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This Week in the WCHA: October 23
Alaska, Alaska-Anchorage take unbeaten records to the Lower 48
The teams are both ranked in the USCHO.com Division I Men's Poll for the first time since 2008.
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The teams are both ranked in the USCHO.com Division I Men's Poll for the first time since 2008.
Happy Thanksgiving weekend. The WCHA doesn't slow down for the holiday, though, as there are four important series taking place in league play (in addition to some non-conference matchups), meaning eight teams trying to make moves. Will we see some separation in the standings? Or will there be more of a logjam? Here are the picks …
Shane: The Wildcats have the task of cooling off the hottest team in the county. This is the first big road test for the Bulldogs, who have had the benefit of a favorable early season schedule. As I've said before: You can't control the schedule; just win baby! Bulldogs 4-1, Wildcats 3-2
Matt: Based on winning percentage, these are the two best teams right now in the WCHA, making this really and underrated series in my mind compared to some others we've hyped this season. I think this weekend will tell us a lot, like whether or not NMU is really the second best team in the WCHA, or if the Bulldogs are just benefiting from a heavy home slate early on. Wildcats 3-2, Bulldogs 4-2
Shane: The Falcons have won just once on the road and are 1-3-1 in their last five games, while the Lakers have slowed down a bit after their red-hot start. These teams have played a lot of close games so far, and that won't change this weekend. Lakers 3-2, Falcons 2-1
Matt: The Lakers have the better goaltending in Kevin Kapalka while the Falcons have the more potent offense featuring Bryce Williamson and Dan DeSalvo. Each team's strength wins out at least one night this weekend. Lakers 2-0, Falcons 4-1
Shane: Despite their improved play overall, the road hasn't been kind to the Seawolves so far. The Mavericks have yet to live up to expectations, but there are signs. Getting healthy and getting Zach Lehrke back are huge for Minnesota State. Mavericks 4-3, 3-1
Matt: Lehrke's return may not just be an offensive boost for the Mavericks physically, but mentally as well. His comeback could be the spark the team needs to start living up to its preseason potential. Mavericks 4-2, 3-1
Shane: These feel like must-win games for two teams that expect a higher standard than what they've shown so far this season. The Nanooks return home where they started the season strong, while the Huskies haven't left Alaska since arriving for last week's series against Anchorage. Nanooks 4-2, Huskies 2-1
Matt: The Huskies inability to hold a lead in Anchorage last weekend on Saturday has me doubting this team can win away from Houghton right now. There's probably another tie in here somewhere, but I'll play the odds and take an Alaska sweep. Nanooks 2-1, 3-2
Shane: Miami is supposed to be one of the country's elite teams but is 1-4 in its last five games with a three-game losing streak. I'll bet the RedHawks won't be happy campers. The Beavers won't make it easy, but I have a feeling Miami gets back on track this weekend. RedHawks 2-1, 4-2
Matt: Don't let the RedHawks record fool you. Enrico Blasi has a darn good team at Miami again this season. I'm not sure Northern Michigan misses seeing Miami in Marquette, but I do. It's a fun team to watch. RedHawks 3-1, 5-2
Shane: I think I speak for a lot of observers in that I'd like to see the Chargers get that first win of the season. They've had some close losses along the way, so there's some hope. Not sure it happens this weekend, though. Since I don't know their second opponent, I'll say: Two losses for UAH.
Matt: The Chargers may be struggling, but they're not shying away from tough competition this season. This schedule should pay dividends in years to come for the program's younger players, even if it doesn't show in the win column. Two losses for UAH
Last week: Shane 8-1-1; Matt 3-6-1. Overall: Shane 52-26-10, Matt 50-28-10
Happy Thanksgiving weekend.
After a weekend that included all 10 WCHA teams in league action, here's what I think I learned in the WCHA last week.
Bridget Berube Carter, Northern Michigan University's associate athletic director of compliance and interim sports information director, told me this weekend she isn't bothering to feature the WCHA standings front and center in her game notes for the time being because of how little they actually tell us at this point.
The WCHA is a month into its season, but there is such a disparity in league games played among teams, it's impossible to truly gauge who is where.
Half of the league has only played six games so far, and all five of those teams sit between a tie for fourth and ninth in the standings. Meanwhile, of the five teams to play eight or more games — Bemidji State leads the league with 10 — four sit in the top four spots with winless Alabama-Huntsville the exception last at 0-8-0.
It's almost as if you have two separate divisions with Northern leading the six-game teams and Ferris State leading the eight-or-more-game teams.
The best way to rank the league at this point may be by winning percentage, which puts a team like NMU in second place, but six games is just too few for me to say NMU ranks in the top third of the league, especially when the three teams it's played thus far sit eighth, ninth and 10th in the standings — not that those seeds mean anything at this point.
When it comes to the Bulldogs, throw the first third of this blog post out the window, because most of it doesn't apply to them.
Ferris State is the undisputed No. 1 team in the WCHA right now, and should be ranked much higher than No. 10 in the country when this week's USCHO poll is released later today.
The Bulldogs have not only started WCHA play 7-0-1, but have beaten three teams that I consider to be quality opponents right now in Alaska, Bowling Green and Bemidji State.
Take away FSU's sweep of UAH to drop them into my "six-game division" and the Bulldogs would still be atop the league standings, tied at 11 points with the Beavers, who have played 10 games.
I can understand why some people may still not be sold on Ferris State since it's only road test this season in league play was down in Huntsville, but even with splits the next two weeks on the road in Michigan's Upper Peninsula against Northern Michigan and Lake Superior State, Ferris will be the WCHA leaders when league play resumes after Christmas.
I really hope the fans and administration at the University of Alabama-Huntsville have a lot of patience, because I think the Chargers program could become something special in the future as long as it has a conference to play in.
But, it's not happening this season, and maybe not next year either.
The odds told me to pick an NMU sweep in Marquette over the weekend, but my gut honestly thought the Chargers could steal a win over Northern on Saturday night.
I'm not sure if it was because the Chargers have had some success on Saturdays, or if I wasn't as confident as NMU head coach Walt Kyle in his team's ability to stay focused against a lesser foe.
Either way, I knew I had picked correctly after the first period Friday without even looking at the Wildcats' 22-5 advantage in shots. It was like watching a college game one night at Marquette's Berry Events Center and then catching a high school game next door at Lakeview Arena the following night. The overall difference in skill was evident.
What the Chargers need at this point is a young go-to goal scorer like Lake Superior State freshman Alex Globke or Bemidji State sophomore Markus Gerbrandt.
It would also help if the university could keep head coach Mike Corbett around for the forceable future. A league home is a nice step, but consistency at the head coaching position — like Bob Daniels at Ferris State — is the key to long-term success and I think Corbett can get the Chargers there.
For the first time this season, all 10 WCHA teams are in action in WCHA series, and it only took until the second-to-last week in November for this to happen.
This strange phenomenon will only happen again Dec. 6-7 and then not again until Jan. 10-11.
