Canadian prospects like NCAA option better than CHL
June 17, 2009
There once was a time that nearly all NCAA Division I hockey players were Canadians. Very few of them had NHL aspirations or ability, but they used their hockey talent to secure a free college education that prepared them well for life after hockey.
Boston University Claims 2009 NCAA Championship
April 11, 2009
The Boston University Terriers scored two goals with under a minute remaining in regulation before beating Miami 4-3 in overtime for the 2009 NCAA Championship. The title is BU's fifth in program history.
Boston University, Miami To Meet In Championship Game
April 10, 2009
Boston University beat Vermont 5-4 and Miami topped Bemidji State 4-1 on Thursday in Washington, D.C. to advance to Saturday's NCAA Championship game at the Verizon Center. The Terriers advanced to the national title game for the 10th time with their last title coming in 1995. This is the first-ever title appearance for the RedHawks. Check out the latest news inside...
Wild Night: Terriers Outlast Catamounts On Wilson's Winner
April 9, 2009
Scoring goals in spurts has been a trait for the Boston University Terriers this season. Who knew how much that would be a factor as the Terriers head to the national title game? Trailing 4-3 in the third, BU responded with two goals in 1 minute, 13 seconds, to knock off East Regional champion Vermont, 5-4, in the second semifinal of the NCAA Frozen Four at the Verizon Center.
USCHO.com's Top Ten Storylines Of The 2009 Postseason
April 4, 2009
Every year features wonderful hockey in the postseason. It seems that when the NCAA tournament rolls around, teams naturally ratchet up the intensity, the drama, and the excitement. Whether it is a multiple-overtime game or a goal the likes of which no one has ever seen, incredible efforts seem to arrive at the end of March and early April. But this season just might be the best NCAA hockey tournament ever.
Two Teams Punch Tickets To Washington
March 28, 2009
The Miami RedHawks and Vermont Catamounts were the first teams
to punch their tickets to the 2009 NCAA Frozen Four in Washington
D.C. after regional championship wins on Saturday. Miami's Frozen
Four appearance will be its first, while Vermont returns to the
national stage for the second time, the first being in 1996. Boston
University claimed the third spot after a 2-1 win over New
Hampshire on Sunday, and Bemidji capped a historic weekend with their first-ever trip to the national tournament.
March On D.C. Begins
March 22, 2009
The NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee has selected the 16 teams that will be participating in the 2009 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship. Automatic qualification privileges are granted to the postseason champions of six conferences. The remainder of the field is selected at large. Boston University was the No. 1 overall seed. The other No. 1 seeds, in order, included the University of Notre Dame, the University of Denver and the University of Michigan.
Wisconsin's McBain Named WCHA's Top Player
March 20, 2009
Wisconsin’s defensive talent was best displayed all season in that it could dress five first- or second-round NHL draft picks among its six blueliners. Now there’s another way to quantify how good the Badgers’ defensive corps is: One of their own is the WCHA’s player of the year.
Four Teams, Four Games, One Cup!
March 17, 2009
Four teams - Notre Dame, Michigan, Alaska and Northern Michigan - will square off this weekend with the winner taking home the Mason Cup. No. 1 Notre Dame will face No. 4 Northern Michigan in the first semifinal on Friday. The game will start at 4:35 p.m. and can be seen live on Fox Sports Detroit. The Big Ten Network will air the second semifinal game at 8:00 p.m. featuring No. 2 Michigan and No. 3 Alaska. The two teams that emerge victorious from semifinal action will play in the CCHA Championship game on Saturday. Fox Sports Detroit will have all the thrilling action starting at 7:35 p.m.
Conference Tournament Brackets
March 15, 2009
While College Hockey America crowned the Bemidji State Beavers conference champions on Saturday, the five remaining men's hockey conferences have another weekend of play to determine which teams will earn their automatic bids to the NCAA tournament.
Patrick Galivan of Western Michigan Named National College Hockey Player of the Month
March 6, 2009
Western Michigan University senior forward Patrick Galivan, who had 17 points in eight games, is the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for February. Galivan averaged 2.12 points-per game to lead the CCHA and the nation in scoring for the month of February while capturing the CCHA scoring title.
VanRiemsdyk enjoying the college life at UNH
March 5, 2009
Seven days before the NHL's March 4 trade deadline, ESPN had New Hampshire sophomore James vanRiemsdyk's draft rights rolling on its ticker as possible trade banter. Outside UNH's Whittemore Center, a sunny day is the setting as vanRiemsdyk heads to practice -- his college performance and NHL forecast in symmetry with the weather.
