The NCHC has implemented several new playing rules and policy changes for the 2015-16 season, including a new overtime and shootout format. All of the rules and policy changes were passed by the NCHC’s Board of Directors during the offseason. After being one of just two conferences to use a shootout the last two seasons, … Read more
Steve Miller, former associate head coach at Providence and Denver, has been named the director of hockey at Air Force. Miller comes to the Academy after one season as the associate head coach at Providence where he helped lead the Friars to the 2015 NCAA championship. Prior to his stint in Providence, he spent 20 … Read more
The NCHC has transitioned to a new chair of the Presidents/Chancellors Committee and new officer positions for the 2015-16 Board of Directors. The 2014-15 position officers completed their final duties at the conference’s annual meeting in Naples, Fla., April 27-28 and at the presidents/chancellors meeting in Colorado Springs on May 20. Moving into the chair … Read more
Denver announced Wednesday that longtime Winnipeg Jets scout and former Alaska head coach Tavis MacMillan will be joining the Pioneers as an assistant coach. MacMillan replaces Joe Clark, who recently resigned his post due to family obligations. “We’re very excited to be adding Tavis to our staff,” said DU head coach Jim Montgomery in a … Read more
John Harrington has been named head coach of the Minnesota State women’s hockey program. “We are thrilled to attract someone of John’s caliber to our program,” said Minnesota State director of athletics Kevin Buisman in a news release. “The depth of playing and coaching experience that he brings will be a major asset. John’s name … Read more
Denver and Colorado College will play outdoors at Coors Field on Feb. 20, 2016 in a game that will be dubbed “The Battle on Blake.” “We couldn’t be more excited to be announcing this game, which we are very pleased to do in partnership with our longtime rivals Colorado College as well as the Colorado … Read more
Denver announced Friday that assistant coach Joe Clark and volunteer assistant coach Brett Blatchford have both resigned their posts in order to pursue “other opportunities.” Clark and Blatchford both joined Denver’s coaching staff last summer. “Joe and Brett both did a great job for us this past season and we wish them all the best … Read more
The Friars allowed three extra-attacker goals in a first-round win over Miami but sealed the deal in much less heart-stopping fashion Sunday.
With each team skating three NHL draft picks on defense, goals figured to be at a premium Saturday between Denver and Boston College in the opening game of the East Regional.
Miami, Denver, Boston College and Providence play in Providence, R.I.
The RedHawks join Denver, Boston College and Providence in Providence, R.I.
The Pioneers gave up too many odd-man rushes, coach Jim Montgomery said.
Denver and North Dakota combined to take home nine of the 10 awards Thursday night at the NCHC awards night at the Muse Event Center in Minneapolis. Pioneers’ senior Joey LaLeggia was named Player of the Year, Defenseman of the Year and Offensive Defenseman of the Year as he tallied 12 goals and 29 points … Read more
On Wednesday, the NCHC announced its two All-Conference Teams, an Honorable Mention All-Conference team and its All-Rookie Team. 2014-15 NCHC First Team All-Conference 2014-15 NCHC Second Team All-Conference 2014-15 NCHC All-Conference Honorable Mention 2014-15 NCHC All-Rookie Team The NCHC will announce the finalists for its individual awards on Thursday.
Northeastern junior Kevin Roy and Denver freshman Danton Heinen took home Hockey Commissioners’ Associational national honors for February. Roy was named HCA National Division I Player of the Month and Heiner was selected as HCA National Rookie of the Month. Roy led the nation with 17 points during the month of February on an NCAA-best … Read more
The NCHC announced Tuesday that it has issued a one-game suspension to Denver senior forward Zac Larraza as the result of an illegal hit during the Pioneers game against Colorado College on Saturday, Feb. 21. Larraza was suspended after a review of a play in which a hit was delivered to the head of a … Read more
The NCHC has issued one-game suspensions to both Western Michigan sophomore forward Mike McKee and Denver sophomore forward Trevor Moore after illegal hits in their respective games on Saturday, Feb. 14. McKee was suspended after a review of a play in which a hit was delivered to the back of an Omaha player at 9:11 … Read more
James Montgomery Sr., 80, passed away Friday morning in Montreal, according to the Denver athletic department.
The teams play Friday and Saturday in Hanover, N.H.
Each week during the season we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.