I'm with Shane that the league needs to find some stability with its scheduling. It's tough to get psyched up for league play when you go two weeks in between seeing WCHA opponents like Northern Michigan just did.
Here's how we think the league shakes out this week, with all games taking place Friday and Saturday.
Matt: Speaking of scheduling quirks, why are the Falcons and Mavericks meeting again just two weeks after their first conference series? Couldn't the league spread this out a little more with one series before New Years Day and the other after? If there's any bad blood lingering from the last meeting, it still has to be boiling. Mavericks 2-1; Falcons 4-3
Shane: If there's any bad blood, it's from the fact that each of these teams has won just one of its last four games, not necessarily with each other. Bowling Green's been good at home, and Minnesota State has gotten a boost with the return of Zach Lehrke. I, too, see a split, but the Mavs have been better on Saturdays. Falcons 3-2, Mavericks 3-1
Matt: The Bulldogs have won five of their first six WCHA games with the Nov. 15 tie against BGSU being the lone blemish. Someone needs to slow down the Bulldogs before they begin to run away with things, and the Nanooks win at Lake Superior State Nov. 8 gives me confidence Ferris' unbeaten streak will be snapped. Bulldogs 4-2, Nanooks 3-2
Shane: Everyone in the WCHA outside of Big Rapids is rooting for Alaska this weekend in hopes of tightening up the standings. The Bulldogs had to score some late goals against Bowling Green last weekend to tie and win, so there might be some vulnerability there. I'm with Matt here. Bulldogs 5-1, Nanooks 4-2
Matt: Four of the Chargers six losses have come by one goal and all four of those have come in the second game of the series. Eventually UAH will break through, but I don't see it happening on the road. Wildcats 5-1, 2-1
Shane: Reading the tweets from the UAH crew, this is one heck of a bus trip. In fact all of the road teams are logging lots of miles this weekend. The Wildcats might have some rust after having a week off, but I can't pick a Chargers win until I see one. Wildcats 4-0, 4-3
Matt: The Beavers appear to be the only school to get into a conference groove early having played the previous four weekends all against WCHA foes. They get another this week in LSSU, which struggled offensively Saturday at Michigan Tech. The Lakers will need its top line of Dan Radke, Colin Campbell and Alex Globke to be at its best to beat BSU. Beavers 4-1, Lakers 3-1.
Shane: This is a matchup of the WCHA's surprise teams. Neither one wants to start slipping now. Both will get points this weekend. Lakers 3-1, Beavers 4-1
Matt: The Huskies have yet to win a game away from Houghton and I can't think of a tougher way place to get your first road win than in Alaska. Getting that first win on Friday would go a long way to making this trip more enjoyable, even if Tech can't sweep. Huskies 3-2, Seawolves 2-1.
Shane: This seems to be a huge series for both of these teams. As you said, Matt, the Huskies are wondering if they can win on the road, while the Seawolves are trying to change that losing culture. I'll go the other way on the split. Seawolves 4-2, Huskies 2-1
Last week: Shane 6-2-2; Matt 5-3-2. Overall: Matt 47-22-9; Shane 44-25-9.
One of the toughest things for this sport's observers this season has been learning about the new teams to the league. There was an assumption that Ferris State would be one of the WCHA's better teams, but I'm not sure if I saw this start coming.
Then again, other than reading some clips, what did I know about Garrett Thompson or Justin Buzzeo, who lead the league in scoring with 14 points apiece, or goalie C.J. Motte, who is 8-0-1.
"[Motte is] a big-time goalie," Bowling Green coach Chris Bergeron told USCHO. "I'm not sure the WCHA knew what kind of goalie he is. He's an all-WCHA, All-American goalie."
Good to know.
With a tie and a win over Bowling Green, the Bulldogs extended their unbeaten streak to seven games and got a bit of cushion in the WCHA standings.
Midway through the month of November, the WCHA standings are beginning to take shape – sorta.
It continues to baffle me that the league (and other college hockey leagues) doesn't have a more uniform schedule that keeps teams as close together as possible in conference games played.
Bemidji State has played eight conference games already. Four teams have played six games, and five teams have played just four games. How can we gauge where teams are at?
Besides knowing that Ferris State is good and Alabama Huntsville is not, the other eight teams are bunched up.
While it will take awhile to even out more, the good news is that all 10 teams will be in action against each other this weekend.
One of the most baffling stats of the season so far is Minnesota State's lack of scoring prowess. With the WCHA preseason player of the year (Matt Leitner) and what, on paper, seemed to be the deepest collection of forwards in the league, the Mavericks are averaging just 1.9 goals per game, which ranks 54th in the country.
After getting swept 4-1 and 3-0 against No. 1 Minnesota over the weekend, captain Johnny McInnis told The (Mankato) Free Press: "I don't want to say it's embarrassing because we played the best team in the country. But it's pretty unacceptable as a team to score one goal on the weekend. I don't care who we're playing."
Meanwhile, Michigan Tech isn't doing much better, averaging just 2.08 goals per game (51st in the nation), although that number has risen over the last four games, as the Huskies won three of their last four games and split a home series against Lake Superior State this weekend.
Ferris State, meanwhile, ranks third in the nation in scoring at 3.82 goals per game.
Looking at the WCHA standings, you'd think that this has been an unpredictable start to season. Yet, Matt went 10-1-1 in his picks for the second week in a row last week! Looks predictable to me. My 8-3-1 mark wasn't bad, but Matt's starting to pull a way a bit.
Shane: This is the WCHA's big matchup of the week with the first- and second-place teams going against each other. Tough break for the Falcons' Ryan Carpenter, who looked ready to return from one injury and now has another. But they've survived so far without him. I sure was impressed with them last week. Ferris State has won five straight, grinding out a pair of wins against Bemidji State last weekend. I say one more win, then the streak ends. Bulldogs 3-2, Falcons 4-3
Matt: In the CCHA, this used to be a series you easily overlooked during the regular season with the Bulldogs near the top of the league in its final years while BGSU was at the bottom. Now with both contending for a league-title in the WCHA, it's a must watch. These two schools played an epic CCHA second-round playoff series in 2011-12 where the last-place Falcons won both games in the best-of-three series in overtime to upset the No. 1-seeded Bulldogs. I expect this weekend to be just as tight and intense. Bulldogs 5-4, Falcons 4-3.
Shane: I liked how the Lakers bounced back from that tough weekend at Wisconsin. Now, one of the nation's most surprising teams is making Tech's brutal schedule look even tougher. The Huskies have won all three of their home games, but I think Lake State steals one. Lakers 3-2, Huskies 4-1
Matt: There's something about John MacInnes Student Ice Arena that makes it such a tough place to play, as Northern Michigan and Michigan State have learned thus far, and I'm not talking about the travel. The boards have a bit of an extra bounce to them not seen elsewhere, and the Huskies have really been strong at home as well thanks in part to solid crowds. A Tech sweep wouldn't surprise me, and neither would a Lakers sweep in the Sault come January. For now, I'll chicken out and call a split. Huskies 3-1, Lakers 4-2.
