NHL’s Flames sign UMass forward Suniev, who leaves Minutemen after two seasons

The NHL’s Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed Massachusetts sophomore forward Aydar Suniev to a three-year, entry-level contract. Suniev was the Flames third-round pick (80th overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft. was the Flames third-round pick (80th overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft. A native of Kazan, Russia, Suniev played 35 games for … Read more

UMass forward O’Hara signs with NHL’s Predators, gives up last season of NCAA eligibility

Massachusetts junior forward Cole O’Hara has signed a two-year, entry-level NHL contract with the Nashville Predators. The Richmond, Hill, Ont., native will report to the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. O’Hara, who forgoes his final season of collegiate eligibility, was originally selected by Nashville in the … Read more

UMass sophomore Locmelis signs NHL contract with Boston, leaves Minutemen after pair of seasons

The NHL’s Boston Bruins announced today that the team has signed Massachusetts sophomore forward Dans Locmelis to a three-year, entry-level contract. Locmelis will report to the AHL’s Providence Bruins on an amateur tryout. Locmelis appeared in 40 games with the Minutemen during the 2024-25 season, recording eight goals and 25 assists for 33 points. He … Read more

After freshman season at Providence, Connelly leaves Friars for deal with NHL’s Golden Knights

Providence freshman forward Trevor Connelly ( has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. Connelly was a first-round selection (19th overall) of Vegas in the 2024 NHL Draft. In 23 games as a Friar in 2024-25, the Tustin, Calif., native registered 13 points on four goals and nine assists. He recorded … Read more

After 61 goals in two seasons at Boston College, Leonard signs NHL contract with Capitals

The NHL’s Washington Capitals have signed Boston College sophomore forward Ryan Leonard to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Capitals selected Leonard with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Leonard recorded 49 points (30 goals, 19 assists) in 37 games with Boston College this season, leading the nation in goals and becomimg the … Read more

Boston College standout Leonard named winner of 73rd Walter Brown Award as best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England

The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston has announced that Boston College sophomore forward Ryan Leonard is the recipient of the 73rd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England. Entering the NCAA tournament, Leonard leads the nation in both goals with 29 and game-winning goals with … Read more

NHL’s Golden Knights sign Northeastern goaltender Whitehead, who leaves Huskies after sophomore campaign

The NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights announced Thursday that the team has signed Northeastern sophomore goaltender Cameron Whitehead to a two-year, entry-level contract. Whitehead finished his second season playing with the Huskies in 2024-25 and appeared in 35 games with a 13-17-3 record, a .911 save percentage and a 2.74 goals-against average. Whitehead led Northeastern to … Read more

Northeastern’s Williams signs NHL deal with Columbus, leaves Huskies after three seasons

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Northeastern junior captain Jack Williams to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2024-25 NHL season. Williams is expected to join the team later this week. Williams recorded 39 goals and 55 assists for 94 points with 37 penalty minutes and a cumulative plus-11 plus/minus rating in 106 career … Read more

NHL’s Rangers ink Northeastern blueliner Dorrington, who leaves Huskies after three seasons

The NHL’s New York Rangers have announced that the team has agreed to terms with Northeastern junior defenseman Jackson Dorrington on a three-year, entry-level contract. Dorrington will report to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack on an amateur tryout for the remainder of this season. Dorrington tallied two goals and 13 assists for 15 points in … Read more

Renwick lifts Maine to Hockey East title game, scores double-OT winner to bounce Northeastern

BOSTON — Growing up in Canada, Nolan Renwick said he didn’t even know college hockey existed. So scoring a game-winning overtime goal in the Hockey East semifinals is more of a recent dream for the senior forward from Milestone, Saskatchewan. Nolan Renwick’s goal at 11:02 of double overtime lifted Maine to a 4-3 win over … Read more