Vermont looks to NHL, hires Winnipeg assistant Woodcroft as new head coach, fifth in team history
Vermont announced late Wednesday night that Todd Woodcroft has been named the fifth head coach in Catamounts history (photo: thecoachessite.com).
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Arc enemies: Comparing a two-point arc in hockey to basketball’s three-point arc
Efforts to grow the game of hockey have produced some innovative ideas, including how to increase scoring. One idea is a “two-point” arc, similar to the three-point arc in basketball (photo: Jim Rosvold/University of Minnesota).
Robert Morris assistant Gershon stays in Pittsburgh, takes head coaching job at Chatham
Chatham announced Wednesday that Michael Gershon has been named the new men’s hockey head coach (photo: Justin Cohn/RMU Athletics).
Effinger leaves Boston University hockey ops position, named new men’s coach at St. Olaf
St. Olaf announced Tuesday the hiring of Eddie Effinger as the head coach of the Oles men’s hockey team.
Boston University ‘consummate student-athlete’ Davis named 2020 recipient of Sarah Devens Award, postgraduate scholarship
Boston University captain Sammy Davis has been named the winner of the 2020 Sarah Devens Award (photo: Rich Gagnon).
NCAA grants Northeastern’s Jozefek medical hardship waiver, will return for fifth season in 2020-21
Northeastern forward Grant Jozefek has received a medical hardship waiver from the NCAA and will return for the 2020-21 season with the Huskies (photo: Rich Gagnon).
Blackhawks ink Denver defenseman, captain Mitchell, who leaves Pioneers after three seasons
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Denver junior defenseman and captain Ian Mitchell to a three-year, entry-level contract (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
After two seasons at Connecticut, Timmons announces transfer to Robert Morris, will be eligible ’21-22
After two seasons at Connecticut, forward Jordan Timmons will transfer to Robert Morris and will be eligible to play starting with the 2021-22 season.
Minnesota Duluth blueliner, St. Louis prospect Perunovich named recipient of 2020 Hobey Baker Award as college hockey’s top player
Minnesota Duluth junior defenseman Scott Perunovich has been named the winner of the 2020 Hobey Baker Memorial Award (photo: Jim Rosvold).
After leading resurgent Maine squad during ’19-20 season, recent Bruins signee Swayman wins Mike Richter Award as nation’s top goalie
Maine junior goaltender Jeremy Swayman has been awarded the 2020 Mike Richter Award, given annually to the best goaltender in NCAA Division I men’s hockey (photo: Maine Athletics).
Minnesota Duluth leads way with four All-American picks, 16 total schools represented in 2019-20 selections
Sixteen different schools have players honored as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for the 2019-20 season (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
SIMULATION: MAVS MIRACLE! Minnesota State overcomes late North Dakota goal, captures national title in overtime on Mackey goal
SIMULATION: Connor Mackey tallied the overtime game-winning goal as Minnesota State captured the national championship with a 4-3 victory over North Dakota (File photo: David Faulkner/SPX Sports)
Penn State blueliner Hults exits after junior season, signs NHL deal with Los Angeles
Penn State junior defenseman Cole Hults will forgo his senior season with the Nittany Lions after agreeing to terms on a two-year, entry-level deal with the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon (photo: Rich Gagnon).
Michigan State adding Bemidji State’s Combs for 2020-21 season as graduate transfer
According to the Bemidji Pioneer, Bemidji State forward Charlie Combs will play the 2020-21 season at Michigan State as a graduate transfer (photo: Jim Rosvold).
American International senior Pike selected 2020 recipient of Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award, ‘one of the most prestigious awards in all of college sports’
American International senior forward Jared Pike has been named the winner of the 2019-20 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award (photo: RJB Photo).
Michigan’s Olmstead announces transfer to Miami, will be eligible in ’21-22
Michigan sophomore forward announced on Twitter Thursday that he’ll be transferring to Miami (photo: Michigan Photography).
Alaska Anchorage blueliner Nicholas, ‘a truly special young man,’ tabbed winner of 2020 Senior CLASS Award
Alaska Anchorage defenseman Nolan Nicholas has been selected as the 2019-20 Senior CLASS Award winner (photo: UAA Athletics).
Boston College’s Newhook named 2020 winner of Tim Taylor Award, given to top rookie in men’s D-I hockey
Boston College freshman forward Alex Newhook has been named the recipient of the 2020 Tim Taylor Award, given annually to the best first-year player in NCAA Division I men’s hockey (photo: Rich Gagnon).
McAfee tabbed Hockey East associate commissioner, wants to ‘make impactful changes in the college hockey landscape’
Hockey East announced Friday that Kate McAfee has been named associate commissioner.
SIMULATIONS: North Dakota, Minnesota State to play for national title after each team earns dramatic semifinal wins on Thursday
USCHO, with the assistance of the talents of a message board member, “Fighting Sioux 23,” is running a postseason simulation of all tournament games. The following is the summary of simulations for the national semifinals that would have been played on Thursday in Detroit. North Dakota 2, Ohio State 1 Hobey Hat Trick finalist Jordan … Read more