Shane: These are two teams that have shown great improvement from last year but now have to figure out if they can sustain it. Both likely are looking at this series as a chance to get points and keep the standings crowded, and I think that's what happens. Beavers 5-1, Seawolves 2-1
Matt: Neither of these teams look like squads who were picked in the preseason to battle for the eighth and final playoff spot, especially the Beavers. In Alaska, I like the Seawolves to split, but in Bemidji, I think this weekend BSU is able to put some distance between itself and UAA, while also staying in the hunt for first in the WCHA. Beavers 3-1, 2-1.
Shane: After a season in which they played just one Division I opponent at home, the Chargers' fans have to love this year's schedule already. The winless Chargers on the other hand, well, would probably like more of a nonconference cupcake right now than the 6-1-1 Huskies. Huskies 4-0, 6-1
Matt: The Chargers have gone all out when it comes to scheduling tough opponents this year and there isn't a cupcake to be found among its nonconference games against Hockey East, the NCHC and Big Ten. This probably means the Chargers will have to find their first win in WCHA play. Huskies 5-0, 6-2.
Shane: Something still isn't quite right with the Mavericks, and adding insult to a rash of injuries is a nonconference series against the No. 1 Gophers. Everything about this series says a Minnesota sweep, except that Minnesota State has played well in this series of late. I think the Mavs keep things close and steal one on Saturday. Gophers 4-2, Mavericks 3-2
Matt: The Mavericks seem to need a nonconference weekend to get its house in order, but it will be tough to tinker and experiment against a rival like the Gophers, who also happen to be the No. 1 team in the country. If this was in Mankato, I'd like the Mavs to steal a win. Since it's in Minneapolis, I think the Gophers defend their home ice. Gophers 3-0, 2-1.
With all but Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan involved in WCHA play this weekend, here are the three things I think I learned from around the league.
No goal this season may have been more important for the Mavericks up until this point than the one scored by senior captain Johnny McInnis in overtime on Saturday to give the Mavs a 1-0 overtime victory over Bowling Green in Mankato.
MSU currently sits two points back of second-place BGSU and four points back of first-place Ferris State with the Bulldogs hosting the Falcons this weekend in Big Rapids, Mich.
"I can't say it was a must win at this time of the year," MSU coach Mike Hastings said to Shane Frederick of the Mankato Free Press after Saturday's OT win, "but it was an incredibly important win."
Even a tie for the Mavericks with BGSU on Saturday would have left the WCHA's preseason favorites in a giant hole — anywhere from seven to nine points back of first place — once they return to league play Nov. 22-23 at Bowling Green.
If anything, Saturday's win was a huge moral boost for MSU, which would have had just one win in four home games to start league play if not for McInnis' goal.
"We needed something to go right for us," McInnis said to Free Press. "We needed to get some of our swagger back, maybe."
The Mavs are at the University of Minnesota this weekend.
The only offense that has been hotter than Bemidji State up to this point in WCHA play has been Ferris State and the Bulldogs unloaded on the Beavers this weekend, scoring 10 goals to take over first place in the league with a sweep.
Bemidji was held to just a modest seven.
The Bulldogs are averaging 3.89 goals per game this season and 4.50 goals per league game. The Beavers average 2.90 goals per game overall, but have scored an average of 3.50 in their six WCHA contests.
Both teams meet potent offenses again this weekend with Ferris hosting BGSU (third in the league, averaging 3.10 goals per game overall) and Bemidji hosting Alaska-Anchorage (sixth in the league, averaging 2.75 goals per game overall).
Northern Michigan University lacked a go-to goal scorer last season and there was a big question mark whether or not the Wildcats had one on the roster this season.
That question mark has been erased by senior forward Stephan Vigier in the first 10 games, who now leads the WCHA in not just goals, but points with 10 goals and two assists.
Vigier scored twice on Saturday in NMU's come-from-behind win at Western Michigan and he notched the game-tying goal with 2:47 to play at WMU on Sunday.
He's scored goals in nine of the Wildcats' 10 games thus far, including the last eight in a row.
Matt: I was robbed of perfection a week ago by Lake Superior State's tie with Wisconsin on Friday, plus the Bemidji State's win over Minnesota State that night as well. Don't expect a repeat this week, let alone the rest of the season.
Shane: Well done, Matt. Let's go to Vegas! I think if last week's results proved anything it's that there won't be any easy picks going forward in this league. While the opponents are often unfamiliar to fans throughout this revamped league, the hockey's still good, certainly competitive.
Here's this week's picks with the Lakers finally getting into WCHA play.
Bemidji State at Ferris State
Matt: Maybe the one media member who cast a first-place vote in the preseason poll for the Beavers knew something the rest of us didn't. BSU has another tough test this week traveling to the team picked to finish second. Unlike Minnesota State, the Bulldogs have lived up to their billing thus far. Just so I don't jinx the Beavers, I'll take Ferris in a sweep. Bulldogs 4-3, 3-2.
Shane: After watching the Beavers last weekend, they're not going to make life easy on anyone this season. They have a nice combination of goaltending; a disciplined, defensive system; and veteran players. The Bulldogs have been good, but the schedule's been soft to start. I see a split. Beavers 3-2, Bulldogs 4-2
Alaska at Lake Superior State
Matt: The Lakers begin life in the WCHA against a familiar foe, while Alaska meets another former CCHA rival from the U.P. Both teams may have been underrated in the preseason. This should a good series in Sault Ste. Marie and could rival the one in Mankato. Lakers 3-2, Nanooks 2-1.
Shane: This should be a good series. It's the Nanooks' first trip out of Alaska this season, and it's a chance to see what the Lakers are made of after getting knocked back to Earth last weekend at Wisconsin. It's been awhile since Alaska has won in the Sault, but I think it gets one this time around. Lakers 4-1, Nanooks 5-4
Bowling Green at Minnesota State
Matt: I'm jealous Shane gets to watch this series in person while I watch online. It's the first of two meetings between the Falcons and Mavericks this month, who play each other again two weeks from now in Ohio. Two losses by the Mavericks would be devastating, but I don't see that happening. Falcons 5-3, Mavericks 4-2.
Shane: This is the conference's marquee matchup this weekend, and, yes, I'm looking forward to watching these two games. The Falcons have their offense going, even without Ryan Carpenter in the lineup, while the Mavericks have yet to get their forwards on the board consistently this season. Until that happens, I can't call an MSU sweep. Falcons 2-1, Mavericks 4-2
Alabama-Huntsville at Alaska-Anchorage
Matt: The way the Seawolves battled BGSU on Saturday in Ohio was impressive, even though they lost. I expect that to carry over back home for a pair of wins. Seawolves 2-0, 3-0.
