Nomination period for 2021 Hockey Humanitarian Award now open through Dec. 23
The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation has announced that the nomination period for 26th annual Hockey Humanitarian Award is now open (photo: Jim Stankiewicz).
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Alumni, administration put forth multi million-dollar commitment to preserve Alabama Huntsville hockey
With the support of prominent alumni as well as the university administration and the Huntsville community, Alabama Huntsville is working to continue the UAH Division I hockey program on a long-term basis. Goals of the group include alignment with a major conference and future plans to build a multi-purpose facility on the UAH campus that … Read more
No spectators indefinitely for men’s, women’s hockey games at Wisconsin for 2020-21 season
Wisconsin men’s and women’s hockey home games will be played this season without fans in the stands for an indefinite period of time, the school announced Wednesday. Similar to the approach Wisconsin Athletics is taking with Camp Randall Stadium, fans will not be allowed into the Kohl Center for basketball or LaBahn Arena for hockey … Read more
Hockey East unveils 2020-21 schedule, with men’s, women’s games beginning Nov. 20
Hockey East announced today details for its return to play plan for the 2020-21 season, including composite league schedules, featuring a double round-robin format. League play will begin on Friday, Nov. 20 for both the men’s and women’s leagues. Hockey East also announced its NESN schedule through Jan. 1 and news that other games streamed … Read more
Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches’ poll shows AIC the favorite for 2020-21
The 2020-21 Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches poll was announced Tuesday morning. AIC, the regular-season champion for each of the last two seasons, was selected to finish at the top. 1. AIC – 96 points (7 first-place votes) 2. Sacred Heart – 76 points (2) 3. Bentley – 75 points 4. Niagara – 69 points (1) … Read more
Michigan freshman Power not being released for start of Canada’s World Junior selection camp
Michigan freshman Owen Power has a shot to be a top pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. But the Wolverines aren’t permitting the 6-foot-4 defenseman to attend the start of Hockey Canada’s World Junior selection camp this month. “After ongoing discussions with the University of Michigan, Hockey Canada has been informed that Owen Power will … Read more
Curry tabs former Suffolk captain, ‘perfect fit’ Bryan as new assistant coach
Curry has announced the hiring of Mikhail Bryan as an assistant coach. “I am thrilled to add Mikhail to our program,” said Curry head coach TJ Manastersky in a statement. “He is a detailed and mature young man who is passionate about helping players grow. He is a perfect fit to help us continue to … Read more
Longtime Yale, NCAA hockey administrator Dean dies at 65
Yale announced on Tuesday the passing of longtime administrator Wayne Dean, who passed on Sunday, Nov. 8. He was 65. No cause of death was disclosed. Dean served the Bulldogs since 1986 and recently retired this past July from his role as deputy athletic director. Dean had served as the NCAA Hockey Committee chair as … Read more
Notre Dame series at home Nov. 13-14 against Wisconsin open only to hockey players’ immediate family
Outside of immediate family members of the participating players, there will be no spectators in attendance for Notre Dame’s weekend series Nov. 13-14 against Wisconsin at Compton Family Ice Arena. Friday night’s game will be broadcast on NBCSN at 7 p.m. ET and Saturday’s game will be streamed online at NBCSports.com at 7 p.m. ET. … Read more
Minnesota State the coaches’ favorite to win WCHA; Bowling Green’s Kruse, Mavericks’ McKay chosen preseason players of year
Defending MacNaughton Cup champion Minnesota State is the favorite to repeat as league champions, garnering six first-place votes in the WCHA preseason coaches’ poll. In addition, Bowling Green senior forward Brandon Kruse and Minnesota State junior goaltender Dryden McKay shared WCHA Preseason Player of the Year honors. Mavericks freshman Akito Hirose was the pick for … Read more
New Sun Devils arena gets nod from Arizona State committee, final approval could come Nov. 18
A brand-new $115-million, 5,000-seat arena at Arizona State has been approved by the university’s Board of Regents’ Finance, Capital and Resources Committee, according to ArenaDigest.com. Final approval for the dual-sheet facility could come as soon as next week. The new arena, which would be the home rink for the Sun Devils’ hockey program, would be … Read more
RIT men, women become first D-I college hockey teams to cancel 2020-21 season (Updated with statement from players)
Rochester Institute of Technology has canceled all winter sports, including men’s and women’s hockey, for the 2020-21 season due to what it says are “ongoing health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.” In addition to hockey – RIT’s only D-I sports – wrestling and men’s and women’s basketball, swimming and diving, and indoor … Read more
Minnesota State a unanimous favorite to repeat as WCHA men’s champs for ’20-21 campaign
Defending WCHA regular-season champion Minnesota State is the unanimous favorite to repeat as league champions, garnering all 10 first-place votes in the WCHA preseason media poll. The media poll voting board was made up of one representative from each of the league’s 10 markets. Minnesota State junior goaltender Dryden McKay was the media pick as … Read more
Minnesota chosen top team in Big Ten coaches’ poll on eve of 2020-21 hockey season
Minnesota has been tabbed the favorite in the 2020-21 Big Ten hockey preseason coaches’ poll. The coaches also selected Preseason All-Big Ten teams, highlighted by a pair of 2019-20 individual award winners. ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAM Sammy Walker, F, Minnesota Alex Limoges, F, Penn State Cole Caufield, F, Wisconsin Cam York, D, Michigan Dennis Cesana, … Read more
Wisconsin tabbed top team in 2020-21 preseason USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll
With seven first-place votes, Wisconsin is the No. 1 team in the preseason USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll. Also with seven first-place votes is No. 2 Cornell, which finished last season No. 1 in the USCHO.com rankings. Third-ranked Northeastern garnered the other first-place vote. In order, the rest of the top 10 are Minnesota, Ohio … Read more
NCHC announces updated conference schedule for ’20-21 college hockey season
After releasing its plans and format for the 2020-21 season on Oct. 16, the NCHC on Monday unveiled the updated conference schedule for the season. All eight NCHC teams will play a 26-game conference slate for a total of 104 conference games in 2020-21. The NCHC season will be divided into two portions. The first … Read more
Bowling Green-NTDP exhibition scheduled for Nov. 7 canceled, teams working to reschedule
Bowling Green and USA Hockey announced Saturday morning that the exhibition game between the Falcons and NTDP scheduled for tonight, Nov. 7, has been postponed. The two teams are working to reschedule. The exhibition was set to be the first full competition for the Falcons since March 7, who will now begin their 2020-21 slate … Read more
WCHA women’s conference to start play weekend of Nov. 20-22
The WCHA women’s conference will start the 2020-21 schedule the weekend of Nov. 20-22. WCHA schools will play eight league games from November 20 to December 19 before breaking for the holidays. League play will resume as early as Jan. 1. The post-holiday schedule will be released in the coming weeks. “We look forward to … Read more
Big Ten season to start Nov. 13; full slate to feature 24 conference games for each team, four vs. Arizona State
The Big Ten announced Thursday the first half of the schedule for the 2020-21 hockey season, which is slated to start Nov. 13 with Notre Dame hosting Wisconsin. The full schedule will feature 24 conference games for each team, plus an additional four games per school against Arizona State at Big Ten venues. The Sun … Read more
Rensselaer forward Dubinsky stays enrolled, signs with Salmon Arm of BCHL
The BCHL’s Salmon Arm Silverbacks announced last week the signing of forward Zach Dubinsky, who played the 2019-20 season at Rensselaer. Dubinsky is still enrolled at RPI and is taking classes remotely. He’ll return to campus when it is deemed safe to do so, much like several other college hockey players who still have junior … Read more