News from U.S. College Hockey Online: NCAA ice hockey news, features, scores, stats, fan forum and more. http://www.uscho.com/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:15:01 -0500 FeedCreator 1.7.1 http://www.uscho.com/images/rsslogo.gif http://www.uscho.com/ NCAA ice hockey news, features, scores, stats, fan forum and more. http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15726/SyracuseWomenCompleteStaffforInauguralSeason.html SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Syracuse University head coach Paul Flanagan has taken another step in building the Orange women’s ice hockey program, naming his coaching staff on Thursday. Graham Thomas a former professional player, and Erin O’Brien a two-time All-American at Plattsburgh State, will serve as assistant coaches, working with all phases of the program. “I’m very excited to have Graham and ... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15723/DraftWrap.html OTTAWA — So final thoughts from the 2008 NHL Entry Draft: College hockey still made out well As bad as the opening round of the Draft might have been for collegians, the final six rounds certainly proved to be fruitful. In all, 62 players who are either currently enrolled in college or will be making their way there in the next year or two are now NHL property. Breaking it down by league ... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15724/NortheasternTabsStAnselmsFlinttoLeadWomensProgram.html Dave Flint has been named head coach of the Northeastern University women's ice hockey team, Athletics Director Peter Roby announced on Monday, June 23, 2008. Flint most recently was the head women's ice hockey coach at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., and is the current goaltending coach for all the women's elite and national teams for USA Hockey. Flint becomes the sixth head coach in Northeastern ... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15718/LooselyTiedWilsonLeadsSmallClassOfCollegeAffiliatedFirstRounders.html OTTAWA — After enjoying success in the early rounds of the NHL Entry Draft for the past two seasons, U.S. college hockey was dealt a dose of reality on Friday as just four players with college ties were selected in the opening round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Place. Leading the way was the player most believe has the best chance to make an immediate impact at the professional ... Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15719/DraftNotebookRoundOne.html OTTAWA — To say that Colin Wilson was excited when he was selected seventh overall in Friday's opening round of the NHL Entry Draft is probably an understatement. But it was possible that it was later in the first round when Wilson really got excited. Nashville selected Wilson with the seventh pick but also had a second opening-round selection to make, the 17th overall pick after trading the ... Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15720/NCAAWellRepresentedInSecondThirdRounds.html OTTAWA — The world order of college hockey was partially restored on Saturday morning when the second round of the NHL Entry Draft kicked off at Scotiabank Place, just outside of Ottawa. One day after just four collegians were selected in the opening round of the NHL Draft, down from 11 last season, nine college or college-bound players became NHL property in Saturday�s second round. Wisconsin ... Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15721/NotebookDraftDayTwo.html OTTAWA — When walking into the Scotiabank Place on Saturday, this writer actually admits his confidence in college hockey had been a tiny bit shaken. It wasn�t the fact that only four college players were selected in the opening round on Friday; I�d been there before and seen the 1999 Draft, when there were only three collegians selected in the opening round. It more had been shaken by the ... Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15716/GreatExpectations.html OTTAWA — When you’re a college player about to be drafted, the first thought that comes to mind is committing to the college’s “party line.” “My first commitment is to (school of choice). I have every intention of returning there in the fall with the hopes of winning a national championship.” It’s rote. It’s what every kid is trained to say. Well maybe not every kid. ... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15717/DraftNotebookThursday.html OTTAWA — If there is any doubt that Colin Wilson's career at Boston University is over, Wilson's father, Carey, summed things up in a single sentence. "He'd be prepared to leave tomorrow," said the elder Wilson, himself an NHL veteran who played 13 years for the Calgary Flames, Hartford Whalers and New York Rangers. Surrounded by a hoard of media during Thursday's NHL Draft Media Luncheon ... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15714/NHLDraftPreview.html OTTAWA — At one time, there was a popular ad campaign that touted the state of Massachusetts using the slogan, "Make it in Massachusetts." For a while, you might actually have thought that slogan referenced a successful path to the NHL with the likes of Tony Amonte, Keith Thachuk, Jeremy Roenick and Chris Drury all either growing up or setting foot through the Bay State on the path to successful ... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15715/USCHOMockDraft.html OTTAWA — If you�re a top 10 pick in the NHL Entry Draft, there�s a pretty good chance you�ll be playing in the �show� someday. Make it into the top five and there�s money abound. And if you�re lucky to get picked number one overall, you�re name will forever be associated with your draft year. The top 10 certainly is a special place in the NHL Draft and because of that, we�re going to break ... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15713/FromTheIceToTheOffice.html Shayne Baylis knew that playing college hockey came with its perks, most notably a chance to complete a four-year degree that he could parlay into a career down the road. Baylis entered Niagara University as a freshman defenseman in 2001 and played 83 games, amassing 16 points and 42 penalty minutes over his career. He was also part of the 2004 College Hockey America championship team that went ... