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Stonehill men’s hockey moving from NCAA D-II Northeast-10 to NCAA Division I for 2022-23 season; women’s hockey to join NEWHA in ’22-23

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Stonehill College has accepted an invitation from the Northeast Conference and will begin a transition to offer NCAA Division I athletics starting with the 2022-23 academic year. Stonehill, a charter member of the Northeast-10 Conference, currently offers 22 varsity intercollegiate athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level, with its 23rd program, women’s hockey, set … Read more

Concordia (Minn.) names NA3HL coach, Hamline alum Olimb new bench boss for Cobbers’ men’s college hockey team

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Concordia (Minn.) announced Monday that Kirk Olimb has been named the new head coach for the Concordia men’s hockey program. Olimb, who has been head coach and general manager of the NA3HL’s Willmar Warhawks, becomes the sixth head coach in the Cobbers program since the 1967-68 season. “Kirk’s success as a coach, player and student-athlete … Read more

Abate leaves Omaha after junior season, signs AHL contract with Providence for 2022-23 season

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Omaha junior forward Joey Abate has signed with the AHL’s Providence Bruins for the 2022-23 season. Abate, a native of Bloomingdale, Ill., will not return for his senior season with the Mavericks. Recording two goals and three assists in 32 games during his junior season, Abate had nine points (one goal and eight assists) as … Read more

Ohio State’s Jaques, Minnesota Duluth’s Soderberg, Minnesota’s Huber collect national women’s college hockey monthly honors

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For their outstanding performances throughout the postseason, three WCHA players have swept the Hockey Commissioners Association national player of the month awards for March. Ohio State’s Sophie Jaques has earned national player of the month honors, while Minnesota Duluth’s Emma Soderberg is goaltender of the month, and Minnesota’s Ella Huber has been named national rookie … Read more

Western Michigan goalie Bussi forgoes senior season with Broncos, signs NHL deal with Bruins

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The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that the team has signed Western Michigan junior goaltender Brandon Bussi to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2022-23 season. Bussi will give up his senior season with the Broncos in agreeing to the NHL contract. The Sound Beach, N.Y., native will report to the AHL’s Providence Bruins for the … Read more

Denver’s Brink, Minnesota State’s McKay, Minnesota’s Meyers named 2022 Hobey Hat Trick finalists as top college hockey player

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The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee announced Thursday the three Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalists for the 2022 award, honoring college hockey’s top player. This year’s Hobey Hat Trick consists of Denver junior forward Bobby Brink, Minnesota State senior goaltender Dryden McKay, and Minnesota junior forward Ben Meyers. Brink currently has 14 goals and 42 … Read more

After four seasons, one NCAA tournament appearance, O’Connell relieved of men’s hockey coaching duties at Boston University

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Boston University announced Wednesday that Albie O’Connell will not return as head coach of the Terriers’ men’s hockey program. In four seasons, O’Connell compiled a 58-49-16 record and led the Terriers to one NCAA tournament appearance. The 2021-22 season came to an end with a loss in the Hockey East quarterfinals as BU missed out … Read more

Michigan State goaltender DeRidder heading to North Dakota for fifth year of NCAA eligibility in ’22-23

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North Dakota announced Wednesday the addition of goaltender Drew DeRidder from Michigan State for the 2022-23 season. DeRidder will come to North Dakota for his fifth year of collegiate hockey and will be immediately eligible. “We would like to welcome Drew to North Dakota,” said North Dakota coach Brad Berry in a statement. “He brings … Read more

Western Michigan’s Glover forgoes last two seasons with Broncos, signs NHL contract with Penguins

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Western Michigan sophomore forward Ty Glover to a three-year, entry-level contract. In signing the NHL deal, Glover will give up his junior and senior seasons with the Broncos. Glover will report to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on an amateur tryout contract. The London, Ont., native played 39 games this season, … Read more

After three seasons on Western Michigan back end, Attard signs NHL contract with Philadelphia

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Western Michigan junior defenseman has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers that will begin immediately. He will forgo his senior year with the Broncos. Attard, a third-round draft pick (72nd overall) of the Flyers in the 2019 NHL Draft, leaves the Broncos after three seasons with 72 career points on 27 goals … Read more

Oilers ink Minnesota Duluth goalie Fanti, who leaves Bulldogs after junior campaign for NHL contract

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The Edmonton Oilers have signed Minnesota Duluth junior goaltender Ryan Fanti to a two-year contract beginning with the 2022-23 season. Fanti, who will forgo his senior year with the Bulldogs, will join the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors on an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign. Recently completing his second full season with … Read more

Dartmouth goalie Stevenson signs NHL deal with Capitals, forgoes junior, senior seasons with Big Green

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The Washington Capitals announced Monday the signing of Dartmouth sophomore goaltender Clay Stevenson. In signing the NHL contract, Stevenson will forgo his remaining NCAA eligibility. “We want to congratulate Clay on signing with the Washington Capitals,” said Dartmouth coach Reid Cashman in a statement. “This is a great day for both Clay and Dartmouth hockey. … Read more

Lopina gives up junior, senior seasons at UMass, inks NHL contract with Ducks

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Massachusetts sophomore forward Josh Lopina has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Lopina will give up his junior and senior seasons with UMass. In two seasons with the Minutemen, Lopina helped UMass to back-to-back Hockey East tournament titles and NCAA berths and a national championship in 2020-21. The Minooka, Ill., native, who … Read more

UMass blueliner Kessel leaves Minutemen after junior season, inks NHL deal with St. Louis

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Massachusetts junior defenseman Matt Kessel has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues. Kessel will forgo his senior year with UMass. Kessel, a two-time Hockey East all-star and 2021-22 assistant captain, helped the Minutemen to the 2020-21 national championship and back-to-back Hockey East tournament titles (2021 and 2022). The Bloomfield Hills, Mich., … Read more

North Dakota defenseman Sanderson signs NHL contract with Senators, forgoes last two seasons of NCAA eligibility

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The Ottawa Senators announced Sunday that the team has signed North Dakota sophomore defenseman Jake Sanderson to a three-year, entry-level contract, effective immediately. In signing with the NHL club, Sanderson gives up his last two years of NCAA eligibility. A native of Whitefish, Mont., Sanderson recently completed his second season with the Fighting Hawks, leading … Read more