Friday reading: Gross, Fejes, Duluth, UND, WMU, Tech

Pine Creek HS graduate Taylor Gross, far left, models the new Penn State hockey home uniform. The captain of the women’s hockey team is joined by former CC standout Guy Gadowsky, the men’s head coach, third from left.

Incoming Tigers freshman Hunter Fejes is one of the rookies to watch this season according to this North Dakota blogger.

Senior forward Mike Seidel will need to have a good year producing those hard-work points to help Minnesota-Duluth remain a league contender after losing Hobey Baker winner Jack Connolly to graduation.

Here is the 2012-13 schedule for the CHL expansion franchise Denver Cutthroats, which includes a couple former Denver Pioneers. While checking out the home games, keep in mind that former Tiger Brian McMillin plays for the Allen Americans.

Western Michigan added a goalie for this season.

North Dakota’s beat writer explains the team’s TV broadcast deals for this season and next.

Freshman forward Blake Tatchell will need to step in and step up to replace the offense lost to graduation for Alaska-Anchorage.

The Mining Gazette offers a detailed first look at the Michigan Tech Huskies, who have high hopes after reaching the WCHA Final Five last season at the expense of the Tigers. Junior defenseman Daniel Sova will be a big reason (excuse the pun) why Tech fans have such high expectations.

Monday reading: WJC, Cutthroats, Duluth, 1920 Olympics, Anchorage

For the latest Team USA World Junior Championships tryouts info, check out the United States of Hockey blog.

Colorado Springs’ Cody Ayers, who played D-III hockey until recently, is one of the familiar names on the CHL Denver Cutthroats’ open tryout roster. The camp starts Aug. 10.

Former Minnesota-Duluth player and radio analyst Jim Nelson passed away recently.

St. Cloud State goalie Ryan Faragher is profiled as is Western Michigan’s Garrett Haar.

The high expectations continue for former Badger Justin Schultz.

The ice hockey tournament in the Olympics was at the 1920 Summer Games, where Canada and the United States dominated. It’s a good read from USA Hockey Magazine.

Here is an update by the Anchorage fan blog. Vermont and UMass switch assistant coaches.

USA Hockey named Julie Juarez as manager of social media and communications. Here is a reaction to the invitees for the USA Hockey prospects game.