Richards Steps Up For ECAC Champs
March 2, 2009
As a senior at Yale, Alec Richards has been privy to plenty of life-changing experiences. Take this summer. Richards spent the lazy months of June, July and August toiling away in New Haven for a financial research company. The opportunity was everything Richards could've hoped for.
Former Buzzer Making Strides In NCAA
February 24, 2009
Some might think Brayden Irwin was crazy for leaving a hockey-mad city like Toronto to lace up his skates in Burlington, Vermont. The Upper Canada College alumnus will tell you otherwise. Irwin is currently in his third year at the University of Vermont where he lines up at forward with the Catamounts, a NCAA Division I squad ranked fifth in the United States. Initially leaning towards playing major junior hockey in Ontario, it didn’t take much for the 21-year-old to change his mind.
Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalists Named
February 21, 2009
The Bank of New York Mellon Hockey Humanitarian Award has announced the 10 finalists for the 2009 award, presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen. Four of the finalists were nominees last year; all are listed below in alphabetical order.
Powe brings an Ivy League touch to Flyers
February 18, 2009
Go ahead and call Darroll Powe a nerd. His teammates do it every once in a while. It's just a way of teasing him for being an Ivy League graduate. It's not the normal route to the NHL for a Canadian kid.
Ryan Lasch of St. Cloud State Named National College Hockey Player Of The Month
February 6, 2009
St. Cloud State University junior forward Ryan Lasch, who had 14 points in eight games, is the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for January. Lasch, averaging 1.75 points-per-game, led the Huskies to a 4-3-1 record against four nationally-ranked teams. His best performance of the month came on Jan. 17 when he fired a hat trick and added an assist in a game against Minnesota.
Niagara, Robert Morris Welcomed By Atlantic Hockey
January 29, 2009
Niagara University and Robert Morris University have accepted invitations to join the Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA)
and will be admitted administratively for the 2009-10 season. The teams will start competition in the league for the beginning of
the 2010-11 season.
Vote For Hobey
January 15, 2009
It’s time now for college hockey fans everywhere to get in on the act. No, not just by supporting your favorite college team, but by casting your vote as to who will be this year’s Hobey Baker Award winner as the best player in college hockey. The highly popular fan-voting phase is now open by visiting the Hobey Baker website: hobeybaker.com. Click on the Vote for Hobey Baker icon and follow the prompts to make your selection from this year’s outstanding crop of college hockey players.
Marc Cheverie of Denver Named National College Hockey Player of the Month for December
January 9, 2009
Denver sophomore goalie Marc Cheverie, who had four conference road wins, is the Hockey Commissioners' Association National Division I Player of the Month for December. Cheverie, a Florida Panthers draft pick in 2006, led the Pioneers to a perfect 4-0-0 record in December, posting a 1.28 GAA and .945 Spct. He started off the month by picking up his second shutout of the season, December 5 at Michigan Tech, and didn't allow a goal in eight of 12 periods while between the pipes. Cheverie allowed only five total goals and helped the Denver penalty kill go 22-for-24 (91.7%).
Assessing the NCAA at mid-season
January 1, 2009
Boston Bruins rookie Blake Wheeler reflected about his three while at Minnesota; teammate Matt Hunwick about four as a Michigan Wolverine. That would be the mid-season break for exams, holiday tournaments -- for some teams -- and most importantly, the focus on the second-half toward postseason play for the 58 NCAA Division I teams.
20 NCAA Division I Hockey Players Announced As 2008-09 Candidated For Lowe's Senior Class Award
December 30, 2008
Twenty collegiate hockey players who have combined excellence in athletics, academics and community service were announced today as candidates for the men’s hockey division of the 2008-09 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. The award is presented annually to an NCAA Division I student-athlete in nine sports based on achievements in the “Four C’s” of classroom, character, community and competition. CLASS is an acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School.
Top-10 NCAA mid-season surprises
December 26, 2008
Top-10 NCAA mid-season surprises
Thursday, 12.25.2008 / 10:00 AM / On Campus
By Bob Snow - NHL.com Correspondent
"Our players are learning what they need to do," Vermont coach Kevin Sneddon said last month after his Catamounts beat national power Miami. "I think it really rests in a fine balance." There's always a fine balance in selecting the most surprising performances at the break. Here's a look at NHL.com's rankings of the best surprises before the second half begins.
