After a thrilling day of semifinal action at the Frozen Four, we've got our national championship matchup: No. 1 Northeastern vs. No. 2 Wisconsin. Here's how it all went down on Thursday: Northeastern 3, Minnesota Duluth 2 (OT) I don't know if many people predicted this would be such a close game for practically four … Continue reading NCAA Tournament Notebook: Frozen Four Recap
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NCAA Tournament Notebook: Quarterfinals Recap
After two days of quarterfinal action, we're on to the Frozen Four. Here are a few notes on what transpired in the NCAA Tournament's opening round. Northeastern 5, Robert Morris 1 This one went pretty much as expected for the Huskies, with their top-line talent breaking through to keep them ahead and their depth shining … Continue reading NCAA Tournament Notebook: Quarterfinals Recap
“Our team goes as Brooke goes”: Northeastern’s elite D a key factor heading into the NCAA Tournament
Senior defender Brooke Hobson has helped Northeastern to four straight Hockey East titles and the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. (Michelle Jay) You don’t earn the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament without some kind of a competitive streak. That’s clearly been a hallmark of Northeastern’s squad, and it manifests itself … Continue reading “Our team goes as Brooke goes”: Northeastern’s elite D a key factor heading into the NCAA Tournament
A way-too-early look at possible scenarios for the 2020-21 NCAA women’s hockey season
It's been nearly three months since the COVID-19 pandemic brought a devastating ending to the 2019-20 NCAA women's hockey season—and plenty of other winter and spring sports, too. We are well into the the offseason now, but still, much remains up in the air about how and if next season will actually be played. While … Continue reading A way-too-early look at possible scenarios for the 2020-21 NCAA women’s hockey season
Special teams and a sensational rookie performance lead Maine into the Hockey East semifinals
It took 95 minutes of hockey last Friday night, but seventh-seeded Maine found a game-icing goal in double overtime to put Boston University on their heels in their Hockey East quarterfinal series. On Saturday, it only took 60 minutes for the Black Bears to finish the Terriers off and advance to the Hockey East semifinals. … Continue reading Special teams and a sensational rookie performance lead Maine into the Hockey East semifinals
Poulin-Labelle brings offensive instincts, “Maude things” to Vermont’s blue line
On the surface, the difference between playing forward and playing defense seems obvious. At one position, you're trying to score goals, and at the other, you're trying to prevent them. Maude Poulin-Labelle switched between the two positions multiple times before settling in and starring on Vermont's blue line. She offers a slightly different take on … Continue reading Poulin-Labelle brings offensive instincts, “Maude things” to Vermont’s blue line
Chloé Aurard and Team France set to debut in the top division at Women’s Worlds
If you've watched Chloé Aurard take a shift, you've already seen that she knows her way around a hockey rink. She is always hunting down the puck, always looking to dish a pass through a seam, always thinking of what the next play should be. She's got a great feel for the game. So it … Continue reading Chloé Aurard and Team France set to debut in the top division at Women’s Worlds
Game Day Skate: 2019 Frozen Four Edition
We've got two great matchups on the docket this Friday for the Frozen Four semifinals: No. 1 Wisconsin vs. No. 4 Clarkson, and No. 2 Minnesota vs. Cornell. Here's a look at both games, keys for each team, and players to watch. Wisconsin vs. Clarkson This is a rematch of the 2017 NCAA title game, … Continue reading Game Day Skate: 2019 Frozen Four Edition
Game Day Skate: 2019 NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals Edition
#1 Wisconsin (32-4-2) vs. Syracuse (13-21-3) The Badgers have had a great postseason so far, rebounding from a lackluster end to the regular season with four straight wins in the WCHA Tournament to take home the conference championship. If the last meeting between these teams is any indication, Wisconsin should as expected be the dominant … Continue reading Game Day Skate: 2019 NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals Edition
2018-19 Playoff Preview: Conference Semifinals; CHA Championship
With plenty of scenarios still possible for the NCAA Tournament, we head into a huge conference championship weekend in women's college hockey. Here's At Even Strength's breakdown of each semifinal series in the ECAC, Hockey East, and WCHA, plus the College Hockey America championship game this afternoon. College Hockey America Championship: #1 Robert Morris vs. … Continue reading 2018-19 Playoff Preview: Conference Semifinals; CHA Championship
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