Matt MackinderAtlantic Hockey has issued a one-game suspension to Canisius freshman forward Cody Boyd, making him ineligible to play against Niagara on Jan. 16. Boyd’s suspension was a result of the major penalty and game misconduct he received in the first period of the game Jan. 14 against Niagara. Boyd made contact with Niagara goaltender Jackson … Read more
Tons of action this weekend, but only one instance where ranked teams face one another. Matt did a little better than Candace last week by correctly picking Sacred Heart to win the St. Michael’s Tournament. This season is flying by, hard to believe that in just two months’ and change time, we’ll be crowing the … Read more
Tons of action this weekend, but only one instance where ranked teams face one another. Matt did a little better than Candace last week by correctly picking Sacred Heart to win the St. Michael’s Tournament. This season is flying by, hard to believe that in just two months’ and change time, we’ll be crowing the … Read more
The American Hockey Coaches Association announced its major awards for 2016 on Thursday and the awards honor eight individuals who have greatly contributed to college hockey in the United States. All award-winners will be formally recognized at the AHCA Convention in Naples, Fla., on April 27 and April 29. Headlining the honorees is former Middlebury head … Read more
For the first time in conference history, College Hockey America will hold the semifinal and final rounds of its 2016 conference tournament at a neutral site, the HarborCenter in Buffalo, N.Y. “We are extremely excited to bring the CHA tournament to the HarborCenter,” said CHA commissioner Robert DeGregorio in a news release. “We believe that … Read more
After her freshman season at Elmira, Taylor Steadman made a tough decision to leave school and pursue another opportunity at Castleton. Was it an easy decision? No. Was it one that paid off in the long run? You bet. “I loved Elmira, playing for Coach [Dean] Jackson, and I made lasting friends there,” Steadman said. … Read more
Minnesota’s Amanda Kessel hasn’t played a game since the 2014 Winter Olympics because of concussion issues, has resumed skating with the Gophers and could possibly play this season, according to the Grand Forks Herald. Last July, Minnesota coach Brad Frost said that Kessel wouldn’t be able to finish out her senior year because of persisting … Read more
Lake Superior State will honor the memory of two special Lakers during Saturday’s game against Alaska-Anchorage. Saturday is Gary McClellan/Gil Somes Night, and the families of both men will be honored guests when LSSU and UAA face off at Taffy Abel Arena. McClellan, who died unexpectedly June 28, 2015, at the age of 74, was … Read more
Northeastern announced Monday that freshman forward Jason Cotton has withdrawn from the university. “On behalf of the entire Northeastern hockey community, I would like to wish Jason the best in his future endeavors,” said Huskies’ coach Jim Madigan in a statement. “I enjoyed working with Jason and I believe he will have a successful future … Read more
Even as a subtle winter storm blanketed the Midwest over the weekend, the action was far from cold as it pertains to D-III women’s contests. Ranked teams got back on the ice, two tournaments went down, and, as always, overtime games were in abundance. At the Adrian College Bruiser Bowl Classic, the hometown and No. … Read more
Even as a subtle winter storm blanketed the Midwest over the weekend, the action was far from cold as it pertains to D-III women’s contests. Ranked teams got back on the ice, two tournaments went down, and, as always, overtime games were in abundance. At the Adrian College Bruiser Bowl Classic, the hometown and No. … Read more
Everyone is back into the swing of the second half and so it should not be surprising that this past weekend saw a bit of everything in both league and nonconference matchups. Of course, there were the usual upsets, but also a couple of 0-0 ties, numerous and unique hat tricks from players leading their … Read more
Everyone is back into the swing of the second half and so it should not be surprising that this past weekend saw a bit of everything in both league and nonconference matchups. Of course, there were the usual upsets, but also a couple of 0-0 ties, numerous and unique hat tricks from players leading their … Read more
After already adding forward Oskar Andren during the holiday break, Boston University has another new player for the second half in forward Erik Udahl. Udahl, from East Walpole, Mass., is back in his home state after playing in the British Columbia Hockey League with the Coquitlam Express and Langley Rivermen for the past year and a half. … Read more
Denver announced Thursday that junior defenseman Nick Neville will be leaving the school for “personal reasons,” according to a school-issued press release. The 22-year-old Neville has appeared in 54 career games for the Pioneers, tallying six points on two goals and four assists. He skated in 10 games this season, recording one goal in addition … Read more
If you’re a Buffalo State opponent, it’s probably best not to go on a power play against the Bengals. Especially with Erin Gehen on the ice. Through the first half of the season, Gehen leads all of Division III women with five short-handed goals; no player in D-I has more than three, and just one … Read more
North Dakota sophomore goaltender Cam Johnson has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for December, while the HCA National Rookie of the Month for December is Kyle Connor from Michigan. Johnson was nearly perfect during the month, as he started all four of North Dakota’s games in net … Read more
Boston College has added two players from the Boston Jr. Bruins program in goaltender Ian Milosz and defenseman Michael Kim. The Jr. Bruins play in the United States Premier Hockey League. Milosz, a 6-foot-7 goaltender from North Grafton, Mass., played 17 games this season, posting a 2.20 GAA and a .924 save percentage, while Kim, … Read more
Army West Point will honor Hall of Famers Dave Merhar, George Clark and Dave Rost with a jersey retirement ceremony prior to the Black Knights’ game against Holy Cross on Feb. 6 at Tate Rink. The trio is set to become the first hockey players to have their jerseys retired and raised to the rafters. … Read more
Clarkson sophomore forward Janick Asselin has decided to leave school and pursue opportunities in professional hockey, according to a school-issued press release Tuesday. The Coaticook, Quebec native skated in 40 career games for the Golden Knights, scoring 16 points on four goals and 12 assists. He played in 15 of Clarkson’s 19 games this season, … Read more