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

‘First Five’ named to United States Collegiate Select hockey team for 2025 Spengler Cup tournament

The United States Collegiate Select hockey team has announced the “First Five” members of its inaugural squad. Aiden Fink (Penn State), Mac Gadowsky (Penn State), Jake Livanavage (North Dakota), Joey Muldowney (Connecticut) and Alex Tracy (Minnesota State) have been selected. The five are all returning AHCA/CCM All-Americans and represent four of the six NCAA men’s … Read more