Frey & Buckeyes Halt Penn State’s Streak Jeff Schaffer | January 7, 2017 One day after the Columbus Blue Jackets saw their remarkable winning streak snapped, a different team from Ohio’s capital ended another impressive run. The second-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions brought a…
Local Products Help Miami Win in Columbus Jeff Schaffer | January 2, 2017 It took the Miami hockey team some time to get going in its first game in three weeks, but once the RedHawks did on New Year’s Eve against Ohio State,…
Michigan Tech on a Roll Jeff Schaffer | December 27, 2016 The men of the Michigan Tech hockey team may not be ranked in either major poll or first in the WCHA standings, but there’s no denying that the Huskies are…
Badgers’ Talent, Depth on Display Jeff Schaffer | December 16, 2016 Last Friday night was my first opportunity to see the Wisconsin women’s hockey team play this season. I plan on it not being my last for a very simple reason: the…
Huskies Stifle Falcons to Complete Sweep Jeff Schaffer | December 12, 2016 With most WCHA teams now at least halfway through their conference schedules, everyone is chasing Bemidji State in the league standings. While the Beavers were busy earning five of a possible…
Badgers Showcase Firepower in Big Win Jeff Schaffer | December 10, 2016 For the first 10 minutes of Friday’s game, it looked like the women of Ohio State would be able to hang with the top-ranked Wisconsin Badgers. Then, things got away…
Sauve Leads Buckeyes to Top 10 Win Jeff Schaffer | December 4, 2016 Making 42 saves in a game is not exactly the type of performance from which a goalie needs to bounce back, but Ohio State’s Kassidy Sauve found a way to do just…
Give Thanks, Blue Jackets Fans Jeff Schaffer | November 24, 2016 The arrival of American Thanksgiving can signify a lot of different things – a break from school, road trips to visit family, or simply Thursday. In the hockey world, it comes about…
UConn’s Tage Thompson Upping Production Jeff Schaffer | November 16, 2016 Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, Tage Thompson was never going to hide from anyone on the ice. Now that the UConn sophomore has shown his ability, opponents know they have…
Schilkey’s Milestone Helps Buckeyes Bounce Back Jeff Schaffer | November 12, 2016 One of the country’s highest scoring teams inflated its offensive numbers even more Friday night as the Ohio State men’s hockey team topped UConn 7-4. The box score makes it look like…
Matt Calvert: A Blue Jacket Blueprint Jeff Schaffer | October 20, 2016 The Columbus Blue Jackets are now in their 16th NHL season, but if you’re still not sure where the nickname came from or what it means, simply consult the team’s…
Blue Jackets’ Young Defense Provides New Hope Jeff Schaffer | October 13, 2016 The great thing about the preseason is every NHL team and fan base can find reasons for optimism. Some must look harder than others, and as a franchise that has…
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