Hockey East announced Thursday that Steve Metcalf has received a two-year contract extension to remain commissioner through the 2026-27 season. “We’re very excited to have Steve leading Hockey East into the future,” said Northeastern’s Jim Madigan, who serves as chair of the executive committee for the men’s league, in a statement. “He navigated us through … Read more
UMass has hired Hunter Diehl as its men’s hockey director of hockey operations, contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Diehl comes to UMass from the AHL’s Colorado Eagles where he was the video coach and team services contact from 2023 to 2024. “I am very excited to welcome Hunter to our program,” … Read more
UConn has announced the addition of Nick Peruzzi to the men’s hockey coaching staff as an assistant coach and will focus on working with special teams, forwards, and recruiting. Peruzzi spent the past three years at Northern Michigan where he served as the assistant coach with the hockey program. “We are thrilled to be adding … Read more
New Hampshire has named Jim Tortorella as its new director of men’s hockey operations. Tortorella returns to UNH, where he was an assistant coach for two seasons (1993-95) and an associate head coach for three seasons (2011-2014). Tortorella spent the last six seasons (2018-24) as an assistant coach at Harvard. He oversaw the defense, penalty … Read more
The San Jose Sharks announced Saturday that the club has signed Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini, the first-overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, to a standard, entry-level contract. Celebrini now gives up his remaining NCAA eligibility. “Macklin is not only a special player on the ice, but he is a poised, confident and intelligent … Read more
Now in its 78th year of serving amateur hockey, the American Hockey Coaches Association begins the 2024-25 season under new leadership. Vermont men’s head coach Steve Wiedler, formerly the AHCA’s VP for outreach, succeeds Grant Potulny as AHCA president. Potulny recently resigned as head coach at Northern Michigan to take a position as head coach … Read more
There were 26 NCAA schools represented with picks in the 2024 NHL Draft, which wrapped up Saturday in Las Vegas.
Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini and Michigan State’s Artyom Levshunov were the top two picks.
Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini is the top prospect for the 2024 NHL draft, which starts Friday.
Alaska Anchorage, Dartmouth, Northeastern, and Providence will make their way to Thompson Arena for the 35th annual Ledyard Classic. The Ledyard Classic is one of the longest standing Division I hockey tournaments and is presented by Ledyard National Bank. This year, the tournament is set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 28 and Sunday, Dec. … Read more
USA Hockey has announced that Cutter Gauthier has been named the 2024 Bob Johnson Award recipient. Named in honor of U.S. coaching legend Bob Johnson, the award annually recognizes excellence in international hockey competition. Gauthier, an alternate captain for the 2024 U.S. National Junior Team, helped lead Team USA to the gold medal at the … Read more
The NHL’s San Jose Sharks announced Tuesday that the club has signed Boston College freshman forward Will Smith to a standard entry-level contract. “Will is a dynamic and exciting young center and we are thrilled to have him join the organization after an impressive season with Boston College,” said Sharks GM Mike Grier in a … Read more
Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini came into the 2023-24 season with tremendous hype. He lived up to the hype, and then some, capping it off with the Hobey Baker Award as the best player in college hockey. Today, USCHO.com has announced that Celebrini is a dual winner, chosen USCHO.com Rookie of the Year and Player of … Read more
Acrisure Arena, home to the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, an affiliate of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, will host the Coachella Valley Cactus Cup 2025 men’s college hockey series. Holy Cross, UMass Lowell, Michigan Tech and Omaha will play in Palm Springs, Calif., next Jan. 3-4. The event starts Jan. 3 with Holy Cross taking on … Read more
The NHL’s Anaheim Ducks have signed Boston College sophomore forward Cutter Gauthier to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning this season. Gauthier led the NCAA with 38 goals at BC this season, tied for the most goals in a single season in program history and the most by an NCAA player since 1999-00. Gauthier helped Boston … Read more
The Pioneers won their second national title in three years to move past Michigan for the most championships.
The Pioneers needed to kill only two penalties in Saturday’s championship game. Here’s a look at some key stats.
The Eagles went without a shot attempt for more than five minutes in the second period and saw Denver score both of its goals in the Frozen Four championship game.
Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley saluted Denver goalie Matt Davis for allowing only three goals in four NCAA tournament games in this analysis of the championship game.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Denver celebrated an NCAA championship for the 10th time on Saturday after defeating Boston College 2-0 at the Xcel Energy Center. Here are photos taken after the horn sounded.