Graphic: Conference tournament attendance falls another 7 percent in 2016
The calls for changes to the conference tournaments are likely to only grow stronger with another year of declining attendance.
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A prediction for the 2016 NCAA tournament bracket
It’s time for the final Bracketology of the season. Here, I will predict how I think the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee will think and what the bracket will look like when it is announced on Sunday. First, here is my predicted bracket and then I’ll explain how I got there afterward: East … Read more
Better forecheck helps St. Cloud State regroup en route to NCHC title-game victory
An offensive turnaround was led by freshman Frozen Faceoff MVP Mikey Eyssimont, who scored St. Cloud’s first two goals and had scored a goal Friday against Denver.
Gallery: St. Cloud State wins the NCHC playoff title
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Pride, staying in condition key factors in Denver-North Dakota third-place tie
The atmosphere was curiously subdued for a game between North Dakota and Denver, especially considering North Dakota’s rabid fan base, which again was well-represented.
Three teams on the bubble ahead of Saturday’s games
As we await the final seven games before selection Sunday, here’s where we stand.
Unexpected defensive battle goes in St. Cloud State’s favor
MINNEAPOLIS — Coming into Friday’s game between St. Cloud State and Denver, many observers expected an up-tempo, offensive battle between two high-octane offenses. St. Cloud’s offense is ranked second in the country, and Denver’s is 15th. Both teams are known for scoring in bunches. Denver, led by its Pacific Rim Line, was riding an 11-game … Read more
Gallery: Minnesota-Duluth, St. Cloud State skate into NCHC title game
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Minnesota-Duluth outmuscles North Dakota in NCHC semifinal
North Dakota has been at the top of the national rankings and the NCHC for most of the season, something no one seemed to tell Minnesota-Duluth.
Previous games set the tone for NCHC Frozen Faceoff semifinals
The league’s top four teams advanced to the championship weekend via sweeps.
TMQ: As championship weekend nears, Northeastern continues to impress
The Huskies were 2-12-3 in late November but have won 18 of 21 to get into contention for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.
Here are the pairings and schedules for 2016 conference championship weekend
The pairings are set for 2016 conference championship weekend in the six Division I men’s conferences.
Weekend Picks: March 11
Matthew and I did pretty well last week, going 7-1 (.875). On the year, I finished the regular season 114-50-14, while Matthew went 109-55-14. I won our picks race, so I’ll be sure to enjoy some tasty IPAs courtesy of Matt. For the first round of the playoffs, we just pick the winners in the … Read more
Here’s what’s at stake as the NCHC moves into the postseason
Four league teams are in position for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as the playoffs start.
Three things: March 6
The third regular season of NCHC hockey is in the books. Here are a few of the bigger talking points from the final weekend before the playoffs begin next weekend: North Dakota wins Penrose Cup outright To claim sole ownership of the NCHC regular season title, all North Dakota needed this weekend was one point … Read more