Colgate junior Baun bolts school to sign with Chicago

Colgate junior forward Kyle Baun announced Thursday that he will forego his senior season and sign a free-agent, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. The contract is for two years and he will report to the Blackhawks immediately. “First off, I would like to thank coach Don Vaughan, Mike Harder, Steve Chouinard and the entire … Read more

Nation’s top goal scorer Vesey is Harvard’s first Walter Brown winner since 2005

The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Tuesday that Harvard junior forward Jimmy Vesey is the winner of the 63rd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Vesey finished first in the final balloting just ahead of Boston University freshman Jack Eichel. “Jimmy is a great player … Read more

Five finalists chosen for 2015 Mike Richter Award

Let’s Play Hockey and the Herb Brooks Foundation announced Wednesday the five finalists for the 2015 Mike Richter Award, which honors the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men’s hockey. The second annual award will be presented by Mike Richter himself at the 2015 Frozen Four in Boston. The five finalists are: St. Lawrence freshman Kyle … Read more

Princeton’s Davis suspended one game by ECAC Hockey

ECAC Hockey announced Saturday that Princeton sophomore defenseman Tommy Davis has been assessed a one-game suspension as the result of his actions Friday night in the Princeton-Dartmouth game at Thompson Arena. The league action was taken after review of an incident that occurred in the second-period. Davis is not eligible to compete in Princeton’s next … Read more