Providence announces fifth-year blueliner Mirageas no longer part of Friars’ program

Providence announced on Tuesday that fifth-year defenseman Ben Mirageas is no longer a member of the program. “We are appreciative of Ben’s contributions to our program over the past four-plus seasons,” Friars coach Nate Leaman said in a statement. “We wish Ben all the best in his future endeavors.” No reason was given for Mirageas’ … Read more

Minnesota State keeps top spot with 42 first-place votes in latest DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll

With 42 first-place votes, Minnesota State is the top-ranked team in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll for the fourth straight week. Quinnipiac remains No. 2 with five first-place nods and Western Michigan is again third in the poll. Michigan moves up two spots to No. 4 and garnered three first-place votes. DCU/USCHO.com Division I … Read more

Hockey East announces schedule changes for men’s, women’s games over Jan. 13-15 weekend

Hockey East announced Monday schedule updates for men’s and women’s conference teams. The men’s series between Northeastern and Vermont, previously scheduled for Jan. 14-15, has been postponed. The Huskies are now scheduled to travel to Vermont for a single game on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 5:30 p.m. The women’s series between Holy Cross and Vermont, … Read more

Atlantic Hockey suspends Niagara’s Harpur one game for high sticking major penalty against Sacred Heart

Atlantic Hockey announced Monday a one-game suspension for Niagara graduate defenseman Chris Harpur, effective for the Purple Eagles’ next NCAA Division I game. The suspension is a result of Harpur’s major penalty and game misconduct for high sticking, which occurred at the 15:28 mark of the third period in Niagara’s home game on Saturday, Jan. … Read more

Minnesota goalie, 2021 Richter Award winner LaFontaine leaves Gophers, signs NHL deal with Carolina

Minnesota fifth-year goaltender Jack LaFontaine has left the Gophers to sign a one-year contract with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes through the end of the 2021-22 season. “As the reigning Mike Richter Award recipient, Jack has proven he’s ready to take the next steps in his career,” said Carolina GM Don Waddell in a statement. “We … Read more

UCHC announces schedule changes for men’s, women’s teams for Jan. 7-9 weekend

The UCHC has announced schedule changes for this weekend’s games involving men’s and women’s teams. MEN Friday, Jan. 7 Lebanon Valley at Brockport, postponed Chatham is now at Buffalo State, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 Lebanon Valley at Geneseo, postponed Neumann at Cortland, canceled Wilkes at Anna Maria, canceled Chatham at Fredonia, postponed King is … Read more

Wisconsin-Superior-St. Benedict women’s hockey games scheduled for Jan. 7-8 canceled due to COVID-19 protocols

The Wisconsin-Superior women’s hockey games scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 7-8, against St. Benedict at Ritschie Arena in St. Cloud, Minn., have been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. Wisconsin-Superior was to play Bethel this Sunday, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m. at Wessman Arena, but that game was later removed from the schedule.

NCAA announces updated COVID-19 guidance for winter sports, including men’s, women’s college hockey

The NCAA has released updated guidance for winter sports competing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 Winter Training and Competition document follows recent updates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including recommendations for quarantine and isolation. The updated guidance addresses broad considerations that differentiate COVID-19 management in Tier 1 individuals based on vaccination … Read more

Wisconsin-Stevens Point-Hamline men’s college hockey game scheduled for Jan. 9 postponed due to COVID-19 issues with Pipers

The Wisconsin-Stevens Point men’s hockey team had its 2022 opening weekend slate cut in half as the game at Hamline on Sunday, Jan. 9, has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Pipers program. Both teams will work to find a makeup date for the game. UWSP’s game at Augsburg on Saturday, Jan. 8, … Read more

USA Hockey adds Minnesota State’s Hastings, St. Cloud State’s Larson, Penn State’s Dawes to men’s Olympic team coaching staff

USA Hockey announced today the men’s Olympic team assistant coaches for the 2022 games in Beijing that will work under head coach David Quinn. The assistants currently with NCAA hockey teams include Minnesota State head coach Mike Hastings, St. Cloud State head coach Brett Larson and Penn State video coach Alex Dawes. In addition, Scott … Read more

Denver’s Stapley, Wisconsin’s Ceulemans, Minnesota State’s McKay garner December HCA national men’s college hockey honors

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced its men’s college hockey national players of the month for December. Denver’s Brett Stapley is the player of the month, followed by Wisconsin’s Corson Ceulemans as the national rookie of the month and Minnesota State’s Dryden McKay the top goaltender. Stapley went for five goals and nine points in … Read more

Minnesota Duluth’s Hughes, Union’s Matsoukas, Minnesota State’s Frank, Penn State’s Bothun collect December HCA national women’s college hockey honors

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced its women’s college hockey national players of the month for December. Minnesota Duluth’s Gabbie Hughes is the player of the month, followed by Union’s Sophie Matsoukas as the national rookie of the month and Minnesota State’s Calla Frank and Penn State’s Josie Bothun the top goaltenders. Hughes led the … Read more

WCHA cancels Minnesota Duluth-St. Cloud State women’s hockey series due to COVID-19 concerns with Bulldogs

The WCHA series between Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State scheduled for this weekend, Jan. 7-8, has been canceled. Due to COVID-19 concerns within the Minnesota Duluth program, the Bulldogs will no longer be traveling to St. Cloud, Minn., for the two-game series originally scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7 and 1:30 p.m. … Read more

Hockey East announces schedule changes for Jan. 7-8 men’s, women’s college hockey games

Hockey East announced Thursday schedule updates for conference men’s and women’s teams. The men’s game between Long Island and Northeastern on Friday, Jan. 7 will now air on NESN at 7:30 p.m. Additionally, Northeastern is now scheduled to play Arizona State at Matthews Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. The men’s game between … Read more