Hockey is universal for Arkhip and Filimon Ledenkov

Arkhip and Filimon Ledenkov had to adapt to a new language culture when they came to the United States from Belarus, but the one thing that has been forever universal for them is hockey. Two of the top players in NCAA Division III, the twin brothers are playing a huge role in St. Scholastica’s pursuit … Read more

Watch list of 27 standouts announced for 2023 Tim Taylor Award as national men’s college hockey rookie of the year

A watch list of 27 first-year NCAA men’s hockey players was announced today by the Hockey Commissioners Association. According to a news release, “one of these talented rookies will likely receive the Tim Taylor Award” as national rookie of the year by the nation’s assistant coaches. At season’s end, a ballot consisting of each Division … Read more

Women’s honorees for January HCA awards include Minnesota’s Zumwinkle, Yale’s Dalton, Colgate’s Biederman, Northeastern’s Phillips

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced the women’s monthly award winners for January. Co-players of the month are Minnesota graduate forward Grace Zumwinkle and Yale senior forward Claire Dalton, rookie of the month is Colgate forward Elyssa Biederman, and goaltender of the month is Northeastern senior Gwyneth Philips. Zumwinkle became the sixth Gopher to reach … Read more

This Week in ECAC Hockey: Dealing with inexperience, fan support a major boost helping Rensselaer climb conference standings

The conversations surrounding the ECAC postseason have always been divided into three distinct parts. The first four teams, the ones that receive first-round byes, usually lead that discussion, but the next two groupings – the ones that play off in the first round – are just as important for the way they offer matchups and … Read more

D-III Women’s East Week 14: Plattsburgh clinches NEWHL, down goes No. 3, and a PairWise/tournament analysis by conference!

This week in D-III women’s hockey out east we saw a team clinch the regular-season conference title to earn them home-ice for the playoffs. The #3 ranked team (USCHO poll) fell after a nine-goal affair. Meanwhile, we look at each conference to see how the teams may fare in regard to NCAA tournament bids. Plattsburgh … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Northeastern readies for fifth straight Beanpot title game, against a first-time opponent

Since the Beanpot has featured the same four teams for its entire 70-year history and rotates the first-round matchups on a three-year cycle, the law of averages dictates that Harvard and Northeastern should have previously met in the final about a dozen times. But it’s never happened before until this year, and Monday’s championship matchup … Read more

HCA men’s monthly honorees for January include Michigan’s Fantilli, Boston University’s Hutson, Bentley’s Niemo, Omaha’s Latkoczy

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced the men’s monthly award winners for January. Player of the month is Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli, co-rookies of the month are Boston University defenseman Lane Hutson and Bentley forward Nicholas Niemo, and goaltender of the month is Omaha freshman Simon Latkoczy. Fantill collected five goals and 14 points … Read more

Incoming Atlantic Hockey, CHA commissioner Morgan on her goals, experience: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 14

USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by incoming Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America commissioner Michelle Morgan, discussing her goals for the leagues and her experience in hockey, NCAA sports, marketing, and administration.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

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This Week in CCHA Hockey: Ferris State captain Slick says Bulldogs ‘have the ability to win games’ with Bemidji State series on tap ‘if we play our game’

Matt Slick didn’t know a ton about the CCHA before he arrived at Ferris State this summer, but it didn’t take the Bulldogs long to school their new teammate about the ins and outs of their conference rivalries. And now the defenseman has been in Big Rapids, Mich., for long enough to know exactly what … Read more

D-III East Hockey Game Picks – February 8, 2023

It is the last week of the regular season in the NEHC with a critical matchup finding Norwich traveling to Hobart for the top spot. Elsewhere there are two weeks left and still a lot of movement possible including very tight races in the SUNYAC and NESCAC. Last week’s picks rebounded nicely at 9-3-0 (.750) … Read more

This Week in NCHC Hockey: Omaha’s Miller called ‘a great person’ jumping into action at youth practice after roof collapses

Hockey players keep their heads on a swivel while out on the ice, and not just before their own benefit. On Jan. 30, Omaha junior forward Matt Miller wasn’t just looking out for his own safety, but for that of around 50 five- and six-year-olds. Since last summer, Miller has been involved with hockey training … Read more

This Week in Atlantic Hockey: New commissioner Morgan says new job is ‘a great opportunity’ as hockey ‘has always been my first love’

On Feb 2. Atlantic Hockey announced the selection of Michelle Morgan as its new commissioner, beginning April 17. She will succeed Bob DeGregorio, who is retiring after 20 years at the helm, dating back to the foundation of the conference. She will also replace DeGregorio as the commissioner of the women’s College Hockey America conference. … Read more

D-III Women’s West Week 14: Another Gustavus record and a PairWise/conference analysis!

Another week, another career milestone reached. We also look ahead at some intriguing matchups that can play huge roles in the pairwise and conference tournaments. Speaking of the pairwise, we also discuss that briefly and the effect these upcoming games can have on it. Gustavus’ Katie McCoy Gustavus has yet another player breaking records, this … Read more

‘Superb field of semifinalists’ make up list of 25 for 2023 Walter Brown Award for best American-born D-I college hockey player in New England

The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Monday that 25 men’s NCAA Division I players are semifinalists for the 71st Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. The nation’s oldest nationally-recognized college hockey honor, the Walter Brown Award was established in 1953 by the members of the … Read more

Who’s hot coming down the stretch; Atlantic Hockey picks its next commissioner: Weekend Review Season 5 Episode 19

Hockey East selects Metcalf, conference races stay hot, PairWise odds: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 2 Episode 19

Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week in this D-I college hockey podcast.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

Topics include:

• Top teams fare pretty well, including Quinnipiac, Boston University, Michigan, and Denver, while St. Cloud State has a blip at Miami
• Cornell, Michigan Tech, Western Michigan, Michigan State and Alaska have strong weekends
• Atlantic Hockey chooses its next commissioner
• The NCAA committee clarifies Stonehill’s status, stirring up mild some social media controversy
• And in D-III, Utica puts up 96 shots on goal in a 6-2 win vs. Kings

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Idle Minnesota stays No. 1 in USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll as Gophers garner 36 first-place votes

Minnesota did not play last weekend, but the Gophers picked up 36 first-place votes to remain No. 1 in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Quinnipiac stays No. 2 with six first-place votes, while Boston University is again No. 3, getting eight first-place votes in this week’s rankings. Denver retains the No. 4 spot, Michigan … Read more

D-III East Hockey Weekend Wrap-up – February 6, 2023

While Utica has clinched the UCHC regular season title and Plymouth State (MASCAC) and Endicott (CCC) seem very close to doing so, races in SUNYAC, NESCAC and NEHC only got tighter as the gaps are just a couple of points leaving little margin for error in the upcoming weekends in the regular season. Things are … Read more