Notre Dame, Big Ten make it official, announce ‘compelling’ move to Big Ten for ’17-18 season

In breaking news USCHO.com reported Tuesday, Notre Dame officially announced Wednesday that its hockey program will join the Big Ten in 2017-18. Notre Dame has been a member of Hockey East since the 2013-14 season and will continue to compete in that league for the 2016-17 season. “While we have enjoyed our affiliation with Hockey … Read more

Boston College’s Demko, Massachusetts-Lowell’s Boyle named Hockey East Co-Players of the Year

Hockey East announced Thursday night that Massachusetts-Lowell senior goaltender Kevin Boyle and Boston College junior goaltender Thatcher Demko have been selected as the Hockey East Co-Players of the Year — just the third time players have been named co-players of the year and the first where two goaltenders share the honor. Additionally, Boston College freshman … Read more

Three forwards, three defensemen selected to Hockey East All-Rookie Team

Hockey East announced its 2015-16 All-Rookie Team on Wednesday, in addition to a handful of individual awards. Massachusetts-Lowell’s Joe Gambardella won the Len Ceglarski Sportsmanship Award, while Northeastern was awarded the Charlie Holt Team Sportsmanship Award. Lowell’s Kevin Boyle was named Goaltending Champion and the Three Stars Award winner and New Hampshire’s Andrew Poturalski took … Read more

Providence defenseman Walman done for year with season-ending surgery

Providence announced on Wednesday that sophomore defenseman Jake Walman will undergo season-ending surgery due to an injury initially sustained in December. In 27 games this season, Walman has recorded 13 goals and 15 assists for 28 points. He currently tops all NCAA defensemen in goals (13), points per game (1.04), power-play goals (8) and game-winning … Read more

Hockey East hands down one-game suspensions to Boston College’s McCoshen, Vermont’s Shaw

Hockey East has suspended Boston College junior defenseman Ian McCoshen and Vermont junior forward Brady Shaw for one game each. McCoshen’s suspension stems from a contact to the head incident at the 19:12 mark of the third period March 11 against Vermont. He will miss the March 12 Hockey East quarterfinal game against Vermont and … Read more

Red Wings sign Maine defenseman Renouf, who forgoes senior season

The Detroit Red Wings have signed Maine junior defenseman Dan Renouf to a two-year, entry-level contract, beginning with the 2016-17 season. Renouf has also signed an amateur tryout with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, where he will report for the remainder of the 2015-16 season. Renouf recently completed his junior season with the Black Bears, … Read more

New Hampshire’s Poturalski forgoes last two years, signs with Carolina

New Hampshire sophomore forward Andrew Poturalski has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. “We are absolutely thrilled for Andrew,” said UNH coach Dick Umile in a statement. “He has been a tremendous player for us in the two years he has been here and we wish him nothing but the best.” Poturalski will report … Read more

After 8-24-4 season in 2015-16, Micheletto relieved of Massachusetts head coaching job

Massachusetts announced on Sunday that head coach John Micheletto has been relieved of his duties after four seasons behind the bench. Micheletto compiled a record of 39-88-13 with a record of 8-24-4 in 2015-16 for the Minutemen. “On behalf of UMass Athletics, we thank John for his four years in Amherst,” Massachusetts director of athletics … Read more

Providence AD Driscoll pegged NACDA Athletics Director of the Year honoree

Providence athletics director Bob Driscoll has been named a 2015-16 I-AAA Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year award recipient by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. Driscoll, who also earned the Astro Turf Athletics Director of the Year award during the 2007-08 season, will be presented the award at NACDA’s 51st Annual … Read more