Shane: This is the beginning of a very tough five-week stretch of games for the Chargers, who are still searching for that first win. They had Ferris State on the ropes last weekend at home, but if the Seawolves are the improved team we think they are now, I think they'll sweep. Seawolves 3-1, 2-1
Michigan State at Michigan Tech
Matt: The Spartans haven't been to Houghton since 1984, while the Huskies may be feeling just as unfamiliar with John MacInnes Student Ice Arena after playing seven of their first eight games on the road. The fans haven't forgotten about the Huskies hopefully, or the fact that State has snubbed a trip to the Keweenaw the past 28 seasons. I expect Sparty to be skating into a hornet's nest. Huskies 4-1, 3-0.
Shane: Should be a fun couple of nights in Houghton. The Huskies certainly are battle-tested with that early season schedule, and they've been in just about every game against some very good teams on the road. They win Friday, but I'll say State rebounds on Saturday. Huskies 3-2, Spartans 2-1
Northern Michigan at Western Michigan
Matt: Kalamazoo has been as giving to the Wildcats as a certain former NMU and WMU president was to both universities' athletic departments. Northern has lost its last six games at Lawson Ice Arena to what is now a former CCHA rival. Having just gotten back from a grueling trip to Fairbanks, Alaska, I fear that skid will continue. Broncos 2-0, 3-1.
Shane: You certainly know Northern a lot better than I do, but I think it finds a way to pull one out against its former conference foe. Broncos 3-1, Wildcats 3-1
Last week: Matt 10-1-1, Shane: 7-4-0. Overall: Matt 32-18-6, Shane 30-20-6.
What I think I learned this weekend …
Bemidji State split at home against the league's preseason favorite, Minnesota State, winning 4-1 and falling 4-3. The Beavers had the Mavericks on the ropes in the second game, too. Goaltender Andrew Walsh was rock-solid throughout the weekend, especially in the first period of each game, and he got plenty of help from his teammates, who, not surprisingly, have bought into the program's defensive brand of hockey. Any team will have trouble going into the Sanford Center this season. That team plays too hard, especially in its own end, to get walked over. But the Beavers have a few players who can score, too. Danny Mattson has eight points, and Cory Ward has five goals.
Through six games, Minnesota State is averaging just 2.33 goals per game, which ranks seventh in the league, and the Mavericks' power play is clicking at just 8.8 percent. This is a surprising, almost shocking, statistic, considering the offensive firepower that was returning this season. The problem seems to be the ability to finish, as the Mavericks have had plenty of scoring chances. To come away without a goal in the first period Friday in Bemidji was so frustrating that the entire momentum of the game changed after the Beavers scored the game's first goal. The Mavericks were without Matt Leitner (back), one of the nation's most dangerous power-play men last season, and point man Josh Nelson (lower body). Also, key PP guys Eriah Hayes and Zach Lehrke are also gone. So perhaps we're seeing some unexpected growing pains. Or perhaps we're seeing a trend?
Lake Superior State came into the weekend unbeaten and ranked in the top 12. The Lakers looked the part over the first part of the first period at Wisconsin, scoring three quick goals. The Badgers came back and forced an overtime tie in that game and then pounded the Lakers 8-1 on Saturday. Meanwhile, in Huntsville, Ferris State swept Alabama-Huntsville 5-0 and 3-2. In the second game, the Chargers had leads of 1-0 and 2-1. But neither of those leads lasted long. The Bulldogs came back to tie the game in 76 seconds and 19 seconds respectively. Three minutes after FSU made it 2-2, Justin Buzzeo scored his second goal of the game for the winner — just 3:24 remained in the game. All of this makes me very curious to see how Lake Superior State and Alabama-Huntsville bounce back from two different kinds of heartbreak. The Lakers will try to get back on track when they open WCHA play at home against Alaska, while the winless Chargers go to Alaska-Anchorage, which was swept at Bowling Green over the weekend.
All right, Matt, it's for real now. The WCHA schedule began last week with two league series. This weekend there are four conference matchups and a couple of intriguing nonconference series, but I see more sweeps than splits.
Alaska Anchorage at Bowling Green
Shane: The Seawolves and their new attitude under coach Matt Thomas go out of state for the first time this season. UAA has won just four games outside of Alaska the last two seasons, including one last year. Bowing Green is coming off a Tuesday game at Ohio State, and I'm curious about how much time that gives them to prepare for Friday. Seawolves 3-2, Falcons 4-1
Matt: The Falcons have really impressed me the past few weeks while Ryan Carpenter is on the shelf. Bryce Williamson and Ben Murphy have really stepped up, as has Dan DeSalvo. I like BGSU to defend its home ice. Falcons 2-1, 4-2
Ferris State at Alabama Huntsville
Shane: I picked the Bulldogs to finish second in the conference, and, since we're barely past Halloween, I'm going to stand by my prediction that they're pretty good. The Chargers showed last weekend that they still have quite a ways to go as they build from those tough independent years. Bulldogs 5-1, 2-1
Matt: I thought the Chargers could pull off a win last weekend in their season opener at home against a big rival in Bemidji State. They didn't, leaving me little confidence they can steal a win from Ferris State. Bulldogs 2-1, 3-0
Minnesota State at Bemidji State
Shane: The Mavericks have won 10 of the last 12 meetings with their old/new rivals, the Beavers, and while I think Bemidji State at home won't make it very easy on MSU, I think Minnesota State sweeps. Too much depth up front for the defensive-minded Beavers to stop. Mavericks 3-1, 5-2
Matt: The Beavers showed last weekend in Huntsville they're a step above the bottom rung of the WCHA, but I'm not sure they're at the Maverick's level. I still expect them to give MSU a run for its money. I see this series as being much closer. Mavericks 3-2, 4-2
Northern Michigan at Alaska
Shane: The Wildcats haven't won on the road yet this season, and they're going to a place where they've won just once in their last six tries. The Nanooks might be comfortable, too, not having left the state yet. Both teams are giving up a few goals, but Alaska is scoring more than a goal per game more. I think there might be a tie in here, but the Nanooks are getting at least three points. Nanooks 3-2, 4-3
Matt: Alaska may score more than a goal per game, but its also taking 22.5 penalty minutes per game and the Nanooks' penalty kill is ninth in the league, killing 80.6 percent. Meanwhile, NMU's power play ranks third, converting 19.5 percent of the time. That's a recipe for NMU to steal a win in Fairbanks — a trip NMU has made three of the last four years. Nanooks 4-1, Wildcats 3-1
Michigan Tech at Michigan
Shane: The Huskies' brutal early season schedule continues. Holy buckets. They have just one win but have played everybody tough. Michigan looks like it's back to form, but I think Mel Pearson steals one from his old boss, Red Berenson, just as he did a year ago. Huskies 2-1, Wolverines 5-2
Matt: Kudos to the Huskies for stacking their schedule and not shying away from tough competition. Too bad all these games are on the road where Tech has yet to win. Tech was stellar at home Saturday against NMU, but dreadful Friday in Marquette. The only exception to this is Pheonix Copley, who was great both place. He'll keep the series close. Wolverines 2-1, 3-2
Lake Superior State at Wisconsin
Shane: This is suddenly a huge test for the undefeated Lakers. Who would have imagined less than a month ago that this series would pit No. 12 (Lake Superior) against No. 13 (Wisconsin)? The Lakers have the goaltending, but the Badgers are going to be an angry bunch at home after that lost weekend in Boston two weeks ago. Badgers 4-1, 5-2
Matt: You're right Shane, this is a huge test for the Lakers, as long as the Wisconsin team that opened the season shows up, and not the one that got routed in Boston. I guess we'll found out whether last weekend was a fluke, or the sweep of NMU was the fluke. I'm thinking Boston was the fluke. Badgers 4-1, 3-1
Last week: Matt 4-2-1, Shane 2-4-1. Overall: Shane 23-16-6, Matt 22-17-6.
