 5:13 p.m.
We haven't checked, but we've got a hunch our site visits from Vancouver are up the last few days.
Congrats to Weave on his latest NHL landing spot.
Posted
on Oct 10, 2007 at 9:29 a.m.
Think hockey fans in Minnesota are too provincial? Patrick Reusse does a great job trying to overcome that in today's Star Tribune with
a close-up look at RPI and the job head coach Seth Appert has done. It's the kind of column we'd like to see every college hockey paper write about an out-of-town team.
| Merrimack's Extreme Makeover |
Posted
on Oct 10, 2007 at 9:27 a.m.
The Eagle-Tribune has
a look at better days ahead for the Merrimack Warriors -- they simply have to be better, right?
Posted
on Oct 09, 2007 at 8:42 a.m.
The NHLPA is in a tough spot at the moment, and John Niyo notices that it's
a group of former college players who are trying to lead the union in the right direction.
Posted
on Oct 09, 2007 at 8:38 a.m.
It's never easy
following a player of David Brown's caliber, but that doesn't mean a couple of contenders won't scratch and claw to earn the Notre Dame starting goaltending spot.
Posted
on Oct 09, 2007 at 8:37 a.m.
It's a new season everywhere, but forgive Minnesota State if it seems like
the Mavericks face more questions than most heading into 2007-08.
Posted
on Oct 08, 2007 at 4:43 p.m.
Wonder what became of Tyler Hirsch? So, it seems, might the Houston Aeros.
The Star Tribune has the latest in the saga of the former Gopher star.
Posted
on Oct 08, 2007 at 7:38 a.m.
Chris Butler figures to be a key part of Denver's defense this season, a role that was put in jeopardy by a kitchen fire last month.
Mike Chambers has more in the Denver Post.
Posted
on Oct 08, 2007 at 7:37 a.m.
The
Danton Cole era is underway, at least in practices, at Alabama-Huntsville and so far the new head coach likes what he's seeing.
Posted
on Oct 02, 2007 at 10:52 p.m.
Ken Schott looks at the latest fallout from the failing housing market:
a new volunteer assistant coach at Rensselaer.
Posted
on Oct 01, 2007 at 8:06 a.m.
The Detroit Free Press takes
a follow-up look at the Wayne State decision -- the kind of long-form feature that the Warriors surely would have loved from the local media the last several years.
| Further coverage on Wayne State's decision |
Posted
on Sep 27, 2007 at 2:24 p.m.
The
Detroit News and
Detroit Free Press followed up on the story of Wayne State discontinuing its men's varsity ice hockey program.
Posted
on Sep 17, 2007 at 9:32 p.m.
Not a lot of players leave Atlantic Hockey after one year for a shot at the pros -- but as the Virginian-Pilot reports, the story of
former AIC defenseman Jay Halladay is far from ordinary.
Posted
on Sep 13, 2007 at 11:06 p.m.
There's at least some reason for joy in South Bend these days, as the Fighting Irish are $15 million
closer to a new hockey arena. Only trouble is, they may need another $15 million before the project becomes a reality.
Posted
on Sep 12, 2007 at 9:36 a.m.
Luca Cunti isn't sure if he'll be able to suit up for St. Cloud yet, but for now he's enrolled in school and
excited to be a Husky.
Posted
on Sep 12, 2007 at 9:34 a.m.
The start of NHL training camps brings compelling storylines like friends and former WCHA foes
Andrew Gordon and Andrew Joudrey joining forces (kudos to the INCH photo) and
Cory Schneider's first camp with the Canucks. At the other end of the spectrum are
Ed Belfour and Curtis Joseph, ex-college goalies whose time in the NHL may have come and gone.
Posted
on Sep 10, 2007 at 9:17 a.m.
Bad news for Colorado College, as
Jimmy Kilpatrick is recovering from surgery that will keep the talented forward out of action into November, at least.
Posted
on Sep 10, 2007 at 9:16 a.m.
Congrats to Dan Parkhurst, who you've probably heard on ESPNU, on his appointment as
the new radio voice of UNH hockey.
Posted
on Sep 10, 2007 at 9:15 a.m.
A great thing to watch as NHL camps begin to open is the progression of former college stars to the next level. In Denver,
J.D. Corbin is hoping to play for his hometown team, while in Washington,
Sasha Pokulok seeks to put a disappointing first pro season behind him.
