After pair of seasons on Ohio State blue line, McWard leaves Buckeyes, signs NHL contract with Canucks

The NHL’s Vancouver Canucks have announced the signing of Ohio State sophomore defenseman Cole McWard to a two-year, entry-level contract. In signing the NHL contract, McWard foregoes his last two seasons with the Buckeyes. McWard, from Fenton, Mo., played in 75 games over the last two years on the Buckeye blueline and had 13 goals, … Read more

Michigan names Naurato permanent head coach, signed to five-year contract, as interim tag removed

Brandon Naurato

Michigan announced Friday that Brandon Naurato has agreed in principle to an agreement to serve as the permanent head coach of the Wolverines hockey team. Details of Naurato’s five-year contract will be finalized and communicated following the completion of the Frozen Four. He was named interim head coach prior to the 2022-23 season after serving … Read more

Ohio State goalie Dobeš leaves Buckeyes after sophomore year, inks NHL contract with Canadiens

The NHL’s Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the team has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with Ohio State sophomore goaltender Jakub Dobeš. Dobeš, who foregoes his last two seasons with the Buckeyes, also signed an AHL contract allowing him to finish the current season with the Laval Rocket. The Ostrava, Czechia … Read more