More overtime, please!
Six series saw a split on Saturday night and will need a Game 3 on Sunday to determine who moves onto the next round (photo: Candace Horgan).
USCHO Staff
Clarkson sweeps major individual awards at ECAC women’s hockey banquet
ECAC Hockey announced the recipients of the league’s annual postseason awards at its banquet Friday night held as part of the 2018 ECAC women’s hockey championship weekend at Clarkson (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Friday finals: Merrimack upsets UMass Lowell, St. Cloud State downs North Dakota
In a night full of playoff games, one of the most surprising results came in Hockey East, with Merrimack stunning UMass Lowell in OT (photo: Candace Horgan).
Hockey East suspends Vermont’s Privitera one game for spearing against UMass
Hockey East announced Friday that Vermont senior forward Jarrid Privitera has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 18:20 of the second period on Thursday, March 1 at Massachusetts.
Lake Superior State hands Whitten four-year contract extension
Lake Superior State announced Thursday the signing of head coach Damon Whitten to a four-year contract extension, which will run through the 2021-22 season.
Robert Morris takes home top honors at CHA awards banquet
The CHA held its awards banquet Wednesday night and announced its individual award winners, an All-Rookie Team and two All-CHA Teams (photo: Justin Berl/RMU Athletics).
Bach, Gabel, Watts chosen as top three finalists for 2018 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award
Senior forward Victoria Bach (Boston University), junior forward Loren Gabel (Clarkson) and freshman forward Daryl Watts (Boston College) have been named the top three finalists for the 2018 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award (photo: Connor Koehler).
Adrian’s Thompson, Krug capture top NCHA men’s honors
The NCHA announced Thursday a 13-member All-Conference team, six-member All-Freshman team, Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and Freshman of the Year (photo: St. Norbert Athletics).
Lake Forest’s Spellmire selected NCHA women’s top player, Adrian’s Davis top coach
The NCHA announced this week the women’s conference year-end awards, including Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and All-NCHA and All-Freshman Teams (photo: Adrian Athletics).
After five seasons, Alaska Anchorage will not bring back Thomas as head coach
Alaska Anchorage announced Wednesday that the contract of head coach Matt Thomas will not be renewed.
WCHA women’s conference unveils six individual award winners for ’17-18 season
The women’s WCHA on Wednesday announced six individual awards for the 2017-18 season (photo: Melissa Wade).
Women’s Hockey East announces All-Rookie Team, other individual honors
The women’s Hockey East on Wednesday announced the 2017-18 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team and five other season awards as voted by the league’s nine head coaches (photo: Melissa Wade).
WCHA retires Broadmoor Trophy, introduces Jeff Sauer WCHA Championship Trophy
The WCHA announced Wednesday that it is introducing the Jeff Sauer WCHA Championship Trophy, to be awarded each season to the WCHA postseason tournament champion, beginning with the upcoming 2018 playoffs and championship (photo: WCHA).
Rankings roundup: How the top 20 teams fared, Feb. 23-24
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Feb. 19 fared over the Feb. 23-24 weekend (photo: Omar Phillips).
Saturday night results: St. Cloud State clinches NCHC Penrose Cup
Ryan Poehling’s goal in the third period broke a 2-2 tie and lifted No. 1 St. Cloud State to a win over No. 3 Denver, clinching the Penrose Cup as NCHC regular season champion in the process. Northeastern blanked New Hampshire in the final home game for UNH coach Dick Umile, who is retiring at the end of the year. (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Alabama Huntsville assistant Thomas leaving for position in NAPHL
Alabama Huntsville assistant coach will leave the program at the end of the season for a position with the Washington Little Capitals youth program.
ECAC Hockey suspends Princeton’s Riche two games for actions against Clarkson
ECAC Hockey announced Saturday that Princeton junior forward Alex Riche has been assessed a two-game suspension as the result of his actions in the Princeton-Clarkson game from Friday, Feb. 23.
Familiar Feeling Friday: BC, Cornell, Minnesota State clinch regular-season championships
No. 20 Boston College won its 16th Hockey East title. No. 2 Cornell clinched the ECAC championship while No. 4 Minnesota State won its third in four years in the WCHA. Meanwhile, No. 3 Denver cut into No. 1 St. Cloud State’s lead in the race for the NCHC’s Penrose Cup (photo: Melissa Wade).
Women’s WCHA announces ’17-18 All-WCHA Teams, which feature several underclassmen
The women’s WCHA announced Friday its 2017-18 All-WCHA Teams Showcasing the league’s impressive group of underclassmen, freshmen and sophomores account for five of six All-WCHA First Team selections, and nine of 18 spots overall (photo: Don Adams Jr.).
Boston College, Clarkson each have three nominees for 2018 Patty Kazmaier Award
The USA Hockey Foundation today announced the 10 finalists for the 2018 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award (photo: Nicole Haase).