Rachel Huston
I am a University of Arizona Pre-Business student with a passion for USA and college hockey. I was previously a sports editor and hockey beat writer at the student publication, "The Daily Wildcat". I enjoy watching film and crunching numbers.
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NCAA Predictions: NCHC
September 17th, 2018 With classes in full swing, it means the 2018-19 season is on the horizon. The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) could be the best conference out there with their recent success, most notably with the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs winning the NCAA tournament last season. But Duluth wasn't the only storyline out of...
Can the UMD Bulldogs Do It Again?
September 8th, 2018 "Can they do it again? Can they repeat?" That's a question asked of every championship team, even outside of hockey. The question usually arises once the alcohol is flushed out of every fan's system and the festivities have ended. Eager are we to see if a team that dominated a league can do it again. This time, the question is asked...
The NHL's Olympic Options
August 18th, 2018 After the conflict that came in the 2018 Winter Olympics that made men's ice hockey fans seething with rage because NHL players were outlawed from participating, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) president has spoken as to whether or not the 2022 Olympics will look any different. Long story short, it's unclear. Dr. Rene...
WJC: Team USA Should Give Knight the Net
August 12th, 2018 Spencer Knight suited up for the World Junior Summer Showcase -- a mini-tournament for 18 and 19-year-olds -- at the ripe old age of 17, though he was hit or miss in his two performances. He let in five goals as a starter against an aggressive Canada-Red squad, and then let in none in relief against Finland -- even when they had an...
Brady Tkachuk Signing With Senators
August 11th, 2018 Brady Tkachuk will forgo another year at Boston University and sign a professional contract with the Ottawa Senators. The news was first reported by John Buccigross on Aug. 11 and was finally confirmed by the Senators two days later. https://twitter.com/Senators/status/1029086467593842689 Tkachuk is coming off a 31-point season...
WJSS: USA Defense Leads the Way
August 4th, 2018 When USA challenged Sweden on Aug. 2, it was full of offense, ending with a final score of 5-4 with the US coming out on top. The following day was a much different story for the US when they took on Finland. It was much more difficult to tilt the ice in favor of either team, but ultimately, the US claimed the 'W' thanks to their...
