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Providence forward Duran gives up senior year with Friars, signs NHL contract with Bruins

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Providence forward Riley Duran will forego his senior season and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Boston Bruins. Duran will report to the AHL’s Providence Bruins on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Duran, a native of Woburn, Mass., appeared in all 35 games for the Friars in … Read more

Ohio State’s Thiesing forgoes senior season with Buckeyes, inks NHL contract with Islanders

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The NHL’s New York Islanders have signed forward Cam Thiesing to a two-year, two-way, entry-level contract that begins in 2024-25. Thiesing, a native of Franklin, Tenn., completed a three-year career at Ohio State, recording 16 points (nine goals, seven assists) in 31 games while serving as an alternate captain this season. He had 61 points … Read more

After pair of seasons with Ohio State, leading scorer Halliday signs NHL deal with Ottawa

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The NHL’s Ottawa Senators have signed Ohio State sophomore forward Stephen Halliday to a two-year, entry-level contract that will commence with the 2024-25 season. For the duration of 2023-24, Halliday has signed an amateur tryout agreement and will report to the AHL’s Belleville Senators. A native of Ajax, Ont., Halliday recently completed his second season … Read more

Merrimack goalie Ollas leaves Warriors’ crease after three seasons, signs NHL contract with Rangers

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Merrimack junior goaltender Hugo Ollas has come to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s New York Rangers. A native of Linkoping, Sweden, Ollas was selected in the seventh round (197th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft. In his three seasons at Merrimack, Ollas appeared in 62 games, making 55 starts, posting a … Read more

Northeastern blueliner McDonald leaves Huskies after sophomore year, inks contract with Flyers organization

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The AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms have signed defenseman Hunter McDonald to a professional tryout contract. McDonald, from Fairport, N.Y., was drafted in the sixth round (165th overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. The blueliner just completed his second season at Northeastern, where he scored one goal with five assists for six … Read more

Geary’s overtime winner lifts No. 5 Michigan State over No. 10 Michigan in Big Ten playoff championship thriller

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By Neil Koepke EAST LANSING, Mich. – Three weeks after winning the Big Ten regular season championship, No. 5 Michigan State on Saturday added another piece of hardware to its trophy case. The Spartans and archrival Michigan hooked up in a highly entertaining shootout that wasn’t decided until 13:47 into overtime, as MSU outlasted the … Read more

NCAA Division I women’s hockey All-Americans unveiled for 2023-24 season

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The top 13 women’s hockey players in the nation have been recognized as 2023-24 CCM/AHCA women’s Division I All-Americans. First Team Gwyneth Philips, GR, Northeastern, Goalie Nicole Gosling, SR, Clarkson, Defense Caroline Harvey, SO, Wisconsin, Defense Izzy Daniel, SR, Cornell, Forward Casey O’Brien, SR, Wisconsin, Forward Kirsten Simms, SO, Wisconsin, Forward Second Team Michelle Pasiechnyk, … Read more

No. 14 Cornell downs St. Lawrence to earn Whitelaw Cup as ECAC Hockey champs, Big Red off to NCAA tournament

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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Jonathan Castagna scored two goals to lead No. 14 Cornell over St. Lawrence 3-1 Saturday night at 1980 Herb Brooks Arena to claim the Whitelaw Cup as ECAC Hockey playoff champions. The win also gets the Big Red, who won the tournament for the first time in 14 years, into the … Read more

Former New England College women’s hockey players Capolino, Moore killed in Miami in alleged murder-suicide

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According to published reports, former New England College women’s hockey players Sidney Capolino and Meghan Moore were tragically killed last Saturday night. Miami-Dade Police believe Luis Napoles, 40, shot the 25-year-old Moore, his girlfriend, outside her home before entering the apartment and shooting her roommate Capolino, 23. Police have not disclosed the motive. Napoles later … Read more

Quinnipiac’s Graf chosen ECAC Hockey player of year, Dartmouth’s Foley best rookie, Cornell’s Shane top goalie, Big Green’s Cashman takes home coaching honors

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ECAC Hockey announced its 2023-24 awards on Thursday. Quinnipiac’s Collin Graf has been named the player of the year. Graf amassed 14 goals and 19 assists through 20 games played, accounting for a career high 1.65 points per game average. With a total of 33 points, Graf leads the nationally-ranked Bobcats in goals and total … Read more

North Dakota’s Blake named NCHC player of year for ’23-24 season, Colorado College’s Mbereko top goalie, Denver’s Buium bags rookie honors, Tigers’ Mayotte best coach

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The NCHC has announced its 2023-2024 individual award winners. Six different teams were represented among the winners, led by multiple award winners from Colorado College, Denver and North Dakota. Taking home top honors on the night were North Dakota sophomore forward Jackson Blake, who earned player of the year and forward of the year, while … Read more

St. Lawrence blanks No. 6 Quinnipiac, No. 14 Cornell doubles up Dartmouth to advance to ECAC Hockey championship final

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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Tomáš Mazura, Max Dorrington and Ty Naaykens scored and Ben Kraws pitched the 22-save shutout as St. Lawrence defeated No. 6 Quinnipiac 3-0 in the semifinals of the ECAC Hockey championships at Herb Brooks Arena. No. 14 Cornell downed Dartmouth 6-3 in the second semifinal. SKATING SAINTS STRIKE! 👏 It's Tomas … Read more

Three times a semifinalist, Clarkson’s Pasiechnyk tabbed winner of 2024 Women’s College Hockey Goalie of the Year Award

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The Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association has announced that Clarkson senior Michelle Pasiechnyk has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Women’s College Hockey Goalie of the Year Award. Voting was carried out by a panel of coaches, administrators and members of the media from across the country. A native of Ottawa, Ont., Pasiechnyk has … Read more

After milestone season leading UConn’s women’s hockey team, MacKenzie named national Division I women’s coach of the year

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For leading his Huskies to an historic season of firsts, UConn’s Chris MacKenzie has been chosen CCM/AHCA Women’s Division I Coach of the Year. Among UConn’s accomplishments: the first Hockey East regular-season title, the first Hockey East tournament crown and the first ever appearance in the NCAA tournament. MacKenzie was assisted this season by Casey … Read more

NCAA Division III men’s hockey All-Americans revealed for 2023-24 season

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NCAA Division II-III men’s head coaches have recognized the top 30 hockey players in their division by selecting them as CCM Hockey/AHCA All-Americans for 2023-24. First Team East Devon Bobak, SO, Trinity, Goalie Danny Magnuson, JR, Skidmore, Defense Brian Scoville, SR, Utica, Defense Shane Bull, SR, Oswego, Forward Tanner Hartman, SO, Hobart, Forward Will Redick, … Read more

Hobart’s Taylor collects second straight Edward Jeremiah Award as top NCAA Division III men’s college hockey coach

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For once again leading Hobart into the NCAA men’s Division III Frozen Four at Trinity, Mark Taylor has been named winner of the 2024 Edward Jeremiah Award as the CCM/AHCA Division III Men’s Coach of the Year. Taylor becomes only the third Division II-III coach to win this award in back-to-back years. The others were … Read more

Trinity netminder Bobak winner of 2024 Sid Watson Award as best player in NCAA Division III men’s college hockey

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Devon Bobak, a sophomore goaltender from Trinity, is the recipient of the 2024 Sid Watson Award. The award, voted on by the nation’s Division III head coaches, is presented to the best player at the men’s NCAA Division III level by the American Hockey Coaches Association. Bobak is the ninth NESCAC player to receive this … Read more