Blues' pick Cole staying motivated
August 29, 2008
Ian Cole was one of the players identified by coach Ron Rolston as a leader when the 2008 USA Hockey National Junior Camp convened in Lake Placid, N.Y., in early August. Cole was tabbed for leadership duty not only because he was one of eight players on the Team USA that finished fourth at the 2008 World Junior Championship, but also because he is the dedicated, driven type of player that USA Hockey would like to see more of on its international teams. Ready to enter his sophomore season at the University of Notre Dame, Cole has done everything in his power to achieve his goal for this season.
Former prospect Carle makes best of tough situation
August 20, 2008
The sudden end to the playing career of 18-year- old David Carle has presented a path to a new beginning as the newly appointed student assistant coach at the University of Denver. In June, Carle was prematurely forced from the game he began playing as a 4-year-old after receiving word he was suffering from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a thickening of the heart that results in sudden cardiac death with overexertion.
CCHA To Unveil Shootout in 2008-09 Campaign
August 14, 2008
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association announced today that an NHL style three-player shootout will be used in the 2008-09 season to determine a winner for all of the 168 regular-season conference games that are tied after 60 minutes of regulation play and five minutes of overtime. "The shootout has proved to be an exciting addition to hockey at a variety of levels and we are anxious to bring it into college hockey. The drama it creates is very popular with fans, and importantly, today's players love it," stated CCHA Commissioner Tom Anastos, whose conference becomes the first of college hockey's six Division I men's leagues to adopt the shootout.
2008-09 INCH.com College Hockey A to Z
August 1, 2008
For the fifth straight year, INCH's College Hockey A to Z profiles one player worth knowing from every Division I team – not necessarily the best player or the biggest name, but in each case it's someone you ought to know. The profiles appear alphabetically through early September.
Avs' prospects still stick together
July 25, 2008
When defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk was selected in the first round of the 2007 Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche, he was entering the unknown with the impression that he would be doing everything on his own. By the time that draft's second round was complete, that all changed. That's because with the No. 45 selection, the Avs grabbed Shattenkirk's good friend, defenseman Colby Cohen. Not only are Shattenkirk and Cohen both Colorado prospects, they also skate on the same blue line at Boston University.
College Route Working For van Riemsdyk
July 5, 2008
There's reason to believe the Philadelphia Flyers have only scratched the surface with regard to their successful youth movement under General Manager Paul Holmgren. In addition to possessing eight skaters 25 or younger who saw significant time during the Stanley Cup playoffs this past spring, let's not forget that 2007 first-rounder James van Riemsdyk is waiting in the wings.
Nashville Selects Wilson Seventh Overall in NHL Entry Draft
June 20, 2008
Colin Wilson became the ninth player in Boston University history to be a first-round pick in the National Hockey League when the Nashville Predators selected the forward seventh overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft on Friday evening at Scotiabank Place. Wilson was the first collegiate player taken in the draft.
Camps & Clinics Information Now Available On playcollegehockey.com
June 19, 2008
Information on summer hockey camps at colleges and universities around the country is now accessible via playcollegehockey.com. More camps, clinics and schools will be linked up as they become available. Check back often!
THN.com Blog: Don't knock college route to NHL
June 13, 2008
The NCAA is taking a lot of body blows lately in terms of recruiting.
Two big-name defensemen in John Carlson and Garrett Clarke recently turned down their commitments to college programs in favor of spots on major junior teams, while the best American prospects in the past two drafts – Patrick Kane last year and Zach Bogosian this year – played in the Ontario League.
16 Former Collegians win Calder Cup with AHL's Chicago Wolves; Krog named MVP
June 10, 2008
Jason Krog’s four-point night included his second hat trick of the postseason and propelled the Chicago Wolves to the American Hockey League’s 2008 Calder Cup championship with a 5-2 win over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins before 9,808 fans at Allstate Arena on Tuesday night.
Nathan Gerbe Earns USA Hockey's National College Player of the Year Award
May 29, 2008
Boston College's Nathan Gerbe, the nation's leading scorer who guided the Eagles to the 2008 NCAA title, has earned USA Hockey College Player of the Year honors, according to an announcement by USA Hockey. The organization will honor Gerbe and its other award recipients on Wednesday, June 4 at an awards dinner at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Jeff Lerg Named Michigan College Athlete of the Year
May 12, 2008
Michigan State hockey player Jeff Lerg (Livonia, Mich.) has been named the Michigan College Athlete of the Year, as announced by the Detroit Athletic Club on Monday, May 12. The award is given to one male and one female college athlete who has demonstrated excellence in both academics and scholastics, as well as showing strong citizenship through school leadership, community involvement, and volunteerism. Lerg was honored on Monday night (May 12) in a ceremony at the Detroit Athletic Club.
