Matt Mackinder

Matt Mackinder moved up the USCHO ladder since 1999. He was the arena reporter for Wayne State for the duration of the team's existence (1999-2008), was also the CHA Correspondent from 2005-2010 and then was the site's managing editor.

Report: Charges against WCHA referee Friesema dropped

by

The disorderly conduct charge against WCHA referee Peter Friesema for causing a bomb scare at the Anchorage International Airport last October has been dropped, according to the Grand Forks Herald. Alaska court records and the office of Friesema’s attorney confirmed the situation to the Herald on Monday. Allegedly, Friesema made joke about a bomb, causing … Read more

Connecticut head coach Marshall resigns, says ‘in the best interest for myself’

by

Connecticut head coach Bruce Marshall, the all-time winningest coach in program history with 337 wins, has resigned from his position, effective immediately. Marshall had been on medical leave since last November. Assistant coach Dave Berard will continue to serve as the team’s head coach for the remainder of the 2012-13 season and a national search … Read more

London Knights get another as Nebraska-Omaha goalie Stolarz leaves school for OHL

by

The Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights have added their second collegiate player in a week as Nebraska-Omaha announced Monday that freshman goaltender Anthony Stolarz is leaving the Mavericks to play for the OHL-leading Knights. “I’m obviously disappointed by Anthony’s decision,” said UNO coach Dean Blais in a news release. “He has been making a very … Read more

D-III men’s poll has Norwich holding firm in top spot

by

Norwich stays the No. 1-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division III Men’s Poll this week after receiving 15 of 20 first-place votes. St. Norbert jumps three spots to No. 2 and garnered three first-place votes. Hobart rises one to No. 3 and received a first-place vote, along with fourth-ranked Bowdoin, which tallied the other first-place … Read more

Plattsburgh remains No. 1 in D-III women’s poll

by

The top four teams in the USCHO.com Division III Women’s Poll remain the same, including top-ranked Plattsburgh, which received 12 of 15 first-place votes this week. Gustavus Adolphus, Elmira and Middlebury occupy spots two through four, respectively, while Wisconsin-River Falls is up one to No. 5. Norwich is down one to No. 6, Bowdoin jumps … Read more

Report: Michaelson out as Canton head coach, replaced by Martin

by

While no official statement has been given by the school, the Watertown Daily News is reporting that Carl Michaelson has been replaced as head coach with the Canton men’s team by Pat Martin, currently the school’s assistant athletic director and compliance coordinator. A Canton spokesperson said he couldn’t elaborate on why the change was made, … Read more

Golden! U.S. beats Sweden for World Junior championship

by

North Dakota’s Rocco Grimaldi scored two goals to lead the United States to a 3-1 win over Sweden on Saturday to capture the gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Ufa, Russia. [scg_html_wjc2013]For Team USA, it’s the second World Junior crown in four years, following the 2010 title when the Americans … Read more

College Hockey, Inc. hires Lawson, announces regional offices, promotes Ewell

by

College Hockey, Inc., has named Notre Dame graduate Kyle Lawson as the organization’s new director of education and recruitment and also announced the organization’s restructuring into three regional offices and the promotion of Nate Ewell to deputy executive director. “We are thrilled to welcome Kyle Lawson and know he will thrive in this role, educating … Read more

Team USA downs Canada, to play for World Junior gold

by

The U.S. National Junior Team advanced to the gold medal game of the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship by defeating Canada 5-1 in the semifinals in Ufa, Russia, on Thursday. The United States will face Sweden on Saturday, Jan. 5. [scg_html_wjc2013] Team USA captain Jake McCabe (Wisconsin) scored two goals and added an assist, while … Read more

Army freshman O’Leary gets two-game suspension from Atlantic Hockey

by

Atlantic Hockey has suspended Army freshman Andrew O’Leary an additional two games under the league’s supplemental discipline policy. O’Leary was handed a major penalty for contact to the head/cross-checking and also received a disqualification penalty at the 6:02 mark of the first period on Saturday, Dec. 29 against Canisius. Along with sitting out the second … Read more