The WCHA dropped the puck on conference play this weekend at Alabama-Huntsville and in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Alaska also hosted Mercyhurst in its final nonconference series of the weekend.
With Bowling Green still to play Tuesday at Ohio State, here's what I think I learned this weekend in the WCHA.
After starting the year 6-11-3 in nonconference play, WCHA teams have combined to go 12-7-3 since then to improve to 18-18-6 following the Nanooks win and tie at home against Mercyhurst.
That turnaround can be credited to WCHA teams playing nonconference opponents on home ice, where they are 12-4-3. On the road in nonconference play, the WCHA is 4-12-3 and on neutral ice, they're 2-2-0.
In 2013-14, WCHA teams are scheduled to play a total of 26 nonconference games at home, 42 on the road and 13 on neutral ice.
Bemidji State leads the league with five nonconference home games, followed by Alaska (4) and Bowling Green (3). The rest of the league's seven teams have two each.
If the trend continues — with seven nonconference home games, 23 road games and nine neutral ice games remaining — the WCHA will finish around 32-41-9, not taking into account quality of opponents.
No wonder commissioner Bruce McLeod and others in the WCHA would are pressuring league members to schedule more home games and not take easy payouts to play on the road with no return trip.
A new era in the WCHA kicked off with two old, heated rivalries in Northern Michigan/Michigan Tech and Alabama-Huntsville/Bemidji State.
The Wildcats and Huskies split the first two games of their four-game series with NMU winning 2-0 before a sellout crowd of 4,260 at the Berry Events Center in Marquette and Tech earning its first win of the season in its first home game of the season, 4-1, in front of a near-sellout crowd of 3,944 at John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton.
The Chargers didn't get as big of crowds in Huntsville or any wins, falling 6-1 and 1-0 to the Beavers, but a more stable and consistent home slate this season should help the program boost attendance. Ferris State heads south this week.
The only rivalry missing this weekend was Nanooks vs. Seawolves, but maybe the world just isn't ready yet for that much chirping in a week.
Making back-to-back starts for the first time this season after splitting weekends with sophomore Jamie Phillips, Copley stopped 14 shots to earn his first win of the season on Saturday.
Despite getting the win Saturday, the sophomore from North Pole, Alaska, was hard on himself.
"Obviously the goal, it's one you'd like back," said Copley, who stopped 31 shots the night before in a 2-0 loss at NMU. "It was kind of off angle, not the best shot."
The goal Copley gave up was a short-range rocket by NMU senior forward Stephan Vigier, who bounced the puck off the left post and past the Tech goalkeeper.
Vigier happens to also be tied with Alaska's Cody Kunyk and Nolan Huysmans for the league-high in goals with five, so I think Copley can brush that goal off. Not many goalies in college hockey would have gotten that one, but it's also nice to see the sophomore set the bar so high.


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NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tightened his grip on the reins of power after the appointment of his most trusted aide, Amit Shah, as president of the ruling Hindu nationalist party.
Shah, who has known Modi since the 1980s in his home state of Gujarat, is seen as a shrewd political organiser and tactician credited with delivering Modi's huge election victory in May.
He is also controversial, having been censured during the election for inflammatory comments after anti-Muslim riots and he faces murder and extortion charges dating back to his time as home minister in Gujarat.
"From today and with immediate effect, Amit Shah will take over as the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) president," outgoing president Rajnath Singh, who was named as Home Minister by Modi, told reporters yesterday.
Shah was chosen as BJP president by the party's central parliamentary board.
Modi, who campaigned on a platform of clean government and economic development, won the biggest mandate in 30 years in the April-May national elections.
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USAID has begun circulating a confidential report on Iraq that found attacks on military and civilian targets have escalated sharply in 2004 prompting fears of what it termed the "Balkanization" of the country. This according to the Financial Times. The report found that the number of high intensity attacks more than doubled from December to January from just over 300 to nearly 650. Some of the increased violence is attributed to rising ethnic tensions between Kurds, Shiites and Sunnis.
Convoy of Abizaid Comes Under Attack in Iraq
On Thursday in Iraq, a convoy carrying the US commander of in the Middle East General John Abizaid came under attack. He was not injured.
UN Backs Elections In Iraq
In other news from Iraq, The United Nations has opted to support calls of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's for direct one-person one-vote elections. The announcement came after a UN diplomat with Sistani in Najaf. The diplomat Lakhdar Brahimi said the Shiite leader "is insistent on holding the elections and we are with him on this 100 percent because elections are the best means to enable any people to set up a state that serves their interest."
Pentagon Eager to Hand Over Iraq to State Dept
The Knight Ridder news agency is reporting that Donald Rumseld and Pentagon has become eager to pass the responsibilities in Iraq to the State Department. One senior administration official said "Iraq is now a contaminated environment and Rumsfeld and his people want out. They can't wait for July 1 when the CPA turns into the U.S. Embassy and the whole mess they have made becomes Colin Powell's."
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In what is seen as a blow to the Bush administration, the Senate Intelligence Committee said Thursday that it planned to investigate whether White House officials exaggerated the Iraq threat or pressured analysts to tailor their assessments of Baghdad's weapons programs to bolster the case for war. This according to a report in the Los Angeles Times. The White House had sought the inquiry to be confined to the performance of the CIA and other intelligence agencies. The committee will also examine the role played by the Pentagon's secretive Office of Special Plans and the Iraqi National Congress.
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The White House is coming under criticism from Democrats and union leaders for praising the loss of US jobs to other countries. Last week Gregory Mankiw, the president's chief economic adviser, said "Outsourcing is a growing phenomenon, but it's something that we should realize is probably a plus for the economy in the long run." And this week the White House released a report to Congress that concluded the movement of U.S. factory jobs and white-collar work to other countries will be part of a positive transformation that will enrich the U.S. economy over time, even if it causes short-term pain and dislocation. Presidential candidate John Edwards said of the Bush administration, "These people. What planet do they live on? They are so out of touch."
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The New York Times is reporting that the Bush administration may support Israel's proposal to unilaterally withdraw from parts of Gaza and the West Bank. Such a move could end any negotiated settlement between Israelis and Palestinians.
