NCHC Adopts 3-on-3 Overtime Format Eric Burton | August 26, 2015 Since National Collegiate Hockey Conference has been in existence, the league has been very proactive in making sure the college hockey fan comes first. The NCHC is on the forefront…
Wild Ready to Break Out in 2015-16 Eric Burton | August 26, 2015 Last season, the Minnesota Wild finished sixth in the Western Conference and had their second-best season in franchise history. However, listening to some in the Wild fan base you would’ve…
North Dakota: Hockey’s Cradle of Coaches Eric Burton | August 25, 2015 Miami University in Oxford, Ohio promotes itself as the “Cradle of Coaches”. According to the official MU web page, more than 100 Miami graduates were active in coaching or administrative work…
3 Wild Players Ready to Breakout in 2015-16 Eric Burton | August 17, 2015 The Minnesota Wild are known for their tenacious play and skilled forwards. After being bounced unceremoniously in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Wild fans started asking questions. What…
NCHC Hockey: Five Must-See Non-Conference Matchups Eric Burton | July 31, 2015 Last season, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference was the top conference in Division I College Hockey. The NCHC sent six teams to the NCAA Tournament and two teams to the…
UND Hockey: 5 Must-See Series Eric Burton | July 29, 2015 As we make our way through a semi-eventful off-season, you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. As the calendar turns to August, there are roughly 70…
College Hockey: Reviewing the 2015 NHL Draft Eric Burton | June 30, 2015 The 2015 NHL Entry Draft is in the books. During the 2015 NHL draft, Division I college hockey experienced a banner year with 56 current or future players drafted. Even…
NCHC Hockey: 10 Players Selected During 2015 NHL Draft Eric Burton | June 30, 2015 This past weekend, 10 players with National Collegiate Hockey Conference Connections were drafted during the 2015 NHL Entry Draft in Tampa, Florida. For those that like to make comparisons, last…
College Hockey Should Adopt 3-on-3 OT Eric Burton | June 25, 2015 The NHL will have a new overtime format when the 2015-16 season begins. Earlier this week, the NHL GMs and the NHLPA recommended that NHL adopt a five-minute, 3-on-3 overtime…
UND’s Gage Ausmus Named Captain Eric Burton | June 24, 2015 On Monday, the University of North Dakota hockey team announced that junior defenseman Gage Ausmus was selected to be the next captain. Ausmus is the first junior to be named…
Wild Need a Backup Plan if Devan Dubnyk Doesn’t Re-Sign Eric Burton | June 12, 2015 There’s no denying that Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk was the team’s most valuable players during the 2014-15 season. Dubnyk came to the Wild via a trade with the Arizona…
Wild’s Vanek Slowed by Sports Hernia Eric Burton | June 10, 2015 Sometimes high-profile players serve as a lightning rod for the fans. This past season, Thomas Vanek was that player for the Minnesota Wild. During the 2014-15 season, Vanek took a…