SB Nation is reporting that New Hampshire goaltender Casey DeSmith is no longer a student at the school or a member of the Wildcats’ hockey team. DeSmith, who was a senior, was arrested and subsequently suspended in September after domestic assault charges were filed. In his three seasons at UNH, DeSmith went 48-36-8 with a … Read more
According to the Hartford Courant, Connecticut junior defenseman Tyler Cooke has left the team. Cooke played three games this season and did not record a point. In his first two seasons at UConn, he skated in 73 games with two goals and 12 assists for 14 points.
A strong performance against Boston University after beating Boston College was a good sign to coach Mike Cavanaugh.
Boston College announced Tuesday that senior goaltender Brian Billett has taken a personal leave of absence from the team and added sophomore goalie Alex Joyce to the roster. According to a BC news release, Billett’s leave of absence “does not stem from any violation of team rules or policies.”
Colgate sophomore goaltender Charlie Finn has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for October, while Boston University forward Jack Eichel has captured HCA Rookie of the Month honors. Finn registered six wins in seven contests in October, going 6-1-0 overall and allowing just eight goals while recording a nation-best three … Read more
Bob O’Connor will be honored with the USA Hockey Builders Award as part of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner on Dec. 4 in Minneapolis. “Bob has had an enormous impact in the on-going development of our coaching education program,” said USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio in a news release. “He … Read more
Despite major losses, the River Hawks are 5-1-1 and sixth in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll.
Boston College sophomore defenseman Steve Santini will miss the remainder of the first half of the season following scheduled wrist surgery on Tuesday afternoon. “Our priority is for Steve to get healthy,” BC coach Jerry York said in a statement. “His presence will be missed throughout this stretch of tough competition ahead of us, but … Read more
The Warriors rallied to beat Connecticut in their Hockey East opener after sweeping Holy Cross to start the season.
Minnesota was off last weekend, but still earned 39 first-place votes in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll to stay the top-ranked team in the country. Union remained No. 2 with a sweep of Maine and garnered the other 11 first-place votes. With a sweep of Colorado College, North Dakota stays third, while Colgate swept … Read more
Each week during the season we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
TSN announced Friday a new partnership with College Hockey Inc. that will see 37 NCAA men’s Division I games broadcast this season, including the Frozen Four. The expanded coverage of NCAA hockey is also available for live streaming and on-demand viewing to TSN subscribers through TSN GO. “This partnership will allow TSN to deliver Canadian … Read more
The highly touted rookie had two goals and two assists in his first regular season game.
Each week during the season we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
In 2011 and 2012, Northeastern athletic department staff members identified NCAA recruiting violations in the sports of men’s hockey and track and field. The university self-reported the violations to the NCAA and took necessary corrective measures. The NCAA completed its review and on Thursday, released its report, which cited violations by former hockey coaches Greg … Read more
The addition of Connecticut gives the league 12 teams and a new playoff format.
The Catamounts finished seventh last season but made the NCAA tournament.
Jon Gillies and Ross Mauermann lead a group of players back from a third-place finish.
Forward Kevin Roy had 19 goals and 46 points a year ago and could be a Hobey Baker Award contender.
Besides missing Casey DeSmith for at least the first semester, the Wildcats will see multiple new faces on defense.