Israel Rejects Int'l Inquiry on West Bank Wall
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On Thursday, Mohamed ElBaradei, the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said the world could be headed for destruction if it does not stop the spread of atomic weapons technology. He wrote "The supply network will grow, making it easier to acquire nuclear weapon expertise and materials. Eventually, inevitably, terrorists will gain access to such materials and technology, if not actual weapons. If the world does not change course, we risk self-destruction."
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Two years ago, one biologist set out to try and count the number of shorebirds that migrate to and from Alaska each summer. The data collected in conjunction with the National Park Service the will help wildlife managers track bird reproduction and survival rates. It may also be useful as off shore oil and gas development moves ahead.
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How do APIs and IoT relate? The answer is not as simple as merely adding an API on top of a dumb device, but rather about understanding the architectural patterns for implementing an IoT fabric. There are typically two or three trends: Exposing the device to a management framework Exposing that management framework to a business centric logic • Exposing that business layer and data to end users. This last trend is the IoT stack, which involves a new shift in the separation of what stuff happens, where data lives and where the interface lies. For instance, it's a mix of architectural style...
Oct. 23, 2014 07:45 PM EDT Reads: 1,728
SYS-CON Events announced today that SOA Software, an API management leader, will exhibit at SYS-CON's 15th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on November 4–6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. SOA Software is a leading provider of API Management and SOA Governance products that equip business to deliver APIs and SOA together to drive their company to meet its business strategy quickly and effectively. SOA Software's technology helps businesses to accelerate their digital channels with APIs, drive partner adoption, monetize their assets, and achieve a...
Oct. 23, 2014 06:15 PM EDT Reads: 1,753
From a software development perspective IoT is about programming "things," about connecting them with each other or integrating them with existing applications. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Yakov Fain, co-founder of Farata Systems and SuranceBay, will show you how small IoT-enabled devices from multiple manufacturers can be integrated into the workflow of an enterprise application. This is a practical demo of building a framework and components in HTML/Java/Mobile technologies to serve as a platform that can integrate new devices as they become available on the market.
Oct. 23, 2014 06:15 PM EDT Reads: 1,682
SYS-CON Events announced today that Utimaco will exhibit at SYS-CON's 15th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on November 4–6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Utimaco is a leading manufacturer of hardware based security solutions that provide the root of trust to keep cryptographic keys safe, secure critical digital infrastructures and protect high value data assets. Only Utimaco delivers a general-purpose hardware security module (HSM) as a customizable platform to easily integrate into existing software solutions, embed business logic and build s...
Oct. 23, 2014 05:45 PM EDT Reads: 1,654
Connected devices are changing the way we go about our everyday life, from wearables to driverless cars, to smart grids and entire industries revolutionizing business opportunities through smart objects, capable of two-way communication. But what happens when objects are given an IP-address, and we rely on that connection, sometimes with our lives? How do we secure those vast data infrastructures and safe-keep the privacy of sensitive information? This session will outline how each and every connected device can uphold a core root of trust via a unique cryptographic signature – a "bir...
Oct. 23, 2014 05:00 PM EDT Reads: 1,542
Internet of @ThingsExpo Silicon Valley announced on Thursday its first 12 all-star speakers and sessions for its upcoming event, which will take place November 4-6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California. @ThingsExpo, the first and largest IoT event in the world, debuted at the Javits Center in New York City in June 10-12, 2014 with over 6,000 delegates attending the conference. Among the first 12 announced world class speakers, IBM will present two highly popular IoT sessions, which will take place November 4-6, 2014 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, Calif...
Oct. 23, 2014 01:00 PM EDT Reads: 1,725
Almost everyone sees the potential of Internet of Things but how can businesses truly unlock that potential. The key will be in the ability to discover business insight in the midst of an ocean of Big Data generated from billions of embedded devices via Systems of Discover. Businesses will also need to ensure that they can sustain that insight by leveraging the cloud for global reach, scale and elasticity.
Oct. 22, 2014 09:00 PM EDT Reads: 1,588
WebRTC defines no default signaling protocol, causing fragmentation between WebRTC silos. SIP and XMPP provide possibilities, but come with considerable complexity and are not designed for use in a web environment. In his session at Internet of @ThingsExpo, Matthew Hodgson, technical co-founder of the Matrix.org, will discuss how Matrix is a new non-profit Open Source Project that defines both a new HTTP-based standard for VoIP & IM signaling and provides reference implementations.
Oct. 22, 2014 01:15 PM EDT Reads: 1,682
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Spansion Inc. (NYSE: CODE), a global leader in embedded systems, today added 96 new products to the Spansion® FM4 Family of flexible microcontrollers (MCUs). Based on the ARM® Cortex®-M4F core, the new MCUs boast a 200 MHz operating frequency and support a diverse set of on-chip peripherals for enhanced human machine interfaces (HMIs) and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. The rich set of periphera...
Oct. 21, 2014 08:30 PM EDT Reads: 1,721
SYS-CON Events announced today that Aria Systems, the recurring revenue expert, has been named "Bronze Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 15th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on November 4-6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Aria Systems helps leading businesses connect their customers with the products and services they love. Industry leaders like Pitney Bowes, Experian, AAA NCNU, VMware, HootSuite and many others choose Aria to power their recurring revenue business and deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.
Oct. 21, 2014 06:00 PM EDT Reads: 1,630
The Internet of Things (IoT) is going to require a new way of thinking and of developing software for speed, security and innovation. This requires IT leaders to balance business as usual while anticipating for the next market and technology trends. Cloud provides the right IT asset portfolio to help today's IT leaders manage the old and prepare for the new. Today the cloud conversation is evolving from private and public to hybrid. This session will provide use cases and insights to reinforce the value of the network in helping organizations to maximize their company's cloud experience.
Oct. 21, 2014 05:15 PM EDT Reads: 1,728
The Internet of Things (IoT) is making everything it touches smarter – smart devices, smart cars and smart cities. And lucky us, we're just beginning to reap the benefits as we work toward a networked society. However, this technology-driven innovation is impacting more than just individuals. The IoT has an environmental impact as well, which brings us to the theme of this month's #IoTuesday Twitter chat. The ability to remove inefficiencies through connected objects is driving change throughout every sector, including waste management. BigBelly Solar, located just outside of Boston, is trans...
Oct. 21, 2014 09:00 AM EDT Reads: 1,878
SYS-CON Events announced today that Matrix.org has been named "Silver Sponsor" of Internet of @ThingsExpo, which will take place on November 4–6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Matrix is an ambitious new open standard for open, distributed, real-time communication over IP. It defines a new approach for interoperable Instant Messaging and VoIP based on pragmatic HTTP APIs and WebRTC, and provides open source reference implementations to showcase and bootstrap the new standard. Our focus is on simplicity, security, and supporting the fullest feature set.
