NHL Central Scouting released its final rankings on Tuesday for the 2017 NHL Draft and the rankings are heavy on current NCAA players and recruits. NA: North American skaters NA-G: North American goaltenders LV: Limited Viewing The 2017 NHL Draft is scheduled for June 23-24 in Chicago.
Massachusetts sophomore defenseman William Lagesson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers, giving up his final two years of collegiate eligibility. “Although we will miss the leadership that Willy provided to our hockey program this past year, my staff and I are excited for him to move on and prove himself at … Read more
He scored 21 goals in his rookie year.
Forsbacka Karlsson signed a three-year, entry-level deal and is awaiting immigration approval to be able to join the Boston roster.
In Jeff Jackson’s illustrious coaching career, which includes stops in the National Hockey League, the U.S. National Team and 18 years at the collegiate level at both Notre Dame and Lake Superior State, he’d never done it before.
The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that the team has signed forward C.J. Smith to a two-year, entry-level contract. Smith signs with the Sabres after completing his third season with UMass Lowell where in 2016-17, he tied for eighth among NCAA skaters with 23 goals and ranked 12th with 51 points. Smith was also named the … Read more
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award on Thursday announced the three Hobey Hat Trick finalists for the 2017 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are: Zach Aston-Reese, senior forward from Northeastern, Will Butcher, senior defenseman from Denver, and Mike Vecchione, senior forward from Union. The three finalists were selected from the … Read more
Boston University sophomore defenseman Charlie McAvoy has signed an amateur tryout contract with the AHL’s Providence Bruins, giving up his junior and senior seasons with the Terriers. McAvoy was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the first round (14th overall) in 2016 and registered five goals and 26 points in 38 games this season for … Read more
The St. Louis Blues announced Tuesday that Providence junior defenseman Jake Walman has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the club. Walman, a third-round draft choice (82nd overall) of the Blues in 2014, earned First Team Hockey East All-Star accolades for the second consecutive season after posting seven goals and 18 assists for the Friars … Read more
The Ottawa Senators announced Sunday that Boston College forward Colin White has signed an amateur tryout agreement with the American Hockey League’s Binghamton Senators. He will report to Binghamton immediately and will also forgo his last two years of NCAA eligibility. “We are excited to see Colin make the next step in his development in turning … Read more
Keller, the seventh overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, led the Terriers with 21 goals and 45 points.
Some of USCHO’s conference writers pick the teams they think will advance to the Frozen Four in this weekend’s regionals.
North Dakota, Boston University, Minnesota Duluth and Ohio State are in the West Regional in Fargo, N.D., but does that mean the Fighting Hawks will have a “home” crowd behind them?
Two Hockey East teams, including conference champion UMass Lowell, meet up with a pair of other talented squads at the Northeast Regional this weekend in Manchester, N.H.
The five finalists for the 2017 Mike Richter Award, which honors the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men’s Division I hockey, were announced Thursday. The fourth annual award will be presented at the Frozen Four in two weeks in Chicago. Past winners of the award include Thatcher Demko (Boston College, 2016), Zane McIntyre (North Dakota, … Read more
Four teams from four different conferences will converge on the Dunkin’ Donuts Center this weekend in Providence, R.I., for the East Regional. Do the hometown Friars have home-ice advantage?
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Wednesday that UMass Lowell senior forward Joe Gambardella is the winner of the 65th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Gambardella, from Staten Island, N.Y., is the first Lowell player to win the Walter Brown Award, the nation’s oldest … Read more
The Friars join Harvard, Western Michigan and Air Force in Providence.
The Bulldogs join Boston University, host North Dakota and Ohio State in Fargo, N.D.
UMass Lowell won the Hockey East championship on Saturday night by defeating Boston College at TD Garden. It won’t have to go far to contend for the Frozen Four.