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.
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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
Make your picks in the USCHO NCAA College Hockey Bracket Challenge!
The 16-team field is set! Time for the USCHO NCAA College Hockey Bracket Challenge. Deadline is Thursday, March 27 at 1 p.m. ET. Go to https://social.uscho.com/ and make sure picks are set for USCHO NCAA Bracket Challenge. Compete for prizes against your friends.
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
Northeastern’s Williams signs NHL deal with Columbus, leaves Huskies after three seasons
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Northeastern junior captain Jack Williams to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2024-25 NHL season. Williams is expected to join the team later this week. Williams recorded 39 goals and 55 assists for 94 points with 37 penalty minutes and a cumulative plus-11 plus/minus rating in 106 career … Read more
Michigan State the No. 1 team in March 24 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll heading to NCAA regionals
Michigan State is again the top-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, picking up 32 first-place votes this week. Boston College, with 13 first-place votes, stays No. 2, while Western Michigan holds steady at No. 3 with the remaining five first-place votes. USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll – March 24, 2025 … Read more
After three seasons with Dartmouth, Haymes inks NHL contract with Maple Leafs
Dartmouth forward Luke Haymes has signed with the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs after three seasons in Hanover, N.H. Over the last three seasons, the Ottawa, Ont., native skated in 83 games while scoring 41 goals and adding 29 assists for the Big Green. He took the ECAC by storm as a freshman in 2022-23 by … Read more
NHL’s Stars sign Clarkson blueliner Taylor, who leaves Golden Knights after junior season
The NHL’s Dallas Stars have signed Clarkson junior defenseman Trey Taylor to a two-year, entry-level contract that will begin in 2025-26. Taylor will report to the AHL’s Texas Stars for the remainder of the year. Taylor recently finished his junior season at Clarkson where he totaled 29 points (nine goals, 20 assists) in 39 games … Read more
Dartmouth junior Flinton forgoes senior season, signs NHL contract with Lightning
Dartmouth junior forward Cooper Flinton has signed an NHL contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning following three seasons with the Big Green. Flinton was selected by the Lightning in the seventh round (211th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft prior to joining the Big Green. The Auburn, N.H., native played three seasons with the Big … Read more
Say leaves Notre Dame crease after one season with Irish, two with Mercyhurst, signs NHL contract with Calgary
After a successful junior campaign for Notre Dame, which included 10 wins in goal and a .920 save percentage, Owen Say has signed a one-year, two-way, deal with the NHL’s Calgary Flames. Say led the team to the Big Ten tournament semifinals after backstopping the Irish to a series win on the road against then-No. … Read more
Rankings roundup: How the top 20 NCAA D-I men’s hockey teams fared, March 21-22
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll of March 17 fared in games over the weekend of March 21-22. No. 1 Michigan State (26-6-4) 03/22/2025 – No. 9 Ohio State 3 at No. 1 Michigan State 4 (2OT, Big Ten Championship) No. 2 Boston … Read more
After 10 seasons, 227-119-35 overall record, 2016 national championship, Berry not returning behind North Dakota bench
North Dakota announced on Sunday evening that Brad Berry, who just completed his 10th season behind the Fighting Hawks bench, will not return next season. Dane Jackson will serve as the interim head coach. “Coach Berry has had a tremendous decade run at his alma mater,” said UND director of athletics Bill Chaves in a … Read more
2025 NCAA men’s Division I ice hockey bracket
USCHO is providing live updates of the 2025 NCAA men’s Division I ice hockey field of 16. See the bracket updated live here starting at 3:00 p.m. EDT.