INCH.com's Notebooks: Stuck in the Middle
December 21, 2008
Building off the first Stealers Wheel reference in INCH history, we feel like this time of the year is college hockey's Continental Divide — everything that took place prior to the holidays trickles behind us and everything that happens post-Jan. 1 empties into the reservoir that is the Frozen Four. That means now is a good time to evaluate on the first half of the season in our conference notebooks.
Hockey's Weekend To Shine In America
December 16, 2008
Hockey Weekend Across America will be back in 2009. USA Hockey recently announced the dates for next year's festivities. The action kicks off Feb. 13, 2009 and runs through Feb. 15. More updates and details will be released <a href="http://www.usahockey.com/hwaa/default.aspx?NAV=AF&ID=">here</a> soon.
Expert Advice – Six Hockey Leaders Discuss College Hockey’s Unique Advantages
December 9, 2008
College hockey’s popularity – if not its productivity in terms of supplying the NHL with talent on and off the ice – continues to soar. During a recent round-table discussion, six of hockey’s leading figures shared their thoughts on the college game’s pivotal role in developing players for the pros and beyond.
Minnesota's Jordon Schroeder Named National Rookie of the Month for November
December 5, 2008
ordan Schroeder, a freshman center at the University of Minnesota who will play for Team USA in the upcoming World Junior Championships, has been named the HCA (Hockey Commissioners’ Association) National Rookie of the Month for November. Ohio State sophomore goalie Dustin Carlson, who had six wins and three shutouts, is the HCA National Division I Player of the Month.
2009 U.S. National Junior Team Roster Announced
December 3, 2008
USA Hockey today announced the 22-player roster for its 2009 U.S. National Junior Team, which includes 13 collegians. The squad will participate at the 2009 International Ice Hockey Federation World Under-20 Championship, commonly referred to as the World Junior Championship, in Ottawa, Ontario, Dec. 26, 2008-Jan. 5, 2009.
The NCAA PRO-file with Tim Thomas
November 27, 2008
It's been a long and winding road for Bruins standout goaltender Tim Thomas, from his native Michigan to his current 24 square feet of netminding nirvana in Boston.
Blake recalls fond days at North Dakota
November 20, 2008
Bring up North Dakota hockey to Maple Leafs forward Jason Blake and watch his face light up. He'll drop whatever he's doing at that moment to talk. Forget the fact that his game has been struggling of late and on more than one occasion this season he's found himself in the press box as a healthy scratch. If you want to chat about his time in Grand Forks (1996-99), Blake is more than willing to travel to a period of his life he still cherishes dearly.
Northeastern searching for its identity
November 20, 2008
Northeastern University is No. 5 in one national poll, its highest ranking ever, and sits atop Hockey East. But coach Greg Cronin's Huskies still are searching for their identity. Going into last weekend's games at Vermont on Friday and Sunday night at No. 1 Boston University, Cronin talked about his comfort level with his team's progress.
Badgers Prefer Unbeaten Streak to Winless Start
November 19, 2008
Wisconsin has tasted both extremes, and the Badgers apparently have decided they’d rather win than lose. That isn’t as simplistic as it sounds. When the Badgers saw a 3-2 third-period lead dissolve into a 3-3 tie at Minnesota Duluth last Friday (Nov. 14), coach Mike Eaves and his troops sounded disappointed, as though they’d let one get away.
Cornell Shows Signs of 2004-05 Revival
November 13, 2008
Don’t be confused about what Cornell is trying to accomplish this season. They haven’t set a team goal to be one of the best defensive teams in the nation. Their goal is to be the absolute number one defensive team in the nation.
Touted Buckeye Dalpe Finds His Groove in College Game
November 12, 2008
Most experts seemed to agree that if Ohio State’s Zac Dalpe wasn’t a shoo-in for a first-round selection in this past summer’s NHL Entry Draft, he was at least a good candidate for one. So when Dalpe didn’t hear his name called until Carolina took him in the second round with the 45th overall pick, it wasn’t quite Brady Quinn’s precipitous fall in the NFL Draft from a couple years back, but just one more motivational factor for a player who has made it his life’s mission to become a hockey player.
Jacques Lamoureux of Air Force Named National College Hockey Player of the Month
November 7, 2008
Air Force sophomore forward Jacques Lamoureux, who scored eight goals including four game-winners, is this season’s first Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month. Lamoureux, a 22-year old native of Grand Forks, N.D., powered the Falcons to a 7-0-0 mark in the month of October, scoring four times on the power play and finishing the month with a +11 rating. He also added seven assists for a nation-leading 15 points for the month while topping all of Division I in game-winning and power-play goals.
