Picking the men’s Division I games: Feb. 21-23
Each week, USCHO.com columnists will pick the winners of the upcoming games in their respective conferences (photo: Jim Rosvold/University of Minnesota).
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Chukarov bolts UMass back end, signs with ECHL’s Railers
The ECHL’s Worcester Railers have signed UMass defenseman Ivan Chukarov (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Atlantic Hockey suspends Air Force’s Mirageas one game for head contact penalty against Canisius
Air Force sophomore defenseman Zack Mirageas has been issued a one-game suspension by Atlantic Hockey. Mirageas was whistled for a contact to the head major penalty and given a game misconduct at the 10:51 mark of the third period of Saturday night’s 3-0 loss to Canisius. Upon reviewing the play, Atlantic Hockey officials determined it … Read more
History, Alaska: Looking back at the Seawolves’ postseason streak, Part I
With Arizona State on the brink of the first independent at-large bid to the NCAA tournament in over 25 years, USCHO is revisiting the last program to accomplish this feat – the 1989-92 Alaska Anchorage teams (photo: UAA Athletics).
WCHA announces Julianne Bye Cup to be awarded to women’s regular-season champion
The women’s WCHA will present a new regular-season championship trophy named in honor of longtime women’s hockey advocate Julianne Bye. The Julianne Bye Cup will be awarded yearly to the winner of the WCHA regular-season championship, beginning with the 2018-19 season. “For 20 years, I have watched the highly-skilled and competitive teams of the WCHA … Read more
USCHO.com presents its NCAA Division I Plays of the Week, Feb. 14-16
Each week, USCHO.com will present its Plays of the Week via our YouTube channel (photo: Vermont Athletics).
Idle St. Cloud State remains No. 1 in USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll
Despite not playing last weekend, St. Cloud State earned 45 first-place votes to stay atop the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Rankings roundup: How the top 20 teams fared, Feb. 11-16
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Feb. 11 fared in games over the Feb. 14-16 weekend (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Atlantic Hockey issues one-game suspensions to Holy Cross’ Crinella, Robert Morris’ Jenny for head contact penalties
Atlantic Hockey has suspended two players, Peter Crinella from Holy Cross and Nick Jenny from Robert Morris, from penalties received last night. Both players received contact to the head majors and game misconducts in last night’s game at Holy Cross, Crinella’s coming at the 11:11 mark of the second period and Jenny’s at the 14:25 … Read more
CHA suspends Penn State’s Madsen, RIT’s Vulgar one game for separate infractions
College Hockey America has suspended Penn State’s Brooke Madsen and RIT’s Christa Vuglar one game for supplemental discipline. Both players will be unavailable for their teams when they take the ice later today. Both players were suspended after plays from last evening’s games were reviewed by the league office. For Madsen, the play in question … Read more
WCHA women’s commissioner Million leaving at end of ’18-19 season, taking director role with USA Hockey
WCHA women’s commissioner Katie Million has been named director of women’s national team programs for USA Hockey (photo: Bryan Singer/Icon Sportswire).
Minnesota Duluth, Providence, Minnesota, Minnesota State make up 2020 Ice Breaker field
The field has been announced for the 2020 Ice Breaker Tournament (photo: Jim Rosvold/University of Minnesota).
Peters, Skinner to be presented Hockey East Founders Medal at 2019 league championship tournament
Former Boston College associate athletic director Tom Peters and former UMass Lowell director of athletics Dana Skinner will be presented the prestigious Hockey East Founders Medal at this year’s Hockey East championships (photos: Hockey East).
Coming soon? Illinois hoping to make a decision on NCAA D-I program ‘in April or May’
As executive director of College Hockey Inc., a Minnesota-based non-profit, Mike Snee’s mission is focused on promoting and growing college hockey in the U.S. Recent efforts suggest that Snee recognizes an opportunity when he sees one. The state of Illinois ranks fourth in the country in producing Division I men’s hockey players, behind Minnesota, Massachusetts … Read more
GAME OF THE WEEK: Inaugural Arizona State senior class – the ‘founding fathers’ of Sun Devils program – looking to ‘be a part of the success’
Every game is important for Arizona State with an at-large bid on the line, but this weekend’s home finale will carry extra meaning for five seniors (photo: Greg Cameron).
Picking the men’s Division I games: Feb. 14-16
Each week, USCHO.com columnists will pick the winners of the upcoming games in their respective conferences (photo: Omar Phillips).
Former Rensselaer standout Polacek to be inducted into school’s athletics hall of fame
Chase Polacek is one of four former standouts that will be enshrined into the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics Hall of Fame (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Mercyhurst’s Tanskanen suspended one game by CHA for checking from behind penalty against Syracuse
Mercyhurst forward Vilma Tanskanen has been suspended one game by College Hockey America. Tanskanen was whistled for a five-minute major for checking from behind and given a game misconduct midway through the second period of Saturday’s 4-0 loss to Syracuse. After CHA officials reviewed the play, it was found that Tanskanen’s penalty warranted additional discipline … Read more
Concordia (Wis.)-Wisconsin-Stevens Point women’s game scheduled for Feb. 12 moved to Feb. 13
The Concordia (Wis.) women’s home game versus Wisconsin-Stevens Point that was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. CST has been pushed back to tomorrow. The game will now take place on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7:40 p.m. CST.
USCHO.com presents its NCAA Division I Plays of the Week, Feb. 4-9
Each week, USCHO.com will present its Plays of the Week via our YouTube channel (photo: Michigan Tech Athletics).