Big Ten suspends Penn State defenseman Yanis one game

The Big Ten announced Wednesday that Penn State sophomore defenseman Mark Yanis has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in the Nittany Lions’ game against Michigan State on Saturday, Jan. 18. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that occurred near the … Read more

ECAC suspends Dartmouth forward Neiley two games

The ECAC announced Monday that Dartmouth junior forward Eric Neiley has been handed a two-game suspension as the result of his actions in the Cornell at Dartmouth game last Saturday (Jan. 18). The league action was taken after the review of an incident that occurred after the final horn of the overtime period where Neiley … Read more

Notre Dame defenseman Russo ruled academically ineligible

Notre Dame junior defenseman Robbie Russo has been ruled academically ineligible by the university, according to a report in the South Bend Tribune. Russo did not play this past weekend against Lake Superior State and Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson isn’t sure when Russo will return. “He’s trying to do some things to get a … Read more

Plenty of NCAA flavor on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings for ’14 draft

NHL Central Scouting unveiled its midterm rankings this week for this summer’s NHL draft and as has become the norm, the names of NCAA-bound players is certainly aplenty. A handful of current NCAA players are also ranked. NORTH AMERICAN SKATERS NORTH AMERICAN GOALTENDERS In addition, forward Leon Bristed, a Minnesota recruit playing for Linkoping in … Read more

Tambellini bolts North Dakota for WHL’s Calgary Hitmen

North Dakota freshman forward Adam Tambellini has left school to play for the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League. Tambellini finishes his North Dakota career with two goals and two assists in 16 games. The New York Rangers selected Tambellini in the third round (65th overall) of the 2013 NHL draft.

Current Bowling Green defenseman Freibergs heads up list of non-American NCAA Olympians

As countries have unveiled their rosters for the Winter Olympics next month in Sochi, Russia, many of the rosters include current and former NCAA players. Bowling Green sohpomore defenseman Ralfs Freibergs is on the Latvian rosters and is the only current NCAA player named to the Olympics. Former Massachusetts defenseman Thomas Pöck, former Minnesota forward … Read more

Merrimack-Russian Red Stars exhibition game canceled

Due to Thursday’s snowstorm, Merrimack’s Thursday afternoon exhibition against the Russian Red Stars has been canceled with no makeup date scheduled. Fans who purchased a ticket for the game may redeem them for admission to any “non-premium” game through the remainder of the 2013-14 season.

Men’s Olympic squad for Sochi has strong NCAA foundation

USA Hockey announced Wednesday the 25 players that will comprise the 2014 U.S. Winter Olympic men’s hockey team that will compete next month in Sochi, Russia. The roster includes 13 former Olympians, a stark contrast to four years ago when the silver medal-winning team featured just three players with Olympic experience. Twenty of the 25 … Read more

Minnesota ends 2013 as top team in D-I men’s rankings

The final USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of the 2013 calendar year has Minnesota once again the top-ranked team in the country. The Gophers, who were idle last weekend, received 37 first-place votes this week to retain the top spot. Ferris State was also off last weekend and stayed at No. 2 with nine first-place … Read more