PHOTOS: Great Lakes Invitational Championship: RPI vs. Michigan State at Joe Louis Arena

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at the Great Lakes Invitational championship game between Michigan State and RPI on Wednesday. The game wrapped up a two-day college hockey series of four games at Joe Louis Arena. Michigan State beat RPI, 6-1 to capture the title. We were there when the banner was raised for Michigan State. Look for lots of great photos from the game. Local band The Hard Lessons performed between the third and fourth game on Wednesday. They were on a stage that was built on top of some seats in the upper bowl section of the Joe. [12.31.09]

Finalists Announced for the 2010 Hobey Baker Award

The Hobey Baker Award is an annual award given to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey player. It is named for hockey player and World War I veteran Hobey Baker, who played collegiately at Princeton University and learned the game at St. Paul's School (Concord, New Hampshire). Eleven of these players have gone on to have respectable NHL careers later in life. The top three finalists for this year's Hobey Baker award were just announced. [4.3.10]

Download the Official 2010 NCAA Frozen Four Fan Guide (PDF)

Download and Print the official fan guide for the 2010 Frozen Four from the NCAA. It features a Map of Ford Field, directions of how to get there and area attractions. The fan guide also has the schedule of events for the entire week. Be sure to check out the College Hockey Fan Festival at the GM Renaissance Center Wintergarden from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It's completely FREE to get in! [4.4.10]

NCAA And Detroit Public Schools Team-Up For Frozen Four Book Drive

The NCAA® and the Detroit Local Organizing Committee (DLOC) have teamed up with Detroit Public Schools (DPS) for a book donation during the 2010 NCAA® Men’s Frozen Four® being held April 8-10 at Detroit’s Ford Field. New and gently-used books can be donated by the public at the College Hockey Fan Festival, a free of charge event April 8-10 at the Renaissance Center Wintergarden in Detroit, and also at Ford Field during the semi-final games on Thursday, April 8, and the championship game on Saturday, April 10. In addition, books can also be donated at Friday Night at the Frozen Four® on April 9 at Ford Field. [4.4.10]

2010 Frozen Four Skills Challenge Participants Announced

The NCAA has announced the participants for the fifth annual Frozen Four Skills Challenge, which will be held April 9 at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. The competition will be conducted in an East versus West format with each team having six male position players, six female position players, two male goaltenders and two female goaltenders. An alternate list has been established in the event that players have to withdraw from the competition due to other commitments, such as their team's participation in the 2010 NCAA Men's Frozen Four. [4.4.10]

PHOTOS: First Day of Practice at the 2010 Frozen Four

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was there when Wisconsin and RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) practiced on the arena inside Ford Field in downtown Detroit. It all took place on the morning of Wednesday, April 7. There was also a press conference with the coach and players from each team following their practice session. We've got photos from the Wisconsin press conference. In addition, we've got photos of the players on the ice getting ready for the big game on Thursday evening. [4.7.10]

WATCH: Highlights from Day One at the 2010 Frozen Four

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was there when Wisconsin and RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) practiced on the arena inside Ford Field in downtown Detroit. It all took place on the morning of Wednesday, April 7. Watch for highlights from the practice session, an interview with an RIT goalie and a press conference with the Wisconsin head coach and three hockey players. [4.7.10]

Dig of the Badger overcomes the eye of the Tiger in 8-1 Wisconsin rout

Facing the underdog of the Frozen Four did nothing to lessen the drive of the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team as they shot their way to an 8-1 victory over the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers to advance to the NCAA Championship game. Racking up a multi-goal output in each period, the Badgers saw the most significant contribution in scoring from #21 Derek Stepan, the sophomore who led his team in goals scored and shots fired (two and six, respectively), while also being credited with two assists. [4.8.10]

PHOTOS: Semifinal Games One and Two at the 2010 Frozen Four

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was there when Wisconsin and RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) played each other during the first semifinal game on the arena inside Ford Field in downtown Detroit. It all took place on the evening of Thursday, April 8. Also, look for photos from the second semifinal game, Boston College vs. Miami (Ohio). You'll also see the marching bands and fans cheering during the game. [4.8.10]

WATCH: Highlights from Day Two at the 2010 Frozen Four

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was there when Wisconsin took on RIT during the first semifinal game and when Boston College took on Miami (Ohio) during the second semifinal game at the 2010 NCAA Frozen Four. It all took place on the evening of Thursday, april 8. Watch for highlights from the games and much more... [4.8.10]

WATCH: Press Conference after Semifinal Game One

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was there for the press conference after the first semifinal game at the 2010 NCAA Frozen Four. Watch for remarks from the Wisconsin Badgers and the RIT Tigers. You'll hear from RIT Head Coach Mike Eaves and players Cameron Burt and Jared DeMichiel. In addition, look for remarks by Wisconsin Head Coach Mike Eaves and players Blake Geoffrion, Derek Stefan and John Mitchell. [4.8.10]

Boston Eagles prove greater speed over Miami Redhawks

Despite playing a tighter game through two periods, the Boston College men’s hockey team flew away with rather familiar results: a 7-1 victory over the Miami Redhawks in the second Thursday night semifinal of the Frozen Four. Like the prior game, the blowout mainly occurred in one period, but not before Miami was provided a glimmer of momentum. At 5:19 into the third period, the Redhawks’ Joe Hartman (#26) received a behind-the-net pass from Carter Camper (#11) and managed to shoot it past traffic and into the net to make it 3-1. [4.9.10]

