Wisconsin-River Falls downs Amherst for second straight NCAA Division III women’s hockey title
The Falcons scored three second-period goals to capture their second straight national title, both won at home.
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Championship rematch for Boston College, Denver with Frozen Four spot at stake
The Eagles try to avenge the 2024 championship game loss to the Pioneers when the teams meet for a spot in St. Louis. See the box score here.
UConn, Penn State in overtime deadlocked at 2 with each team looking for first Frozen Four berth
Either the Huskies or the Nittany Lions will be a first-time Frozen Four participant in St. Louis. See the box score here.
Minnesota junior Kurth signs deal with NHL’s Lightning, gives up last season of NCAA eligibility
The NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Minnesota junior forward Connor Kurth to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning next season.
Former North Dakota player, longtime assistant Jackson tabbed new head coach for Fighting Hawks
North Dakota announced on Saturday night that Dane Jackson has been named the 17th head coach of the hockey program. Jackson was chosen from a finalist field that included Matt Smaby, Jason Herter and Nick Fohr. “Tonight, I could not be happier to announce Dane Jackson as our next head coach,” said UND director of … Read more
Western Michigan, UMass have eyes on a Frozen Four berth
The Broncos are looking for their first trip to the Frozen Four, while the Minutemen are trying to get there for the first time since winning the 2021 title. See the box score here.
Dorwart signs contract with NHL’s Flyers after three seasons at Michigan State
Michigan State undrafted forward Karsen Dorwart has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Dorwart will report to the Flyers for the remainder of the season, according to Flyers general manager Daniel Briere in a news release. Dorwart is an undrafted center who just completed his third season with Michigan State. Dorwart … Read more
Boston University, Cornell play for first spot in Frozen Four
The Terriers and the Big Red play in the NCAA regional final for the second time in three years. See the box score here.
After one season with Minnesota, two with UConn, Wood inks NHL deal with Nashville, forgoes senior year of NCAA eligibility
After playing one season with Minnesota, junior forward Matthew Wood inked his first professional contract Saturday, signing a three-year, entry-level deal with the NHL’s Nashville Predators. Wood was a first-round selection, No. 15 overall, of the Predators in the 2023 NHL Draft and played his first two NCAA seasons at UConn before joining the Golden … Read more
Minnesota sophomores Moore, Rinzel give up remaining eligibility, sign NHL contracts with Blackhawks
Minnesota sophomore forward Oliver Moore and sophomore defenseman Sam Rinzel both inked their first professional contracts Saturday and will join the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks via three-year, entry-level deals. The 19th overall selection in the first round by the Blackhawks in 2023, Moore took to the ice in 77 career games during his two years with … Read more
Penn State upends Maine 5-1 to advance to Allentown regional final
Maine looks to add another piece of hardware, but must get through Penn State first in Allentown. See the box score here.
Minnesota’s Snuggerud forgoes senior season, signs entry-level contract with NHL’s Blues
Minnesota captain Jimmy Snuggerud has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the NHL St. Louis Blues.
Ferris State tabs LIU’s Riley as its next head coach
Ferris State has named Brett Riley its next head coach, succeeding Bob Daniels after 33 years as head coach.
Denver downs Providence, 5-1, to advance to Manchester regional final
Providence takes on defending national champion Denver in a regional semifinal in Manchester. See the box score here.
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.
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