Dallas signs Boston University’s Chiasson, Miami’s Smith

The Dallas Stars signed two college underclassmen Monday in Boston University junior forward Alex Chiasson and Miami junior forward Reilly Smith. Both players saw their teams eliminated in last weekend’s regional playoffs. “We’re excited to have Alex join the (AHL’s) Texas Stars for the remainder of their season,” said Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk in a … Read more

Report: Red Wings to sign Notre Dame junior Sheahan

Notre Dame junior forward Riley Sheahan, the Detroit Red Wings’ top pick in the 2010 NHL draft, is on the verge of turning pro, according to mlive.com. Sheahan has left school and signed an amateur tryout contract with the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins and is expected to join the Griffins for Thursday’s game … Read more

Michigan State’s Krug named CCHA’s top player

Michigan State junior defenseman Torey Krug was named the CCHA player of the year at the annual CCHA awards show on Thursday as nine individual awards were handed out at Detroit’s historic Fox Theatre. Krug was also named the league’s best offensive defenseman for the second straight year. Ferris State’s Bob Daniels earned coach of … Read more

Western Michigan leads CCHA All-Rookie Team selections

Four schools had one player named to the 2012 CCHA All-Rookie Team, while Western Michigan had two selections. Determined by a vote of the conference’s head coaches, the team will be honored at the 2012 CCHA Awards on March 15 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Honorable mentions are forwards Matt Berry (Michigan State), Phil … Read more