INCH.com's 10 For '09: The Teams
May 5, 2008
The following story was posted on InsideCollegeHockey.com. It hasn't even been a month since Boston College captured the 2008 NCAA championship in Denver, but here at Inside College Hockey we can't resist casting our gaze towards the future. A lot can change between now and the drop of the puck in October, but that doesn't stop us from continuing our 10 For '09 feature with an early look at the top 10 teams going into next season.
Former Collegians Account For 14 of 23 Roster Spots On U.S. Men's National Team
April 24, 2008
Fourteen of 23 roster spots have been claimed by former college hockey players for the 2008 U.S. Men’s National Team, as was announced by USA Hockey. Team USA will compete in the 2008 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship from May 2-18 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Michigan's Berenson Winner of the 2008 Spencer Penrose Award as Division I Men’s Coach of the Year
April 15, 2008
For his efforts in leading the Wolverines of the University of Michigan to both the CCHA regular season and tournament titles, Gordon “Red” Berenson has been chosen winner of the 2008 Spencer Penrose Award as Division I Men’s Coach of the Year. Michigan went 33-6-4, ending the regular season ranked as the #1 team in the country. Making the accomplishment even more impressive was the fact that Michigan regularly skated as many as ten freshmen in a game.
At BC, a moment to savor
April 14, 2008
When Boston College won its NCAA championship in 2001, Bobby Allen was one of the team captains. So it seemed fitting that it was Allen who gave the 2007-08 Eagles a crucial pep talk last week just prior to their departure for the Mile High City and this year's Frozen Four. In essence, Allen told the players to live in the moment, to revel in the joy of the event and remember that hockey is a labor of love.
Third time a charm for B.C.
April 12, 2008
Twenty-four hours after missing out on the Hobey Baker award, the nation's leading scorer led Boston College to the NCAA hockey championship that had eluded the talent-laden Eagles the last two seasons. Gerbe scored twice and added two assists in B.C.'s 4-1 win over Notre Dame at the sold-out Pepsi Center as the Eagles finally hoisted the trophy after losing in the title game to Wisconsin in 2006 and Michigan State last year.
Frozen Four: The Irish Keep On Fighting
April 10, 2008
Freshman left wing Calle Ridderwall scored his second goal of the game at 5:44 of overtime, lifting the No. 5 Notre Dame hockey team to a 5-4 victory over top-ranked Michigan in the NCAA Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday night at the Pepsi Center in Denver. With the win, the Irish will play for their first national championship on Saturday night against Boston College, with the puck scheduled to drop at 5 p.m. MT (7 p.m. ET) live on ESPN.
Hobey Hat Trick Announced
April 2, 2008
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation on Tuesday announced the three Hobey Hat Trick finalists for the 2008 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are: Nathan Gerbe, junior forward from Boston College; Ryan Jones, senior forward from Miami University; and Kevin Porter, senior forward from Michigan.
Play College Hockey Video
January 30, 2008
Why choose to play college hockey? Ever since you touched that first sheet of ice, taped up that first blade, you've been learning. From your very first check to your most recent shift, you've been preparing. Every time you put on that jersey you've been thinking. And now the time has come to get educated. College Hockey. Live it.
Kevin Porter Wins 2008 Hobey Baker Award
April 11, 2008
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award announced today the 2008 recipient of college hockey’s top individual prize is Kevin Porter from the University of Michigan. The announcement came during the NCAA Frozen Four Tournament at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado as part of the Friday at the Frozen Four festivities.
Hobey Hat Trick Announced
April 2, 2008
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation on Tuesday announced the three Hobey Hat Trick finalists for the 2008 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are: Nathan Gerbe, junior forward from Boston College; Ryan Jones, senior forward from Miami University; and Kevin Porter, senior forward from Michigan.
Hockey Humanitarian Nominees Announced
January 27, 2008
The Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management, has announced 22 nominees for the 2008 award, presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen.