USA Hockey College Wrapup
November 3, 2008
Colorado College coach Scott Owens might want to consider giving sophomore goalie Richard Bachman some rest at practice this week. Bachman certainly earned it after the Tigers, who were ranked No. 1 in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll, earned three of a possible four points from No. 4 Denver in a WCHA series. Bachman made 44 saves on Friday as the Tigers played the Pioneers to a 2-2 tie. Then, on Sunday, Bachman came back and stopped 42 shots as the Tigers eked out a 3-2 victory.
Minnesota showcase set for Saturday
October 29, 2008
The inaugural State of Minnesota Hockey Showcase i s set for this Saturday with a pair of games featuring all four Minnesota-based Western Collegiate Hockey Association teams. With Minnesota-Duluth and St. Cloud State slated to play Saturday afternoon before a Minnesota/Minnesota State night cap, the Gophers locker room is buzzing with memories of the Xcel Energy Center, which will host Saturday’s games.
The Measuring Stick
October 23, 2008
It’s early in the hockey season but some huge games are on tap, with good stories to follow. Let’s start with “measuring-stick games.” There are a few out there, and a couple last week that might have fallen into that category. Miami went 0-1-1 at Vermont in a battle between two teams that lost their conference title games. Wisconsin got swept at Denver but did play well for some stretches of the weekend. BU, which was 5-1-1 in its last seven at UNH, lost to the Wildcats 2-1 last Sunday.
Getting by with some help from his friends
October 21, 2008
"I went to Providence a boy and came out a man. Lou Lamoriello was the biggest influence in my life, other than my dad. As a senior, I had my routine down: early-morning classes followed by two hours of studying. Then I'd go get in an hour of skating before practice." ~ Brian Burke
California's Ryan Lasch Rides a Wave of Success at SCSU
October 16, 2008
Ryan Lasch was fresh off a breakout season with the Pembroke Lumber Kings of the Central Junior Hockey League. He was a scoring machine netting 68 goals and 78 assists in 56 games, leading the Lumber Kings to the Fred Page Cup Championship. But Lasch would soon find out, the elite NCAA teams had little interest or respect for the forward. But along came Bob Motzko. He was the newly appointed head coach at St. Cloud State and was working on re-establishing the school's prominence.
INCH Power Rankings: The Great 58
October 15, 2008
Another season is upon us and we won't limit our attention to those teams that some have anointed as the top 15 or top 20 teams in the nation. Whether it is near the top or near the bottom, each program faces unique circumstances.
The new Hall of Famers
October 10, 2008
Long before they became Olympic legends, Cammi Granato, Brett Hull, Brian Leetch and Mike Richter were learning the basics. Each has his or her own success story, which includes one or more individuals who played a vital role in their development. That training was showcased in grand style on Friday night at the Magness Arena on the campus of the University of Denver when the quartet was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.
Minding NCAA P's and Q's for 2008-09
October 9, 2008
NHL.com's Bob Snow reports: Polls and questions abound as the NCAA's 2008-09 season gets under way this weekend with the marquee Ice Breaker Tournament, hosted this season by Boston University.
College shaped Hall-of-Fame class
October 8, 2008
The college experience certainly was an influential part of the careers of four of the most decorated players in United States hockey history. Cammi Granato of Providence College, Brett Hull of the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Brian Leetch of Boston College and Mike Richter of the University of Wisconsin will share one other impressive honor when they are enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame during an induction dinner Friday at the Magness Arena on the campus of the University of Denver.
USCHO.com's 2008-09 Hockey East Preview
October 7, 2008
USCHO.com's Dave Hendrickson and Jim Connelly take a look at Hockey East's 2008-09 season: On paper, Boston College, Boston University, and New Hampshire rank as the clear favorites in Hockey East this season. The three programs contend for the title almost every year — perennial powerhouse Maine usually joins them but has fallen on hard times — and while each has questions that remain to be answered, talent abounds and expectations are high.
USCHO.com's 2008-09 CHA Preview
October 6, 2008
USCHO.com's Matt Mackinder takes a look at College Hockey America's 2008-09 season: Simple math says each CHA team this season has a 25 percent chance to advance to the NCAA tournament in March. But then, each of the four coaches knows that’s the case, but each has chosen to take the philosophical approach when that subject comes up. “The tournament is a different ballgame,” Bemidji State head coach Tom Serratore said. “It’s a one-game shot and things like your power play, who’s injury-free and the bounces have to be in your favor.”
