Minnesota State has announced that Cory McCracken will join the men’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. “Cory brings experience as a head coach as well as a tremendous background in player development and recruiting,” said Mavericks head coach Luke Strand in a statement. “His knowledge base of the player pool is second to none … Read more
Brock Kautz, currently an assistant coach with the NAHL’s St. Cloud Norsemen, will join the Bemidji State men’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. Kaut spent the past season with the Norsemen, helping lead the team to a third-place finish in the NAHL Central Division and advancing to the playoffs and pulling off a first-round … Read more
The Northern Michigan hockey team has announced the hiring of Jimmy Spratt as an assistant coach ahead of the 2023-24 season. Spratt spent the 2022-23 season with the USHL’s Green Bay Gamblers. Previously, he spent three seasons with Miami and five seasons at Bowling Green, serving as the director of hockey operations with both teams. … Read more
Minnesota State has announced the hiring of Keith Paulsen as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. “Keith is a real workhorse,” said Minnesota State head coach Luke Strand in a statement. “His multifaceted background will bring so many qualities for our players and staff. His recent stay in the American Hockey League (with … Read more
Van Andel Arena, Michigan Tech, and Michigan State have signed a four-year extension to keep the Great Lakes Invitational tournament in Grand Rapids, Mich., at Van Andel Arena, home of the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. The 57th annual tournament will take place on Dec. 28-29, 2023, and will open with Michigan Tech against Alaska and … Read more
The CCHA announced Tuesday that Minnesota State senior Brendan Furry is the conference’s 2022-23 student-athlete of the year, as voted on by the faculty athletics representatives from each member school. Given annually, the award is presented to one CCHA student-athlete that performed consistently as a regular member of their CCHA team, displayed outstanding sportsmanship, made … Read more
The CCHA announced Thursday that Marco Hunt has been named the conference’s new director of officiating. Hunt will officially take over on June 1, replacing Kevin Langseth, who is stepping down from the position at the end of May. “Marco was an outstanding referee who officiated in numerous WCHA Final Fives, NCAA regionals and Frozen … Read more
Minnesota State has announced the hiring of Troy G. Ward as associate head coach with the Mavericks. Ward comes to Minnesota State after spending the 2022-23 season with the USHL’s Sioux City Musketeers as general manager. “Troy brings an element to our staff that is one of high-end experience,” said Minnesota State head coach Luke … Read more
USCHO.com announced Thursday its three All-USCHO teams for the 2022-23 season. Voters were comprised of the full editorial staff of USCHO.com. First All-USCHO Team F Adam Fantilli, Michigan F Collin Graf, Quinnipiac F Matthew Knies, Minnesota D Brock Faber, Minnesota D Luke Hughes, Michigan G Devon Levi, Northeastern Second All-USCHO Team F Logan Cooley, Minnesota … Read more
Todd Knott, who spent the past 14 seasons as an assistant and associate head coach at Minnesota State, is joining the Wisconsin men’s hockey team as associate head coach. Knott had previously turned down the Minnesota State head coach position, which went to Luke Strand on Monday. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for … Read more
Minnesota State announced Monday that Luke Strand has been named the fifth head men’s hockey coach in program history. Strand replaces Mike Hastings, who left Minnesota State for a similar position at the Wisconsin on March 30. “I am extremely happy to have Coach Strand on board and ready to lead our team to the … Read more
Devon Levi and Aidan McDonagh were first-team picks for the second straight season.
Minnesota State associate head coach Todd Knott has declined an opportunity to become Minnesota State’s next head men’s hockey coach, according to Mavericks director of athletics Kevin Buisman. Knott, who just finished his 15th season on the Mavericks staff, was elevated to associate head coach in 2018. Earlier this season he was named the Terry … Read more
Michigan Tech junior forward Nick Nardella has signed a professional contract with the ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones. Nardella played 85 games for the Huskies over three seasons, tallying 31 career points with four goals and 27 assists. The Rosemont, Ill., native compiled a career-high 14 points in 2022-23 and ranked fourth on the team with 13 … Read more
Minnesota State junior forward Ondrej Pavel has signed with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. In signing the contract, Pavel foregoes his senior season with Minnesota State. Pavel, a Prague, Czech Republic native who appeared in 94 games as a Maverick, recording 18 goals, 23 assists and 41 career points, played on three MacNaughton Cup championship teams, … Read more
Wisconsin athletics director Chris McIntosh today named Minnesota State’s Mike Hastings the next head coach of Wisconsin men’s hockey.
Minnesota State junior defenseman Akito Hirose has signed with the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks. In signing the NHL deal, Hirose foregoes his senior year in Mankato, Minn. This past season, Hirose finished the season with four goals and 23 assists for 27 points. Additionally, he was a second team all-CCHA member. Hirose, who appeared in 104 … Read more
Minnesota State junior defenseman Jake Livingstone has signed with the NHL’s Nashville Predators. Livingstone gives up his senior season with the Mavericks. This past year, Livingstone, who was a first team all-CCHA member and the league’s defenseman of the year (an award he also won in 2022), tallied eight goals and 27 assists for 35 … Read more
A three-goal second period broke open a one-goal game in the first-ever meeting between the two schools.
ALLENTOWN REGIONAL When: Friday, March 24 & Sunday, March 26 Where: PPL Center, Allentown, Penn. Matchups (all times Eastern): Penn State vs. Michigan Tech, March 24, 5 p.m., ESPNU; Michigan vs. Colgate, March 24, 8:30 p.m., ESPNU; championship, March 26, 6:30 p.m., ESPN2 1. MICHIGAN How they got here: Won the Big Ten tournament Overall … Read more