Posted
on Sep 06, 2007 at 11:01 a.m.
North Dakota locked up Dave Hakstol Wednesday with
a new five-year contract at an impressive salary.
Posted
on Sep 03, 2007 at 10:59 a.m.
It's no surprise that former Wisconsin Badger Chris Chelios is front and center in the new-look NHLPA, but another collegian who caught James Mirtle's eye was
ex-Spartan Shawn Horcoff.
Posted
on Sep 03, 2007 at 9:40 a.m.
Antoine Pitts continues his looks at the 12 members of the Michigan freshman class on mlive.com, this time
examining Tristin Llewellyn.
Posted
on Sep 03, 2007 at 9:38 a.m.
Sunday's
Boston Globe notebook starts with a look at the Bruins' team toughness, and also includes a look at Ed Belfour's place in history and some BC-BU summer workouts.
Posted
on Aug 29, 2007 at 3:25 p.m.
Greg Costa suited up for 10 games as a freshman last year at Northeastern. As Dan Steinberg of the Washington Post learned, the Maryland native will enter this season with
the benefit of some high-level competition this summer.
Posted
on Aug 26, 2007 at 10:22 p.m.
Not a lot college-related in this week's version of the Boston Globe Sunday notebook, but it's
still a must-read.
Posted
on Aug 26, 2007 at 10:17 p.m.
Ken Schott has a terrific story Sunday on the Union hockey alums who ventured out
on rollerblades to fight autism.
Posted
on Aug 23, 2007 at 9:35 a.m.
The Blackhawks' loss is
St. Louis' gain, at least that's what former North Dakota captain Chris Porter hopes.
Posted
on Aug 20, 2007 at 9:55 a.m.
Fluto Shinzawa puts former Colorado College captain
Mark Stuart in the spotlight in this week's Boston Globe Sunday notebook, as Stuart seeks to crack the Bruins' lineup full-time.
Posted
on Aug 17, 2007 at 12:45 p.m.
Before Kyle Turris tackles the Wisconsin-Minnesota hockey rivalry, he's ready to try his hand at
the biggest one on the world stage.
Posted
on Aug 17, 2007 at 10:11 a.m.
Ken Schott has a look at
a new title for one of the men behind the bench at Union.
Posted
on Aug 16, 2007 at 5:47 p.m.
The Daily Mining Gazette salutes the
overdue induction of John MacInnes into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
Posted
on Aug 16, 2007 at 9:26 a.m.
Bobby Goepfert could have been a member of the up-and-coming Pittsburgh Penguins organization, the one featuring Evgeni Malkin and what's-his-name. The consolation prize for the former St. Cloud State star -- once Pittsburgh decided not to sign him -- isn't bad:
a contract from the defending Stanley Cup champs.
Posted
on Aug 14, 2007 at 9:48 a.m.
The Star Tribune checks in on
Jim O'Brien's decision to bolt Minnesota for the WHL ranks, as he signed with Ottawa Monday. The Pioneer Press, meanwhile, got
an interview with O'Brien, who understands Don Lucia's disappointment but is excited for his next step.
Posted
on Aug 13, 2007 at 12:19 p.m.
Colgate legend Andy McDonald
brought the Stanley Cup back to Hamilton, N.Y., part of a whirlwind day he spent with hockey's holy grail.
Posted
on Aug 12, 2007 at 11:02 p.m.
The Connecticut Post tells a great story of a pair of college hockey-playing brothers who represented different nations
in the recent World Jewish Hockey Championship.
| World Traveling Warsofsky |
Posted
on Aug 12, 2007 at 11:00 p.m.
Boston University beckons
for David Warsofsky, but a trip to Slovakia and a year in Ann Arbor are on the docket first.
| Minnesota's O'Brien Opting for Ottawa? |
Posted
on Aug 09, 2007 at 1:54 a.m.
Minnesota forward
Jim O'Brien is leaning toward leaving school and signing a contract with the Ottawa Senators. So says an article in Wednesday's Ottawa Citizen. The O'Brien item appears on page two of Wayne Scanlan's Sens roundup.
Posted
on Aug 08, 2007 at 10:24 p.m.
While we don't make a habit of linking to routine NHL signings of former college players, when it comes to
the original designer of InsideCollegeHockey.com, we're more than happy to make an exception. Congrats, Weave.
