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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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