PHOTOS: 2010 Frozen Four FanFest at the GM Wintergarden

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was at the GM RenCen Wintergarden for the 2010 Frozen Four FanFest. There was lots of activities for the entire family to enjoy. Attendees had the opportunity to practice shooting into a net or a stove. The three Hobey Baker Award finalists signed autographs on Saturday afternoon. There was also informational booths from U.S. Hockey, the U.S. Paralympics Team and much more. Volunteers collected books to benefit the Detroit Public Schools. All of the activities were completely free. [4.9.10]

WATCH: Interviews at the 2010 NCAA Frozen Four FanFest at the GM RenCen Wintergarden

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was at the GM RenCen Wintergarden for the 2010 Frozen Four FanFest. Look for interviews with Adam, Dan and Howard from Yorktown Heights, NY; Sandy, Eric, Kyle and Kasey from Grand Rapids, MI; and A.J. Duggan from St. Louis, MO. Find out what they thought of the Frozen Four games, the venue as a football stadium transformed into a hockey arena and their thoughts on the FanFest activities at the GM Wintergarden. [4.9.10]

WATCH: Highlights from Friday Night at the 2010 Frozen Four

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was at Friday Night at the 2010 Frozen Four inside Detroit's Ford Field. Watch for the AT&T Autograph Session with players from both Wisconsin and Boston College. You'll also see the Hockey Humanitarian Award presentation on center ice. This year's award went to Ethan Cox. You'll also see the Hobey Baker award presentation and highlights from the Skills Challenge on the ice. [4.9.10]

PHOTOS: Friday Night at the 2010 NCAA Frozen Four

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was at Friday Night at the 2010 Frozen Four inside Detroit's Ford Field. Look for photos pof the AT&T Autograph Session with players from both Wisconsin and Boston College. You'll also see the Hockey Humanitarian Award presentation on center ice. This year's award went to Ethan Cox. In addition, you'll also see photos from the Hobey Baker award presentation and pictures from the Skills Challenge on the ice. [4.9.10]

Boston Eagles swoop to fourth title in rematch with Badgers

In front of a world record crowd of 37,592 at Ford Field (for indoor attendance of a hockey game), the Boston College Eagles posted a 5-0 shutout over the Wisconsin Badgers Saturday night to win the school’s all-time fourth NCAA Men’s Division I Ice Hockey Championship and third in the past ten years (following 2001 and 2008). In the first championship game between the teams since 2006, B.C.’s daunting offense again established an unbreakable lead while its defense contributed with 17 blocked shots through three periods. [4.10.10]

WATCH: Interview with 2010 Hobey Baker Award Winner Blake Geoffrion

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was at Friday Night at the 2010 Frozen Four inside Detroit's Ford Field. Look for an exclusive interview with 2010 Hobey Baker Award Winner Blake Geoffrion. In addition, you'll hear from his parents, Danny and Kelly Geoffrion. Find out what the requirements are to be eligible for the Hobey Baker Award from committee chairman Wally Shaver. [4.10.10]

WATCH: 2010 Hobey Baker Award Presentation at the Frozen Four

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was at Friday Night at the 2010 Frozen Four inside Detroit's Ford Field. Watch as Hobey Baker Award Committee Chairman Wally Shaver explains the significance of the award. Then, see as the envelope is opened and the winner is named. Blake Geoffrion ended up taking home the award. Watch for Geoffrion's acceptance speech to the crowd and his remarks during the press conference after. [4.10.10]

WATCH: Highlights of the NCAA Frozen Four Skills Challenge

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was at Friday Night at the 2010 Frozen Four inside Detroit's Ford Field. Look for highlights from the Skills Challenge competition, which featured two teams -- one from the east and the other from the west. It featured both male and female hockey players. Competitions included fastest skater, quickest goal and many others. You'll see interviews with participants Lindsey Park of Wayne State University and Rachael Davis of Ohio State University. [4.11.10]

>> WATCH: The Frozen Four Skills Challenge -- Part Two

WATCH: Highlights of the Frozen Four Championship Game

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was at the 2010 Frozen Four Championship Game inside Detroit's Ford Field on Saturday. It was Boston College vs. Wisconsin. Watch as fans enter the stadium and see clips from the big game. You'll also see shots of the players entering and getting off the ice. In addition, watch for crowd shots and the marching bands from both teams as they perform. This is part one of two. We'll be adding another video tomorrow... [4.12.10]

>> WATCH: Highlights of the Frozen Four Championship Game -- Part Two

WATCH: Press Conference after Boston College beats Wisconsin in the championship game

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was at the 2010 Frozen Four Championship Game inside Detroit's Ford Field on Saturday. It was Boston College vs. Wisconsin. Watch as Boston College players addressed the media in a press conference shortly after the team beat Wisconsin, 5-0. You'll hear from B.C. head coach Jerry York, and forwards Ben Smith and Matt Price. Get their take on this year's championship game. [4.13.10]

PHOTOS: Championship Day at the 2010 NCAA Frozen Four

AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was at the 2010 Frozen Four Championship Game inside Detroit's Ford Field on Saturday. Look for photos of the autograph signing with the Skills Challenge participants. In addition, we've got all of the photos from the championship game between Boston College and Wisconsin. You'll see pictures of players entering the ice, shots during the game and the trophy presentation. We'll also take you inside the Boston College locker room after the team won, 5-0 over Wisconsin.