Posted
on Aug 05, 2007 at 10:22 p.m.
Jon Quick may be gone, but that doesn't mean
there can't be a familiar name in net for UMass next season.
Posted
on Aug 05, 2007 at 5:03 p.m.
The prospect of an extra year or two between high school and college isn't new in hockey, but it's growing among other students. the Washington Post Magazine takes
an in-depth look at the practice, with a focus on Bill Day -- a D.C.-area defenseman who will be hoping to earn a college scholarship while playing in the EJHL this year.
Posted
on Aug 03, 2007 at 12:06 p.m.
The Providence Journal's Mike Szostak has a terrific column recalling
the legacy of Brown legend Don Sennott, who passed away in July.
| Little Doing in the Big Ten |
Posted
on Aug 03, 2007 at 12:04 p.m.
Jim Delaney, commissioner of the Big Ten (apparently a college sport conference for other sports -- who knew?), sat down with Adam Mertz recently and addressed
the effect of the Big Ten Network and the conference as a whole on the college hockey landscape.
Posted
on Jul 31, 2007 at 9:44 a.m.
Denver defenseman Keith Seabrook
has left the school and will take his game to the WHL's Calgary Hitmen this fall.
Posted
on Jul 29, 2007 at 2:03 p.m.
Fluto Shinzawa takes a look at a familiar name around Hockey East
now patrolling the streets of Boston as a police officer.
Posted
on Jul 24, 2007 at 2:49 p.m.
The Islanders won't see Kyle Okposo in their sweater for another year, but as NHL.com writes, they expect the Golden Gopher
to be worth the wait.
Posted
on Jul 19, 2007 at 12:27 p.m.
Lisa Altobelli of Sports Illustrated shares the best game she ever saw -- not only is it
a college hockey game, but she has other college hockey ties as well.
Posted
on Jul 19, 2007 at 10:33 a.m.
Blaise MacDonald is back at the helm of the UMass Lowell hockey program
after apologizing for his recent drunk driving arrest.
Posted
on Jul 16, 2007 at 12:00 p.m.
Jeff Zatkoff and Alec Martinez
just keep following each other around, as the Los Angeles Kings' web site writes.
| Jumbo Joe's Big Impression |
Posted
on Jul 14, 2007 at 3:04 p.m.
At 6-7, Joe Finley always makes a big impression. Such is the case at Washington Capitals camp, where his game -- and his quotability --
have been noticed by the team's web site. He chats about the decision to return to North Dakota, his feelings about Derek Sheppard and much more.
Posted
on Jul 12, 2007 at 12:23 p.m.
Niagara
showed off some upgrades to Dwyer Arena recently to a select group of Purple Eagle fans.
Posted
on Jul 12, 2007 at 12:21 p.m.
The Montreal Gazette
checks in with Ryan McDonagh, the Canadiens' top pick who will make a stop in Madison before turning pro.
Posted
on Jul 11, 2007 at 10:10 a.m.
Alex Goligoski has
inked an entry-level deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins,
leaving Minnesota before his senior year. So much for all those dollars Sidney Crosby generously left on the table for the Pens.
Posted
on Jul 08, 2007 at 3:14 p.m.
The Buffalo News takes a look at two promising Sabre prospects --
Tim Kennedy (MSU) and Chris Butler (DU) -- who will be in school at least one more year.
Posted
on Jul 08, 2007 at 2:57 p.m.
Future college foes Kyle Turris and Blake Wheeler were among those in attendance at the Phoenix Coyotes' development camp, with
Turris making a good impression in his first appearance.
Posted
on Jul 08, 2007 at 2:32 p.m.
You can take T.J. Oshie, Taylor Chorney, Joe Finley and Ryan Duncan at their word when they say
they'll stay in school this year -- after all, they've made that promise to each other.
Posted
on Jul 07, 2007 at 4:22 p.m.
Tavis MacMillan won't be coaching at UAF next season, but may have a chance to steer some high school players toward the Nanooks. He'll be
behind the bench in Minnesota.
Posted
on Jul 07, 2007 at 11:11 a.m.
Based on today's Detroit Free Press, Michigan State fans
don't have to worry about Justin Abdelkader joining Jim McKenzie in the pro ranks.
Posted
on Jul 06, 2007 at 3:34 p.m.