Oct. 20, 2014 11:45 PM EDT Reads: 1,589


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This week in the Arts:
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"Celebrate Winter" Kids' Days Out for children in grades K - 5 will take place at the Creative Discovery Museum Friday, Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.
Glass House Collective will host a Better Block Prep Meeting at 2523 Glass St. on Monday at 6 p.m. to help plan for their Better Block project event to be held on Saturday, Feb. 23. Visit www.glasshousecollective.org for more information.
To help raise awareness for the arts for elementary aged students, middle schoolers from The Center for Creative Artswill host Art N U, a festival for children to explore the arts through dance, acting, painting, puppetry, instruments, singing and more, on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. For more information, visit the group's Facebook page "Chattanooga Art N U."
Planet Altered will host CAFE, a Community Arts Funding Event, on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 6-8 p.m. For more information or to apply, visit www.planetaltered.com.
Theatre, Music & Dance
The CSO Masterworks Series continues with the performance of Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 8 p.m. at the Tivoli Theatre. Call 267-8583 or visit www.chattanoogasymphony.org to purchase tickets.
New classes, including Introduction to Mandolin, Intermediate Bluegrass Guitar, and Introduction to Clawhammer Banjo, as well as classes for children, begin at Folk School of Chattanooga the week of Jan. 7. In addition, private lessons are available in guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, piano, fiddle, dobro, pedal steel, bass, banjo, singing, and ukulele. To register or for more information, visit www.chattanoogafolk.com or call 827-8906.
The Athens Community Theater will hold auditions for Evening With the Stars X, a Community Showcase of Talent, on Monday at 7 p.m. at The Arts Center in Athens. Visit www.athensartscouncil.org or call 745-8781 for more information.
The Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga will present their production of Avenue Q Friday-Saturday, Jan. 11-12, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2:30 p.m. in their new theatre space at Eastgate Town Center. Tickets may be purchased by calling 987-5141 or visiting www.ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com.
The Tennessee Valley Theatre will present Divas and Gents, four professionally trained singers who will perform selections of opera, operetta, and Broadway, on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call 365-PLAY or visit www.tennesseevalleytheatre.com.
Visual Art & Film
AVA will host the opening reception for an exhibit showcasing selections from Knoxville Arts and Culture Alliance Member Show on Friday from 5:30-8 p.m. For more information, visit www.avarts.org.
The opening reception for "Lucky 13," an exhibit featuring works in paint, photography, glass, clay, wood, fabric, metal and jewelry, will be held on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at In-Town Gallery. For more information, call 267-9214 or visit www.intowngallery.com.
River Gallery will host the opening reception for "Vivid Interpretations" on Friday rom 6:30-8 p.m. Artists Mike Berry, Algar Dole and David Swanagin will be present to discuss their works. Call 265-5033 ext. 5 or visit www.river-gallery.com for additional information.
Townsend Atelier will offer painting classes in watercolor for beginning and advanced students Mondays, Jan. 7-Feb. 18, beginning oil and impressionist landscape on Tuesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 19, and self portrait on Tuesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 12. For more information or to register, visit www.townsendatelier.com.
An Architectural Photography workshop with instructor Stephanie Valencia will take place Saturday, Jan. 12, from 2-6 p.m. at Shuptrine's Gold Leaf Designs. Call 266-4453 to make a reservation.
October 31, 2014
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There will be a lane closure on North Market Street between West Kent Street and Bell Avenue on Monday, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. , weather permitting. Delays may occur. In order ... (click for more)
There were some early visitors to the Chattanooga Fire Department's Halloween Open House Friday afternoon. Ashley Kuehn brought her two kids, dressed in Halloween costumes that had a definite firefighter theme. Daughter Crimson wore a Dalmatian costume while Stetson wore custom-made firefighter turnout gear. The department's Halloween Open House is officially from 6-8 p.m. on ... (click for more)
The Bradley County Mobile Command Post will be at Friday night's Downtown Block Party in Cleveland. The first 3,000 children to stop by the Command Post, at the northwest corner of the courthouse, will receive a Bradley County Sheriff's Office re-usable treat bag…filled with candy. Sheriff Watson invites one and all to visit. (click for more)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District plans to reopen Chickamauga Lock to all navigation traffic as early as next Thursday. An inspection of the upper gate anchorage and a repair plan were completed today. Chickamauga Lock closed on Monday after a routine inspection revealed a crack in the anchorage of the upper gate. Lt. Col. John Hudson, commander ... (click for more)
A downtown Chattanooga apartment complex that recently was sold at a $3 million profit is exempt from most property taxes through 2022 under a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement. No payment of school taxes was included in the deal for Walnut Commons at Walnut Street and Aquarium Way. The only taxes due on the property for the next eight ... (click for more)
In a state where just 28 percent of eighth graders are proficient in math and 33 percent are proficient in reading according to national assessments, education is deserving of more attention in 2014 elections. Across the country, more parents are making informed decisions about their child's education, but for Volunteer State parents without resources, choices are difficult to come ... (click for more)
As the first day of November arrives today, it is cold enough in my garden to officially certify that fall has fell! There are even signs of ice on the ground but there is a bounty crop of acorns so, in keeping with our monthly tradition, some will get shiny acorns and others will get a chunk of cold ice: A SHINY ACORN for Patriots football coach Bill Belichick for scoffing at ... (click for more)


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November 1, 2014
Ghost Adventures: Asylums and castles and prisons, oh my!
by Jane Boursaw, posted Oct 24th 2009 11:02AM
It's that time of year when we get all the deliciously creepy shows and movies haunting our TV sets as we head into Halloween. Turner Classic Movies is airing some great ones this weekend, including Poltergeist, Dr. X, and The Blob. Check out their schedule to see when they're airing.
I have to agree with John that sometimes the ghost hunter shows don't always deliver. Then again, sometimes just the idea of where they're going is frightening. Last night, I watched an episode of Ghost Adventures on the Travel Channel, and the guys took their gear into the bowels of an abandoned insane asylum. I happened to grow up in a town with an abandoned insane asylum (converted to very nice retail/business now), and I know firsthand that these places are pretty creepy.
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A court order has landed a transgender juvenile at the York Correctional Institution in Niantic, the state Department of Correction announced on Tuesday.
The unidentified juvenile was transferred to the prison from the custody of the Department of Children and Families under unknown circumstances. While the transfer is allowed by state statute, it is rare for a juvenile to be placed at an adult prison and in this case the first time a transgender juvenile is being held at an adult prison in Connecticut, according to DOC spokeswoman Karen Martucci.
DCF, in a statement, said it is the first time in more than 13 years that a juvenile was placed in an adult prison and it "does not take such a step lightly."
DCF cited Connecticut General Statutes Section 17a-12(a), "which provides that when a youth who is adjudicated delinquent is dangerous to him or herself or cannot safely be held at a program operated or used by the Department of Children and Families, upon motion, a juvenile court may transfer custody of the youth to the adult correction system."
