Rankings roundup: How the top 20 teams fared, March 9-11
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of March 5 fared over the March 9-11 weekend (photo: Melissa Wade).
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Overtime makes new heroes in four Game 3s
Four players were Game 3 overtime heroes on Sunday: Air Force’s Tyler Ledford, Northern Michigan’s Troy Loggins, St. Cloud State’s Mikey Eyssimont and Michigan Tech’s Jake Jackson. Also winning Game 3s: Harvard, Clarkson, Canisius and Denver (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Dennehy out at Merrimack after 13 seasons, 168-243-60 record
Merrimack announced on Sunday that men’s coach Mark Dennehy will not return as head coach (photo: Melissa Wade).
Swept away in Hockey East; eight Game 3s on tap Sunday
Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern and Providence all swept in Hockey East; Minnesota Duluth and North Dakota swept in the NCHC; Mercyhurst and Robert Morris swept in Atlantic Hockey; and Cornell and Princeton swept in the ECAC. In the WCHA, Michigan Tech and Bowling Green forced third games, as did Army, Clarkson, Harvard and Miami. Notre Dame and Ohio State advanced in dramatic fashion. (photo: Melissa Wade).
Rensselaer assistant coach Graham struck by car, in ICU at Albany Medical Hospital
On March 6, Rensselaer assistant coach Nolan Graham was walking out of a Rite-Aid in Troy, N.Y., and was struck by a vehicle. The driver did not see Graham and his nephew and Graham succeeded in keeping his nephew safe at the expense of his own safety. Graham suffered skull fractures and minor brain injuries/bleeding … Read more
Road warriors: Six visiting teams open playoff series with wins
Six road teams, aka lower seeds, prevailed in Friday’s playoff series openers including CC shutting out No. 4 Denver, Colgate defeating No. 10 Clarkson and Princeton edging No. 16 Union (photo: Melissa Wade).
Bemidji State’s Whitecloud gives up junior, senior seasons to sign with NHL’s Golden Knights
The NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights have signed Bemidji State sophomore defenseman Zach Whitecloud to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Illinois releases results of D-I hockey feasibility study, ‘not prepared to make the ultimate decision’
The University of Illinois released Thursday a comprehensive study completed by Collegiate Consulting into the feasibility of starting a Division I men’s hockey program (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
WCHA announces 2017-18 All-WCHA Teams, All-Rookie Team
The WCHA announced Thursday its 2017-18 All-WCHA Teams, in addition to its All-Rookie Team (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Semifinalists named for 2018 Mike Richter Award; DU’s Jaillet aims to be first two-time winner
Denver’s Tanner Jaillet is among 10 semifinalists named Thursday for the 2018 Mike Richter Award, which honors the most outstanding goalie in college hockey (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Nine schools represented as Atlantic Hockey unveils 2017-18 All-Conference Teams
Atlantic Hockey announced Thursday the 2017-18 All-Conference Teams. The three teams are made up of 18 players from nine of the 11 schools. Regular-season champion Mercyhurst had the most representatives, placing five across the three teams (photo: Omar Phillips).
Fredonia’s Meredith selected ’17-18 SUNYAC Coach of the Year
The SUNYAC has announced that Fredonia’s Jeff Meredith is the recipient of the conference’s Coach of the Year honor for the 2017-18 season.
UMass Dartmouth’s Ruiz captures MASCAC Player of the Year honors
UMass Dartmouth junior forward Jonathan Ruiz has been named the 2017-18 MASCAC Player of the Year and headlines the All-Conference First Team as voted on by conference coaches (photo: UMass Dartmouth Athletics).
Seven schools represented on NCHC All-Conference Teams for 2017-18 season
The NCHC revealed Wednesday its 2017-18 All-Conference First and Second Teams, led by four players from Denver, while seven teams placed players on one of the two teams (photo: Candace Horgan).
Three St. Cloud State freshmen named to NCHC All-Rookie Team
The NCHC announced Tuesday its 2017-18 All-Rookie Team on Tuesday, which features players from four different teams, including a trio from St. Cloud State (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Minnesota’s Baldwin tabbed WCHA women’s Player of the Year
The WCHA women’s league announced Tuesday that Minnesota senior defenseman Sydney Baldwin is the 2017-18 WCHA Player of the Year (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Northeastern’s Gaudette, St. Cloud State’s Hrenák chosen HCA national award winners for February
Northeastern junior forward Adam Gaudette has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for February, while St. Cloud State goaltender Dávid Hrenák was selected the HCA National Rookie of the Month (photo: Melissa Wade).
Colgate’s Eldridge, Harvard’s Gilmore pick up February women’s awards from HCA
Colgate junior forward Jessie Eldridge has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for February, while Harvard’s Becca Gilmore was selected the National Rookie of the Month (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Seven Friars part of 16-member inaugural class of Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame
The Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame announced on Sunday that seven members with Providence College ties are part of the 16-member charter class set to be enshrined on Sept. 20 at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.
After surviving 3 OTs in game two, 11-seed Sacred Heart upsets RIT
One night after winning a triple-overtime thriller in game two, Sacred Heart completed the upset of RIT. They were the only road team to win a game three on Sunday (photo: Sacred Heart Athletics).