American Hockey Coaches Association announces 2024 award recipients, with six to be honored at annual convention, two at men’s Frozen Four

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The American Hockey Coaches Association has announced its slate of recipients of its most prestigious awards for 2024. Six of the eight individuals being recognized will be honored at the 2024 AHCA Convention in Naples, Fla., scheduled for May 1-4. The recipients of the John Mariucci Award, presented to secondary school coaches, and the Jim … Read more

SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Alaska Anchorage blanks No. 9 Providence, Cornell edges No. 3 Quinnipiac in OT, No. 1 BU sweeps Vermont, No. 6 North Dakota ties No. 13 St. Cloud State, No. 7 Michigan State earns split with No. 15 Michigan

Jared Whale made 26 saves to lead Alaska Anchorage to a 4-0 shutout win over No. 9 Providence Saturday at Schneider Arena in Providence, R.I. The shutout was the second of Whale’s career and the first time that the Friars have been shut out this season. The win was the third this season by the … Read more

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Colgate upsets No. 3 Quinnipiac, No. 15 Michigan dominates No. 7 Michigan State, Minnesota Duluth downs No. 11 Western Michigan, No. 1 BU beats Vermont, No. 2 BC upends Merrimack

Reid Irwin’s power-play goal at 5:14 of the third period stood as the game winner and Colgate held on the rest of the way to pick up a 2-1 win over No. 3 Quinnipiac Friday night at Class of 1965 Arena in Hamilton, N.Y. “It was a great team win, and it was awesome watching … Read more

NCAA approves addition of 13th team to Division III men’s hockey tournament, starting with 2024 event

The 2024 NCAA Convention ended last Saturday, capping a busy week of progress and celebration. The Division III Management Council and Presidents Council approved expanding the men’s hockey championship bracket from 12 to 13 teams, starting with the upcoming 2024 tournament. The NCAA Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Committee recommended the addition of another team … Read more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announces 18 nominees for 2024 award as college hockey’s finest citizen

The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation has announced 18 nominees for the 2024 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The award, which is celebrating its 29th season, is presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen — a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team but also to the community-at-large through leadership in volunteerism. The … Read more

Boston University picks up 32 first-place votes in Jan. 15 rankings, goes back atop USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

Boston University is back in the top spot of the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, getting 32 first-place votes to move up one spot from last week’s rankings. Boston College is down one spot, collecting 12 first-place votes, while Quinnipiac is up two to No. 3, getting two first-place votes, while Wisconsin is down … Read more

SATURDAY ROUNDUP: No. 9 Providence downs top-ranked BC; Lindenwood ties No. 3 Wisconsin; No. 6 Denver, No. 14 St. Cloud State play to stalemate; UConn blanks No. 7 Maine; Miami upsets No. 10 Western Michigan

Providence captain Chase Yoder scored twice, including the game-winning goal with 4:30 left in regulation as No. 9 Providence erased three one-goal deficits to rally past top-ranked Boston College 4-3 on Saturday night at Schneider Arena in Providence, R.I. With the win, the Friars defeated the No. 1 team in the country for the first … Read more

Total of 28 college hockey netminders make watch list for 2024 National Women’s Goalie of the Year award

The Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association has announced a watch list of 28 goaltenders who could vie for the title of 2024 National Women’s Goalie of the Year. The award was created in 2021 to recognize the top female goalie in NCAA Division I hockey. Northeastern University’s Aerin Frankel, who graduated in 2022, was the recipient … Read more

Watch list of 32 goalies announced for 2024 Mike Richter Award, given annually to college hockey’s top men’s goaltender

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced a watch list of 32 goalies who will compete for the Mike Richter Award, given annually to the top goalie in men’s NCAA Division I hockey since 2014. The 32 goalies come from the United States (19), Canada (7), and Sweden (5) and Slovakia (1). Of the U.S. goalies, … Read more

Niagara-Mercyhurst, Canisius-RIT men’s hockey games scheduled for Jan. 13 postponed due to inclement weather

Two Atlantic Hockey games scheduled for Saturday have been postponed due to inclement weather. The game between Niagara and Mercyhurst scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT, as well as the Canisius-RIT game scheduled for 7:05 p.m. A make-up date for the Niagara-Mercyhurst game is to be determined, while the Canisius-RIT game will be made up Tuesday, … Read more

Oswego senior Dickinson leaves Lakers blue line midseason, signs ECHL contract with Railers for remainder of 2023-24 season

The ECHL’s Worcester Railers have announced that defenseman Ryan Dickinson has been signed for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Dickinson joins the Railers in the middle of his senior season at Oswego. In three seasons with the Lakers, the Brighton, Mich., native totaled 28 points (eight goals, 20 assists) in 65 games to go … Read more

St. John Fisher University announces addition of men’s, women’s NCAA Division III hockey teams to start play with 2025-26 season

St. John Fisher University will add two intercollegiate hockey teams to its athletic offerings beginning in 2025 and will be the first collegiate partner of the Rochester (N.Y.) Ice Center, the program’s home ice. The school is located in Pittsford, N.Y. The addition of men’s and women’s hockey teams to the roster of sports offered … Read more

Boston College retains top spot in USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll with 37 first-place votes in Jan. 8 rankings

With 37 first-place votes, Boston College is again the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll this week. Boston University is again No. 2, getting six first-place votes, while Wisconsin is up two to No. 3, picking up five first-place votes, North Dalota stays fourth, and Quinnipiac is down two to … Read more