FRIDAY ROUNDUP: North Dakota clinches seventh Penrose Cup
North Dakota clinched its seventh Penrose Cup as NCHC regular-season champions with a 5-3 road win at Western Michigan on Friday.
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Five finalists announced for 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award
The Hockey Humanitarian Foundation today announced five finalists for this year’s award, presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen.
In memo, NCAA reiterates ban on pre-portal contact with athletes
The NCAA issued a clear message on Monday regarding transfer rules and tampering. In short, until a player’s name appears in the transfer portal, conversations about a possible move are off limits, even if initiated by a third party. In a memo issued to schools, the NCAA said “communications of any kind” are prohibited before … Read more
WOMENS RANKINGS ROUNDUP: How the top 15 NCAA women’s hockey teams fared, Feb. 16-22.
Here is a rundown of how the top 15 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll of Feb. 16 fared in games over the weekend of Feb 16-22. Here is how the ranked teams fared: #1 Wisconsin (29-3-2) 02/21/2026 RV St. Cloud State 2 at #1 Wisconsin 9 02/22/2026 RV St. Cloud State 2 … Read more
RANKINGS ROUNDUP: How the top 20 NCAA men’s Division I hockey teams fared, Feb. 16-22.
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Dec. 15 fared in games over the weekend of Dec. 27-28.
With 20 former NCAA D-I players, USA wins Olympic gold in Milan
For the first time since 1980, the gold medal in Olympic men’s ice hockey belongs to the USA. Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner to lift USA to a 2-1 win over Canada in the gold-medal game of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Italy on Sunday. The U.S. … Read more
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Michigan gets best of Badgers
Michigan beat Wisconsin 3-1 on Saturday night in front of the largest crowd in Kohl Center history to earn a B1G series split with the Badgers. His first goal as a Wolverine, Kason Muscutt! pic.twitter.com/SYp0uovCRA — Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) February 22, 2026 Wolverines goalie Jack Ivankovic had 34 saves. Kason Muscutt scored his first collegiate … Read more
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: No. 13 Wisconsin cruises to 4-1 win over No. 2 Michigan
Trailing 1-0 after one, No. 13 Wisconsin scored four unanswered at home to beat No. 2 Michigan, 4-1.
Minnesota Duluth mourns longtime volunteer Haagenson
Longtime Minnesota Duluth assistant equipment manager Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson died Tuesday at age 65, the school announced. Haagenson held the distinction of being the longest-serving volunteer in Duluth athletic history. He joined the men’s hockey staff as a volunteer in 1981 and was a mainstay with the program for 44 years. He had been in … Read more
WOMENS RANKINGS ROUNDUP: How the top 15 NCAA women’s hockey teams fared, Feb. 9-25.
Here is a rundown of how the top 15 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll of Feb. 8 fared in games over the weekend of Feb 9-25. Here is how the ranked teams fared: 1 Wisconsin (27-3-2) 02/13/2026 #1 Wisconsin 4 at RV Minnesota State 1 02/14/2026 #1 Wisconsin 5 at RV Minnesota … Read more
RANKINGS ROUNDUP: How the top 20 NCAA men’s Division I hockey teams fared, Feb. 9-15.
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Dec. 15 fared in games over the weekend of Dec. 27-28.
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Quinnipiac delivers KO in Princeton opener
No. 5 Quinnipiac had plenty to celebration in a 4-1 win over Princeton to open a key, two-game travel partners series in the standings.
WOMENS RANKINGS ROUNDUP: How the top 15 NCAA women’s hockey teams fared, Feb. 2-8.
Here is a rundown of how the top 15 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll of Feb. 1 fared in games over the weekend of Feb 2-8. Here is how the ranked teams fared: #1 Wisconsin (24-3-2) 02/07/2026 #2 Ohio State 4 at #1 Wisconsin 1 02/08/2026 #2 Ohio State 1 at #1 … Read more
RANKINGS ROUNDUP: How the top 20 NCAA men’s Division I hockey teams fared, Feb. 2-8.
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Dec. 15 fared in games over the weekend of Dec. 27-28.
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: 19K see Spartans storm past Michigan
No. 2 Michigan State took home the Iron D Trophy with a 5-2 win over top-ranked Michigan on Saturday night in B1G action before a crowd of 19,515 fans at Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit. “I loved our execution at the start,” said Michigan State coach Adam Nightingale. “(It’s) a big win for our team, … Read more
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: No. 1 Michigan downs No. 2 Michigan State in overtime
No. 1 Michigan downs No. 2 Michigan State, 4-3, in overtime Friday. The rivalry moves to Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena Saturday night.
UPDATE: Prosecutors dropping felony charge against McKenna
The Centre County DA’s Office announced it will not pursue felony aggravated assault charges previously filed against Gavin McKenna.
UPDATED: PSU’s McKenna facing charges for felony assault
Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna faces charges for felony aggravated assault as well as 3 misdemeanors in State College, Pa.
Walter Brown Award names 25 semifinalists
The 25 semifinalists for the Walter Brown Award, given annually to the best American-born Division I college hockey player on a team in New England, were announced Monday by the Gridiron Club of New England. Fifteen teams are represented in the slate of candidates that includes 19 forwards, four defensemen, and two goalies. A … Read more
WOMENS RANKINGS ROUNDUP: How the top 15 NCAA women’s hockey teams fared, Jan. 26-Feb 1.
Here is a rundown of how the top 15 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll of Jan. 26 fared in games over the weekend of Jan. 26-Feb 1. Here is how the ranked teams fared: #1 Wisconsin (24-2-2) 01/30/2026 #1 Wisconsin 2 at #3 Minnesota 3 ot 01/31/2026 #1 Wisconsin 6 at #3 … Read more