MacEachern passes on final season at Michigan State to sign with St. Louis
MacEachern led the Spartans with 14 goals and 30 points as a junior. Over three seasons, he scored 33 goals and had 68 points in 108 games.
Men’s D-I: Big Ten
Connor, Demko, Vesey tabbed as 2016 Hobey Hat Trick
The Hobey Hat Trick was unveiled Thursday after voting by the 27-member selection committee earlier in the week.
Wisconsin administration signs off on Tony Granato hiring
The new Badgers coach will be introduced at an event Wednesday.
Michigan sees another underclassman bolt as junior defenseman Downing signs with Florida
Michigan is down a pair of defensemen heading in to the 2016-17 season. On the heels of sophomore Zach Werenski signing with the Columbus organization earlier Tuesday, the end of the day had the school announcing that junior blueliner Michael Downing has signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Florida Panthers. “I’m excited,” Downing said … Read more
Michigan loses top defenseman Werenski to Columbus organization
Michigan sophomore defenseman Zach Werenski has signed an AHL amateur tryout contract with the Lake Erie Monsters, the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and will leave the Wolverines and give up his last two years of collegiate eligibility. “It’s exciting,” said Werenski in a news release. “I’ve worked for this for a long … Read more
Sources: Wisconsin preparing to name Tony Granato coach
Wisconsin is preparing to announce Tony Granato as its new head coach, sources have told USCHO.
Minnesota’s Seeler signs with NHL’s Wild
Minnesota defenseman Nick Seeler signed with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild on Saturday, giving up his final year of collegiate eligibility.
CCM Line breaks through at a critical moment for Michigan
JT Compher’s no-look pass found Tyler Motte for the overtime goal that sent the Wolverines past Notre Dame.
Minnesota junior defenseman Brodzinski reportedly signs with San Jose
According to NBC Sports, Minnesota defenseman Michael Brodzinski will forgo his senior year to sign a three-year, entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks. Brodzinski posted eight goals and 21 points in 37 games in 2015-16, leading all Gophers blueliners in scoring and being named Second Team All-Big Ten. He was originally drafted by the … Read more
2016 Midwest Regional preview: Different kinds of runs of success collide in Cincinnati
North Dakota plays Northeastern, while Michigan plays Notre Dame.
Notre Dame, Big Ten make it official, announce ‘compelling’ move to Big Ten for ’17-18 season
In breaking news USCHO.com reported Tuesday, Notre Dame officially announced Wednesday that its hockey program will join the Big Ten in 2017-18. Notre Dame has been a member of Hockey East since the 2013-14 season and will continue to compete in that league for the 2016-17 season. “While we have enjoyed our affiliation with Hockey … Read more
NHL’s Islanders sign Penn State junior goalie Eamon McAdam
Penn State junior goaltender Eamon McAdam has become the second Nittany Lion in program history to sign an NHL contract, inking a three-year, entry-level deal with the New York Islanders on Tuesday. McAdam forgoes his senior season in pursuit of his NHL dream and joins Casey Bailey as the first two Nittany Lions to sign … Read more
Sources: Notre Dame leaving Hockey East for Big Ten in 2017
Notre Dame is preparing to leave Hockey East for the Big Ten in the 2017-18 season, sources told USCHO on Tuesday. The school joined Hockey East three seasons ago in the massive conference realignment for western schools. That coincided with the formation of the Big Ten, which has been at six teams but is poised … Read more
Minnesota loses top goal scorer Fasching one year early to NHL’s Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday that the team has signed Minnesota junior forward Hudson Fasching to an entry-level contract. In 37 games during the 2015-16 season, Fasching registered career-high totals in goals (20), assists (18) and points (38). His 20 goals, including his team-high seven game winners, led all Minnesota skaters along with Leon Bristedt, … Read more
A quick look at the 2016 Midwest Regional, where North Dakota is the top seed
The Queen City will have its chance to help crown the kings of college hockey, with four teams trekking to U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati for the NCAA Midwest Regional to be held Friday and Saturday.
Special teams come up short as Minnesota’s season ends
The Gophers allowed three power-play goals to the nation’s best power play in Michigan.
Big Ten suspends Michigan’s Downing for championship game
The Big Ten suspended Michigan defenseman Michael Downing for Saturday’s league championship game as supplemental discipline for a hit in Friday’s semifinal victory over Penn State.
Ohio State runs out of gas, falls short of revenge against Minnesota
The Buckeyes played an overtime game Thursday before allowing four third-period goals against Minnesota.
‘Huge season’ for Penn State ends, but Nittany Lions say program is improving
They reached the 20-win mark for the first time.
Eaves out as Wisconsin coach after second straight losing season
Wisconsin fired coach Mike Eaves on Friday, one day after the Badgers completed a second straight season in which they failed to reach 10 victories.