Michigan State collects 45 first-place votes, retains top spot in Oct. 27 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

With 45 first-place votes, Michigan State is again the top team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll. Michigan moves up one spot to No. 2, also receiving two first-place votes, while Western Michigan is down one spot, picking up a single first-place vote. Penn State moves up one notch to No. 4 with … Read more

CCHA suspends St. Thomas’ Sterzer one game for checking from behind penalty Oct. 24 vs. Providence

The CCHA announced Saturday that St. Thomas senior Caige Sterzer has been suspended for one game, stemming from an incident at 3:50 of the first period on Friday, Oct. 24, against Providence. The on-ice call was a two-minute minor for checking from behind. The suspension will be served during St. Thomas’ next game, which falls … Read more

WCHA suspends Minnesota’s Primerano, Ohio State’s Petrie one game each for actions at end of Oct. 19 women’s hockey game

The WCHA announced Monday that the league staff has reviewed the events at the end of the Ohio State at Minnesota game from Oct. 19. “The WCHA does not support fighting and acts of aggression that result in player safety concerns and reflect poorly on our league,” said a league statement. In addition to the … Read more

WCHA implements experimental unlimited high-sticking rule, ‘a skill that can increase scoring chances and puck possession time,’ for 2025-26 conference games

The WCHA is set to participate in an experimental unlimited high-sticking rule in conference games only during the 2025-26 regular season. “There is a strong interest in this concept from the league’s coaches, and it has been discussed for years,” said WCHA commissioner Michelle McAteer in a statement. “Many believe it’s a skill that can … Read more

SATURDAY COLLEGE HOCKEY ROUNDUP: Colgate ties No. 3 Boston University; No. 9 Michigan downs No. 7 Providence; No. 6 Maine blanks Holy Cross

Third-ranked Boston University tied Colgate 2-2 on Saturday night at Agganis Arena in Boston. After neither team could find the winner in overtime, the Terriers won the shootout 2-0. “As a staff, we are happy for our guys to trust that they are good and able to achieve,” Colgate coach Mike Harder said. “It’s not … Read more