Live updates: Denver, Minnesota Duluth decide first spot in Boston
The Pioneers and the Bulldogs reprise their NCHC semifinal won by UMD in a sold-out arena to finish the Loveland Regional. The winner goes to the Frozen Four. Follow updates here.
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Here’s who contestants in USCHO’s Bracket Challenge Contest see winning the 2022 NCAA championship
All 16 teams in the field were on the final line of at least one bracket in the contest.
Two-time NCHA player of year Bates adds to honors as St. Norbert standout earns 2022 Sid Watson Award as top D-III men’s college hockey player
St. Norbert senior forward Peter Bates has been named the recipient of the 2022 Sid Watson Award. The award, voted on by the nation’s Division III head coaches, is presented to the best player at the men’s NCAA Division III level by the American Hockey Coaches Association. Bates enjoyed a banner senior season for St. … Read more
After guiding Adrian to national D-III college hockey semifinals, Krug named Edward Jeremiah Award winner as national D-III coach of year
For leading Adrian into the NCAA Men’s Division III Frozen Four at Lake Placid, N.Y., Adam Krug has been named winner of the 2022 Edward Jeremiah Award as the CCM/AHCA Division III men’s coach of the year. It is the first such award for Krug and Adrian. Krug is in his eighth season as head … Read more
Top 30 NCAA D-II/D-III men’s college hockey players named All-Americans for ’21-22 season
NCAA Division II-III men’s hockey head coaches have recognized the top 30 hockey players by selecting them as CCM Hockey/AHCA All-Americans for the 2021-22 season. First Team East G: Conor O’Brien, SR, Endicott D: Justin Allen, SR, Utica D: Ryan Romeo, GR, Brockport F: Ryan Black, SR, Babson F: Regen Cavanagh, SR, Utica F: Dante … Read more
Lindenwood University joining NCAA Division I men’s college hockey ranks for 2022-23 season
Lindenwood University announced Thursday that it will add a NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey program beginning in the fall of 2022. This statement comes on the heels of an announcement last month that the university will transition all NCAA athletic programs to the Division I level during a similar timeframe. “This marks an exciting … Read more
UMass’ Trivigno collects second straight Walter Brown Award as top American-born Division I college hockey player in New England
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Thursday that Massachusetts senior forward Bobby Trivigno is recipient of the 70th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England. Trivigno also won the award in 2021. Trivigno, a native of Setauket, N.Y., scored 20 goals and added 28 … Read more
After 14 seasons as only coach for Syracuse women’s hockey team, Flanagan announces retirement
Syracuse women’s hockey head coach Paul Flanagan has announced his retirement after 23 seasons as a head coach and 38 years in the sport as a player and coach in the collegiate ranks. The only head coach in Syracuse hockey history, Flanagan built the Orange program from the start. A four-time CHA coach of the … Read more
USA Hockey announces full staff to return for restart of 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship in August
Providence coach Nate Leaman, who led the United States to the gold medal at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship in Edmonton, will return as head coach of the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team. Leaman will be joined by Ted Donato (Harvard), Kris Mayotte (Colorado College) and Steve Miller (Ohio State) serving as assistant coaches, … Read more
Providence goaltender Stauber leaves Friars after junior season, inks NHL deal with Blackhawks
Providence junior goaltender Jaxson Stauber has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, forgoing his senior season with the Friars. Stauber’s contract runs through the 2023-24 season. The native of Plymouth, Minn., who was a Walter Brown Award and Mike Richter Award semifinalist for the second consecutive season, posted a 21-14-2 record with … Read more
UConn’s Firstov signs NHL contract with Wild, forgoes senior season with Huskies
The Minnesota Wild has announced that the team has signed UConn junior forward Vladislav Firstov to a three-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2022-23 season. Firstov will report to the AHL’s Iowa Wild on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. The native of Yaroslavl, Russia, just wrapped up his junior season … Read more
Atlantic Hockey suspends Air Force’s Rowe one game for hitting from behind penalty against AIC in conference title game
Atlantic Hockey has announced a one-game suspension for Air Force defenseman Luke Rowe, effective for the Falcons’ next NCAA Division I game. The suspension is a result of Rowe’s major penalty for hitting from behind and game misconduct, which occurred at the 10:27 mark of the third period in the Atlantic Hockey championship game against … Read more
Outgoing commissioner Fenton recognized with NCHC’s Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award for 2021-22 season
Outgoing NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton has been named the ninth annual recipient of the NCHC’s Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award for the 2021-22 season. Fenton recently completed his ninth season as the commissioner of the NCHC. He was presented with the award by NCHC director of officiating Don Adam at a ceremony following the NCHC … Read more
Babson’s Black, Endicott’s O’Brien named co-winners of 2022 Joe Concannon Award as best American-born college hockey player in New England at D-II/III level
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Wednesday that Babson forward Ryan Black and Endicott goaltender Conor O’Brien are the co-winners of the 21st Joe Concannon Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England at the Division II/III level. The award was established in 2001 shortly after the passing of … Read more
How to watch TV coverage of the 2022 NCAA Division I men’s hockey tournament
All 15 games will be on ESPNU, ESPNews or ESPN2 along with streaming availability. See the schedule here.
Minnesota State ranked No. 1 for ninth consecutive week in DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll
For the ninth straight week, Minnesota State is the top-ranked team in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll, getting 35 first-place votes this week. Michigan, up two to No. 2, took home 14 first-place nods from the voters. Denver stays No. 3, Western Michigan rises three to sit fourth, and Minnesota falls three to No. … Read more
Enter now for the 2022 USCHO College Hockey Bracket Challenge
Enter to win prizes in the 2022 USCHO.com College Hockey Bracket Challenge. Deadline is noon ET on Thursday, March 24.
Omaha blueliner Scanlin gives up senior season with Mavericks, inks NHL contract with Rangers
The New York Rangers have announced that the team has agreed to terms with Omaha junior defenseman Brandon Scanlin. In signing with New York, Scanlin gives up his senior year with the Mavericks. Scanlin registered six goals and 25 assists for 31 points in 38 games in his junior season at Omaha, tying for second … Read more
Omaha netminder Saville leaves Mavericks after junior season, signs NHL deal with Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights have announced that the team has signed Omaha junior goaltender Isaiah Saville to a three-year, entry-level contract. Saville, who will forego his senior year with the Mavericks, finishes his collegiate career at Omaha with a record of 38-36-5 to go with a 2.78 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 82 … Read more
Top 25 players in D-III women’s college hockey during ’21-22 season recognized as All-Americans
NCAA Division III women’s head coaches have recognized the top 25 hockey players in their division by selecting them as CCM Hockey/AHCA All-Americans for the 2021-22 season. First Team East G: Nina Prunster, SR, Colby D: Jenny Heath, SR, Elmira D: Erin McArdle, GR, Plattsburgh F: Eliza Beaudin, SR, Elmira F: Annie Katonka, GR, Plattsburgh … Read more