Hockey Commissioners Association names half-dozen men’s hockey standouts players of the month for November
The men’s Hockey Commissioners Association has announced forward, goaltender, defender and rookie of the month for November.
Men’s D-I: AHA
Friendship Four in Belfast, N.I., continues to grow, evolve
The annual Friendship Four in Belfast, N.I., has grown from a four-team tournament to an international cultural exchange for all involved.
UConn, Sacred Heart to co-host 2026 men’s Ice Breaker; Bowling Green, Penn State round out tournament field
The 30th annual men’s Ice Breaker Tournament is coming to two of college hockey’s newest arenas next season.
The Ice Breaker, the traditional start to the NCAA Division I men’s hockey season, will be co-hosted by UConn and Sacred Heart in October 2026, it was announced jointly today by the host institutions and College Hockey Inc.
House Settlement means opportunities, challenges for four Atlantic Hockey America teams
While change in college sports is constant, the amount of new rules and the challenges and opportunities that come with them is moving at a breakneck pace. While the transfer portal and CHL eligibility have made for interesting times, the House Settlement will also have a profound effect on how colleges recruit and … Read more
Seven NCAA standouts complete roster of United States Collegiate Selects hockey team for 2025 Spengler Cup
The United States Collegiate Selects hockey team has announced the addition of seven players to the 2025 Spengler Cup roster
How the team that’ll represent NCAA hockey at the Spengler Cup has come together
It took a few years to make a U.S. Collegiate Selects Team a reality. Then organizers had to put together a roster for the 2025 Spengler Cup.
CHL players will make Atlantic Hockey and college hockey in general better, say AHA coaches
College hockey’s inclusion of players from the Canadian Hockey League is having a large impact throughout the game, especially leagues like Atlantic Hockey.
Army West Point adds former Bethel assistant coach McVeigh to Black Knights staff in similar role
Army West Point has announced the addition of Riley McVeigh to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. McVeigh joins the Black Knights after spending two years at Bethel as a goalie coach and assistant coach under a Royals staff led by Chris McKelvie, the twin brother of Army head coach Zach McKelvie. “We’re excited … Read more
Atlantic Hockey America 2025-26 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: New playoff format, new coaches, same talent drain big talking points on eve of new season
We remain in a period of intense change in college hockey, and Atlantic Hockey America is no exception. Besides the changing landscape of college athletics in general and college hockey in particular, the AHA also has some new faces and a new(ish) playoff format. Last things first With the departure of American International, Atlantic Hockey … Read more
NCAA replaces PairWise with NCAA Power Index (NPI) for D-I men’s hockey championship tournament selections
At the latest meeting of the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Oversight Committee, the final vote for championship selection criteria was passed unanimously finalizing the use of the NCAA Power Index (NPI) for the 2025-26 season. The NPI replaces the PairWise, which had been in use since the 2013-14 season. One of the benefits … Read more
Teams announced for 2026, 2027, 2028 Friendship Four hockey tournaments in Belfast
The competing teams for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 Friendship Four hockey tournaments have been announced, marking a major milestone as the event celebrates its 10-year anniversary in Belfast in 2025. Founded by the Odyssey Trust and held annually at the SSE Arena, Belfast, the Friendship Four is the first and only NCAA Division I … Read more
Sacred Heart pegged to win 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey America men’s title; Holy Cross’ Stockfish chosen preseason player of the year
Atlantic Hockey America has announced its 2025-26 preseason coaches poll and preseason all-conference team. 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey Preseason Coaches Poll (First-place votes) 1. Sacred Heart (7) 2. Holy Cross (2) 3. Bentley (1) 4. Niagara 5. Army West Point 6. Air Force 7. Canisius 8. RIT 9. Robert Morris 10. Mercyhurst 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey Preseason … Read more
Army West Point adds ‘powerful role model’ Gibbons to Black Knights as new assistant coach
Army West Point has announced the addition of Brian Gibbons to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Gibbons arrives at West Point following a year-long stint as an assistant coach with the USHL’s Green Bay Gamblers. While with the Gamblers, Gibbons helped coach five NHL draft picks, 16 NCAA Division I commits, and helped … Read more
Well-traveled Pietrangelo named new assistant coach for Robert Morris men’s hockey team
The Robert Morris men’s hockey team has announced the hiring of Vincent Pietrangelo as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The past two seasons, Pietrangelo served as an assistant coach at Lake Superior State (2023-24) and then with Alaska Anchorage in 2024-25. “I’m very excited and thankful for the opportunity that Coach (Derek) … Read more
Former Saint Mary’s forward, Miami staffer Elliott tabbed new assistant coach at Air Force, will ‘make an immediate impact’
Jonathon Elliott has been named an assistant coach at Air Force. Elliott replaces Josh Holmstrom, who served on the staff from 2022 to 2025. “We are very excited to have Jonathon Elliott joining our staff,” Air Force head coach Frank Serratore said in a statement. “Jon comes in with a great reputation and possesses both … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology graduates Madolora, Mitchell hired as new assistant coaches for Tigers men’s hockey team
Rochester Institute of Technology has named former Tigers players Shane Madolora and Josh Mitchell new assistant coaches for the men’s hockey team. A former All-American goaltender, Madolora graduated as RIT’s Division I-era career leader with a .932 save percentage, which is still tied for 11th in NCAA history. He is also tops with a 1.97 … Read more
Alaska’s Mignone, Army West Point’s Ward leave respective benches for jobs with USHL champion Lumberjacks
Two assistant coaches from the NCAA men’s hockey ranks have joined the USHL Clark Cup champion Muskegon Lumberjacks as associate coaches. Casey Mignone comes to Muskegon from Alaska and Taylor Ward from Army West Point. Mignone spent the last two seasons at UAF as an assistant coach for the Nanooks. “Having the opportunity to coach … Read more
After stint in USHL, ‘huge asset’ Treviño named new assistant coach for Robert Morris men’s hockey team
Marco Treviño has been named an assistant coach for the Robert Morris men’s hockey team. Treviño joins the Colonials after time with the USHL’s Tri-City Storm. He served as the head coach for one season with the Storm, following a period as an assistant coach. His record of 29-29-3-1 took them to a playoff bid … Read more
Hobart men’s hockey assistant coach Kovachis heading back to Niagara as Purple Eagles’ new assistant
Niagara has announced that Hobart assistant coach Niko Kovachis will serve as an assistant coach for the Purple Eagles. The move returns Kovachis to his alma mater, where he played four seasons as a defenseman from 2015 to 2019. “Niko is going to do well in the coaching ranks, and I feel this was a … Read more
Former AIC player Tabb chosen new coach for Yellow Jackets as team starts 2025-26 season as NCAA Division II school
American International has hired Patrick Tabb as the ninth head coach in program history. Tabb takes over for Eric Lang, who took the head coaching job at Rensselaer after AIC announced it was moving down to Division II starting with the 2025-26 season. “We’re thrilled to welcome Pat Tabb as the new head men’s ice … Read more