Watch: A glimpse at Michigan’s practice before the Frozen Four begins
Check out some video clips from Michigan’s practice on Wednesday at the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four.
Watch: A look at Denver’s practice before the Frozen Four semifinals
The Pioneers had ice time at the Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday before Thursday’s NCAA Men’s Frozen Four semifinals. Here’s how it looked.
Watch: Boston University practices in St. Paul before NCAA Men’s Frozen Four
Boston University was the first team on the Xcel Energy Center ice Wednesday. Here’s a look at some of the Terriers’ practice
Boston College’s Brown gets Spencer Penrose Award as Division I men’s hockey coach of the year
Greg Brown was rewarded for leading the Eagles to Hockey East regular-season and playoff championships and to the Frozen Four.
After pair of seasons with North Dakota, NCHC top scorer Blake leaves Fighting Hawks, inks NHL deal with Hurricanes
North Dakota sophomore forward Jackson Blake has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. “Jackson is an explosive playmaker who has played a key role in North Dakota’s success over the past two seasons,” said Hurricanes president and GM Don Waddell in a statement. “Hockey is in his blood, and we can’t … Read more
Denver’s Anderson recognized with NCAA Elite 90 award as player with highest cumulative GPA participating in Frozen Four
Denver sophomore forward Kent Anderson has been named the recipient of the NCAA’s Elite 90 award for scholastic achievement. Anderson is a finance major in DU’s Daniels College of Business and carries a cumulative 3.975 GPA. He was presented with the Elite 90 award following Denver’s practice on Tuesday at Xcel Energy Center ahead of … Read more
Fryklund promoted at Bemidji State, moves from associate head coach to head coach of Beavers women’s hockey team
Bemidji State has announced that Amber Fryklund has been named the sixth head coach in Beavers women’s hockey history. Fryklund replaces Jim Scanlan, who stepped down earlier this week. “It is an honor to be named head coach of our women’s hockey program at Bemidji State University,” said Fryklund in a statement. “I want to … Read more
Back in Frozen Four means powerhouse Boston College squad continuing ‘pretty impressive tradition here at BC’
This is the fourth of four previews for teams playing in the 2023 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four this week in St. Paul, Minn. Click here for all of USCHO’s Frozen Four coverage. Boston College Eagles Season record: 33-5-1 How they got to St. Paul: Won the Providence Regional, beating Michigan Tech 6—1 and Quinnipiac 5-4 … Read more
Resilient Michigan team peaking at right time as Wolverines return to Frozen Four, playing ‘to get back to where we believe that we should be’
This is the third of four previews for teams playing in the 2023 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four this week in St. Paul, Minn. Click here for all of USCHO’s Frozen Four coverage. Michigan Wolverines How they got to St. Paul: Won the Maryland Heights Regional, beating North Dakota 4-3 and Michigan State 5-2 Top players: … Read more
Bemidji State women’s hockey coach Scanlan stepping down after 10 seasons, 122-202-23 overall record with Beavers
After a decade as head coach of the Bemidji State women’s hockey program, Jim Scanlan is stepping down from his head coaching duties. “I would like to thank former Bemidji State president Richard Hanson and director of athletics Tracy Dill for giving me the opportunity and trusting me with the position of head women’s hockey … Read more
Nadeau one and done at Maine as freshman leaves Black Bears, signs NHL contract with Carolina
Maine freshman forward Bradly Nadeau has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the NHL’ Carolina Hurricanes. Nadeau was selected in the first round (30th overall) by the Hurricanes in the 2023 NHL Draft. “Our staff is excited for Bradly to continue to chase his dream of playing in the NHL,” said Maine coach Ben Barr … Read more
In Frozen Four for second straight season, Boston University knows ‘staying in the moment is probably the biggest thing’
This is the second of four previews for teams playing in the 2023 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four this week in St. Paul, Minn. Click here for all of USCHO’s Frozen Four coverage. Boston University Terriers Season record: 28-9-2 How they got to St. Paul: Won the Sioux Falls Regional, beating RIT 6—3 and Minnesota 6-3 … Read more
Depth, level of commitment has Denver back in Frozen Four as challenges all season have ‘been great for the growth of the group’
This is the first of four previews for teams playing in the 2023 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four this week in St. Paul, Minn. Click here for all of USCHO’s Frozen Four coverage. Denver Pioneers Season record: 30-9-3 How they got to St. Paul: Won the Springfield Regional, beating Massachusetts 2-1 and Cornell 2-1 Top players: … Read more
Northland College declares financial exigency as ‘circumstances remain incredibly serious and significant progress will be needed in the next two weeks to avoid closure’
The Northland College Board of Trustees on April 4 voted to declare financial exigency, setting off a process designed to provide a final, good faith effort to save Northland College. The decision comes after a March 11 fundraising appeal to raise $12 million dollars by April 3 to avoid closure and instead continue programs and … Read more
Hockey Commissioners Association men’s hockey honors for March 2024 include Boston College’s Gauthier, Boston University’s Celebrini, Denver’s Davis
The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced its men’s players of the month for March 2024. Boston College sophomore forward Cutter Gauthier is player of the month, while Boston University freshman forward Macklin Celebrini is rookie of the month and Denver junior goalie Matt Davis is the goaltender of the month. Gauthier had his second straight … Read more
UConn’s Chan, Ohio State’s Barnes, Dunne, Kirk earn monthly Hockey Commissioners Association women’s hockey honors for March 2024
The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced its women’s players of the month for March 2024. UConn junior goalie Tia Chan and Ohio State graduate defenseman Cayla Barnes are co-players of the month, while Ohio State freshman forward Joy Dunne is rookie of the month and Ohio State senior Raygan Kirk is the goaltender of the … Read more
Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Feature: For Cornell’s Kempf, Big Red Blocks for Healing initiative benefiting local community, honoring late mother
Hank Kempf didn’t think much about the case of trail mix that was in his house until it became more than a snack. It was June in the Dominican Republic, but Kempf and his Cornell hockey teammates were sweltering in the heat as part of an annual service trip organized by coach Mike Schafer. For … Read more
Women’s Division I College Hockey: Wisconsin’s Casey O’Brien named USCHO Player of the Year
Wisconsin forward Casey O’Brien came into this season as a two-time National Champion, Patty Kazmaier Award Top-Ten Finalist and having led the Badgers in all offensive categories last season. And this year she was even better. O’Brien is the USCHO Player of the Year because she became a dynamic two-way player who dominated in the … Read more
Quinnipiac’s Graf signs NHL deal with San Jose, leaves Bobcats after junior season
The NHL’s San Jose Sharks announced Thursday that the club has signed Quinnipiac junior forward Collin Graf to a standard, entry-level contract. The contract will begin immediately for the 2023-24 season. “Graf has excelled at the collegiate level, finishing as a Hobey Baker top-10 finalist for the last two seasons,” said San Jose GM Mike … Read more
After pair of seasons with Quinnipiac, Lipkin leaves Bobcats, inks NHL deal with Coyotes
The NHL’s Arizona Coyotes announced Thursday that the club has signed Quinnipiac sophomore forward Sam Lipkin to a three-year, entry-level contract. Lipkin will report to the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners. “We are pleased to sign Sam Lipkin and have him join our organization,” said Arizona GM Bill Armstrong in a statement. “Sam is a big, skilled, … Read more