Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) News & Stories
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Jan 23rd, 15:55NCAA
NCAA notebook: What we know about the tournament field already
Nine teams already feel pretty locked into an NCAA tournament appearance. Who's just on the outside of that group, and what do they need to do?.jpg)
Jan 19th, 16:51NCAANCAA Weekender: Teams making the most of midseason additions
Several big-name college hockey programs added junior and even professional players to their rosters in recent weeks. But how long will this trend last?
Jan 16th, 16:35NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-January 2026
The boys are back at it again, talking power rankings, injuries, awards, and the NCAA tournament.
Jan 12th, 15:54NCAANCAA Weekender: BU, UMass hoping for more consistency
Boston University and UMass are both right around .500 despite NCAA tournament aspirations. They need some of their top players to help establish greater consistency.
Jan 2nd, 15:26NCAANCAA notebook: 5 things to watch as second half begins
The second half of the NCAA season gets fully underway this weekend, and there's a lot up in the air.
2025-12-17, 16:19NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-December
Michigan stays No. 1, but there's lots of change everywhere else.
2025-12-11, 20:12NCAANCAA notebook: Closing out a weird, wild first half
*Looking at the NPI* Uhhh, I didn't have THIS on my freaking 2025 bingo card!!!!
2025-12-01, 16:27NCAANCAA Weekender: Michigan's Will Horcoff has emerged as Hobey Baker challenger
Figuring out if Will Horcoff is the new Hobey frontrunner, plus news and notes from every conference.
2025-11-27, 14:12NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late November
We're back at it again with another perfect power ranking which everyone loves.
2025-10-16, 15:42NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-October
Our expert panel unveils their ballots and defends their choices for October.
2025-10-02, 21:31NCAANCAA season preview: Breaking down the 2025-26 conference races
A conference-by-conference breakdown of the best players and teams in the country.
2025-04-09, 02:45NCAAWho should win the 2025 Hobey Baker award? And who will?
It's an interesting Hobey Hat Trick this year, but the two forwards in the mix will probably get the most consideration from voters.
2025-04-09, 02:42NCAAWho should win the 2025 Mike Richter award? And who will?
Four goalies are finalists for the Mike Richter award, and it looks like it could be a pretty close vote.
2025-03-28, 12:11NCAANCAA Tournament Takes Day 1: Recapping a wild slate of games
A top seed eliminated, two OTs, and a blowout. Just another ordinary first day of the NCAA tournament.
2025-03-25, 19:13NCAANCAA tournament preview: Fargo regional feels like Group of Death with three conference champions
Previewing the two first-round matchups in the Fargo regional of this year's NCAA tournament.
2025-03-23, 18:31NCAA2025 NCAA tournament Selection Sunday bracket breakdown
Breaking down every decision the NCAA selection committee made, why they did it, and what the tournament schedule will look like.
2025-03-22, 13:23NCAANCAA tournament chances: Field is mostly set, but two autobids still up for grabs
The four college hockey conference championship games tonight will determine the full field and seeding for the NCAA tournament that begins next week.
2025-03-22, 05:20NCAANCAA conference championship Friday: Maine, Minnesota State win titles
Maine won its first Hockey East title in 21 years, and Minnesota State won its third CCHA championship in four seasons.
2025-03-20, 16:11NCAACCHA championship: St. Thomas, Minnesota State playing for pride with NCAA berth determined
A silly NCAA rule means that no matter who wins this conference championship, Minnesota State gets the automatic national tournament bid.
2025-03-19, 18:31NCAANCAA tournament chances: Where things stand as Championship Weekend begins
An in-depth run down of who's already in, who needs to win, and the scenarios that could eliminate a few teams as the conference playoffs wrap up over the next three days.
2025-03-05, 18:36NCAANCAA hockey notebook: The conference playoffs begin
Across the country, almost every conference is now in the playoffs. Here's a look at every matchup, as well as the remaining regular-season games in Hockey East and the NCHC.
2025-02-26, 14:53NCAAThe Hobey Baker and Mike Richter awards races are still too close to call
There is little separation between the top four or five candidates for college hockey's two top player awards.
2025-01-24, 15:28NCAAMinnesota State is back on top in the CCHA
Two years after a massive coaching change and exodus of star players, the long-time titans of the CCHA are back in control.
2025-01-17, 14:41NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-January
Ryan Lambert and Sean Shapiro discuss how the NCAA tournament field is shaping up, conference races, the Hobey Baker, and more.
2024-12-27, 21:26NCAAAt the holiday break, who has the best chance to make the NCAA tournament?
Breaking down the NCAA tournament odds halfway through the year.
2024-12-21, 19:16NCAANCAA: Top 10 Mike Richter award candidates of the first half
Who has been the best goalie in the country so far, and who is most likely to keep it up?
2024-12-18, 20:49NCAAChecking in on the NCAA hockey conference races at the break
About halfway through the NCAA season, who has the inside track for their conference titles and NCAA tournament spots?
2024-12-11, 14:42NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for early December
As the holiday break approaches, what are we seeing out there?
2024-11-14, 15:38NCAAAn early look at the NCAA hockey tournament field
We already know the vast majority of March's NCAA tournament participants. It's just a matter of the order in which they finish.
2024-10-04, 15:40NCAANCAA hockey season preview: Top-10 candidates for the Hobey, Richter, and Taylor awards
Who has the inside track to win the major college hockey awards?
2024-10-03, 15:47NCAANCAA 2024-25 season preview: Ranking the top 10 transfer classes
With transfers more important than ever, who did the best at bringing them to campus this summer?
2024-01-16, 22:00NCAACCHA race currently too close to call
The race for the CCHA regular-season title is very tight, so who should be the favourite?
2023-10-04, 21:15NCAANCAA Hockey Season Preview: BU well-positioned for another Frozen Four run
Ryan Lambert previews the 2023-24 NCAA Div. 1 men's college hockey season, looking at major storylines and important dates for a new season.
2023-03-24, 03:37NCAANCAA Tourney Takes Day 1: Cornell pulls off the upset; stage set for all Minnesota battle
Ryan Lambert recaps all four games from the first day of the NCAA Tournament, going over Cornell, Minnesota, St. Cloud, and Boston University's wins.
2023-03-22, 13:00NCAANCAA Hockey Tournament Preview: Can Quinnipiac finally break through?
The NCAA men's hockey tournament starts tomorrow, and Ryan Lambert's preview tells you everything you need to know ahead of four action-packed days of college hockey.
2023-03-18, 16:15NCAANCAA Tournament Update: Where things stand ahead of conference championships
Five of six conference semifinals went to overtime on Friday, and two heavy underdogs won, setting up a wild Championship Saturday.
