College Route Working For van Riemsdyk
July 5, 2008
There's reason to believe the Philadelphia Flyers have only scratched the surface with regard to their successful youth movement under General Manager Paul Holmgren. In addition to possessing eight skaters 25 or younger who saw significant time during the Stanley Cup playoffs this past spring, let's not forget that 2007 first-rounder James van Riemsdyk is waiting in the wings.
Nashville Selects Wilson Seventh Overall in NHL Entry Draft
June 20, 2008
Colin Wilson became the ninth player in Boston University history to be a first-round pick in the National Hockey League when the Nashville Predators selected the forward seventh overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft on Friday evening at Scotiabank Place. Wilson was the first collegiate player taken in the draft.
Camps & Clinics Information Now Available On playcollegehockey.com
June 19, 2008
Information on summer hockey camps at colleges and universities around the country is now accessible via playcollegehockey.com. More camps, clinics and schools will be linked up as they become available. Check back often!
THN.com Blog: Don't knock college route to NHL
June 13, 2008
The NCAA is taking a lot of body blows lately in terms of recruiting.
Two big-name defensemen in John Carlson and Garrett Clarke recently turned down their commitments to college programs in favor of spots on major junior teams, while the best American prospects in the past two drafts – Patrick Kane last year and Zach Bogosian this year – played in the Ontario League.
16 Former Collegians win Calder Cup with AHL's Chicago Wolves; Krog named MVP
June 10, 2008
Jason Krog’s four-point night included his second hat trick of the postseason and propelled the Chicago Wolves to the American Hockey League’s 2008 Calder Cup championship with a 5-2 win over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins before 9,808 fans at Allstate Arena on Tuesday night.
Nathan Gerbe Earns USA Hockey's National College Player of the Year Award
May 29, 2008
Boston College's Nathan Gerbe, the nation's leading scorer who guided the Eagles to the 2008 NCAA title, has earned USA Hockey College Player of the Year honors, according to an announcement by USA Hockey. The organization will honor Gerbe and its other award recipients on Wednesday, June 4 at an awards dinner at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Jeff Lerg Named Michigan College Athlete of the Year
May 12, 2008
Michigan State hockey player Jeff Lerg (Livonia, Mich.) has been named the Michigan College Athlete of the Year, as announced by the Detroit Athletic Club on Monday, May 12. The award is given to one male and one female college athlete who has demonstrated excellence in both academics and scholastics, as well as showing strong citizenship through school leadership, community involvement, and volunteerism. Lerg was honored on Monday night (May 12) in a ceremony at the Detroit Athletic Club.
INCH.com's 10 For '09: The Teams
May 5, 2008
The following story was posted on InsideCollegeHockey.com. It hasn't even been a month since Boston College captured the 2008 NCAA championship in Denver, but here at Inside College Hockey we can't resist casting our gaze towards the future. A lot can change between now and the drop of the puck in October, but that doesn't stop us from continuing our 10 For '09 feature with an early look at the top 10 teams going into next season.
Former Collegians Account For 14 of 23 Roster Spots On U.S. Men's National Team
April 24, 2008
Fourteen of 23 roster spots have been claimed by former college hockey players for the 2008 U.S. Men’s National Team, as was announced by USA Hockey. Team USA will compete in the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship from May 2-18 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Michigan's Berenson Winner of the 2008 Spencer Penrose Award as Division I Men’s Coach of the Year
April 15, 2008
For his efforts in leading the Wolverines of the University of Michigan to both the CCHA regular season and tournament titles, Gordon “Red” Berenson has been chosen winner of the 2008 Spencer Penrose Award as Division I Men’s Coach of the Year. Michigan went 33-6-4, ending the regular season ranked as the #1 team in the country. Making the accomplishment even more impressive was the fact that Michigan regularly skated as many as ten freshmen in a game.
At BC, a moment to savor
April 14, 2008
When Boston College won its NCAA championship in 2001, Bobby Allen was one of the team captains. So it seemed fitting that it was Allen who gave the 2007-08 Eagles a crucial pep talk last week just prior to their departure for the Mile High City and this year's Frozen Four. In essence, Allen told the players to live in the moment, to revel in the joy of the event and remember that hockey is a labor of love.
Third time a charm for B.C.
April 12, 2008
Twenty-four hours after missing out on the Hobey Baker award, the nation's leading scorer led Boston College to the NCAA hockey championship that had eluded the talent-laden Eagles the last two seasons. Gerbe scored twice and added two assists in B.C.'s 4-1 win over Notre Dame at the sold-out Pepsi Center as the Eagles finally hoisted the trophy after losing in the title game to Wisconsin in 2006 and Michigan State last year.
Frozen Four: The Irish Keep On Fighting
April 10, 2008
Freshman left wing Calle Ridderwall scored his second goal of the game at 5:44 of overtime, lifting the No. 5 Notre Dame hockey team to a 5-4 victory over top-ranked Michigan in the NCAA Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday night at the Pepsi Center in Denver. With the win, the Irish will play for their first national championship on Saturday night against Boston College, with the puck scheduled to drop at 5 p.m. MT (7 p.m. ET) live on ESPN.