USCHO.com's 2008-09 ECAC Hockey Preview
October 4, 2008
USCHO.com's Brian Sullivan takes a look at ECAC Hockey's 2008-09 season: Whereas 2006-07 was a season of unparalleled parity, last season was a year of surprises. So what’s in store for this year? Oh, just more of the same in the wild and woolly ECAC Hockey League.
INCH.com's 2008-09 CCHA Preview
October 2, 2008
InsideCollegeHockey.com's James V. Dowd takes a look at the CCHA's 2008-09 season: The coaches say Notre Dame and the media says Michigan, but everyone agrees there’s not much difference between the natural rivals in the upcoming season’s race for the CCHA title. The two teams have lost just four and three regulars from last year’s Frozen Four squads, respectively, and with two college hockey coaching legends behind the benches, it’s hard to imagine either squad faltering. There is, however, a small twist to this year’s campaign: the shootout.
INCH.com's 2008-09 WCHA Preview
October 2, 2008
InsideCollegeHockey.com's Jess Myers takes a look at the WCHA's 2008-09 season: No, North Dakota is not gunning for the NCAA title with the senior quartet of T.J. Oshie, Jonathan Toews, Brian Lee and Taylor Chorney leading the way. And no, Minnesota will not be unstoppable thanks to the senior duo of Blake Wheeler and Phil Kessel, with juniors Kyle Okposo and Erik Johnson coming over the boards. Super sophomore Kyle Turris will not be answering any questions you might have about the Wisconsin offense. And by the way, Minnesota Duluth's drive for an NCAA playoff invite will not be led by seniors Mason Raymond and Matt Niskanen.
INCH.com's 2008-09 ECAC Hockey Preview
October 1, 2008
InsideCollegeHockey.com's Joe Gladziszewski takes a look at ECAC Hockey's 2008-09 season: Cheesy infomercial investment offers often warn that past performance does not necessarily guarantee future results. And let's be honest, preseason polls in almost every instance, at every level of every sport are simply a reflection of what happened the previous season. So it was again this year in ECAC Hockey, and nobody should have been surprised to see Princeton ranked atop the preseason coaches and media polls, announced last week in Albany.
INCH.com's 2008-09 Atlantic Hockey Preview
September 30, 2008
InsideCollegeHockey.com's Ken McMillan takes a look at Atlantic Hockey's 2008-09 season: For two seasons running, the champions of Atlantic Hockey reside high in the Rocky Mountains. Air Force has proven it does not need to win the regular-season title in order to win the tourney title and automatic berth into the NCAA tournament. The Falcons won as a No. 4 seed in 2007 and as a No. 3 seed in 2008, the first time a team has repeated in the league's short history.
Boston College Selected as Preseason No. 1 in USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Men's College Hockey Poll
September 22, 2008
Defending national champion Boston College willenter the 2008-09 season with the preseason No. 1 ranking in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Men’s College Hockey Poll. The Eagles collected 490 points and 27-of-34 first-place votes to top the chart. The University of Michigan, which finished with 432 points and four first-place votes, is No. 2 in the poll. Last year’s national runner-up, the University of Notre Dame (376), sits in the No. 3 spot, while the University of North Dakota (371) and Colorado College (355) round out the top five.
Boston College men return solid core in repeat bid
September 9, 2008
What will the Boston College men’s hockey team do for an encore after winning the NCAA championship, their third since 2001? Whatever they do, it’ll be without sparkplug forward Nathan Gerbe, the Frozen Four’s Most Outstanding Player and a U.S. National Team Development Program alumnus, and captain Mike Brennan, who was a member of the National Under-17 team. Gerbe passed up his senior year to sign with the Buffalo Sabres, while Brennan, a rock-solid defenseman, graduated. Fortunately for coach Jerry York, BC returns arguably the best young goaltender in the nation in sophomore John Muse.
Former prospect Carle makes best of tough situation
August 20, 2008
The sudden end to the playing career of 18-year- old David Carle has presented a path to a new beginning as the newly appointed student assistant coach at the University of Denver. In June, Carle was prematurely forced from the game he began playing as a 4-year-old after receiving word he was suffering from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a thickening of the heart that results in sudden cardiac death with overexertion.