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15711/BennettLeavesBU.html BOSTON — Sophomore goaltender Brett Bennett will not return to Boston University for the 2008-09 season. "Our staff has decided that we move in a different direction in regards to our goaltending," said Parker. "We wish Brett the best in his future endeavors." Bennett appeared in 31 games this season, making 29 starts. He posted an .888 save percentage and a 2.63 goals against average along ... Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15712/BCsGerbeForgoesSeniorSeason.html CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — If Boston College is to repeat as National Champions, it will have to do so without arguably the nation's best player. The school announced on Tuesday that senior-to-be Nathan Gerbe will forego his senior season at Boston College and sign an NHL contract with the Buffalo Sabres. Though Gerbe's signing will significantly impact the Eagles offense come October, head coach ... Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15710/PetersRetiresAsCHACommissioner.html DETROIT — R.H. "Bob" Peters has announced his retirement as commissioner of College Hockey America effective June 30, 2008, a position he has held for seven years. "Coach Peters is one of the pillars of college hockey and a hall of fame human being," said Niagara director of athletics Ed McLaughlin, chairman of the CHA Men's Executive Committee. "I feel blessed to have worked with him over ... Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15709/TeamUSAWinsIIHFTuneupWithSweden.html PORTLAND, Maine — The U.S. Men's National Team rolled to a 5-1 victory over Sweden Sunday in its lone tuneup prior to beginning play in the 72nd annual International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship on Friday, May 2, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. "I thought it was a good team effort," said U.S. head coach John Tortorella of a game that featured five different USA goal-scorers. "It was good ... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15708/DownYearCollegeTiesFewAmongTopPlayersInNHLScoutingRankings.html It's likely that this will be a thin year for U.S. college players in the NHL Entry Draft, at least if you believe the National Hockey League Central Scouting Service (CSS). Just one college or college-bound player ranks in the top 10 among North American-born skaters in the final CSS rankings released on Thursday. Boston University's Colin Wilson ranked 10th on the list that was led by Canadian ... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15707/FrosttoStayatHelmofGopherWomen.html University of Minnesota director of athletics Joel Maturi has announced that Brad Frost has been named the head coach of the Golden Gophers’ women’s hockey program. Frost served as the interim head coach during the 2007-08 season after former head coach Laura Halldorson retired in August. "Brad did an excellent job as the interim head coach last season and I am excited to announce him as our ... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15706/BerensonWinsSpencerPenroseAward.html GLOUCESTER, Mass. — 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 at No. 1 in the USCHO.com/CSTV Division I men's poll and as the top seed in ... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15705/NCAAClarifiesNotreDameNonGoal.html INDIANAPOLIS — The Frozen Four may be in the books for another year, but the most controversial play of the tournament, a Notre Dame goal in the third period of the championship game that was overturned by video replay, is still being debated throughout college hockey. They play, which occurred at 4:56 of the third period with Notre Dame trailing, 3-1, would have closed the BC lead to a single ... Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15704/EaglesEarnHeroesWelcomeAfterNationalTitle.html CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — 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 ... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15703/TheyKeptOnKnocking.html DENVER — Last time it took four tries. This time, three. Boston College had to pound on the door in 1998, 1999, and 2000 — suffering a succession of gut-wrenching losses — before finally knocking the thing down in 2001. On this night, history came close to repeating itself as the Eagles shook off disappointments in the 2006 and 2007 title games to earn their third national championship. Against ... Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15696/KeysToVictory.html DENVER — Game day, almost game time. 60 minutes from a national title. The key to today is routine, focus, and demeanor. In coaching there is the philosophy every game as big as the last one and the next one. Today is the last one but needs to be approached by the staffs and players in the way they have approached every other. Thinking of what the postgame looks like when you win could ... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15695/WestTriumphsInSkillsChallenge.html DENVER — They went through five competitions, and then the fun started. The West won the Frozen Four Skills Challenge 13-6 Friday night at the Pepsi Center, beating the East in the third annual lighthearted event on the eve of the NCAA championship game for seniors who have completed their eligibility. It finished up with penalty shots, and Eric Ehn stole the show. With the overall result ... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15697/GerbeStarsAgainEaglesHoldTwoGoalLead.html DENVER — Boston College is 20 minutes from a national championship, as it holds a 3-1 lead over Notre Dame through two periods of play at the Pepsi Center in Denver. All-American Nathan Gerbe, who scored a hat trick in BC's 6-1 win over North Dakota in the national semifinals, netted the first two goals of the second period to break a scoreless tie. His seven goals in the NCAA tournament have ... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15699/ChampionshipNotebook.html DENVER — Goal or No? About five minutes into the third, it appeared that the Irish made it a one-goal game, scoring to make it 3-2 as the puck went off the skate of Kyle Lawson and dribbled past BC goaltender John Muse. However, the goal was disallowed, due to a supposed kicking motion. According to video replay official Greg Shepherd, "The puck was kicked in the net by the Notre Dame ... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15700/AFreshmanShallLeadThem.html DENVER — Coming into this season, Boston College had a big question mark facing them. The Eagles had lost two consecutive national championship games, and junior goaltender Cory Schneider decided to forgo his senior season and sign with the Vancouver Canucks. If Jerry York's Eagles hoped to contend for the championship again, they would have to rely on an unproven goaltender, freshman John Muse. "It's ... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15701/BackToOne.html DENVER — For the Fighting Irish, a one-goal performance was a familiar narrative that they would have preferred to tell in past tense. At the end of the first half of the season, Notre Dame was averaging 3.50 goals per game; going into their 4-1 title game loss to Boston College, the Irish were averaging 2.93. "We've got a lot of young guys," said head coach Jeff Jackson. "Confidence is ... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15702/GerbeShinesAgainInSpotlight.html DENVER — National scoring leader. National champion. Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player. Boston College winger Nathan Gerbe did it all this season. Well, almost. Anyone want a re-vote for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award? "As much respect as I have for Kevin Porter," Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson said, "if they name the Hobey Baker after this weekend, they may change their mind." Michigan's ... Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15686/FridayNotebookBostonCollege.html DENVER — When Boston College's 2006-07 campaign ended with a disappointing loss against Michigan State in the national title game, BC head coach Jerry York still had a silver lining. At that time, the prospects for the 2007-08 team were extremely high. Standout goaltender Cory Schneider was returning for his senior year. Forwards Brock Bradford and Nathan Gerbe and blueliner Brett Motherwell ... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15687/FridayNotebookNotreDame.html DENVER — Not Your Local Hero Swedish native, freshman Calle Ridderwall, had two goals in Notre Dame's 5-4 win over Michigan in the semifinal, the opening goal for the Irish and the game-winner in overtime. In 37 previous games, Ridderall had netted just two and was playing on the fourth line in Thursday's game. After the win, predictably someone from the press asked Ridderwall to describe ... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15681/SemifinalNotebook.html DENVER — Three is Nice When Boston College beat North Dakota to advance to their third consecutive national championship game, it set up an interesting symmetry with the second game. The last team to advance to three consecutive national championships was Lake Superior, when Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson was at the helm. Shootouts This is the second consecutive year that Michigan ... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15682/UpTheHistoryLadder.html DENVER — When Jeff Jackson joined the Fighting Irish staff three years ago, he had hopes of someday getting the hockey tradition at Notre Dame mentioned in the same breath as the football program. "I just love the storied tradition. I've always been a huge Knute Rockne fan and obviously some of the great football coaches," he said after defeating Michigan State to move on to the Frozen Four. ... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15683/SieveSieveSieve.html DENVER — The best teams with the best athletes converge each year at the Frozen Four. Among those top athletes, goaltenders rank as the most important. Teams live and die with their guy between the pipes. In these Frozen Four semifinals, however, it was mostly die. With the notable exception of Boston College freshman Johnny Muse, the starting goaltenders looked like anything but the cream ... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15685/EcstasyIn120.html DENVER — Can you blame them for not wanting to leave? The scoreboard overhead shows Irish 5, Wolverines 4. There they are, the fans in Section 120 of the Pepsi Center — the Notre Dame cheering section — the last ones in the seating bowl until the ushers come to shoo them out into the hallway. "They're going to have to throw us out of here tonight!" Notre Dame alum Mike Williams of Denver ... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15688/2008DivisionIMensHockeyAllAmericansNamed.html Players from 14 different Division I programs are represented as American Hockey Coaches Association RBK All-Americans for the 2007-08 season. The top 24 college hockey players were announced Friday at the Frozen Four in Denver. New Hampshire led all schools with four honorees, followed by Colorado College with three. Just one player is a repeat All-American, junior defenseman Matt Gilroy of ... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15689/WillBruceNamedHockeyHumanitarianAwardWinner.html DENVER — Williams College senior forward Will Bruce is the recipient of the 2008 Hockey Humanitarian Award. He is the 13th to receive the award, which was created by the Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation to recognize "college hockey's finest citizen." Bruce received the award in a ceremony Friday at Pepsi Center, site of the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four, following the Hobey Baker Award ... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15690/MichigansOtherNumberOnePorterWinsHobeyBaker.html DENVER — While Kevin Porter's Michigan Wolverines came up short in terms of the team's ultimate goal of a national championship, Porter did not walk away from Denver empty-handed, becoming the 29th winner of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. Though the Hobey is a very individual award, Porter, as he has all season, continued to deflect the praise. "It feels good," he stated. "This is a great ... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15691/ArmysPodsiadSelectedDerekHinesUnsungHeroAwardWinner.html DENVER — Army senior defenseman Chase Podsiad is the winner of the second annual Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award. The announcement was made Friday in Denver at the Frozen Four. The award was established by the The Hockey Commissioners' Association (HCA) in honor of former Army player Derek Hines, who was a "consummate team player and team builder." Hines played at Army from 1999-2003 and was ... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15692/CCGoalieBachmanNamedHCANationalRookieOfTheYear.html Colorado College goaltender Richard Bachman is the winner of the second annual HCA National Division I Rookie of the Year Award, the Hockey Commissioners' Association (HCA) announced Friday. Three weeks ago, Bachman became just the second player in the 56-year history of the WCHA to earn the league's Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year accolades in the same season. (Eighteen-year NHL veteran ... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15664/COMMENTARYDelCastilloResignsFromAlaska.html Doc DelCastillo will officially resign Thursday as head coach at the University of Alaska. "With my wife pregnant and expecting our sixth child in August, we felt as a family that the best place for us to be was back in the Midwest where both of our families are," said DelCastillo Friday morning from his home in Fairbanks, Alaska. Rumors had circulated regarding his possible resignation as the ... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15665/WhenEastMeetsWestUnexpectedly.html This season's Michigan squad took a different path to success, courtesy of the blending of young and old. Paula C. Weston reports. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15666/UnfinishedBusiness.html Mike Brennan realized he wasn't going to morph into the second coming of Bobby Orr or Ray Bourque when he accepted a scholarship to Boston College four years ago. A senior defenseman and the Eagles' captain this season, Brennan has played in all 166 games in his career but has scored only seven goals and assisted on 35. But the fact that he's developed into a solid "defensive" defenseman is a major ... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15667/ZatkoffInksWithKings.html LOS ANGELES — Goaltender Jeff Zatkoff will forgo his final season at Miami after agreeing to terms on a contract with the Los Angeles Kings, the NHL team announced. The Kings' third-round draft pick (No. 74 overall) in 2006, Zatkoff led the CCHA in goals against average (1.72) and save percentage (.933) this season. Zatkoff helped the RedHawks to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament this ... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15674/ComingUpShort.html Lately, it has seemed if the North Dakota Fighting Sioux want to get to the Frozen Four championship game, they'll want to avoid Boston College. Unless, of course, they see the Eagles in the NCAA regionals — then they've got a shot. For the third time in as many years, Dave Hakstol's squad fell to the Eagles in the Thursday Frozen Four semifinal game and, oddly enough, have lost six-something every ... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15672/StankievechWins2008LowesSeniorCLASSAward.html DENVER — Princeton's Landis Stankievech has won the 2008 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award in the men's ice hockey division. The award is chosen by a nationwide panel of coaches, media and fans and is presented annually to college hockey's outstanding NCAA Division I senior student athlete. The announcement and trophy presentation was made Thursday during the NCAA Men's Frozen Four at the Pepsi Center ... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15673/GerbeLiftsEaglesHigh.html DENVER — Midway through the first period of the first semifinal game Thursday night in Denver, Boston College held a one-goal lead over North Dakota, but the Sioux were going on a power play. For an offensively-explosive team like North Dakota, it presented a perfect opportunity to get back into the game. Boston College's Nathan Gerbe had other ideas. Gerbe intercepted a pass and broke ... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15670/ProposedSplitOfDIIIShelvedByNCAA.html INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA has announced that a possible split of Division III into two levels, or the creation of a "Division IV" does not find favor among member institutions. Nearly 82 percent of NCAA Division III member schools support or strongly support the current Division III structure instead of the creation of a new division or subdivision, results of the Division III Membership Survey ... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15675/NotreDameAdvancesToFirstChampionshipGame.html DENVER — In their first-ever Frozen Four appearance, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are heading to the championship game. At 5:44 in overtime, Calle Ridderwall picked up Dan VeNard's rebound and sent it past Michigan goaltender Bryan Hogan to give the Irish a 5-4 win over the Wolverines. The game was tied 4-4 after the teams exchanged goals in the third. Ridderwall opened the scoring ... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.uscho.com/news/id,15677/SemifinalNotebookBostonCollegevsNorthDakota.html DENVER — One Last Time This is the third straight Frozen Four appearance for Boston College, and the fourth for North Dakota. Every senior on the ice tonight has had his season ended, at some point in his career, by the seniors on the other side of the puck. This is the third year in a row that the Sioux and the Eagles have met in semifinal action in the Frozen Four, with Boston College ... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500