Men’s D-I: Independent

UMass Lowell-LIU series scheduled for Oct. 15-16 postponed due to COVID protocols

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The UMass Lowell homecoming weekend series against LIU, originally scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Sharks’ program. The two-game set has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Feb. 25 at the Tsongas Center. The River Hawks will still celebrate homecoming with a … Read more

Arizona State’s Greg Powers on this season’s Sun Devils: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 4 Episode 2

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USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast

Arizona State head coach Greg Powers joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk all things Sun Devils hockey.

Topics include last weekend’s split with UMass Lowell and this weekend’s games at Denver, being road warriors during last year’s COVID-shortened season, building a non-conference schedule, the new arena to open next season, and about coaching methods and philosophies.

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Alaska college hockey games at Minnesota scheduled for Oct. 2-3 postponed due to COVID protocols

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The men’s college hockey games between Alaska and Minnesota have been postponed following COVID protocols. The games were originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m. CDT and Sunday, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. CDT at 3M Arena at Mariucci. The teams have rescheduled the two games for the weekend of Jan. 14-15, 2022.

Arizona State moving along with new arena construction, holds ‘topping off’ ceremony

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Arizona State hosted a “topping out” ceremony Tuesday to commemorate the last beam set in place on top of the new multi-purpose arena. Set to open in late 2022, the new arena will host university and community events and serve as the future home for Sun Devil men’s hockey, wrestling and women’s gymnastics. Located in … Read more

Cosentino, Murphy, Shasby named finalists for Alaska Anchorage hockey head coaching position

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Alaska Anchorage announced Saturday that Chris Cosentino, Steve Murphy and Matthew Shasby have been chosen as finalists for the head coach position for the Seawolves hockey program. Former UAA coach Matt Curley resigned in June after leading the Seawolves to seven wins in two seasons. Cosentino is a two-time ACHA Coach of the Year after … Read more

After reaching fundraising goal, Alaska Anchorage hockey team reinstated for 2022-23 college hockey season

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Alaska Anchorage announced Tuesday that the Seawolves hockey program has surpassed its fundraising mark of $3 million, resulting in the team’s reinstatement and paving the way for the team to resume play in the 2022-23 season. “Thanks to the passionate and determined fundraising efforts of coaches, student-athletes, alumni, boosters, community leaders and corporate donors from … Read more

Brown leaves Augsburg bench after 15 years for job at Alaska; Wick named interim coach, Hendrickson new assistant

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Chris Brown, who led the Augsburg men’s hockey team to some of its greatest successes in program history over the last 15 years, has announced his resignation to take an associate head coach position at Alaska. “Chris is an amazing addition to our staff,” said Alaska head coach Erik Largen in a statement. “First off, … Read more

Alaska Fairbanks tabs former Minnesota Crookston hockey star Anundson as Nanooks’ new director of athletics

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The University of Alaska Fairbanks has named Brock Anundson the next director of athletics for the Nanooks. Anundson, selected from a pool of four finalists after a national search led by Athletics Staffing and Consultants, will start his new position on July 12. “I want to thank the search committee for their efforts and the … Read more

Alaska announces second part of schedule for 2021-22 season, will return to Carlson Center for home games

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Alaska announced Thursday its second wave of games for the 2021-22 hockey season. On Feb. 12, 2021, Alaska announced the first wave of games against Arizona State, Boston University and Maine, with plans to fill out a complete 34-game schedule as an independent school. The Nanooks have now added Clarkson, Denver and the Minnesota Duluth … Read more

Alaska Anchorage fundraising efforts top $2 million, must raise $3 million total by Aug. 30 to get hockey program reinstated

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The Save Seawolf Hockey volunteer group has surpassed the $2 million fundraising mark in its effort save the Alaska Anchorage program from elimination, according to a news release. The group must raise $3 million by Aug. 30, 2021 for the Division I college hockey program to be reinstated. To date, $2.1 million has been raised. … Read more

Arizona State all-time leading scorer Walker returning to Sun Devils for fifth college hockey season in 2021-22

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According to Red Line Editorial, Arizona State forward Johnny Walker will be back for a fifth season in 2021-22, using the NCAA’s option for 2021 seniors to gain an extra year of eligibility due to the pandemic. “It was kind of a no-brainer,” he said, adding that 2020-21 felt “pretty empty.” During the 2020-21 season, … Read more

Longtime WCHA supervisor of officials Shepherd named 2021 winner of conference’s Otto Breitenbach Distinguished Service Award

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The WCHA announced Monday that conference supervisor of officials Greg Shepherd has been voted unanimously by the league’s 10 teams as the 2021 recipient of the Otto Breitenbach Distinguished Service Award. “The WCHA was and always will be the best league in college hockey and I am truly honored and humbled to receive this award,” … Read more