This Week in CCHA Hockey: Mullahy finding groove in Michigan Tech crease, just wants to be ‘reliable rock back there in the net’ after replacing Pietila in junior, college

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When Derek Mullahy arrived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for his first year of USHL junior hockey in 2019, he knew the Roughriders were going to be looking for a goaltender. Their previous netminder had just been a workhorse for them in the previous, playing in 47 games and leading them to a Clark Cup playoff … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Episode 31 – Princeton’s 25-goal week and Ohio State’s Makenna Webster stops by

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The Dec. 5, 2024, episode of the PodKaz takes a look at a week in which Princeton outscored opponents 25-2 over three games, with Issy Wunder capping it off with a five-goal performance. Other results last weekend included Clarkson and Yale winning Thanksgiving weekend tournaments and Brown winning the Mayor’s Cup. Ohio State forward Makenna … Read more

This Week in ECAC Hockey: Coming off sweep of Ohio State, Princeton overflowing with confidence as Tigers relying on determination, compete level

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Ben Syer had been around the block a few times. The first-year head coach possessed no prior experience as the leader behind the bench of a college hockey program – or at any other level, for that matter – but his 20-year journey through ECAC Hockey rinks made him uniquely qualified for Princeton’s forefront position … Read more

Michigan State’s Nightingale talks No. 1 Spartans, path to success: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 7 Episode 5

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USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast

Michigan State men’s hockey head coach Adam Nightingale joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger.

Nightingale discusses the promising start to the season and the factors contributing to the team’s early success. He highlights the unity and depth of the team, his approach upon taking over the program, and the importance of focusing on the present rather than past performances. Nightingale elaborates on the development of key players and addresses areas for improvement and upcoming challenges.

Nightingale also comments on broader changes in college hockey recruitment and the impact of Munn Ice Arena renovations on fan engagement. The episode concludes with insights into the support system and camaraderie within Michigan State’s athletic department.

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This Week in Atlantic Hockey America: Scoring touch, lockdown defense coming to life as Holy Cross finding ways to build winning streak

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We’re past Thanksgiving, which means it’s OK to start looking at the PairWise rankings. At least that’s what my friends say. Here’s some early analysis from the USCHO Weekend Review podcast as well as our Tuesday Morning Quarterback column. If you follow Atlantic Hockey America, one quick peek is all you need. The highest-ranked AHA … Read more

Arcadia showing early ability to challenge in the MAC

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Following Arcadia’s impressive sweep of Stevenson in a pair of one-goal games on home ice before Thanksgiving, the Knights have just a weekend series remaining with Lebanon Valley College to close out the first half. A successful weekend would send the Knights into the break at 6-3-2 overall and 5-2-2 in league play which puts … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Boston College runs the gauntlet, Carvel likes where UMass is at despite record, Maine’s Barr comments on Montgomery firing

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Checking in on a few trends around the league as the calendar flips to December. —When Boston College assembled the non-conference portion of its schedule well before this season started, it could bank on some serious competition against traditional power programs like Michigan State (B1G) and St. Cloud State (NCHC). But Western Michigan (NCHC) and … Read more

TMQ: With December here, no better time to delve into PairWise Rankings analysis across men’s Division I college hockey

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Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Jim: A belated Happy Thanksgiving, Ed. I hope you didn’t overdo it with the turkey. But the fact that Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, I think that means this is … Read more

Michigan State retains No. 1 ranking, collects 43 first-place votes in Dec. 2 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

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Michigan State is again the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, getting 43 first-place votes in this week’s rankings. Denver stays No. 2 with four first-place votes, Boston College, up one to No. 3, garnered two first-place votes, Minnesota, down one to No. 4, bagged the last first-place vote, and … Read more

NCAA D-III West Hockey Weekend Wrap

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Give it up for Lake Forest. The Foresters made a statement on Saturday, upsetting No. 12 Skidmore in the opening game of the nationally ranked Thoroughbreds’ Thanksgiving tournament. The Foresters finished off the weekend with a championship game win over Fredonia. Against Skidmore, Lake Forest led 3-1 after one and never looked back on its … Read more

Monday 10: Bemidji State shows well against North Dakota, Michigan State win streak now at nine, Princeton sweeps Ohio State, 16,593 watch Frozen Apple in NYC

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Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1. Spartans bump win streak to 9 Top-ranked Michigan State used two home wins last weekend against nonconference opponent Lindenwood to increase the Spartans’ (11-1-0) current winning streak to nine games. Twenty-nine saves Friday from Trey Augustine … Read more

FRIDAY COLLEGE HOCKEY ROUNDUP: Princeton upsets No. 12 Ohio State, No. 7 Western Michigan downs No. 6 Michigan, Friendship Four in Belfast sees Notre Dame best Harvard, No. 13 Boston University defeat Merrimack, No. 1 Michigan State blanks Lindenwood, Alaska ties No. 3 Minnesota

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Princeton came out of the Thanksgiving holiday firing on all cylinders Friday night, upsetting No. 12 Ohio State 3-1 at Hobey Baker Rink in Princeton, N.J. Jake Manfre scored two goals and added an assist for the Tigers, while Noah de la Durantaye also scored in the win. BOOM! Jake Manfre with his 2nd PPG … Read more

NCAA D-III West Weekend Hockey Picks

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Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and got enough to eat. With that said, it’s time to feast on some hockey predictions. St. Scholastica  (4-3-1) vs. Dubuque (0-7-1) The Saints come into the opening game of the Superior Showdown having won three in a row. Eino Rissanen has played a pivotal role in that success, … Read more