Hobey Hat Trick Announced
April 2, 2008
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation on Tuesday announced the three Hobey Hat Trick finalists for the 2008 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are: Nathan Gerbe, junior forward from Boston College; Ryan Jones, senior forward from Miami University; and Kevin Porter, senior forward from Michigan.
Play College Hockey Video
January 30, 2008
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Kevin Porter Wins 2008 Hobey Baker Award
April 11, 2008
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award announced today the 2008 recipient of college hockey’s top individual prize is Kevin Porter from the University of Michigan. The announcement came during the NCAA Frozen Four Tournament at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado as part of the Friday at the Frozen Four festivities.
Hobey Hat Trick Announced
April 2, 2008
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation on Tuesday announced the three Hobey Hat Trick finalists for the 2008 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are: Nathan Gerbe, junior forward from Boston College; Ryan Jones, senior forward from Miami University; and Kevin Porter, senior forward from Michigan.
Hockey Humanitarian Nominees Announced
January 27, 2008
The Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management, has announced 22 nominees for the 2008 award, presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen.
"What the Beanpot means to me? Quite simply, there are two words that come to mind: tradition and emotion. Anyone who has a pulse around here knows about the tradition of the Beanpot... I started coming to the Beanpot about the same time I started playing hockey."
Eagles Earn Heroes' Welcome After National Title
April 14, 2008
It was a heroes’ welcome in Chestnut Hill on Monday night as the 2007-08 Boston College Eagles addressed their fans for the first time as national champions.The event, held on the Kelley Rink ice, was attended by thousands of Eagles faithful and capped off a whirlwind 48 hours that included BC’s victory over Notre Dame in the national title game and a visit to Fenway Park for Sunday night’s Red Sox-Yankees game.
Bruins' top pick out to make name for himself
To hear some tell it, the rich are fortunate. Others will tell you the rich got that way through hard work. In reality, there are heirs and such who are fortunate -- and there are those who've amassed their own fortunes. Joe Colborne, the Boston Bruins' first-round pick in the 2008 Entry Draft, fits both categories -- and he isn't afraid to discuss the subject.
THN at the NHL Draft: USHL important for the college bound
Without a transfer agreement between the NHL and the European nations, all the rules of drafting are starting to change and as a result, some of the United States junior leagues are standing to benefit.
Schneider, White take steps toward Vancouver
While the Vancouver Canucks continue to retool their system -- a process that continued at the 2008 Entry Draft with the selection of center Cody Hodgson with the No. 10 overall pick -- some of their top prospects have already begun taking the necessary steps toward reaching the NHL. Two of their former first-round picks -- goaltender Cory Schneider and center Pat White -- took part in the team's rookie camp last week, where they hoped to make an impression on the same people who took a gamble on them only a short time ago.
Conklin signs with Red Wings
Having been the backup goaltender on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2008 Stanley Cup Final, Ty Conklin took the only possible step forward Tuesday when he signed a one-year contract to play for the 2008 Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings. He joins his fifth NHL team in a little over two years.
Wilson Heads to Ottawa for 2008 NHL Draft
The wait is nearly over for Boston University's Colin Wilson, as after months of rankings and projections, the 2008 National Hockey League Entry Draft will commence on Friday evening at Scotiabank Place. A projected top-10 pick, Wilson headed to Ottawa on Thursday to begin preparations for Friday night, when he will continue his family's professional hockey legacy, which includes his father, Carey, and grandfather, Gerry.
Bowling Green: Giving a Little 'Moore'
While most college students look for `fun in the sun' once the academic year closes, hockey's Brain Moore began his summer with a 10-day mission trip to Haiti with the Active Christians Today. The ACT group closed the month of May helping in the town of Port au Paix at a children's home. Read on learn how Moore helped to affect the lives of those less fortunate, and how they reciprocated with lessons of their own.
Umberger banking on solid numbers
R.J. Umberger, who signed a four-year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, is out to prove that his career-high totals last season were no fluke. Umberger was a huge surprise during the Philadelphia Flyers' remarkable run to the Eastern Conference Finals last spring, finishing second on the team with 15 points in 17 playoff games. His team-leading 10 goals helped Philadelphia advance to the conference finals for the first time in three seasons.
Lightning Name Tocchet, Walz, Raeder Assistant Coaches
he Tampa Bay Lightning named Rick Tocchet, Wes Walz and Cap Raeder as assistant coaches to head coach Barry Melrose today, owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie announced. Raeder, a native of Needham, Massachusetts, has been affiliated with both Clarkson University and the University of New Hampshire.
Kevin Porter Wins 2008 Hobey Baker Award
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award announced today the 2008 recipient of college hockey’s top individual prize is Kevin Porter from the University of Michigan. The announcement came during the NCAA Frozen Four Tournament at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado as part of the Friday at the Frozen Four festivities.
Hobey Hat Trick Announced
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation on Tuesday announced the three Hobey Hat Trick finalists for the 2008 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are: Nathan Gerbe, junior forward from Boston College; Ryan Jones, senior forward from Miami University; and Kevin Porter, senior forward from Michigan.
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