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Union men’s hockey coach Bennett steps down after ‘an allegation about his coaching style and practices that was substantiated through an investigation by the college’

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Union men’s hockey coach Rick Bennett resigned his position Jan. 28, effective immediately. Assistant coach John Ronan has been named interim head coach and will lead the team for the remainder of the current season. Bennett’s resignation follows “an allegation about his coaching style and practices that was substantiated through an investigation by the college,” … Read more

Top-ranked Minnesota State doubles up Arizona State, No. 4 Michigan downs Wisconsin, No. 17 Providence wins thriller over No. 9 UMass, No. 5 Denver escapes with OT win over Miami

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Top-ranked Minnesota State hosted Arizona State Friday night and knocked off the Sun Devils 4-2 behind goals from four different players and 34 saves in net from Dryden McKay. McKay is now 24-4-0 on the year with tonight’s win. With 99 career victories, McKay stands tied for third all-time in NCAA Division I men’s hockey … Read more

Former Northeastern hockey coach, player Madigan to be inducted into Beanpot Hall of Fame at 2022 event

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Northeastern director of athletics and recreation Jim Madigan will be inducted to the Beanpot Hall of Fame at the 69th tournament next month. He is the 15th representative from Northeastern to be inducted into the hall. Madigan will be presented with the award during an on-ice ceremony prior to the Beanpot tournament championship game on … Read more

COVID-19 protocols postpone Lake Forest-Adrian women’s hockey series scheduled for Jan. 28-29

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The Adrian women’s hockey team has announced the postponement of its upcoming weekend series with Lake Forest due to COVID-19 protocol. The matchup between the conference’s top two teams was originally slated to take place on Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January 29 at the Arrington Ice Arena. At this time, no makeup dates have … Read more

Hockey East announces upcoming schedule updates for women’s conference teams

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Hockey East announced Thursday schedule updates for women’s conference games. The New Hampshire and Northeastern women’s teams, previously scheduled to play two games on Jan. 14-15, have been rescheduled to play a single conference game on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at New Hampshire. The second conference game will not be rescheduled. The Boston … Read more

Three current NCAA men’s hockey players, seven alumni to play for Canada at 2022 Winter Olympics

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Hockey Canada has announced its Winter Olympics team that will compete next month in Beijing. Among the players are several who played NCAA hockey and three current NCAA players. FORWARDS (NCAA hockey ties) Daniel Carr, Union Corban Knight, North Dakota Ben Street, Wisconsin Jack McBain, Boston College * Adam Tambellini, North Dakota Daniel Winnik, New … Read more

Previously postponed Minnesota Duluth-St. Cloud State men’s hockey series rescheduled for Feb. 8, Feb. 22

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The NCHC series between Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State, originally slated for January 7-8, has been rescheduled for a pair of Tuesday nights in February, the NCHC and St. Cloud State announced Wednesday. UMD and SCSU will now square off on Tuesday, Feb. 8 and Tuesday, Feb. 22 with both games at the Herb … Read more

AHCA announces eight-person slate of 2022 prestigious hockey award winners

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The American Hockey Coaches Association has announced the slate of recipients of its most prestigious awards for 2022. The eight individuals being recognized will be honored at the 2022 AHCA Convention in Naples, Fla., scheduled for April 20-23. THE JOHN MARIUCCI AWARD: John Mariucci, the former coach of the University of Minnesota, was not only … Read more

UW-Superior men’s hockey series with UW-Stevens Point scheduled for Jan. 28-29 canceled due to COVID-19 protocols

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The WIAC men’s hockey series between UW-Superior and UW-Stevens Point scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29, has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. Per WIAC COVID-19 procedures, the games are deemed a “no contest.” The games will not count toward the overall record of either team or for NCAA Division III postseason selection purposes. … Read more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announces 11 nominees for 2022 honors

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The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation on Tuesday announced 11 nominees for the 2022 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The award, which is celebrating its 27th season, is presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen — a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team but also to the community at large through leadership … Read more

NEHC announces expansion of 2022 men’s, women’s postseason tournaments to include all 10 teams

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Due to ongoing rescheduling hurdles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the NEHC has announced an expansion of its league postseason tournaments for the 2021-22 season. Typically an eight-team field, the tournaments will expand for the 2021-22 postseason only to accommodate the qualification of all 10 programs. A first-round game has been added for Wednesday, February … Read more

Former Northeastern star Coyne Schofield tabbed captain of 2022 U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team; Decker, Knight, Stecklein alternates

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Three-time Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield (Northeastern) will serve as captain of the 2022 U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team, while Brianna Decker (Wisconsin), Hilary Knight (Wisconsin) and Lee Stecklein (Minnesota) were named as alternate captains. “It is an honor to be named captain of Team USA alongside Brianna, Hilary and Lee,” Coyne Schofield said in … Read more

Minnesota State gets 20 first-place votes, goes back to No. 1 in latest DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll

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With 20 first-place votes this week, Minnesota State regains the top spot in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Former No. 1 Quinnipiac picked up 18 first-place votes and falls to No. 2 this week. Western Michigan is up one to No. 3 and garnered eight first-place votes, while Michigan drops one to fourth, getting … Read more

Postponed Northern Michigan-Michigan Tech home-and-home series rescheduled for Feb. 1, Feb. 8

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The CCHA announced Monday the makeup dates for the Michigan Tech-Northern Michigan home-and-home series, originally scheduled for Friday, Jan. 21 in Marquette, Mich., and Saturday, Jan. 22 in Houghton, Mich. Michigan Tech will host Northern Michigan Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 6:07 p.m. EDT at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton, Mich., televised on … Read more