BIG TEN MEDAL OF HONOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY SPOTLIGHT – Minnesota’s Jack McCartan: McCartan, who earned the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1958, was a two-time first-team All-America goaltender for Minnesota. The Saint Paul, Minn., native appeared in 67 games for the Gophers, recording a .908 save percentage and 2.95 goals-against average. Also a baseball standout, McCartan was a three-time All-Big Ten honoree as a third baseman, earning All-America status in 1958. Following his time at Minnesota, McCartan went on to star for the 1960 U.S. Olympic team, leading the squad to the gold medal.
Going for Gold: Numerous former players from Big Ten schools taking part in the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, made a significant impact in the tournament’s opening round, which concluded last Sunday …
On the Air: Three of this weekend’s four conference games will be carried live on national television …
Brick Walls: A common theme across the conference this season has been strong play between the pipes, with five Big Ten goalies ranking among the top 13 nationally in save percentage …
Coaching Milestones: Minnesota head coach Don Lucia and Wisconsin head coach Mike Eaves are each closing in on career milestones …
Where We Rank: Three Big Ten teams are ranked among the nation’s top 10 according to the latest USCHO.com and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine polls released on Monday …
On Sale Now: Tickets for the inaugural Big Ten Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Presented by Polaris RZR®, slated for March 20-22 at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn., are currently on sale …
Information Courtesy of Adam Augustine | Associate Director, Communications | Big Ten Conference
Going for Gold: Numerous former players from Big Ten schools taking part in the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, made a significant impact in the tournament’s opening round, which concluded last Sunday …
On the Air: Three of this weekend’s four conference games will be carried live on national television …
Brick Walls: A common theme across the conference this season has been strong play between the pipes, with five Big Ten goalies ranking among the top 13 nationally in save percentage …
Coaching Milestones: Minnesota head coach Don Lucia and Wisconsin head coach Mike Eaves are each closing in on career milestones …
Where We Rank: Three Big Ten teams are ranked among the nation’s top 10 according to the latest USCHO.com and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine polls released on Monday …
On Sale Now: Tickets for the inaugural Big Ten Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Presented by Polaris RZR®, slated for March 20-22 at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn., are currently on sale …
Information Courtesy of Adam Augustine | Associate Director, Communications | Big Ten Conference