Category Archives: Irish Hockey Extra

A lot of Notre Dame’s players are coming through as the Irish confidence begins to return. Steven Summerhays, who has allowed two goals in his last three games, all wins, is an obvious one. But there are others as well. “Mike Voran is playing some … Continue reading →

Steven Summerhays was brilliant Friday with 33 saves in Notre Dame’s 2-0 win over Ohio State. But it’s hard to get him to say much about himself after a game. Summerhays, whom Irish coach Jeff Jackson indicated will be in … Continue reading →

Cal Heeter, Ohio State’s top goalie, enters Friday with a 13-9-5 mark for this season, having played in 30 of the Buckeyes 38 games. He owns a 2.45 goals against average. He is 1-0 against Notre Dame, winning 4-3 in … Continue reading →

As Notre Dame prepares to play Ohio State Friday, Saturday and possibly Sunday in a best-of-three series at the Compton Family Ice Arena, it’s an interesting time to look back. To say the least, this is not where Notre Dame … Continue reading →

Irish coach Jeff Jackson said he told his two goalies on Thursday they would each get a start this weekend. After Steven Summerhays got Notre Dame’s first shutout since December of 2009 Friday, Jackson said he considered starting him again … Continue reading →

Irish coach Jeff Jackson was sure pleased to see the Irish win for the 17th time this season, snapping a five-game losing streak in the process. The 2-0 win Friday at the  Compton Family Ice Arena over Michigan State was … Continue reading →

Notre Dame hopes to take a bit of an underdog mindset into this weekend’s games at  Miami, senior co-captain Sean Lorenz said Wednesday. They also need to outwork them, and if they do, there’s a better chance good things will … Continue reading →

It was not all that long ago that Notre Dame’s hockey team looked like a definite for the NCAA tournament. But the latest PairWise rankings have them on the outside looking in. A 3-7 slump can do that to a … Continue reading →

Irish coach Jeff Jackson was quick to note it’s up to his Irish to change their own fate at home after Friday’s 3-0 loss to Ferris State. After starting 4-0 this season at the new Compton Family Ice Arena, Notre … Continue reading →

There’s a lot going on Saturday at the Compton Family Ice Arena, including on the Lefty Smith Rink, where there’s an alumni game at 1 p.m. There’s also a lot going on in the CCHA where in one weekend, the … Continue reading →