CCHA To Unveil Shootout in 2008-09 Campaign
August 14, 2008
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association announced today that an NHL style three-player shootout will be used in the 2008-09 season to determine a winner for all of the 168 regular-season conference games that are tied after 60 minutes of regulation play and five minutes of overtime. "The shootout has proved to be an exciting addition to hockey at a variety of levels and we are anxious to bring it into college hockey. The drama it creates is very popular with fans, and importantly, today's players love it," stated CCHA Commissioner Tom Anastos, whose conference becomes the first of college hockey's six Division I men's leagues to adopt the shootout.
2008-09 INCH.com College Hockey A to Z
August 1, 2008
For the fifth straight year, INCH's College Hockey A to Z profiles one player worth knowing from every Division I team – not necessarily the best player or the biggest name, but in each case it's someone you ought to know. The profiles appear alphabetically through early September.
Avs' prospects still stick together
July 25, 2008
When defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk was selected in the first round of the 2007 Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche, he was entering the unknown with the impression that he would be doing everything on his own. By the time that draft's second round was complete, that all changed. That's because with the No. 45 selection, the Avs grabbed Shattenkirk's good friend, defenseman Colby Cohen. Not only are Shattenkirk and Cohen both Colorado prospects, they also skate on the same blue line at Boston University.
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
Why choose to play college hockey? Ever since you touched that first sheet of ice, taped up that first blade, you've been learning. From your very first check to your most recent shift, you've been preparing. Every time you put on that jersey you've been thinking. And now the time has come to get educated. College Hockey. Live it.
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.
College Hockey Fares Well On Saturday At NHL Draft
College hockey quickly redeemed itself at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday with 10 college freshmen-to-be becoming NHL property in the second round.
WCHA Adds Nebraska-Omaha and Bemidji State
After decades in college hockey as a player and an administrator, Bruce McLeod has seen pretty much everything and doesn’t get rattled easily. But the 62-year-old commissioner of the WCHA admitted tossing and turning in bed in the wee hours of Friday morning as he pondered the fundamental and monumental change in the college hockey landscape that he’d orchestrated. Late Friday afternoon, McLeod formally announced that the 10-team WCHA will be home to an even dozen starting in the 2010-11 season, as Bemidji State University and the University of Nebraska-Omaha join the fold.
Backes, U.S. Drop France
Five former college players scored as the United States opened qualification round play at the World Championship with a 6-2 victory over France on Friday. David Backes, formerly of Minnesota State, had a goal and two assists. Kyle Okposo (Minnesota), Ryan Shannon (Boston College), Keith Ballard (Minnesota), Jack Johnson (Michigan) and Patrick O’Sullivan also scored for the Americans, who outshot France 41-16.
Frozen Four makes fantasy become reality
It's the No. 1 fantasy. In the only sport where pipe dreams have an appropriate setting -- behind three pipes framing 24 square feet of potential immortality. Scoring the winning goal in a big game, especially late in the third period -- even better in overtime -- has been played out in the world of make-believe since the game's first shift.
Hobey Baker Winner Gilroy Leads All-American Teams
Three-time selection Matt Gilroy of Boston University headed up the AHCA/Reebok All-American teams, announced Friday at the Frozen Four. Boston University led all schools with three selections, including two on the East First Team. Michigan and Notre Dame each had two honorees.
NCAA PRO-file with Ty Conklin
It was March 30, 1999. New Hampshire freshman goaltender Ty Conklin turned 23, a graybeard on the NCAA landscape with 25 the maximum age for eligibility. Three days later, he would play in just his 22nd collegiate game -- for the national championship against arch-rival Maine in Anaheim, Calif.
Powe Named Flyers' Most Improved Player
Philadelphia Flyers forward Darroll Powe, a former Princeton standout, has won the Pelle Lindbergh Memorial Trophy as the Flyer who has most improved from the previous season, as voted by his teammates.
Hobey Hat Trick Announced
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation on Thursday announced the three Hobey Hat Trick finalists for the 2009 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, honoring college hockey’s top player. The Hobey Baker Award is presented by Mazamba. Alphabetically, they are: Matt Gilroy, senior defenseman from Boston University; Brad Thiessen, junior goalie from Northeastern; and Colin Wilson, sophomore forward from Boston University.
Best Bench Bosses: Finalists Named For Spencer Penrose Award
Nine coaches who have enjoyed on-ice success in 2008-09 have been named finalists for the Spencer Penrose Award, given annually to the NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey coach of the year. Finalists were those either voted Coach of the Year in their conferences or who guided their teams to the NCAA Frozen Four.
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