York signs on for five more seasons at Boston College

Jerry York has signed a new five-year contract with Boston College that will see him stay behind the Eagles’ bench through the 2014-2015 season. “I am very happy to continue my career here at Boston College,” York said in a statement. “Since returning to my alma mater 16 years ago, I have been blessed to … Read more

Women’s poll has Wisconsin still leading the pack

Another week and another No. 1 ranking for the Wisconsin Badgers in the USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll. The Badgers’ 11 wins are tops amongst all D-I women’s teams and they received all 15 first place votes this week. Cornell remains at No. 2, while Mercyhurst is up a spot to No. 3, switching places … Read more

Dennehy extended at Merrimack through 2016

Merrimack head coach Mark Dennehy has received a contract extension that will see him stay behind the Warriors’ bench through the 2015-2016 season. Merrimack is 17-5-3 at home in its last 25 games, dating back to the end of the 2008-2009 season. Last season, Dennehy was named the Hockey East Co-Coach and All-New England Coach … Read more

DU’s Martin: ‘I am feeling like one of the most grateful people on the planet right now’

Injured Denver forward Jesse Martin met with the media Tuesday and openly talked about the hit from North Dakota’s Brad Malone nearly three weeks ago and the time spent in the hospital since then. Martin, his father, Terry Martin, and DU head coach George Gwozdecky addressed the media at a press conference at Craig Hospital … Read more

Minnesota-Duluth vaults to top of men’s poll

For the third time in as many weeks, there is a new No. 1-ranked team at the top of the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll as Minnesota-Duluth has taken over the top ranking. Last week’s top team, Boston University, drops to No. 2, the place Minnesota-Duluth was a week ago. Maine jumps two spots to … Read more

Wisconsin remains top team in women’s poll

There is not much change in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll as the top five teams remain the same as last week, with Wisconsin on top having garnered all 15 first place votes. Cornell, Minnesota-Duluth, Mercyhurst and Boston University round out the top five in that order. Minnesota, up a notch to No. … Read more

ECHL All-Decade Team has college flavor

The ECHL announced its All-Decade Team on Wednesday and of the 12 players and one coach named, seven played Division I college hockey. FORWARDS Scott Bertoli (Princeton, 1995-1999) Barret Ehgoetz (Niagara, 2001-2005) DEFENSEMEN Peter Metcalf (Maine, 1998-2002) Matt Shasby (Alaska-Anchorage, 1999-2003) GOALTENDERS Marc Magliarditi (Western Michigan, 1995-1996) Scott Stirling (Brown, 1996-2000) COACH Davis Payne (Michigan … Read more

Martin’s doctors brief media on player’s condition

The HealthPartners Medical Group at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., held a press conference Tuesday to talk about the surgery for injured Denver forward Jesse Martin. Martin had the operation on Monday. The fractured C2 vertebra was stabilized by inserting a screw into the bone. In addition, two vertebrae were realigned. In this surgery, … Read more

Major announcement this week at RIT

Rochester Institute of Technology will be scheduling a press conference on Friday, which RIT sources say is being held to make a major announcement regarding its men’s and women’s hockey programs. The school has not disclosed details of the press conference, but it is known that the university has been exploring plans for a new ice … Read more

DU’s Martin undergoes successful surgery

Injured Denver forward Jesse Martin underwent surgery Monday afternoon at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., to stabilize a broken C2 vertebra in his neck and the surgery went as planned, according to a DU media release. Doctors will reassess Martin’s condition on Tuesday morning. The surgery was performed by Alex Mendez, M.D., and Robert Morgan, … Read more

Wisconsin still No. 1 in women’s poll

Not much change in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll as Wisconsin is still perched atop the poll and the next five spots remain the same as last week. At the bottom, Minnesota jumps from No. 8 to No. 7, North Dakota flip-flops with Minnesota and Ohio State stays in the ninth spot. Harvard … Read more

Malone suspended one game for Martin hit

In a statement released by the WCHA on Thursday, the league announced it has issued a one-game suspension to North Dakota forward Brad Malone for his hit on Jesse Martin in the October 30 game against Denver. Malone’s suspension was determined after a review of the incident under the WCHA’s Supplementary Discipline Policy and Procedures. … Read more

“Mandi’s March” set for November 6

The Yale Club of New Haven, along with the athletic departments of Yale and Quinnipiac, have a special day coming November 6 to benefit Yale women’s player Mandi Schwartz and her family in her two-year battle with leukemia. When the Yale men’s team hosts Quinnipiac at Ingalls Rink, the day will begin with “Mandi’s March” … Read more

Gophers’ Budish injured in moped accident

Minnesota forward Zach Budish was involved in a moped accident Monday and his playing status with the Gophers is unknown at this time. Minnesota coach Don Lucia will have an update on Budish’s condition Wednesday at his weekly press conference at Mariucci Arena.

Martin talks to Malone, says hit was clean

Lying in a hospital bed with a halo keeping his neck stable, Denver’s Jesse Martin harbors no ill will toward North Dakota’s Brad Malone. It was Malone’s hit that knocked Martin out of Saturday’s game and probably ended his career, but according to the Denver Post, Martin spoke to Malone for 10 minutes Monday and … Read more

Miami still No. 1 in men’s D-I poll

Miami stays atop the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll for a second straight week, while changes are abound with the rest of the rankings. Last week’s No. 2-ranked team, Boston College, drops to No. 4, Minnesota-Duluth is the new No. 2 and Boston University jumps three spots to No. 3. Yale, with two wins in … Read more