The Big Ten announced Saturday that Wisconsin junior forward Jedd Soleway has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in a game against Alaska on Jan. 29. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that occurred near the 18:17 mark of the third … Read more
Wisconsin will play Ohio State on Jan. 28, 2017, while Minnesota will play Michigan State on Jan. 20, 2018.
Twenty of the top men’s senior hockey players who excel both on and off the ice have been selected as candidates for the 2015-16 Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, the individual must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, … Read more
Warde Manuel has been named the new director of athletics at Michigan, effective March 14, with a five-year appointment. Manuel, a U of M alumnus who played football under Bo Schembechler, is currently the director of athletics at Connecticut. “Athletics plays a key role in the U-M community and beyond. It is a front door … Read more
The teams are tied for second place behind Minnesota and open the series Thursday in State College.
The Big Ten announced today that Ohio State junior defenseman Josh Healey, Wisconsin junior forward Aidan Cavallini and Wisconsin senior defenseman Eddie Wittchow have each been suspended, under the conference’s supplemental discipline process, as a result of incidents that occurred in separate games on January 23. Healey has been suspended for two games after a … Read more
In the past two weeks — 12 conference games in six conference series — Big Ten teams have scored 90 goals for a league average of 7.5 goals per game.
Penn State announced Tuesday that junior defenseman Mike Williamson has decided to end his playing career due to chronic injuries. “Unfortunately and sadly, Mike Williamson informed us that, due to his health, he will not play hockey anymore,” PSU coach Guy Gadowsky said at Tuesday’s press conference. “He’s been struggling with injuries for over a … Read more
[youtube_sc url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiYWxo_0zgM] The Big Ten announced Tuesday a series of suspensions related to an altercation that occurred at the conclusion of the game between Michigan and Ohio State on Jan. 17. Immediately following the conclusion of the game, four players each were issued a major penalty and a game disqualification by the on-ice officials. Game … Read more
Unbeaten in their last four games, the Buckeyes host Michigan on Friday in their first home games since Nov. 14.
North Dakota sophomore goaltender Cam Johnson has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for December, while the HCA National Rookie of the Month for December is Kyle Connor from Michigan. Johnson was nearly perfect during the month, as he started all four of North Dakota’s games in net … Read more
Fifty of the 60 conference games are left to be played over the final 10 weeks of the regular season.
The teams play Friday and Saturday in Minneapolis.
All three series that open the second half of the season on Jan. 8-9 have an interesting aspect.
The teams play Tuesday and Wednesday in Detroit.
The teams play in the fourth-annual tournament in Pittsburgh.
The teams play in the 16th annual tournament in Estero, Fla.
Michigan defenseman Zach Werenski has been named captain of the 2016 U.S. National Junior Team. In addition, Miami defenseman Louie Belpedio, Boston College forward Colin White and top-ranked NHL draft prospect Auston Matthews were tabbed alternate captains of the squad. “We’re excited about our leadership group here in Finland,” said Team USA coach Ron Wilson. … Read more
Their 30-32-11 nonconference record is slightly better than last season’s, but it’s going to make it tough for two B1G teams to get into the NCAA tournament.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Monday that former Minnesota head coach Glen Sonmor has died. Sonmor was 86. Succeeding John Mariucci behind the Gophers bench, Sonmor was named WCHA Coach of the Year in 1970 after leading Minnesota to the regular-season title. A year later, he led the team to a WCHA playoff title and … Read more