1390 THE FAN » College Hockey http://1390thefan.com Mon, 20 May 2013 16:32:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 SCSU's LeBlanc Named A Finalist for SI College Athlete of the Year http://1390thefan.com/scsus-leblanc-named-a-finalist-for-si-college-athlete-of-the-year/ http://1390thefan.com/scsus-leblanc-named-a-finalist-for-si-college-athlete-of-the-year/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 18:30:40 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=126090 Former St. Cloud State standout hockey player and Hobey Baker winner Drew LeBlanc is a finalist for the Sports Illustrated College Athlete of the year.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/scsus-leblanc-named-a-finalist-for-si-college-athlete-of-the-year/feed/ 0 SCSU Athletics SCSU's Jensen Signs With Detroit Red Wings http://1390thefan.com/scsus-jensen-signs-with-detroit-red-wings/ http://1390thefan.com/scsus-jensen-signs-with-detroit-red-wings/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 15:12:47 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=125177 St. Cloud State junior defenseman Nick Jensen has signed a two year contract with the Detroit Red Wings, according to Cap Geek.com. The contract is reported to be a two-year entry-level contract potentially worth up to $1

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/scsus-jensen-signs-with-detroit-red-wings/feed/ 0 Photo via SCSU Athletics Facebook Former Husky To Make NHL Debut Wednesday http://1390thefan.com/former-husky-to-make-nhl-debut-wednesday/ http://1390thefan.com/former-husky-to-make-nhl-debut-wednesday/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:17:41 +0000 Dave Overlund http://wjon.com/?p=184597 The Chicago Blackhawks announced Wednesday forward Drew LeBlanc will make his NHL debut against the Edmonton Oilers Wednesday night.

LeBlanc will skate with Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp on the Hawks' top line

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/former-husky-to-make-nhl-debut-wednesday/feed/ 0 Photo: Dave Overlund SCSU Renames National Hockey and Event Center After Herb Brooks [AUDIO,VIDEO] http://1390thefan.com/scsu-renames-nhec-after-herb-brooks-audio/ http://1390thefan.com/scsu-renames-nhec-after-herb-brooks-audio/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:56:08 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=182843 SCSU is honoring legendary coach Herb Brooks by placing his name on the renovated hockey center.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/scsu-renames-nhec-after-herb-brooks-audio/feed/ 0 Photo by Adam Ulbricht SCSU Hockey Celebration Set For Wednesday Night http://1390thefan.com/scsu-hockey-celebration-set-for-wednesday-night/ http://1390thefan.com/scsu-hockey-celebration-set-for-wednesday-night/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:47:15 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=122547 St. Cloud State University's athletics department is inviting fans of all ages to celebrate the success of this season's hockey team at the NHEC on Wednesday afternoon at 5:00 pm.

Former Husky and current Fox 9 news anchor Jeff Passolt will be on hand to emcee the event, which will feature coach Bob Motzko and many current Husky hockey players

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/scsu-hockey-celebration-set-for-wednesday-night/feed/ 0 Photo: Dave Overlund Motzko Wraps Season And Talks Hanowski Debut http://1390thefan.com/motzko-wraps-season-and-talks-hanowski-debut/ http://1390thefan.com/motzko-wraps-season-and-talks-hanowski-debut/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:45:36 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=122523 SCSU men's hockey head coach Bob Motzko joined the Granite City Cafe on Tuesday to wrap up the season, discuss Drew LeBlanc's Hobey Baker Award and talk about feeling like a "proud papa" when watching Ben Hanowski's NHL Debut Monday night against the Wild

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/motzko-wraps-season-and-talks-hanowski-debut/feed/ 0 SCSU Athletics Hanowski Could Play Tonight Against Wild http://1390thefan.com/hanowski-could-play-tonight-against-wild/ http://1390thefan.com/hanowski-could-play-tonight-against-wild/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:12:23 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=122074 Former SCSU Husky and Little Falls native Ben Hanowski could make his NHL debut tonight when the Calgary Flames host the Minnesota Wild at Scotiabank Saddledome (8 pm, AM 1390-The Fan).