TSN looks at Thomas Vanek getting caught up in the middle of the NHL's latest
restricted free agent offering, as the former Gopher follows in the footsteps of former Buckeye Ryan Kesler. The next four possibilities identified for Oiler offers are all ex-collegians as well.
Posted
on Jul 06, 2007 at 1:54 p.m.
Former Bowling Green goaltender
Jordan Sigalet continues his crusade to raise money for multiple sclerosis. Sigalet, who was diagnosed with MS three years ago, hosts a charity hockey game in Burnaby, B.C., this weekend. The rosters are full of former college standouts.
Posted
on Jul 03, 2007 at 4:22 p.m.
The Lowell Sun has more details on the
charges against Blaise MacDonald, press that comes just as the program announces some positive news about ticket sales that
help ensure the program's future.
| MacDonald Suspended, Faces Charges |
Posted
on Jul 02, 2007 at 11:12 p.m.
UMass Lowell head coach Blaise MacDonald has been suspended indefinitely by the school,
the Lowell Sun reports, in the wake of his arraignment on drunk driving charges.
Posted
on Jun 28, 2007 at 12:42 p.m.
It's been 30 years since
Slapshot was released, and the movie has provided hockey fans with countless hours of entertainment, a number of oft-repeated lines, and a certain website with its slogan.
SI.com's Austin Murphy delves into the classic film with the help of the iconic Hanson Brothers.
| More on Schneider and Vancouver |
Posted
on Jun 27, 2007 at 11:21 a.m.
The
Vancouver Province spoke with Cory Schneider about
his decision timeline between college and professional hockey and reports that Schneider may not make a decision for at least another week or two.
| Schneider's status with BC and Vancouver |
Posted
on Jun 26, 2007 at 4:19 p.m.
Boston College goalie Cory Schneider
is still a college hockey player, but is mulling over offers from the Vancouver Canucks to sign a professional contract. Boston sports network
NESN originally reported Schneider's likely signing on Monday night.
Posted
on Jun 26, 2007 at 12:33 p.m.
ESPN.com's Jim Caple
rated 101 worldwide sporting events that sports fans should try to attend or participate in. We're pleased to see the Frozen Four rated among the top-40 and ahead of things like NBA games, Monday Night Football, the Daytona 500, and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Beanpot and Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament also made the list. Check out the article to reveal Caple's regional bias.
Posted
on Jun 22, 2007 at 11:23 a.m.
Michigan State, as we all know, won its last game of the season. But that winning streak has hit a skid with news that
recruit Matt Duchene will play in the OHL.
Posted
on Jun 22, 2007 at 9:48 a.m.
The Washington Times checks in on
the hockey scene in the U.S. and finds it much healthier than TV ratings would suggest, thanks in part to junior and college programs.
Posted
on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:14 a.m.
Minnesota could get an indication very soon on Alex Goligoski's plans for the coming season, as the star defenseman
will meet with Pittsburgh Penguin officials today.
Posted
on Jun 17, 2007 at 11:24 a.m.
Kevin Paul Dupont is all over the Boston Globe today -- witness his bid for
ex-BC coach Mike Milbury to take the B's reigns -- and
his Sunday notebook includes an update on former Northeastern standout Mike Ryan, among other tidbits.
Posted
on Jun 13, 2007 at 9:27 a.m.
According to the Globe and Mail, Boston College goaltender
Cory Schneider will make a decision regarding his future within the next week.
Posted
on Jun 01, 2007 at 10:14 a.m.
It may be the offseason, but Ken Schott is hard at work: witness a piece on
Union's incoming class and the
schedules for Union and RPI.
Posted
on May 31, 2007 at 9:44 a.m.
There's an ex-Michigan State star named Miller -- one who left school a year early to pursue a pro career -- playing in this year's Stanley Cup finals. It's Buffalo goalie
Ryan's kid brother, Drew, who's making a big splash with the Anaheim Ducks, as the Orange County Register's Mark Whicker reports.
Posted
on May 30, 2007 at 2:35 p.m.
Florida's seen its share of hurricanes over the years. But
Notre Dame grad Noah Babin, who signed a free agent deal with Carolina last month, might be the first Hurricane to originate in Florida, says Brian Biggane, the Palm Beach Post beat writer for the NHL's Panthers.
