SJSU Hockey
Crash Course: SJSU returns with big skates to fill
Turnover is expected in any college program. But there are some huge skates to fill this season after eight Spartans graduated from the nation's eleventh-ranked program last year.
Crash Course: SJSU finishes 11th in the nation
Despite not having quite the offensive firepower of most of the other teams in the tournament, strong defense and goaltending helped the San Jose State Spartans finish 11th overall in the ACHA Division II National Championship Tournament.
Crash Course: The Spartans are going to Nationals!
Thanks to two big wins last weekend in Flagstaff, the SJSU Spartans earned a spot in the ACHA Division II National Championship tournament in Boston. But traveling isn't cheap, and they could use your help.
Crash Course: So long, Spartan seniors!
The final weekend of the ACHA regualr season is upon us, and that means the SJSU seniors will be playing the final two games of their Spartan careers. They'll have their work cut out for them in a possible playoff preview against CSU Fullerton.
Crash Course: Chasing records and playoff dreams
It's been a roller coaster ride for SJSU Hockey this season, with the latest two road trips going significantly better than the two before that. Now, the Spartans return home for the first time in 75 days.
Crash Course: Cimino leading the Spartans
San Jose State is currently ranked #9 in the West, with #2 and #6 coming in to play them this weekend. The Spartans will need everyone to contribute if they want to climb the rankings, but that starts with captain Sam Cimino.
Crash Course: Do what you need to do to win
Here come the Spartans from Sharks Ice, to Southern California, and all the way to your Digg Readers! While the games weren't always pretty, the San Jose State Spartans are 5-0 to start the season.
Crash Course: Rebuilding on the fly
At the NHL trade deadline last season, we saw the Sharks retool their roster for another playoff run. For college teams, that retooling needs to be done every offseason - and San Jose State is no exception.
Crash Course: Season ends in the first round
Despite going through the second semester undefeated, the Spartans couldn't keep that momentum going in the first round of the ACHA Regional playofffs, falling 3-2 to San Diego State.
Crash Course: Talking with Head Coach Matt Adams
Before the San Jose State Spartans travel to the west regional tournament this weekend, I sat down with Matt Adams to discuss college hockey level strategy, preparation and keys versus San Diego State in the first round.
Crash Course: OT thriller wraps up regular season
The San Jose State hockey club gave their fans a scare before a late game-tying goal, and a quick game-winner in overtime. Now, with the regular season concluding, the Spartans prepare for a familiar foe in the first round of the playoffs.
Crash Course: Two more down, one to go
With two convincing wins against UCLA under their belt, only one regular season game remains for San Jose State. And that means its time for fans to support the two graduating Spartan seniors one more time at Sharks Ice.
Crash Course: Spartans knock off #1
In one of the most exciting weekends of hockey I've ever seen, San Jose State pulled off the upset of the #1 ranked Utah State Aggies.
Crash Course: So-Cal Sweep
The Spartans played some very entertaining hockey last weekend, and earned a sweep over three Southern California rivals. They'll need that momentum as they prepare for one of the most important weekends in the regular season.
Crash Course: Back in business
The Spartans needed to get their feet back under them against College of the Canyons. A big test awaits with the final road trip until the playoffs.
Crash Course: The stretch run begins now
The Spartans are ready to hit the ice for the start of the second half of the season. But how will they react to a dramatically smaller roster this semester?
Crash Course: Spartans go down swingin'
San Jose State traveled to Colorado to end the first semester. Things did not go as planned. And then they got worse. But, the Spartans did show some life a couple times: including another big win over a rival, and a line brawl to end things.
Crash Course: SJSU on the road again
The Spartans schedule has two road trips in three weeks, all against ranked opponents. After going 1-1-1 in Utah, SJSU ends the semester in Colorado this weekend. Not only that, but it's the final time we'll see one player in a Spartan uniform.
Crash Course: South Bay superiority
The Spartans dismantled Stanford and wore out Santa Clara last weekend, but they have a huge test this weekend when they travel to the state of Utah.
Crash Course: Spartans stumble, but recover nicely
After being ranked fifth in the west, SJSU split two games with LMU. Now, they'll face Stanford and Santa Clara for their last home games until January.
Crash Course: Good showing for SJSU at home
Just days before SJSU hosted the Best of the West Showcase, the Spartans made a coaching change. With four games last weekend, how did they look?
Crash Course: Spartans take two of three in SoCal
SJSU was forced to recover after a rough start to their first road trip of the season.
Crash Course: Spartans hit the road after win
SJSU came away with a huge 4-3 victory against Utah. How will they handle their first road trip of the year when they head down south?
Crash Course: SJSU gets big win with a big crowd
San Jose State started the year with a dominant performance over USC, but can they keep it going when they face Utah, the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season?
Crash Course: New faces for SJSU
With a new season starting, can the Spartans get everyone settled in their new roles?
Spartans' season slips away in the first round
After a long season on the ice, the SJSU Spartans still believed it ended too soon. What went wrong in their playoff appearance and how do they view this season as a whole?
Spartans find 7 is their lucky number
The Spartans finished the regular season in Colorado and came back scoring 7 goals in each of their last 3 games. How's the team looking on their way to Regionals?
Spartans pick up steam heading to final home stand
The San Jose State Spartans Hockey Club had a tough schedule ahead of them at their last showcase. How are they doing as they approach their final two home games this year?
Spartans squander opportunities on trip to Arizona
The San Jose State Spartans hockey team were looking to pull off some upsets early in the second semester on their road trip down to Arizona.
Head Coach Aaron Mullagh talks about 2nd semester
The San Jose State Spartans hockey team are returning to action. Head Coach Aaron Mullagh discusses the first semester and looks forward to the second.