Hanowski, traded last week by Pittsburgh in exchange for future Hall of Fame forward Jarome Iginla, scored 17 goals and 31 points this season for SCSU

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/hanowski-could-play-tonight-against-wild/feed/ 0 Brace Hemmelgarn/SCSU Athletics LeBlanc Agrees to Pro Contract With Chicago http://1390thefan.com/leblanc-agrees-to-pro-contract-with-chicago/ http://1390thefan.com/leblanc-agrees-to-pro-contract-with-chicago/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:02:07 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=122018 St. Cloud State senior Drew LeBlanc agreed to a 1-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks Friday.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/leblanc-agrees-to-pro-contract-with-chicago/feed/ 0 SCSU Athletics LeBlanc Makes Hobey History For SCSU [AUDIO] http://1390thefan.com/leblanc-makes-hobey-history-for-scsu-audio/ http://1390thefan.com/leblanc-makes-hobey-history-for-scsu-audio/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:02:14 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=122003 St. Cloud State captain Drew LeBlanc was honored Friday night as the winner of the 2013 Hobey Baker Award.

Huskies head coach Bob Motzko said the decision LeBlanc made to return for a second senior season helped everyone on the team

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/leblanc-makes-hobey-history-for-scsu-audio/feed/ 0 Photo: Dave Overlund Huskies Stopped By Quinnipiac [AUDIO] http://1390thefan.com/huskies-cant-overcome-early-deficit-in-loss-to-quinnipiac/ http://1390thefan.com/huskies-cant-overcome-early-deficit-in-loss-to-quinnipiac/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:04:24 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=121805 It didn't take long for the Bobcats to draw first blood against SCSU, with Jordan Samuels-Thomas beating Huskies goaltender Ryan Faragher for a soft goal at 1:49. Samuels' power play goal was his 14th of the season and was assisted by Russell Goodman

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/huskies-cant-overcome-early-deficit-in-loss-to-quinnipiac/feed/ 0 Fans Gather On SCSU Campus to Cheer On Huskies [VIDEO, AUDIO] http://1390thefan.com/fans-gather-on-scsu-campus-to-cheer-on-huskies-audio/ http://1390thefan.com/fans-gather-on-scsu-campus-to-cheer-on-huskies-audio/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:54:39 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=181618 SCSU fans gathered in the Atwood Ballroom to cheer on the hockey team as they play in their first ever Frozen Four.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/fans-gather-on-scsu-campus-to-cheer-on-huskies-audio/feed/ 0 Photo by Adam Ulbricht Huskies Walk The Red Carpet At Frozen Four [VIDEO] http://1390thefan.com/huskies-walk-the-red-carpet-at-frozen-four/ http://1390thefan.com/huskies-walk-the-red-carpet-at-frozen-four/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:53:44 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=121767 The St Cloud State Huskies arrived at the Frozen Four to the cheers of hundreds of Husky fans that made the trip from Minnesota.

 

 

]]> http://1390thefan.com/huskies-walk-the-red-carpet-at-frozen-four/feed/ 0 Photo: Dave Overlund SCSU's Motzko Named Runner-Up http://1390thefan.com/scsus-motzko-named-runner-up/ http://1390thefan.com/scsus-motzko-named-runner-up/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:08:44 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=121601 St. Cloud State men's hockey coach Bob Motzko has been named the runner-up for the Spencer Penrose Award for the Division coach of the year award. Motzko led the Huskies for their first trip to the Frozen Four in school history.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/scsus-motzko-named-runner-up/feed/ 0 Tom Nelson/SCSU Athletics Preview: St. Cloud State vs Quinnipiac http://1390thefan.com/preview-st-cloud-state-vs-quinnipiac/ http://1390thefan.com/preview-st-cloud-state-vs-quinnipiac/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:49 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=121218 The St. Cloud State Huskies and Quinnipiac Bobcats are both making their first appearance at the Frozen Four in 2013. Here's how the teams stack up.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/preview-st-cloud-state-vs-quinnipiac/feed/ 0 SCSU Athletics Huskies Sent Off In Style At Campus Pep Rally http://1390thefan.com/huskies-sent-off-in-style-at-campus-pep-rally/ http://1390thefan.com/huskies-sent-off-in-style-at-campus-pep-rally/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:54:19 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=121342 St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis was among the excited St. Cloud residents to attend a Tuesday morning pep rally to send off the Husky hockey team to the Frozen Four in Pittsburgh.

