WCHA suspends Minnesota’s Primerano, Ohio State’s Petrie one game each for actions at end of Oct. 19 women’s hockey game

The WCHA announced Monday that the league staff has reviewed the events at the end of the Ohio State at Minnesota game from Oct. 19. “The WCHA does not support fighting and acts of aggression that result in player safety concerns and reflect poorly on our league,” said a league statement. In addition to the … Read more

WCHA implements experimental unlimited high-sticking rule, ‘a skill that can increase scoring chances and puck possession time,’ for 2025-26 conference games

The WCHA is set to participate in an experimental unlimited high-sticking rule in conference games only during the 2025-26 regular season. “There is a strong interest in this concept from the league’s coaches, and it has been discussed for years,” said WCHA commissioner Michelle McAteer in a statement. “Many believe it’s a skill that can … Read more

SATURDAY COLLEGE HOCKEY ROUNDUP: Colgate ties No. 3 Boston University; No. 9 Michigan downs No. 7 Providence; No. 6 Maine blanks Holy Cross

Third-ranked Boston University tied Colgate 2-2 on Saturday night at Agganis Arena in Boston. After neither team could find the winner in overtime, the Terriers won the shootout 2-0. “As a staff, we are happy for our guys to trust that they are good and able to achieve,” Colgate coach Mike Harder said. “It’s not … Read more

‘First Five’ named to United States Collegiate Select hockey team for 2025 Spengler Cup tournament

The United States Collegiate Select hockey team has announced the “First Five” members of its inaugural squad. Aiden Fink (Penn State), Mac Gadowsky (Penn State), Jake Livanavage (North Dakota), Joey Muldowney (Connecticut) and Alex Tracy (Minnesota State) have been selected. The five are all returning AHCA/CCM All-Americans and represent four of the six NCAA men’s … Read more

Western Michigan collects 32 first-place votes to sit atop Oct. 6 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

With 32 first-place votes, Western Michigan remains the top team in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll. Michigan State, with 11 first-place votes, moves from No. 3 to No. 2, Boston University gets two first-place votes and drops one spot to No. 3, Penn State bags four first-place nods and is up one … Read more

FRIDAY COLLEGE HOCKEY ROUNDUP: No. 5 Penn State overcomes a shaky second for a road win over No. 14 Arizona State

Leading 2-0 after one period of play against Arizona State, Penn State seemed powerless in the second to slow the Sun Devils’ momentum. Helped in part by the penalties the Nittany Lions took in the middle frame, Arizona State emerged after the second period with a 3-2 lead. But that’s when Matt DiMarsico, Charlie Cerrato … Read more