Incoming Bowling Green freshman defenseman Ralfs Freibergs has been suspended for 33 games by the NCAA for playing in a professional league prior to coming to the United States to play junior hockey in the USHL and NAHL, according to a report in the Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune. The Latvian-born Freibergs played with the Latvian World … Read more
Jeremy Coupal has been added to the Bemidji State staff as a volunteer assistant coach with special video responsibilities. A 2012 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in industrial and management engineering, Coupal served as RPI’s video coordinator for two seasons (2010-12), was founder, president and general manager of RPI’s ACHA Division II … Read more
Lake Superior State forward Kyle Jean has opted to forgo his final two years of eligibility and signed a professional contract Wednesday with the New York Rangers. Undrafted by an NHL team, Jean attended the Rangers’ development camp from June 25-29 and scored a goal in all four scrimmages. Jean recorded 12 goals and 12 … Read more
Former Bemidji State women’s coach Bruce Olson died Tuesday morning in a Rochester, Minn., hospital where he had been receiving care for the past two weeks in his battle with cancer. He was 55. Olson, who played at Minnesota-Duluth from 1975-79, was named the third head coach in BSU women’s history prior to the 2002-03 … Read more
The first sign of anxiety over the remodeled WCHA’s upcoming postseason format surfaced just minutes after the plan was voted in. League commissioner Bruce McLeod said he heard a couple of informal conversations taking place after last week’s meeting, with representatives of the schools that will make up the nine-team WCHA talking over other possibilities. … Read more
The Great Lakes Invitational will live on through the 2014 tournament, according to a press release issued Monday from Michigan Tech. Michigan Tech and Olympia Entertainment have extended their partnership in hosting the GLI through 2014, which will be the tournament’s 50th annual event. “We’re thrilled to be able to continue the tradition of the … Read more
Forrest Karr has been named the Northern Michigan director of athletics, recreational sports and the United States Olympic Education Center/special assistant to the president and will start his new position on June 11. Karr is currently the athletic director at Alaska and was one of three finalists considered for the Wildcats athletic director position. “I’m … Read more
Mike Hastings would leave Omaha only for the right opportunity, and he says he has that in Mankato. Brian Halverson reports.
Mike Hastings is going from one Mavericks’ team to another. Associate head coach at Nebraska-Omaha since 2009-10, Hastings was announced Saturday as the new head coach at Minnesota State and will begin his new role April 16. Hastings replaces Troy Jutting, who was relieved of his duties earlier this month after 12 years behind the … Read more
The Bulldogs trailed early but pulled back into the national championship game. Paula C. Weston reports from the Frozen Four.
The Eagles are on an 18-game winning streak but the Bulldogs are showing confidence heading into the final college hockey game of the 2011-12 season. Jim Connelly reports from the Frozen Four.
Senior Aaron Schmit’s two goals Thursday bring his season total to eight. Paula C. Weston reports from the Frozen Four.
The Dutchmen took four minor penalties and gave up one big power-play goal in their loss. Brian Sullivan reports from the Frozen Four.
Minnesota-Duluth’s Jack Connolly has been named the 2012 winner of the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, presented to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I men’s hockey. Connolly is one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, and he is a three-time WCHA All-Academic selection. “Winning the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award means a lot … Read more
Boston College’s Chris Kreider has the best potential for a long-term NHL career, but others in the Frozen Four field can make it, too, Dave Starman writes.
Union’s Troy Grosenick, Boston College’s Parker Milner and Ferris State’s Taylor Nelson became full-time starters this season. Todd D. Milewski reports from the Frozen Four.
Ferris State coach Bob Daniels has been named the winner of the 2012 Spencer Penrose Award as the top coach in Division I men’s hockey, the American Hockey Coaches Association announced Wednesday. It is the second such honor for Daniels, who was named the nation’s top coach in 2003 when he led the Bulldogs to … Read more
We asked coaches who faced both Ferris State and Union this season to help break down the national semifinal opponents. Daver Karnosky reports.
Paula C. Weston looks at the Bulldogs as they head to the 2012 Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla.
Minnesota State has reassigned coach Troy Jutting within the athletic department until his contract expires and will look for a new coach, the school announced Sunday night. Jutting, a former player and assistant coach with the Mavericks, was about to enter the final year of his contract, which expires June 30, 2013. “This is the … Read more