Category Archives: NCAA

National Title Showdown — Boston College vs. Ferris State

Boston College will meet Ferris State tonight for the 2012 NCAA Division I national championship in Tampa, Fla. The game will air live on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. EDT. Conventional wisdom would tell you this one is over before it … Continue reading

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Frozen Four Preview: Boston College

It seems as though it’s become an almost annual occurrence that Boston College is in the Frozen Four. Since 1998, the Eagles have made it to college hockey’s final weekend nine times. This is BC’s fifth Frozen Four appearance in the last … Continue reading

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Frozen Four Preview: Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is one of the most storied programs in all of college hockey, but coming into this season, it seemed as though a dark cloud was hanging over the program. Having missed the NCAA tournament each year … Continue reading

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Frozen Four Preview: Ferris State

Much like the team they’ll be playing Thursday, the Ferris State Bulldogs had their fair share of doubters. Coming out of nowhere to win the CCHA regular-season title, no small feat in what was probably the nation’s toughest conference, didn’t … Continue reading

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Frozen Four Preview: Union College

All year, the Union College Dutchmen have played excellent hockey, but no matter what, the team has been dogged by doubters. Make no mistake, this is a good hockey team. Union is a highly-disciplined, well-coached team that can beat you … Continue reading

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U18WC: U.S. Men’s National U18 Team Roster

USA Hockey announced the roster for its U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team earlier today. Team USA will be looking for its unprecedented fourth consecutive medal at the 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation World Men’s Under-18 Championship, which will be held … Continue reading

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Who Did My Team Just Sign? A Running Commentary on College Signees

It’s been ridiculously difficult to keep up with all of the college signings of late, but I figured I’d do my best to help you NHL fans out. You might not know much about your team’s newest acquisition, especially if … Continue reading

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American Prospect Update: Finding Value in Second-Year Eligibles; NCAA, USHL, U18WC Updates

The last 48 hours has included a blizzard of college players signing contracts. Some were drafted the age-old way, as fresh-faced 18-year-olds. Others signed as free agents. Which do you think got the better contract? Sometimes it pays, literally, to … Continue reading

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College Hockey Roundup: Regional Recap, Look Ahead to Frozen Four

The last three weeks of college hockey have had a little bit of everything. From upsets to overtimes, there’s nothing quite like playoff hockey. This past weekend was nothing short of manna for college hockey fans. It’s been a year … Continue reading

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NCAA Tournamant: Bracket Picks and Helpful Links

Against my better judgment, I decided to make some picks for this year’s tournament. So welcome to the first last annual Picking the NCAA Tournament post. Here’s the thing about making picks for the NCAA Tournament, and a reason why … Continue reading

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