This Week in the WCHA: October 25, 1996

The second weekend of WCHA play is here, and if there’s as much excitement as last week, fans are in for some memorable moments at the rink. Last weekend North Dakota topped Denver twice at their home rink, serving notice of their talent. Colorado College and Minnesota split, as expected; Minnesota dominated play at times … Read more

This Week in the CCHA: October 25, 1996

Last weekend the CCHA got under way with a number of interesting matches. Miami got off to a solid start, sweeping Alaska-Fairbanks three straight games on the road. Michigan overpowered perennial Hockey East foe Maine 3-0 at the Joe, only to watch as Maine trounced Lake Superior the following day 7-4. Maine forward Dan Shermerhorn … Read more

This Week in the ECAC: October 25, 1996

The past weekend kicked off action for three of the 12 ECAC teams; now the other nine take to the ice for the first time this season. The ECAC started off the season with a 3-1 record in non-conference play. Clarkson swept a pair from Ohio State, and Vermont defeated New Hampshire. The lone blemish … Read more

This Week in the ECAC: October 18, 1996

The ECAC teams finally get into action this weekend with four games, including a renewal of the Hockey East-ECAC rivalry with two games on Saturday October 19. Boston University (0-0-0) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (0-0-0) Saturday, 7 p.m., Houston Field House, Troy, NY The Detroit Red Wing scrimmage game renews its rivalry this season after … Read more

This Week in the CCHA: October 18, 1996

Last week the CCHA teams got off to a strong start for the most part, playing a number of tune-up games. The week did not begin on a positive note, as Alaska-Fairbanks defenseman Erik Drygas injured his neck in practice, and remains in serious, but stable condition in the hospital. A team meeting was called, … Read more

This Week in the WCHA: October 18, 1996

The WCHA season gets off to a roaring start this weekend with four series, one that features two of the top teams in the league meeting in an early-season battle. Colorado College, the coaches’ pick to win its fourth straight league championship, invades the University of Minnesota, which was picked to finish second by the … Read more