Now that the dust has settled somewhat here’s a quick run-down of the transactions that occurred this week concerning St. Cloud State University players. But first, here’s a quick primer that may be of interest concerning ELC (entry level contracts): All NHL entry level contracts are age based and all are automatically “two-way” contracts. Definitions…
I plan to do a 2015-16 season wrap-up soon after I have the opportunity to gather some thoughts following the recent NCAA West Regional in Saint Paul, MN. I have followed this program for practically a “lifetime” and obviously when you have a team that hit a high watermark for wins it’s still a little tough to accept they…
ST. PAUL, MN – St. Cloud State University’s hockey season came to an abrupt end Saturday afternoon at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN with a 5-4 overtime loss to Ferris State University. Despite falling behind 4-2, SCSU made a valiant third period comeback to tie the game at 4-4 but it ended quickly…
ST. CLOUD, MN- In the press conference following the Frozen Faceoff last weekend there was mention of the notoriety and success of the SCSU power play currently ranked #2 in college hockey with a success rate of 28.9%. However, there was little mention of the SCSU penalty kill. And, probably rightfully so. If you scan the NCAA statistics you will find…
THE MATCHUP The 31-8-1 Huskies begin play in the 2016 NCAA Ice Hockey tournament vs another set of Bulldogs at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul this Saturday. They’ll take on the Ferris State University Bulldogs (Big Rapids, MI) 19-14-6 who finished fourth in the WCHA this season. This will be the Bulldogs…
SAINT PAUL, MN- Nic Dowd last donned an SCSU jersey on March 30, 2014 in the championship game of the NCAA West Regional. The Huskies were blanked 4-0 by the University of Minnesota and thwarted from a second consecutive Frozen Four appearance. A four-year player, the gregarious Dowd, a Huntsville, Alabama native accomplished much at St. Cloud State…
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The 2015-16 Huskies have accumulated some hardware for the trophy case this season. In October, it was the “Gold Pan” for winning the Kendall Classic in Anchorage, AK. In January it was the North Star Cup in St Paul crowning the top collegiate team in Minnesota. But, nothing so far could be…
FROZEN FACEOFF MATCHUP – SCSU HUSKIES vs UMD BULLDOGS Saturday, March 19, 2016 – Target Center | Minneapolis, MN TV: CBS Sports Network RADIO | Stream: KCML 99.9 HERE KVSC 88.1 FM HERE With the NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship on the line, #4 ranked SCSU Huskies face NCHC pre-season favorite #16 UMD Bulldogs for the Frozen Faceoff Trophy. The Huskies…
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Huskies staved off a third period surge by the Denver Pioneers and held on for a 4-2 win to advance to the championship game of the Frozen Faceoff on Friday at The Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. Seniors Joey Benik and Kalle Kossila each had a two-point night and Mikey Eyssimont…
ST.CLOUD, MN (3/16/2016) – Two St. Cloud State University players were announced today as finalists for two prestigious college hockey awards. Senior defenseman, Ethan Prow (Sauk Rapids, MN) was named a Top Ten Finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award for the NCAA player displaying outstanding skills in all phases of the game, strength of…
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