Posted
on May 29, 2007 at 9:50 a.m.
Ken Schott says that the NHL's Preakness fiasco is a sign that the sport
has hit rock bottom.
Posted
on May 29, 2007 at 9:15 a.m.
Drew Miller could have captained the national champs in April. Then he spent most of May sitting on the sidelines while his brother got all the attention. But now he's in the spotlight, competing for a chance to have his name on the Stanley Cup and
earning praise from the likes of Eric Duhatschek.
Posted
on May 29, 2007 at 9:13 a.m.
The Burlington Free Press
checks in with Vermont's plans to build a state-of-the-art arena on campus.
Posted
on May 29, 2007 at 9:12 a.m.
The good news for CHA fans is that
the conference will survive another year; the bad news, the same questions about its future live on another year as well.
Posted
on May 25, 2007 at 9:35 a.m.
According to Globe and Mail columnist William Houston, NBC isn't the only media outlet giving the Stanley Cup playoffs the short shrift.
Newspaper outlets from NHL cities across North America are staying away from the Anaheim-Ottawa final, too.
Posted
on May 25, 2007 at 9:22 a.m.
The Alaska coaching search is in full swing. One of the candidates, current
Nanook assistant Wade Klippenstein, met with the search committee and others earlier this week, reports the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner's Danny Martin.
Posted
on May 21, 2007 at 3:29 p.m.
It's not about the punk band The Misfits. This piece from ESPN's Scott Burnside refers to
Anaheim's band of puck misfits -- undrafted collegians like Andy McDonald, Chris Kunitz, Dustin Penner, and Ryan Shannon. All this plus quotes from Friend of College Hockey (and Friend of INCH), Ducks assistant GM Dave McNab.
Posted
on May 21, 2007 at 10:03 a.m.
A.J. Thelen saw his former teammates celebrate a national championship in April.
He could still win a Memorial Cup this year, but his future -- at least with the Minnesota Wild -- is in doubt.
Posted
on May 17, 2007 at 12:27 p.m.
Here's a good look at the thought process behind
Jonathan Toews' decision to leave North Dakota, along with a look at the
reaction from Grand Forks.
Posted
on May 16, 2007 at 9:40 a.m.
The Chicago Daily Herald has a look at the
big expectations awaiting Jonathan Toews, who by all accounts appears ready to leave North Dakota and sign with the Blackhawks.
| Sign or trade? Canucks weigh options with BC goalie Cory Schneider |
Posted
on May 14, 2007 at 11:28 a.m.
The Vancouver Province reported last week that Canucks General Manager Dave Nonis
wants to sign Boston College goalie Cory Schneider to a professional contract. However, with standout goalie Roberto Luongo already in Vancouver for at least the next three years, Schneider's rights could be traded to another organization.
Posted
on May 11, 2007 at 3:26 p.m.
North Dakota hockey player Robbie Bina
has a trial date set set regarding misdemeanor charges against him for escape of custody. The alleged incident took place in January.
Posted
on May 11, 2007 at 9:20 a.m.
The Fairbanks Daily News Miner's Danny Martin reports that we could know the finalists the vacant Alaska head coaching position as soon as today.
One name not in the mix: Michigan State assistant Brian Renfrew. The Fairbanks native has withdrawn his name from consideration.
| Keeping Up With the Joneses |
Posted
on May 11, 2007 at 9:16 a.m.
According to the Boston Herald's John Connolly,
college hockey coaches are mad and they aren't going to take it anymore. Citing an unfair playing field in the battle for top talent in relation to the NHL and major juniors, they're looking to balance that inequity.
Posted
on May 11, 2007 at 9:12 a.m.
SI's Austin Murphy has
the story of Anaheim center Andy McDonald, who's gone from undrafted free agent out of Colgate to center on the Ducks' top line.
Posted
on Apr 27, 2007 at 8:49 a.m.
The legend of David McNab continues to grow as players like Andy McDonald lead Anaheim deep into the playoffs. McNab is the mastermind behind all those college free agents finding success in the Ducks' lineup.
Posted
on Apr 25, 2007 at 11:52 a.m.
With NHL's Central Scouting Bureau releasing its final rankings -- a list that features Wisconsin-bound Kyle Turris atop the North American rankings -- NHL.com
checks in with the scouts who determine how everyone stacks up.
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