Mayor Kleis proclaimed this week "Husky Week" and encouraged residents and fans across the state to wear St

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/huskies-sent-off-in-style-at-campus-pep-rally/feed/ 0 Photo: Dave Overlund Husky Hockey Merchandise a Hot Item Around St. Cloud [AUDIO] http://1390thefan.com/husky-hockey-merchandise-a-hot-item-around-st-cloud-audio/ http://1390thefan.com/husky-hockey-merchandise-a-hot-item-around-st-cloud-audio/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:45:12 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=180813 St. Cloud State is in the Frozen Four for the first time in school history. To celebrate, Husky fans are buying up any and all hockey apparel. Merchandise from t-shirts and sweatshirts to hockey pucks are hot items at area stores.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/husky-hockey-merchandise-a-hot-item-around-st-cloud-audio/feed/ 0 A Pittsburgh Native's Guide To The City For Travelling SCSU Fans http://1390thefan.com/a-pittsburgh-natives-guide-to-the-city-for-travelling-scsu-fans/ http://1390thefan.com/a-pittsburgh-natives-guide-to-the-city-for-travelling-scsu-fans/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:14:21 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=121075 THINGS TO DO IN PITTSBURGH-FROZEN FOUR EDITION

By Elizabeth Krenzelok, SCSU '12

My #1 tip: DO NOT rely on public transportation.  Due to budget cuts, it’s unreliable and slow.  Drive your car or walk.Â

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/a-pittsburgh-natives-guide-to-the-city-for-travelling-scsu-fans/feed/ 0 Forward Cory Thorson Proud To Represent SCSU At Frozen Four [AUDIO] http://1390thefan.com/forward-cory-thorson-proud-to-represent-scsu-at-frozen-four/ http://1390thefan.com/forward-cory-thorson-proud-to-represent-scsu-at-frozen-four/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:36:41 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=120995 St. Cloud State forward Cory Thorson is an imposing figure standing at 6'2" with a frame well over 200 lbs and a with a shock of red hair flowing out from beneath his helmet.

The power forward played in just 12 games in his freshman season, tallying one assist

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/forward-cory-thorson-proud-to-represent-scsu-at-frozen-four/feed/ 0 Photo: SCSU Athletics via Facebook Haula Leaves Gophers To Sign With Wild http://1390thefan.com/haula-leaves-gophers-to-sign-with-wild/ http://1390thefan.com/haula-leaves-gophers-to-sign-with-wild/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:18:27 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=120908 The Minnesota Golden Gopher men's hockey team lost its fifth player so far this offseason on Saturday. 

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/haula-leaves-gophers-to-sign-with-wild/feed/ 0 Photo: Gopher Hockey via Facebook.com Coach Motzko Refelects On Weekend [AUDIO] http://1390thefan.com/coach-motzko-refelects-on-weekend-audio/ http://1390thefan.com/coach-motzko-refelects-on-weekend-audio/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:28:08 +0000 Dave Overlund http://1390thefan.com/?p=120542 St. Cloud State head coach Bob Motzko has lead the Huskies to their first ever Frozen Four berth in his eighth season at the helm.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/coach-motzko-refelects-on-weekend-audio/feed/ 0 Tom Nelson/SCSU Athletics