In memory of Larry Heiskanen, the Comley Hockey Scholarship at Northern Michigan has been renamed the Comley-Heiskanen Hockey Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to a member of the NMU hockey team and was originally established in 2001 in honor of former NMU coach Rick Comley’s historic career and 26 years of service to Northern … Read more
The Anaheim Ducks have signed Lake Superior State sophomore forward and leading scorer Mitch Hults to a two-year entry-level contract. Hults collected 34 points on 11 goals and 23 assists for the Lakers in 2016-17 and was named to the All-WCHA Second Team after leading the conference in assists (23) and ranking third in points … Read more
Denver, Union, Penn State and Michigan Tech will play in Cincinnati.
The same day Walt Kyle was fired as Northern Michigan’s coach, a report from TV6 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula revealed Kyle was arrested Friday on fraud charges. The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Kyle was arrested and charged with one count of residential mortgage fraud and one count of forgery of documents involving a mortgage … Read more
The school announced that Kyle’s contract wouldn’t be renewed and that it would begin a search for the third head coach in program history.
The Washington Capitals announced Tuesday the signing of Lake Superior State freshman defenseman Kristofers Bindulis to a three-year entry-level contract beginning in 2017-18. Bindulis will forgo three seasons of NCAA eligibility in signing the professional contract with the Capitals and will report immediately to the American Hockey League affiliate of the Capitals, the Hersey Bears, … Read more
The WCHA announced Tuesday a pair of suspensions, stemming from separate incidents this past weekend. Alaska senior forward Josh Erickson has been suspended one game, while Lake Superior State equipment manager Paul Prucha has been suspended for two games. Both suspensions will be in effect for their respective institution’s next Division I games. Erickson’s suspension … Read more
The CCHA may have dissolved four years ago, but memories live on via the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye.
Lake Superior State announced Thursday that sophomore defenseman Owen Headrick has left the program, forgoing this season and his final two years of eligibility with the program. Headrick, who was selected by the Erie Otters in the 14th round (261st overall) of the 2013 OHL draft, gave his formal commitment to the Otters and agreed … Read more
Princeton sophomore forward Max Véronneau, who led the Tigers to a 5-2-0 record last month, which included the program’s first five-game win streak since the 2010-11 season, was named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for December. The HCA National Rookie of the Month for December is Minnesota State forward … Read more
Wisconsin announced Thursday the return of Shane Connelly to the program as the former Badgers goaltender takes over as interim director of hockey operations. “It is great to bring in another one of our own,” Wisconsin coach Tony Granato said in a statement. “He’s always been a loyal Badger, and he had great success when … Read more
Massachusetts has added sophomore forward Brett Boeing to the roster for the second half of the 2016-17 season. Boeing played one semester at Michigan Tech last season where he totaled six points on a goal and five assists over 11 games. He is eligible immediately for the Minutemen. “Brett is a player that is great … Read more
Northern Michigan announced Monday afternoon that forwards Demico Hannoun and Brett Heikkila will join the Wildcats for the second half of the 2016-17 season. Hannoun played for three teams over the course of five BCHL seasons and suited up for Penticton during the past two seasons, registering 74 points (37 goals, 37 assists) in 90 … Read more
The WCHA announced Monday a one-game suspension for Northern Michigan sophomore forward Troy Loggins. The suspension is a result of Loggins’ interference penalty, which came at the 12:12 mark of the first period in Northern Michigan’s game on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Alaska-Anchorage. Upon review, Loggins made contact with the skater’s head in a manner … Read more
The WCHA announced Saturday a one-game suspension to Alaska-Anchorage senior forward Dylan Hubbs. The suspension is a result of Hubbs’ game misconduct infraction for contact to the head, which occurred at the 7:29 mark of the second period in Anchorage’s game on Friday, Nov. 18, against Michigan Tech. Upon review, the blindside hit was delivered … Read more
As the current 2016-17 season was set to get underway, Bowling Green lost one of its top returning scorers Brandon Hawkins. The reasons for his departure were never revealed. In 80 games with BGSU, Hawkins posted 29 goals and 29 assists for 58 points. On Oct. 28, Hawkins tweeted that he’ll be playing next at … Read more
Tony Granato’s first victory as Wisconsin coach came despite a wacky night on special teams. The Badgers scored four power-play goals but allowed two short-handed scores. Northern Michigan had a third-period five-on-three advantage but failed to convert. And Trent Frederic’s first collegiate goal on — what else? — a Wisconsin power play with 8:24 remaining … Read more
Minnesota-born freshman goaltender, Hunter Miska, registered a shutout in his first collegiate game as No. 6 Minnesota-Duluth trounced No. 17 Michigan Tech 6-0 in a penalty-filled affair. Miska, who spent last season with Dubuque of the USHL, turned away all 21 shots he faced during his debut on Saturday at Amsoil Arena in Duluth, MN. … Read more
Bowling Green announced Friday afternoon that junior forward Brandon Hawkins is no longer a member of the hockey program. No reason was given by the BGSU athletic department. Hawkins compiled 29 goals and 29 assists in 80 games during his first two seasons with the Falcons. He hadn’t skated this season, the result of an … Read more
On Tuesday, the WCHA announced the results of its coaches and media preseason polls, in addition to preseason All-WCHA Teams, preseason Player of the Year and preseason Rookies of the Year. Bowling Green took the top spot in both polls, while Ferris State’s Gerald Mayhew was tabbed preseason Player of the Year in both. Minnesota … Read more