Connecticut advances past Quinnipiac, 4-1, in Allentown regional semifinal
Connecticut and Quinnipiac face off in a Nutmeg State clash in the early regional semifinal in Allentown. See the box score here.
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Boston College survives Bentley with late goal, advances to Manchester regional final
The No. 1 overall seed Boston College takes on Bentley in the Manchester regional’s first game. See the box score here.
Denver blueliner Buckberger out for remainder of 2025 postseason with upper-body injury suffered in NCHC Frozen Faceoff
Denver sophomore defenseman Boston Buckberger has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 postseason after suffering an injury against Western Michigan in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff title game last weekend. “Boston Buckberger had a successful operation in St. Paul over the weekend and will miss the remainder of the season with an upper-body … Read more
Boston College standout Leonard named winner of 73rd Walter Brown Award as best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston has announced that Boston College sophomore forward Ryan Leonard is the recipient of the 73rd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England. Entering the NCAA tournament, Leonard leads the nation in both goals with 29 and game-winning goals with … Read more
NHL’s Golden Knights sign Northeastern goaltender Whitehead, who leaves Huskies after sophomore campaign
The NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights announced Thursday that the team has signed Northeastern sophomore goaltender Cameron Whitehead to a two-year, entry-level contract. Whitehead finished his second season playing with the Huskies in 2024-25 and appeared in 35 games with a 13-17-3 record, a .911 save percentage and a 2.74 goals-against average. Whitehead led Northeastern to … Read more
Lake Superior State announces recurring $1.5 million commitment for Lakers hockey from anonymous benefactor
Lake Superior State has announced an annual gift designed to propel the Lakers hockey program to new heights. This transcendent support, made possible through an anonymous benefactor’s inaugural and recurring annual contribution of $1.5 million, will directly enhance all facets of LSSU’s five-time national championship hockey program. “We are deeply grateful for this extraordinary act … Read more
After wild third period, UMass and Minnesota are heading to overtime in Fargo tied at 4
The Gophers and the Minutemen play the final game of the opening day of regionals. See the box score here.
Utica’s Della Rovere named winner of NCAA Elite 90 award for D-III national hockey tournament
Utica’s Andrew Della Rovere has been named the recipient of the NCAA Elite 90 award for the 2025 NCAA Division III men’s hockey tournament. Della Rovere, majoring in Business Management, was presented with the award during the event’s banquet in downtown Utica. In addition to his excellence in the classroom, Della Rovere also had a … Read more
Western Michigan survives in double OT on Grant Slukynsky’s goal, beats Minnesota State 2-1
The Broncos and the Mavericks, both regular-season and playoff champions in their conference, play a first-round game. See the box score here.
Michigan State faces Cornell for spot in Toledo Regional final
The top seed Spartans play the ECAC Hockey playoff champion Big Red in the second game in Toledo. See the box score here.
Boston University, Ohio State start the 2025 NCAA tournament in Toledo
The first of 12 regional games this week is in Toledo, where the Terriers and the Buckeyes play for a spot in Saturday’s regional final. See the box score here.
Curry netminder Soderwall named winner of 24th Joe Concannon Award as best American-born college hockey player in New England at Division II-III level
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston has announced that Curry goaltender Shane Soderwall is the winner of the 24th Joe Concannon Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England at the Division II-III level. The sophomore has led his team to their first Frozen Four appearance, hosted by Utica, on … Read more
After one season at Alaska, North Dakota, blueliner MacDonald inks NHL contract with Blue Jackets
The NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets have signed North Dakota sophomore defenseman Caleb MacDonald to a two-year, entry level contract beginning with the 2025-26 season. MacDonald recorded three goals and seven assists for 10 points with 42 penalty minutes, 68 blocked shots, 51 shots on goal and a plus-7 plus/minus rating in 35 appearances during his … Read more
St. Cloud State goalie Posch signs NHL contract with Colorado, leaves Huskies’ crease after pair of seasons
St. Cloud State sophomore goaltender Isak Posch has signed a two-year, entry-level contract through the 2026-27 season with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. Posch, a native of Umea, Sweden, just completed the 2024-25 campaign with a record of 12-10-0, a 2.40 goals-against-average, .923 save percentage and two shutouts. His save percentage ranked second in the NCHC … Read more
Gay inks with Avalanche after junior season, becomes first St. Thomas player to sign NHL entry-level contract
St. Thomas junior forward Cooper Gay has signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. Gay is the first Tommie in program history to receive an NHL entry-level contract. He attended the Avalanche development camp during the summer of 2024. In 94 games for the Tommies, Gay tallied 35 goals and 23 assists for … Read more
Air Force hockey coach Serratore signs contract extension, will stay with Falcons through 2026-27 season
Air Force coach Frank Serratore has agreed to a new two-year contract through June 2027. Serratore just completed his 28th season at Air Force with a 472-457-102 record. He has an overall mark of 521-549-111 in 32 seasons as a college head coach. He is also just the 16th coach in the history of NCAA … Read more
After leading Minnesota State to MacNaughton Cup, Mason Cup titles in ’24-25, Strand tabbed CCHA coach of the year
The CCHA has announced that Minnesota State’s Luke Strand has been voted 2024-25 CCHA coach of the year. The Mavericks claimed both the MacNaughton Cup (regular season) and Mason Cup (playoff) titles in his second year at the helm. Strand brought No. 14 Minnesota State back to the NCAA tournament in 2024-25, winning the MacNaughton … Read more
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Kopff leaves Brown after two seasons, signs NHL contract with Sabres
Brown sophomore forward Tyler Kopff has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres. A third team all-ECAC and first team all-Ivy selection, Kopff will join the AHL’s Rochester Americans to finish the 2024-25 season on an amateur tryout before his contract kicks in for the 2025-26 season. The Ridgewood, N.J., native skated … Read more