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Maine women’s hockey coach Molly Engstrom has stepped down to accept an assistant coaching role with the PWHL expansion team Detroit, the school announced Friday. A national search for Engstrom will begin immediately, the school said. The PWHL Detroit team is scheduled to begin play this fall. “I would like to thank Molly for her … Read more
The Division I Cabinet on Friday continued its review of an age-based eligibility model that could be brought forward for a formal vote as early as the end of this month. As part of ongoing discussions, the Cabinet approved a modification to the proposed model that would start an athlete’s eligibility clock either upon initial … Read more
Minnesota State coach Luke Strand has been signed to a contract extension through the 2032-33 season, the school announced this week. Strand just completed the third year of the five-year contract he signed when he joined the Mavericks in 2023. The Mavericks are coming off back-to-back MacNaughton and Mason Cups and appearances in the NCAA … Read more
Ted Donato has stepped down as Harvard head coach, the school announced Thursday. “I am proud and grateful for all the incredible moments, everlasting memories, and relationships from my 27 years connected to the University as a student-athlete, coach, and parent,” Donato said in a statement. “I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity … Read more
Ed Gosek has announced his retirement as head coach of the SUNY Oswego men’s hockey program. “Serving as the head coach at Oswego has been the honor of a lifetime,” said Gosek via statement. “This program means so much to me, both as a former student-athlete and as a coach. I’m grateful for the players, … Read more
Alaska Anchorage is turning to Eric Rud as the eighth head coach in Seawolf history. Rud was most recently an assistant at St. Cloud State, before that associate head coach at Miami (Ohio), and earlier the head coach of St. Cloud State’s women’s program. He’s also spent plenty of time in junior hockey, including head … Read more
Lake Superior State is giving Taffy Abel Arena a facelift. The university recently approved $6.3 million in donor-funded upgrades to the James C. Norris Center, including a new ice plant, boards and glass, benches, plus HVAC and roof work. The project is part of a broader push announced in February, with more than $10 million … Read more
Change is coming across the Divisions II and III college hockey landscape in New England, as two schools made major announcements regarding their future in recent days. St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., will transition to the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and NCAA Division III, while also working to secure future … Read more
After delivering one of the most productive offensive seasons in college hockey, Minnesota Duluth’s Max Plante has been named USCHO Player of the Year. A cornerstone for the Bulldogs offense, Plante finished the season with 52 points on 25 goals and 27 assists in 40 games, ranking third nationally in points and tied for second … Read more
Following a historic season in which he led Dartmouth to its first ECAC Hockey tournament title, Reid Cashman has been named USCHO’s 2025-26 Coach of the Year. In his fifth season behind the bench, Cashman guided Dartmouth to a program-record 23 wins while also securing the school’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1980. The Big … Read more
Michigan State forward Porter Martone is the USCHO Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 season. Voting was conducted by USCHO.com staff members. Martone turned in one of the most impressive rookie seasons in Michigan State Spartans men’s ice hockey history in 2025-26, emerging as both the team’s leading scorer and one of the most … Read more
The staff of USCHO.com has announced its three all-USCHO teams for the 2025-26 college hockey season. First Team All-USCHO F: Max Plante, So., Minnesota Duluth* F: T.J. Hughes, Sr., Michigan F: Ethan Wyttenbach, Fr., Quinnipiac D: Eric Pohlkamp, Jr., Denver* D: Cole Hutson, So., Boston University G: Johnny Hicks, Fr., Denver *—Indicates unanimous first-team selection … Read more
Jeff Hamilton will take over as the new coach at Yale, the school announced on Monday. Hamilton returns to Yale as a former team captain and the program’s all-time leading scorer. A three-time All-American and two-time Hobey Baker finalist, he graduated from Yale in 2001. He takes over the program from interim Joe Howe, who … Read more
Former Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna was named the co-winner of the 2026 Parker-York Award for contribution to New England Hockey by the New England Hockey Writers Association at its annual awards gathering Sunday afternoon in Saugus, Mass. Bertagna was presented the award, which was first bestowed in 1959, along with former Amherst coach Jack … Read more
Fresh off winning the NCAA championship, a pair of Denver juniors have signed NHL contracts — defenseman Eric Pohlkamp has signed an entry-level deal with the San Jose Sharks, and Garrett Brown inked a two-year deal with the Winnipeg Jets. Pohlkamp, 22, recorded 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists) in 43 games this season for … Read more
Yost Ice Arena, home rink of the University of Michigan men’s hockey team, sustained damage in a wind storm early Wednesday morning, according to multiple news reports. There were no reports of injuries. Large metal pieces from the arena’s roof were scattered around the building, according to reports, with debris lodged in nearby trees and … Read more
Fresh off winning the NCAA championship with Denver, defenseman Boston Buckberger has signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets to a two-year, entry-level contract starting in the 2026-27 season. Buckberger, 22, played three seasons at Denver and registered 24-62-86 and a cumulative +94 plus/minus rating in 128 games from 2023-26. He helped the Pioneers win the … Read more
Penn State forward Aiden Fink signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Nashville Predators the club announced on Monday afternoon. Fink signed an ATO with the Milwaukee Admirals at the end of March. Fink has played the past six games for Milwaukee registering 10 points, on three goals and seven assists including a four-assist game … Read more
Two North Dakota players are going pro. Jake Livanavage has signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Abram Wiebe has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames. Livanavage’s contract will begin in the current 2025-26 campaign and runs through the 2026-27 season. Livanavage will report to Pittsburgh and is expected … Read more
USCHO, with data courtesy of Gopher Puck Live, now has a searchable and sortable tracker that’s updated each time a player enters the transfer portal.