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The Marian men’s hockey team has added Rylee Orr to the staff as an assistant coach. “I’d like to thank (head coach) Clay (Van Diest) and the rest of the hiring committee for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the Marian family,” said Orr in a statement. “I am extremely excited for … Read more
Denver is again the top team in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll, picking up 46 first-place votes in this week’s poll. Minnesota (one first-place vote) stays No. 2, as does North Dakota (two first-place votes) at No. 3, Minnesota Duluth at No. 4 and Minnesota State sitting fifth. Michigan is up one to No. … Read more
After completing a comprehensive national search, Albertus Magnus announced Thursday that Stephen Novodor has been named as the Falcons’ inaugural head coach for the women’s hockey team, which is set to begin NCAA Division III play in the 2023-24 academic year. Novodor brings more than 15 years of experience to the Falcons, including coaching stints … Read more
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Oct. 3 fared in games over the weekend of Oct. 7-9. No. 1 Denver (2-0-0) 10/07/2022 – No. 11 Notre Dame 2 at No. 1 Denver 5 (Ice Breaker) 10/08/2022 – Maine 1 at No. 1 Denver … Read more
Defending national champion Denver added to its trophy collection on Saturday, collecting the IceBreaker Championship with a 3-1 victory over Maine (Photo: Justin Tafoya/Clarkson Creative Photography)
No. 2 Minnesota avenged a loss in last season’s national semifinal on Friday with a 4-1 victory over No. 5 Minnesota State (photo: Jim Rosvold)
Merrimack announced Tuesday the death of men’s hockey assistant coach Josh Ciocco. He was 38. No details were immediately known, but a statement was released from the school. The Merrimack community and men’s hockey program are deeply saddened by the passing of assistant coach, Josh Ciocco. Josh was entering his fifth season with the Warriors … Read more
With 41 first-place votes, Denver is again the top team in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Minnesota stays No. 2 and earned six first-place votes, while North Dakota moves up one to No. 3, picking up one first-place vote. Minnesota Duluth is up one to No. 4, followed by Minnesota State, down two spots … Read more
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Sept. 26 fared in games over the weekend of Oct. 1-2. No. 1 Denver (0-0-0) 10/01/2022 – UNLV* 0 at No. 1 Denver 10 (exhibition) No. 2 Minnesota (2-0-0) 10/01/2022 – Lindenwood 0 at No. 2 Minnesota … Read more
Boston University exploded for eight goals to give first-year coach Jay Pandolfo his first collegiate coaching win as the Terriers skated past Bentley, 8-2 (Photo: Kyle Prudhomme/BU Athletics)
Defending Cleary Cup champion Quinnipiac has finished atop the preseason coaches poll with eight of 12 first-place votes. Harvard, who won the 2022 Whitelaw Cup with an overtime victory over Quinnipiac, received four first-place votes and finishes in second place. In addition, a preseason all-ECAC Hockey team was announced. ECAC HOCKEY PRESEASON COACHES’ POLL (First-place … Read more
Back-to-back ECAC Hockey tournament champion Colgate has been selected by the league’s head coaches to win the 2022-23 regular season in a poll announced on Sept. 14. In addition, a preseason all-ECAC Hockey team was announced. ECAC HOCKEY PRESEASON COACHES POLL (First-place votes) 1. Colgate (6) 115 2. Yale (3) 98 3. Princeton (1) 97 … Read more
Western Michigan has announced a new contract for hockey head coach Pat Ferschweiler. Ferschweiler’s new contract runs through the 2025-26 season. “I am very excited about the opportunity to guide the Bronco hockey program forward,” said Ferschweiler in a statement. “I would like to thank AD Dan Bartholomae for his trust in me and my … Read more
Lake Superior State has named former NHL All-Star goaltender Dwayne Roloson the team’s goaltending coach and director of player development. Roloson brings an extensive hockey background, including playing over 600 games for six teams over the course of a 14-year career in the NHL. “We are thrilled to add Dwayne to our coaching staff,” said … Read more
The NCHC announced Wednesday the results of the 2022-23 preseason media poll. Defending national champion Denver took the top spot with 19 first-place votes, while second-place North Dakota garnered the remaining four first-place votes. 2022-23 NCHC Preseason Media Poll 1. Denver – 180 points (19 first-place votes) 2. North Dakota – 160 (4) 3. Minnesota … Read more
The Big Ten on Wednesday announced its preseason coaches poll as well as two preseason all-Big Ten teams. Coaches also picked the preseason teams. 2022-23 Big Ten Preseason Coaches Poll 1. Minnesota 2. Notre Dame 3. Michigan 4. Wisconsin 5. Ohio State 6. Penn State 7. Michigan State 2022-23 Preseason All-Big Ten Hockey Teams FIRST … Read more
Franklin Pierce, the reigning NEWHA postseason champion, has been voted by the league’s coaches as the preseason favorite in advance of the 2022-23 season, according to the poll of the league’s head coaches. The NEWHA postseason champion in 2022-23 will receive an automatic qualifying bid to the 2023 NCAA tournament, earning that privilege via the … Read more
The NCHC on Tuesday announced its 2022-23 preseason all-conference team. Defending national champion Denver is represented with four players on the team, which was picked by the media. Media members voted for three forwards, two defensemen and one goaltender on their ballot with each vote worth one point. The top three vote-getters at forward, top … Read more
Four-time defending regular-season champion American International is the winner of the 2022-23 Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches poll, which was released Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets garnered eight of nine possible first-place votes in balloting among AHA head coaches (coaches could not vote for their own teams) for 88 points to outdistance second-place Sacred Heart, which received … Read more
Denver has garnered 37 of 50 first-place votes in the DCU/USCHO.com Preseason Division I Men’s Poll. The Pioneers captured the 2022 national championship back in April, defeating Minnesota State 5-1 in Boston. No. 2 Minnesota picked up eight first-place votes, while Minnesota State sits third with three first-place nods. North Dakota is fourth and Minnesota … Read more