"We work hard to serve youths with even the most complex needs, but in extreme cases, when a youth has seriously injured staff or assaulted other youths whom the Department is entrusted to keep safe, thereby eroding the capacity of the impacted programs to serve, it is incumbent upon us to take appropriate authorized measures," the statement reads.
DCF spokesman Gary Kleeblatt declined further comment.
Because the individual is a minor, as well as for safety and security concerns, the person is not being identified, the DOC said in a statement. The court order requires that the transgender juvenile be assessed for a determination about final placement.
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Threats targeting US schools in UAE raise concerns
Dubai, Oct 31 : The embassy of the US in Abu Dhabi warned US citizens about threats to attack American schools and teachers from Islamist groups in the region, saying that they must be taken seriously, a media report said Thursday.
Morocco pledges support to UAE's fight against terrorism
Rabat, Oct 29 : The Moroccan foreign ministry, in line with the directives of King Mohammed VI, said that the kingdom would provide active support to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its fight against terrorism and its efforts to maintain regional and international peace and stability.
Bangladesh, UAE for combatting terrorism, including IS
Dhaka, Oct.28 : Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed deep concern over the growing phenomenon of terrorism, and stressed the importance of combatting it, including the Islamic State in Iran and Syria.
IPTL names team coaches
Dubai, Oct 28 : Organisers of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) Tuesday appointed Joshua Eagle and John Laffnie de Jager as coaches of Singapore Slammers and UAE Royals respectively. Fabrice Santoro and Treat Huey will be player-coaches for the Indian Aces and Manila Mavericks.
Sheikh Hasina leaves for UAE on three-day visit
Dhaka, Oct.25 : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this morning on a three-day official visit, aiming to further strengthen Bangladesh's bilateral relations with the oil-rich Gulf nation and increase manpower export.
Indian man reunited with family after 40 years
Dubai, Oct 23 : An Indian man, who had disappeared from his hometown in Kerala nearly 40 years ago, has been found by his family at a hospital in Dubai in the UAE, a newspaper report said.
Migrant workers in UAE exploited, abused: report
Manila, Oct 23 : Migrant domestic workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are beaten, exploited and trapped in forced labour situations, Human Rights Watch said in a report released Thursday.
Indian dies after falling from Dubai high-rise
Dubai, Oct 22 : An Indian in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has died, the latest in a series of deaths, after falling from the balcony of his 16th floor apartment.
Mystery over Indian schoolgirl's death in UAE
Dubai, Oct 21 : Mystery surrounds the death of a 12-year-old Indian girl in the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after she fell from a building, a media report said Tuesday.
Indian arrested in UAE for murdering compatriot
Dubai, Oct 21 : Police in the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested an Indian man for the alleged murder of a 28-year-old compatriot 24 hours after the crime, media reported.
U-16 India girls thrash UAE
Dhaka, Oct 21 : A ruthless Indian Under-16 women's football team Tuesday routed minnows United Arab Emirates 12-0 to keep alive its hopes in the AFC Championship qualifying round.
Aus eyeing No.1 Test spot during Pak series in UAE
Dubai, Oct 21 : Australia has a chance to reclaim the top spot in the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings when it faces host Pakistan in the two-Test series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which starts on Wednesday in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
U-16 India girls face must-win game against UAE
Dhaka, Oct 20 : The Indian women's Under-16 football team will take on United Arab Emirates in a must-win Group B clash of the AFC Championship qualifying round at the Bangabandhu Stadium here Tuesday.
Cilic to play for UAE franchisee in IPTL
Dubai, Oct 19 : Reigning US Open champion and World No.9 Marin Cilic will play for Dubai-based frachisee, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Royals in the inaugural edition of International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).
Michael Clarke yet to recover for Tests
Sharjah, Oct 14 : Injury-plagued Australian captain Michael Clarke Tuesday refused to declare himself fully fit for the forthcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan in the UAE, saying he still had "a long way to go".
Indian woman in UAE faces embezzlement charges
Dubai, Oct 13 : An Indian in the UAE, who had access to her employer's bank account, faces charges for allegedly embezzling more than 247,000 dirhams (about $67,000), media reported Monday.
Australia grabs top spot in ICC ODI rankings
Abu Dhabi, Oct.13 : Australia has grabbed the top spot in the Reliance ICC One-Day International (ODI) team rankings following its 3-0 series victory over Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Pak implode to hand Oz 3-0 whitewash in UAE ODI series
Sydney, Oct 13 : Australia managed to pull off a series whitewash against Pakistan as the hosts were unable to claim victory in the third and final ODI losing it by one run, despite needing just two runs to win from the final over.
Now, a happiness meter in Dubai!
Dubai, Oct 12 : A unique initiative to measure the happiness and satisfaction of the public in government services on a daily basis using electronic devices connected to a central network has been launched in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
World Cup Trophy reaches UAE as part of world tour
Dubai, Oct. 9 : The Cricket World Cup trophy reached the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of its world tour, ahead of the 2015 World Cup, to take place in Australia and New Zealand.
ICC World Cup trophy tours UAE
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Dubai, Oct 09 : The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued a set of guidelines for Indians residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), giving them a list of do's and don'ts for a hassle-free living.
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Johannesburg, Oct 09 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the country would host England for a full series of Tests and limited-overs matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from next October.
Little Indian girl found dead in UAE school bus
Abu Dhabi, Oct 8 : A four-year-old Indian girl was found dead in the UAE's capital city several hours after her school van was locked up by the driver and supervisor even though she had fallen asleep inside, police said Wednesday.
Etihad Airways unveils new partnerships with six airlines
Abu Dhabi, Oct 8 : The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) flagship carrier, Etihad Airways, Wednesday unveiled Etihad Airways Partners, a new brand which brings together like-minded airlines to offer customers more choice through improved networks and schedules and enhanced frequent flyer benefits.
Pakistan will doctor pitches: George Bailey
Sharjah, Oct 7 : Australia's ODI captain George Bailey expects hosts Pakistan to 'doctor' the pitches to favour spin bowlers in the upcoming clashes between the two sides in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Australia recall Doherty into ODI squad
Melbourne, Oct 7 : Cricket Australia (CA) Tuesday confirmed that Tasmanian off-spinner Xavier Doherty has been called into the Australian One Day International (ODI) squad for the tour of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against Pakistan as cover for all-rounder Mitchell Marsh who is continuing to ...
Biden apologises to Turkey, UAE
Washington, Oct 7 : US Vice President Joe Biden has apologised to Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for comments made at a conference wherein he suggested that the two nations had contributed to arming and financing terrorists in Syria.
2015 World Cup contenders aim to improve ICC rankings
Dubai, Oct 5 : Preparations for next year's ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 will go up a notch this week when Pakistan host Australia in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series, and World Champions and No.1 ranked India welcome the West Indies for a five-match ...
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Islamabad, Oct 04 : Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman has dismissed rumours about the inclusion of Younis Khan in national team for the ODI series against Australia in the UAE.