Category: College
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Big Ten hockey coming to Detroit
Hockey fans in Michigan can still expect to see the Spartans and Wolverines skate at the Joe in March. The Big Ten announced today that they will alternate between the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn. and Joe Louis Arena in Detroit for their postseason tournament when the league begins play in 2013-14. The…
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Ferris State falls short in NCAA title game
By Derek Berry – TAMPA – The Ferris State Bulldogs felt like a team of destiny. They came into the NCAA tournament on a down note, having lost a tough series to last place Bowling Green in the CCHA playoffs. Then the tournament began and the Bulldogs got on a roll which unfortunately hit a…
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Ferris State ends Union’s dream run, heads to first NCAA title game
By Derek Berry – TAMPA – Making their first-ever trip to the Frozen Four in one of the warmest places to host the event, the Ferris State Bulldogs – the CCHA regular season champions – went up against a team very similar to themselves. In any other tournament, the Bulldogs might have been the Cinderella…
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An unforgettable experience for Shawn Hunwick
By Rob Mixer – COLUMBUS, Ohio – Shawn Hunwick didn’t need to be reminded that any opportunity to continue his hockey career should not be taken for granted. And though that was not the first thought buzzing through his head when he heard from the Blue Jackets this afternoon, there wasn’t much that could…
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Wolverines season wrap-up
By Matt Slovin – ANN ARBOR – Should I stay or should I go? More than just an 80’s rock song, it’s a question that numerous members of the Michigan hockey team are asking themselves now that the season has come to a close. And if you’re anything like sophomore defenseman Mac Bennett, dubbed by…
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MSU captain Torey Krug announces deal with Bruins
By Michael Caples – EAST LANSING – Since he started playing hockey in metro Detroit, Torey Krug always heard about how he was too small to make a career out of the game he loves. Today, the 5-foot-9-inch defenseman proved all of the doubters wrong. At a press conference held at Munn Ice Arena Sunday…
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Bulldogs heading to their first Frozen Four
By Stefan Kubus – The Ferris State Bulldogs’ fate rested in the hands of their third period special teams. And did they ever serve them well. The Bulldogs – propelled by a relentless penalty kill – hung on to defeat the Cornell Big Red 2-1 in the Northeast regional final, sending them to their first…
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Western Michigan falls to North Dakota in NCAA Tournament
Like two of the three Michigan teams that played before them, the Western Michigan Broncos’ season came to an abrupt ending in the NCAA Tournament. The Mason Cup champions fell to top-seeded North Dakota Saturday afternoon 3-1 in the West Regional semifinals. “I want to congratulate North Dakota on moving on,” Broncos coach Andy Murray…
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For third straight year, Wolverines lose in OT
First it was against Miami, in double overtime of the Midwest Regional final. Then, it was to Minnesota-Duluth, in the national championship game. Now, it’s an overtime loss to the Cornell Big Red. For the third straight season, the Wolverines’ season came to an end after an overtime goal scored by the opposition. Rodger Craig…
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Johnston, Denis lead Ferris State to second round
After a CCHA playoff exit earlier than most expected, there were questions of how the Ferris State Bulldogs would respond in the NCAA Tournament. Any doubts have now been put to rest. The Bulldogs played a solid 60 minutes to top a skilled Denver squad 2-1 and advance to the regional final. Ferris State will…