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Hill Out, Guentzel Reportedly In at Minnesota
Well, it was a great run for the rest of the WCHA. But after days/weeks/months/years of rumors, Minnesota has finally decided to let go of assistant coach John Hill. Meanwhile, strong rumors have indicated that Hill's replacement will be Mike Guentzel, a former Gopher assistant coach, and most...
Islanders Recall Joensuu; More on Aaron Ness Leaving Gophers
As suspected when he wasn't in the Bridgeport lineup last night, Jesse Joensuu has been recalled and was skating on a line with Blake Comeau and Josh Bailey in practice today. (Matt Martin dropped back to the fourth line.) Seems we bring this up every time a Finn Named Jesse makes his return, but...
The WCHA Coaching Carousel/Jamie Russell Resigns
I didn't get the chance to talk about this earlier in the week, but of the six WCHA programs that have already seen their season end, three of them--Minnesota, Minnesota State, and Michigan Tech-- had fanbases making pretty legitimate arguments for the removal of their coach. For a league that...
The annual 'Aaron Ness Leaving?' rumors begin
[Passive Voice UPDATE, March 16: Newsday's Katie Strang reports: "It is believed that the deal has been agreed to in principle, but not yet made official."] It's a rite of March, these murmurs about which NCAA hockey players will leave to sign pro contracts. We're not innocent here, what with...
Rau Returns to Eden Prairie
One long, backlash-filled day after telling coaches and teammates that he would be leaving Eden Prairie HS to play in the USHL, Kyle Rau has decided that he will stay at Eden Prairie for his senior season. Much like aiding revolution in Iran, or getting a complete listing of things that get more...
Rau to Skip Senior Season for USHL
Eden Prairie High School star and Mr. Hockey Award front-runner Kyle Rau will play his final high school season with the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL, rather than playing for Eden Prairie High School. Rau played with the Stampede two weekends ago, and racked up three assists in an 8-4 blowout...
Gophers Lose Leddy and Birkholz
This week has brought about more bad news for Don Lucia and the Minnesota hockey program. Two of the team's most promising freshmen from last season will no longer be with the team. Sophomore-to-be defenseman, Nick Leddy, a first round draft pick that was traded to Chicago last season, apparently...
Lucia Gets Support from AD
With speculation running rampant after a third straight disappointing season, Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi said Don Lucia will be Minnesota's coach next year, if he chooses to do so. You have to wonder if the same will be true for Lucia's two assistant coaches, neither of which are all...
Weekend Recap
What Was Good... St. Cloud State-I don't normally look at the national polls, but I found it interesting that St. Cloud was only 12th in the polls, while moving up to the cusp of a number one seed in the Pairwise. Their 8-game winning streak really highlights the difference between the two. A human...
Suspension Coming for UAA's Portwood?
After reviewing the play, Minnesota head coach Don Lucia thinks the WCHA should take further disciplinary action on Alaska-Anchorage's Jade Portwood, for a hit that left Minnestoa defenseman Nick Leddy with a broken jaw. It's a tough call. After watching the hit, and seeing this photo that the...
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