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Thomas Zwiller and Tyler Reidy | Monday, February 27, 2023
Madness in Michigan: Irish complete improbable run for home ice Three weeks ago, Notre Dame hockey hit a breaking point. After a February-opening sweep at the hands of Michigan State, the team’s postseason hopes looked bleak. As the Irish exited the U.S. College Hockey Online (USCHO) top 20, its prospects for home ice in the
Ryan Murphy | Friday, February 24, 2023
To say that Notre Dame hockey has been a big part of Landon Slaggert’s life would be an understatement. After all, the junior forward’s relationship with the team essentially began at birth. “My dad’s been a coach, I think this is his 30th season now? Kind of crazy how time flies by,” Slaggert said after
Andrew McGuinness | Friday, February 24, 2023
In theory, the end of the season should provide the most dramatic moment of a team’s season. But that often is not the case. Many teams are either too good or too bad to have much at stake for their season finale. As a result, the last weekend of the season can sometimes be more
Thomas Zwiller and Ryan Murphy | Monday, February 13, 2023
The Notre Dame men’s hockey team returned to Compton Family Ice Arena (CFIA) this weekend when they hosted the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes. The series was the last home stand of the regular season for the Fighting Irish and could be the final home game for several Irish upperclassmen. Friday night was fan appreciation
Ryan Murphy | Friday, February 10, 2023
Amidst a heated race for postseason positioning, a milestone will take place on Saturday for Notre Dame hockey: Senior Night. After Notre Dame dons the striking ‘Irish Green’ jerseys to skate in their final regular-season home game against No. 7 Ohio State, the team will honor its 10 seniors and graduate students in a ceremony
Ryan Murphy | Friday, February 10, 2023
With just four games remaining in the regular season, it is crunch time for Notre Dame hockey. Playing in front of their home crowd for the final time in the 2022-23 regular season this weekend, the Fighting Irish welcome the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes to Compton Family Ice Arena. It’s yet another late-season series
Joseph Tunney | Friday, February 10, 2023
College hockey is getting into the thick of it. Many teams are fighting for the last few spots in the NCAA Tournament, and this weekend’s series are some of the most pivotal of the year. With that being said, here are the top five matchups for this weekend in college hockey. The PairWise Rankings will
Andrew McGuinness and Tyler Reidy | Monday, February 6, 2023
Notre Dame entered this critical weekend in their 2022-23 campaign feeling better about themselves than they arguably have all season. The Irish entered Friday winners of three of their last four and five of their last seven matches. They were coming off their first series sweep since mid-October and their first all season in conference
Tyler Reidy | Friday, February 3, 2023
Much has changed since Notre Dame hockey hosted Michigan State back in late October. Ranked 12th at the time, the Irish had hoped to solidify themselves among the nation’s top 15; they now sit on the edge of the Top 20, according to USCHO rankings. The Spartans opened the season as an unproven bunch on
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, January 30, 2023
By Ryan Murphy and Tom Zwiller In major need of a statement weekend, the Notre Dame hockey team delivered. They swept Wisconsin in a two-game set, claiming their first consecutive victories since October. The Irish downed Wisconsin on Friday night 5-3, taking the first game of a critical weekend set. With the win, Notre Dame