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Category Archives: NCAA
U.S. World Junior Watch: Locks, Likelies and Bubble Players for U.S. Roster
As hard as it may be to believe, what with the distraction of a lockout and our hockey body clocks completely out of whack, the World Junior Championship is just over two months away. Two months until the best hockey … Continue reading
Kerdiles Announces He’s Staying at Wisconsin
A turbulent three-week span has reached its apparent conclusion as the University of Wisconsin’s suspended freshman forward Nicolas Kerdiles announced he will be staying in school at a press conference today. The talented Anaheim Ducks prospect will have to sit … Continue reading
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VIDEO: Michigan Tech’s Alex Petan Dazzles With From-the-Knees Goal
Michigan Tech pulled a big upset by virtually steamrolling Minnesota, skating away with a 5-3 win. The Huskies got off to the best possible start after freshman forward Alex Petan dazzled the crowd with this goal to make it 1-0. … Continue reading
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Kerdiles Suspension Reduced to 30 Percent of Season [Updated]
As first reported by Andy Johnson of Bucky’s 5th Quarter, the NCAA’s suspension to Nic Kerdiles for an amateurism violation has been reduced from one year to 30 percent of the season. Andy Baggot of the Wisconsin State Journal later … Continue reading
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New Details Emerge in Kerdiles Eligibility Situation
The NCAA is currently hearing the University of Wisconsin’s appeal of a one-year suspension handed down to freshman forward Nic Kerdiles. Details of the reasoning behind the hefty sanctions have been unclear, only that photos on Twitter sparked an investigation. … Continue reading
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Kerdiles Appeal to be Heard Today by NCAA
It appears the long drawn-out process that has kept freshman Nic Kerdiles from playing for the University of Wisconsin will reach its conclusion no later than Friday. The NCAA will hear today Wisconsin’s appeal of the decision that ruled Kerdiles … Continue reading
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NHL’s Proposed ELC Structure Could Benefit College Hockey
The NHL today released to the public details of its proposal to the NHLPA in hopes of saving an 82-game season. Among the highlights is a change to the entry-level contract (ELC) structure and a lengthened timeline for players to reach … Continue reading
Miami Hockey Team Releases Stunning You Can Play Video
The You Can Play Project, the initiative to promote equality for LGBT athletes in locker rooms everywhere, is in many ways the realization of a vision. That vision belonged to Brendan Burke. His name gave him a platform, his voice … Continue reading
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VIDEO: Dylan McLaughlin’s Early Entry for USHL Goal of the Year
Sometimes I’ll get an email in my inbox from Brian Werger, communications director for the United States Hockey League with a subject of “USHL Highlight” and it rarely disappoints. The latest email included a link to an incredible goal from … Continue reading
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College Hockey Roundup: Week 1 Thoughts
The college hockey season is officially underway with the vast majority of Division I teams having played at least one regular-season game. As always seems to be the case, Week 1 was full of shocking upsets and entertaining hockey. After … Continue reading
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