The morning after Wisconsin dropped its Big Ten semifinal to Penn State, Athletic Director fired long-time Head Coach Mike Eaves. “I told Mike I appreciated the work he’s done here,” Alvarez said, according to uwbadgers.com. “I also told him that … Continue reading
Full disclosure: I’m a Big Ten guy. I grew up in Michigan. I remember watching Michigan State win the 1986 National Championship. I had season tickets to University of Michigan hockey as a high school senior before attending Michigan State. … Continue reading
With Selection Sunday for the NCAA Hockey Tournament a week away, all six automatic bids to the tournament are up for grabs on Saturday night, when all conference tournaments will wrap up. In some leagues, like Atlantic Hockey or the … Continue reading
I remember where I was on May 29, 1996: Mortimer’s bar in Minneapolis. I should have been enjoying a night out with friends. Instead I nervously stared at a television screen, watching another once-promising Detroit Red Wings season end early. … Continue reading
Sunday proved to be a great day to be a former Minnesota Golden Gopher hockey player. Erik Haula had a goal and two assists, Thomas Vanek had a goal and Mike Reilly had an assist as the Minnesota Wild tore apart … Continue reading
Minnesota’s interim head coach John Torchetti is about to make his home debut, but to do it in a setting as unique as the Stadium Series is going to make for a special experience. “Usually happens every day, doesn’t it?” … Continue reading