"What the Beanpot means to me? Quite simply, there are two words that come to mind: tradition and emotion. Anyone who has a pulse around here knows about the tradition of the Beanpot... I started coming to the Beanpot about the same time I started playing hockey."
Eagles Earn Heroes' Welcome After National Title
April 14, 2008
It was a heroes’ welcome in Chestnut Hill on Monday night as the 2007-08 Boston College Eagles addressed their fans for the first time as national champions.The event, held on the Kelley Rink ice, was attended by thousands of Eagles faithful and capped off a whirlwind 48 hours that included BC’s victory over Notre Dame in the national title game and a visit to Fenway Park for Sunday night’s Red Sox-Yankees game.
At 19, van Riemsdyk an international veteran
At 19, James van Riemsdyk already is a grizzled veteran for Team USA. Perhaps that is why he is sporting the beginnings of a beard for this week's 2008 USA Hockey National Team Evaluation Camp here. Fortunately, there are no gray hairs in his attempt at facial hair. He is still far too young for that calamity. But on the World Junior stage, van Riemsdyk is as grizzled as they come.
2008-09 INCH.com College Hockey A to Z
For the fifth straight year, INCH's College Hockey A to Z profiles one player worth knowing from every Division I team – not necessarily the best player or the biggest name, but in each case it's someone you ought to know. The profiles appear alphabetically through early September.
Former Collegians Highlight U.S. Hall of Fame Class
Former collegians Brett Hull (Minnesota Duluth), Brian Leetch (Boston College) and Mike Richter (Wisconsin) will be inducted to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame as the class of 2008. Their careers have been highlighted by Olympic gold medals, Stanley Cups and numerous individual honors at every level. Providence great Cammi Granato, also a member of the class of 2008, is the first woman to be inducted to the Hall of Fame.
Focusing On Hockey
If ever there was a player who fit the mold of the typical Dallas Star, it’s right winger Raymond Sawada. At 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, he is a big, strong, physical player, a hard worker who excels at both ends of the ice and has outstanding character. But Sawada also has some very unique qualities. He’s extremely intelligent, as evidenced by his Ivy League education with the intention of some day going into some aspect of the medical field, he’s got a twin brother that he left behind on his climb up the hockey ladder and while he’s a mature 23, he’s heading into his first full season of professional hockey.
Cancer Fighter
While brain cancer is responsible for less than 3 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States, it’s estimated that around 13,000 people die from it each year. In 1998, Patty Bevis lost her battle with brain cancer. Her son, Topher, was only 12. Topher, an incoming senior defenseman at UMass, has since, along with his family, begun the Patty Fund, a non-profit organization in conjunction with Massachusetts General Hospital.
Wilson Heads to Ottawa for 2008 NHL Draft
The wait is nearly over for Boston University's Colin Wilson, as after months of rankings and projections, the 2008 National Hockey League Entry Draft will commence on Friday evening at Scotiabank Place. A projected top-10 pick, Wilson headed to Ottawa on Thursday to begin preparations for Friday night, when he will continue his family's professional hockey legacy, which includes his father, Carey, and grandfather, Gerry.
Clark Family Works for a Place to Play
Chris Clark, as Capitals fans are well aware, knows the frustration of not being able to play. At times last year, when he was limited to 18 games due to injuries, he might have felt like a kid cooped up inside on a beautiful summer day. That may make Clark an ideal candidate for his latest endeavor, as he and his wife, Kim, are working to raise money for a new playground in their summer home of Henderson, N.Y.
Gordon takes command of Isles
Just a few hours before he was formally introduced as the 14th head coach in New York Islanders history, Scott Gordon decided to sit down and have breakfast with his family. It was then when they first felt like they were home. "Wow," said Gordon's wife, Jennifer, an Atlanta native. "Real bagels." Welcome to New York.
Kevin Porter Wins 2008 Hobey Baker Award
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award announced today the 2008 recipient of college hockey’s top individual prize is Kevin Porter from the University of Michigan. The announcement came during the NCAA Frozen Four Tournament at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado as part of the Friday at the Frozen Four festivities.
Hobey Hat Trick Announced
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation on Tuesday announced the three Hobey Hat Trick finalists for the 2008 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are: Nathan Gerbe, junior forward from Boston College; Ryan Jones, senior forward from Miami University; and Kevin Porter, senior forward from Michigan.
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