With round-robin play now complete, the teams that have made it through to the playoff rounds are now set, as is the match-up in the relegation round. Of note, the United States clinched first in Group A, and Sweden and Switzerland move on out of Group B. But first, a recap of the final preliminary … Continue reading Women’s World Championships, Day Three: USA, Canada earn byes, quarterfinal match-ups set
Month: March 2015
Women’s World Championship, Day One: Japan upsets Sweden, USA takes down Canada
Japan, Switzerland, the United States, and Finland all picked up wins on the first day of action at the 2015 IIHF Women's World Championship. Japan 4, Sweden 3 (SO) Japan earned perhaps its biggest result ever, forcing the Swedes to a shootout and taking the extra point there. Japan and Sweden met in the opening … Continue reading Women’s World Championship, Day One: Japan upsets Sweden, USA takes down Canada
News Wrap: Thoughts on the NWHL, Poulin named captain
Some huge women's hockey news broke yesterday, as the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) announced its arrival. The four-team league, which will pay its players, is set to debut in 2015-16 with clubs in New York, Buffalo, Connecticut, and Boston. Puck Daddy's Jen Neale has the scoop, and a full break-down of the league's logistics. … Continue reading News Wrap: Thoughts on the NWHL, Poulin named captain
Guide to the 2015 Women’s World Championships
The top division of the 2015 IIHF Women's World Championships begins play tomorrow, March 28, in Malmo, Sweden. The tournament will conclude with bronze and gold medal games a week after, on April 4. If you're looking for some quick info to fill you in on the World Championships and how it works, we've got … Continue reading Guide to the 2015 Women’s World Championships
Different Outcome, Same Story for National Champion Minnesota
It was just last year that Minnesota head coach Brad Frost sat beside two red-eyed seniors following the NCAA Championship game and discussed the culture of a program that, unlike the two seasons prior, could not be embodied in a title-winning performance. To understand the culture that Frost has created here, it's certainly important to … Continue reading Different Outcome, Same Story for National Champion Minnesota
2015 National Championship Game: Minnesota vs. Harvard
The NCAA Division I women's ice hockey national championship game will feature the top teams from the WCHA and the ECAC, as No. 1 seed Minnesota takes on No. 3 seed Harvard this afternoon. Minnesota (33-3-4) will be playing in its fourth-straight national title game, while the Crimson (27-5-3) are playing for the national championship … Continue reading 2015 National Championship Game: Minnesota vs. Harvard
2015 Frozen Four Preview: Boston College Eagles
The Eagles hold the #2 seed in the tournament, and have posted a 34-2-2 record overall this season. BC returns to the Frozen Four for the fourth time in the past five years, and the fifth time overall. The Eagles are looking for their first national championship in program history, and if they win, they … Continue reading 2015 Frozen Four Preview: Boston College Eagles
2015 Frozen Four Preview: Minnesota Gophers
The Gophers enter the weekend as the #1 seed, having gone 32-3-4 this season. They will be playing in their fourth-consecutive Frozen Four and are also looking for their fourth-consecutive berth in the national title game. Minnesota is making its 11th Frozen Four appearance overall and is seeking its fifth national championship. NCAA Quarterfinals: Minnesota … Continue reading 2015 Frozen Four Preview: Minnesota Gophers
2015 Frozen Four Preview: Harvard Crimson
The Crimson advance to the national semifinals as the tournament's #3 seed, with a 26-5-3 record to date. This will be Harvard's sixth time playing in the Frozen Four, and the team's first appearance since 2008. NCAA Quarterfinals: Harvard 5, Quinnipiac 0 The Crimson rolled over the Bobcats, who at one point this season looked … Continue reading 2015 Frozen Four Preview: Harvard Crimson
2015 Frozen Four Preview: Wisconsin Badgers
The Badgers return to the Frozen Four for the second year in a row, and will be making their eighth appearance all-time in the Frozen Four. After posting a 29-6-4 record this season, Wisconsin is hunting down its fifth national title and first since 2011. NCAA Quarterfinals: Wisconsin 5, Boston University 1 Wisconsin scored early … Continue reading 2015 Frozen Four Preview: Wisconsin Badgers
At Even Strength 