Matt MackinderBoston College sophomore defenseman Philip Samuelsson has decided to forego his last two years of eligibility and sign with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Samuelsson, drafted by the Penguins in the second round (61st overall) of the 2009 NHL draft, scored four goals and added 12 assists in 39 games this year. Last season, Samuelsson was part … Read more
Minnesota-Duluth, fresh off their first national championship win last Saturday night, finish the season ranked No. 1 in the final USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll after receiving 48 of 50 first place votes. The Bulldogs were last ranked No. 11 back on March 21. No. 2 North Dakota had the other two first place votes, … Read more
Denver sophomore forward Drew Shore will return for his junior season and not sign with the Florida Panthers, the school announced Thursday. Shore was drafted in the second round (44th overall) by Florida in the 2009 NHL draft. “I’m really excited to return to DU for my junior season,” Shore said in a DU press … Read more
As many as 25 college hockey legends are confirmed to participate in the sixth annual “Friday Night at the Frozen Four” event which will be held from 4:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8 at the Xcel Energy Center. The popular event, which includes the presentation of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award and the Hockey Humanitarian … Read more
Tim Coghlin, head coach of the Division III national champion St. Norbert Green Knights, has been named the AHCA D-III coach of the year. Coghlin also won the award in 2008 when St. Norbert won their first national championship. This season, St. Norbert went 25-4-1 and defeated Adrian in the D-III title game on March … Read more
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Mandi Schwartz passed away Sunday morning. The Yale forward and sister of Colorado College forwards Rylan and Jaden was just 23. In a statement issued Monday, Yale University said: “Our thoughts are with the Schwartz family, Mandi’s fiance, her physicians and caregivers, and her friends, classmates, coaches … Read more
According to a report on TSN, Merrimack sophomore forward Stephane Da Costa has signed with the Ottawa Senators, leaving two years on the table at Merrimack. Da Costa inked a two-year free agent deal after posting 90 points (30 goals, 60 assists) in his two years with the Warriors. The Paris, France native led Merrimack in … Read more
Denver sophomore defenseman Matt Donovan has decided to forgo his final two years of eligibility after signing a professional contract Wednesday with the New York Islanders. Donovan will report to the Islanders’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, to play out the remainder of the season. “We wish Matt continued success in professional … Read more
Eight coaches have been named finalists for the Spencer Penrose Award, given annually to the NCAA Division I men’s coach of the year. The nominees represent any coach who won or shared coach of the year honors in his conference this past season, along with coaches whose teams have advanced to the NCAA semifinals. Of … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Tuesday that the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs have signed Boston College right wing Jimmy Hayes an amateur tryout agreement. Hayes was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2008 NHL draft before being traded to Chicago in exchange for a second round pick on June 26, 2010. … Read more
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute junior goaltender Allen York to a two-year NHL contract. York will be assigned to the Springfield Falcons of the AHL for the remainder of the season. “It is a tremendous opportunity at a life-long dream that I cannot pass up,” said York, a sixth round choice … Read more
NCAA Division III national champion St. Norbert College leads the way with three All-Americans, while Bowdoin, Castleton, Fredonia, Hamline, Norwich and Oswego with two each. The All-American teams were named last week and this is the first year that coaches have added an East Third Team due to the number of schools and players competing … Read more
Hamline senior defenseman Chris Berenguer has been chosen the 2011 winner of the Sid Watson Award Award as the top Division III player. Berenguer helped Hamline to a 17-7-5 record and both the regular season and tournament titles of the MIAC. The second straight MIAC Player of the Year to win this award, Berenguer earned … Read more
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Boston College junior forward Cam Atkinson to a two-year entry-level contract. Atkinson registered 31 goals and 21 assists for 52 points in 39 games this past season. He set a career high in goals, which led the nation for the second consecutive season. The 21-year-old finished his career at … Read more
According to a report on Beyond The Dashers, the Lindenwood University women’s team will make the jump from ACHA to Division I varsity next season. Lindenwood, located in St. Charles, Mo., is moving all of its athletic programs to the NCAA level and will be in the first of a two-year candidacy period before being … Read more
Gustav Nyquist, the Detroit Red Wings’ fourth-round draft pick in 2008 and Maine’s leading scorer each of the past three seasons, has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the NHL club and will not be back with the Black Bears for his senior season. Nyquist, a 21-year-old forward, scored 50 goals with 94 assists in … Read more
Hockey East announced Thursday that it had written letters of reprimand to Northeastern head coach Greg Cronin and Boston University head coach Jack Parker for their actions following the March 13 quarterfinal game at Agganis Arena. Post-game that night, Cronin and Parker allegedly had a face-to-face argument on the ice and the referees had to … Read more
According to a report in the Troy (N.Y.) Record, Rensselaer head coach Seth Appert has signed a contract extension that will go through the 2017-2018 season. “I’m thrilled,” Appert said to the paper. “Thrilled to be here and to stay here. I love it here.” The Engineers’ 20-12-5 record this season is the first time … Read more
Boston College senior goaltender John Muse is this year’s winner of the Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Muse, who was the Eagles’ goaltender for their NCAA championships in 2008 and 2010, topped a slate of 15 semifinalists for the award, the nation’s oldest nationally-recognized college hockey honor. … Read more
Castleton State sophomore forward Josh Harris has been named the winner of the 11th annual Joe Concannon Award, which recognizes New England’s best American-born hockey player at the Division II-III level. Harris, a Torrance, Calif., native, led the nation in points-per-game for the Spartans, leading the team in scoring with 16 goals and 34 assists for … Read more