Like many graduating seniors, Minnesota State men’s hockey player Riese Zmolek found himself facing a big decision this spring after the semifinal loss at the Frozen Four.

From a viewing standpoint, 2020-21 wasn’t an ideal season for Minnesota State men’s hockey fans.

MANKATO — After a COVID-shortened season, the Minnesota State men’s hockey team will return to a full schedule in its first season in the CCHA.

While the Minnesota State men’s hockey team was making its Frozen Four run last month, a chaotic offseason was already beginning.

Speaking at his end-of-season press conference Wednesday, Minnesota State men’s hockey coach Mike Hastings’ mood was pretty clear.

What a ride.

MANKATO — Minnesota State men’s hockey player Dryden McKay was named one of three Hobey Hat Trick finalists, it was announced Thursday.

MANKATO — The speculation, predictions and bracketology can finally stop.

The Minnesota State men’s hockey team has started slowly all season.

Walker Duehr had seen the movie before.

Will the awards ever quit coming?

MANKATO — Minnesota State goalie Dryden McKay was named a Hobey Baker Award top ten finalist, it was announced Wednesday.

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MANKATO — The top-seeded Minnesota State men’s hockey team will play sixth-seeded Northern Michigan at 2:07 p.m. Friday in the WCHA semifinals at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.

MANKATO — After a slow start Friday, Minnesota State men’s hockey player Jared Spooner called his team’s performance in its playoff-opener “unacceptable.”

Early in the season, the power play was driving the Minnesota State men’s hockey team’s offense.

MANKATO — WCHA Goaltender of the Week, WCHA Goaltender of the Month, first-team all-conference, WCHA Goaltender of the Year and first-team All-American.

MANKATO — It figured to be a big week of individual awards for the Minnesota State men’s hockey team after another banner regular season.

As February crept closer, Marc Michaelis and Connor Mackey each had the dates circled on their calendars.

Being a bigger, physical defenseman, Tony Malinowski isn’t necessarily known for his offensive production.

After having a role on Minnesota State’s third line for most of the first half of the season, Sam Morton hadn’t been in the lineup since Feb. 5.

As the Minnesota State men’s hockey team has cruised to its fourth consecutive MacNaughton Cup, it’s no surprise which WCHA team has gotten the national attention.

Minnesota State strength and conditioning director Tom Inkrott isn’t one of the more recognizable people in the Minnesota State men’s hockey program.

A year ago at this time, the idea of goaltender Riley Burnett starting meaningful varsity games for the Mankato East/Loyola boys hockey team seemed pretty crazy.

BEMIDJI — It seemed unlikely the Minnesota State men’s hockey team would make it a whole season without losing a WCHA game.

When Minnesota State men’s hockey coach Mike Hastings arrived in Mankato, conference championships were always the goal.

There was reason to worry about the Minnesota State men’s hockey team at times against Ferris State last weekend.

When Minnesota State men’s hockey player Brendan Furry had his second shoulder surgery in less than two years in June of 2019, he knew there was a long road ahead.

BIG RAPIDS, MICH. — For a second straight night, the Minnesota State men’s hockey team was tested by last-place Ferris State.

BIG RAPIDS, MICH. — Coming into Friday’s nonconference game with the Minnesota State men’s hockey team, Ferris State hadn’t beaten a Division I opponent all season.

Minnesota State men’s hockey coach Mike Hastings knows just how good Julian Napravnik can be.

About 11 years ago, in the waning days of my lackluster youth hockey career, I had two steps on another player as we each raced into the corner after a loose puck.

For years, Connor Mackey has imagined his NHL debut.

After months of speculation, the WCHA men’s hockey tournament finally has a format.

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — There must just be something about the second period for the Minnesota State men’s hockey team.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — There was reason to worry early.

If you look at the Minnesota State men’s hockey team’s scoring leaders, it’s not as senior-laden at the top as it’s been in other seasons, especially last season.

BLOOMINGTON — It didn’t take long for the WCHA to react after Saturday’s Minnesota State men’s hockey game against Bowling Green, which ended with an illegal check and fights.

On paper, the Minnesota State men’s hockey team’s series against Bowling Green pitted one of the nation’s best offenses against one of its best defenses.

As great as the Minnesota State men’s hockey team’s power play has been, there’s been something tough about the five-minute majors.

By age 10, most players on the Minnesota State men’s hockey team were already well into their hockey careers, likely dreaming about being where they are today.