Since 2013-14 is the inaugural season for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference, I thought I would give you my top 10 Twitter accounts from the NCHC. From this blogger’s perspective, these are the top 10 Twitter accounts that will give you the up to date coverage of what’s going on in the NCHC.
National Collegiate Hockey Conference (@TheNCHC )
First, you definitely want to follow the official Twitter feed for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. After having a rough start when it comes to web page rollouts, the NCHC finally has a very sharp looking web page. The NCHC web page also has a fan zone for each individual team.
Don’t forget fans, the deadline to suggest names for the NCHC championship weekend is Thursday! Use #NCHCChamp. More: http://t.co/rnnkZRYPxN
— The NCHC (@TheNCHC) October 7, 2013
Josh Fenton National Collegiate Hockey Conference Commissioner (@Fenton_JC)
I can’t think of a better person to follow than Josh Fenton, Commissioner of the NCHC. Get up to date information about the NCHC straight from Commissioner Fenton. Fenton has a strong hockey background and was the Miami Senior Associate Athletic Director for Business and Finance.
Are you ready for @collegehockey to drop the puck? @TheNCHC #NCHCHockey http://t.co/rsAlbJbaX9
— Josh Fenton (@Fenton_JC) October 8, 2013
Night two complete! @UNDMHockey gets a win in green helmets – they look great!! @DU_Hockey ran into a very good @UNBHockey team #NCHCHockey
— Josh Fenton (@Fenton_JC) October 7, 2013
Brad Elliot Schlossman Beat Writer, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks Herald (@SchlossmanGF )
Brad Elliot Schlossman is regarded as one of the better beat writers in college hockey. Schlossman is on the cutting edge of what’s hip in college hockey. Schlossman is a must follow twitter account if you’re interested in UND Hockey.
Adam Tambellini will open his college career Friday playing against three players he won a BCHL title with last season in Surrey.
— Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) October 9, 2013
You read that right. RT @hfnewsjunkie: Forbort with a Gordie Howe hat trick tonight for Manchester
— Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) October 10, 2013
Mick Hatten Beat Writer, Saint Cloud State Huskies, Saint Cloud Times (@MickHatten)
Mick Hatten is one of my favorite beat writers in college hockey. Hatten is responsible for covering the Saint Cloud State Huskies. Lastly, Hatten maintains one of the better media hockey blogs in college hockey.
New iPad app on the 2012-13 #FrozenFour#scsuhockey season. Available in the app store. Stories, videos, photos…. http://t.co/0lxWeoXbVI
— Mick Hatten (@MickHatten) October 9, 2013
I was able to attend my first St. Cloud State men’s hockey team practice of the season today. Here’s a few notes… http://t.co/MUefn0ToB2
— Mick Hatten (@MickHatten) October 9, 2013
Joe Paisley Beat Writer Colorado College Tigers, Colorado Spring Gazette (@Paisleyhockey)
Joe Paisley is one of the harder working beat writers in college hockey. Paisley checks out all of the fan and media blogs daily, and he isn’t afraid to give non-traditional web media members some ink. Lastly, in addition to covering the Colorado College Tigers, Paisely also covers the Air Force Academy Falcons as well. You can check out his media blog here.
@CCTigers plan Scott Winkler tribute: http://t.co/YE0C4rHKnz #NCHCHockey #CCTigers #collegehockey #cawlidgehawkey
— Joe Paisley (@Paisleyhockey) October 9, 2013
Alaska-Anchorage announces @AF_Falcons hockey will play this weekend in #KendallClassic #collegehockey #cawlidgehawkey @Toll_DJ
— Joe Paisley (@Paisleyhockey) October 9, 2013
Mike Chambers University of Denver, Beat Writer, Denver Post (@mikechambers)
Mike Chambers covers the University of Denver hockey team and the Colorado Avalanche for the Denver Post. Chambers is known for his thought provoking blog posts, and he’s not afraid to engage the fans of other college hockey teams.
DU Hockey briefs: Young Pioneers lose exhibition – The Denver Post http://t.co/PvAbPOn2ql via @denverpost
— Mike Chambers (@mikechambers) October 7, 2013
Bad news for DU Pioneers: Zac Larraza breaks clavicle after crashing into boards – The Denver Post http://t.co/BB87PsooaI via @denverpost
— Mike Chambers (@mikechambers) September 26, 2013
Jason Hajdu, Sports Information Director, University of North Dakota (@UNDSID)
Jason Hajdu, Sports Information Director, University of North Dakota is a wealth of information when it comes to UND hockey. Hajdu has put UND hockey on the cutting edge of the new media. The UNDSID also oversees Through These Doors, a weekly reality show focusing on the UND hockey team.
Outstanding! Former UND radio voice. MT @PaulAllan5: Congrats to @danterhaar – new play-by-play voice for @SCSUHUSKIES men’s hockey.
— Jayson Hajdu (@UNDSID) October 9, 2013
From @cksyme: “(UND) has a YouTube channel that works seamlessly with their distinctive website branding.” http://t.co/MH7rYIP1Iu
— Jayson Hajdu (@UNDSID) October 8, 2013
David Drew Beat Writer Western Michigan Broncos, Kalamazoo Gazette (@Drew_on_WMU)
David Drew covers the Western Michigan Broncos Hockey and Football team. Drew is a solid beat writer that runs a pretty thorough media blog covering Western Michigan football and hockey. I enjoy reading his articles on the Western Michigan Broncos hockey team.
WMU hockey season preview: 5 elements of impact for the Broncos’ 2013-14 campaign | http://t.co/1V9Su3GWGl
— David Drew (@Drew_on_WMU) October 9, 2013
Stat of the day: #WMUHockey trails in all-time series vs. every @TheNCHC opponent except St. Cloud (series tied 1-1)
— David Drew (@Drew_on_WMU) October 8, 2013
Dave Starman, Hockey Analyst, CBS Sports Net (@DStarmanHockey)
Dave Starman is the college hockey game analyst for CBS Sports Net. You can read his columns at College Hockey News and US College Hockey on Line. Starman is a former Central Hockey League coach with the Memphis River Kings. Starman is also a scout with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
— Dave Starman (@DStarmanHockey) October 4, 2013
The Brother Hood, Official Twitter Feed, Miami University Hockey Team (@MiamiOH_Hockey)
If you’re a fan of the University of Miami RedHawks, you can get updates about the University of Miami RedHawks from their official Twitter feed. You can also check out the school’s official web page as well. Miami is also know as the Cradle of Coaches.
Alumni Stat Line last night’s @SanJoseSharks 8-2 W: Dan Boyle (G, +2, 6SOG, 21:27 TOI), @TommyWingels (2A, +3, 4SOG, 13:57 TOI) #goodgame
— The Brotherhood (@MiamiOH_Hockey) October 9, 2013
Miami receives most 1st place votes of any school, holds down spot at No. 2 in the country http://t.co/XP15xAMnIE #Brotherhood
— The Brotherhood (@MiamiOH_Hockey) October 8, 2013
There you have it, my top 10 must follow Twitter accounts of the NCHC, feel free to tell me about other Twitter accounts that I might have missed.
The University of Miami is in Florida…guess UND will learn the hard way who the Red Hawks are.
Jake thanks for your correction.