Men’s D-I in general
Four teams earned first-place votes in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll, but with 35 of the 50 nods, Boston College has regained the top ranking once again. Last week’s No. 1 team, New Hampshire, received nine first-place votes and slides to No. 2 this week. Notre Dame moves up from No. 5 to … Read more
Northeastern announced Friday that sophomore forward Joseph Manno has decided to leave the program, becoming the second player in three weeks to do so. Freshman Cam Darcy left the school last month. “After discussions with Joe, it became apparent he was not content with his role on the team and he decided to pursue other … Read more
Tickets for the 2013 men’s Frozen Four go on sale Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. EST. Reserved all-session tickets for both semifinals and the championship game are $200 and can be purchased at the CONSOL Energy Center ticket office in Pittsburgh, by visiting NCAA.com/tickets or by calling 800-745-3000.
Alaska-Anchorage sophomore forward Corbin Karl will depart the Seawolves’ program after the holiday break, the school announced Wednesday. “Corbin has decided it would be more financially feasible to pursue an education and play hockey back at home in Canada or at a Division III school,” said UAA coach Dave Shyiak in a statement. “We certainly … Read more
Boston University redshirt sophomore forward Yasin Cissé has left the Terriers, according to a school-issued press release Tuesday afternoon. According to BU, Cissé, whose NHL draft rights belong to the Winnipeg Jets, has decided to “pursue other hockey endeavors in his native Canada.” Cissé played in 39 career games with the Terriers and recorded seven … Read more
USA Hockey on Tuesday unveiled its preliminary roster of 27 players for the 2013 U.S. National Junior Team that will compete at the IIHF World Junior Championship from Dec. 26, 2012 to Jan. 5, 2013, in Ufa, Russia. The players (16 of them with college ties, listed below) will attend training camp Dec. 16-18 at … Read more
Former Western Michigan goalie Marc Magliarditi and ex-Colgate defenseman Steve Poapst will be inducted as part of the sixth class of the ECHL Hall of Fame on Jan. 23, 2013.
For the first time since Jan. 29, 2007, New Hampshire is the top-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. With 31 of 50 first-place votes this week, the Wildcats unseat Boston College, which falls to No. 2, but did receive the other 19 first-place votes. New Hampshire’s last reign at No. 1 lasted … Read more
Denver announced Wednesday that Randy Press has been named associate director of media relations and will be responsible for coordinating all DU hockey media relations. Prior to arriving in Denver, Press was the assistant commissioner/director of strategic communications for the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
Sacred Heart executive director of athletics C. Donald Cook has announced that he will retire, effective July 1, 2013. Cook has been at Sacred Heart for the past 20 years. “I have been truly blessed to have been in the same industry my entire career,” Cook said in a statement. “I couldn’t have imagined in … Read more
According to a story in the Bemidji Pioneer, Bemidji State athletic director Rick Goeb will be replaced at the end of the 2012-13 school year. BSU president Richard Hanson sent an email to supporters of school athletics Monday notifying them of this move and said it comes following a comprehensive review of the athletics department. … Read more
The CCHA announced Tuesday that Notre Dame head coach Jeff Jackson has been fined and been publicly reprimanded for a violation of the league’s good conduct regulations. “The CCHA offers a number of postgame means for a coach to properly express their concerns over situations and issues that may have arisen over the course of … Read more
With 49 of 50 first-place votes this week, Boston College retains its top spot in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. No. 2 New Hampshire, up one spot, garnered the other first-place vote in this week’s poll. Minnesota rises one to No. 3, as does Miami to No. 4, while Denver tumbles three spots to … Read more
Wisconsin has named Matt Walsh as interim assistant coach through the end of April 2013, when the position will reopen for a national search to find a permanent assistant coach, according to a school-issued press release Friday. Walsh replaces Bill Butters, who left the Badgers on Nov. 7. Walsh will help recruit for the Badgers, … Read more
National Hockey League Central Scouting on Tuesday released its preliminary rankings for the 2013 NHL draft, scheduled for New Jersey next June. Only United States Hockey League players and U.S. National Team Development Team players were given a numerical ranking among college-eligible players, while others were rated A (first-round candidate), B (second- or third-round player), … Read more
Boston College, with 47 of 50 first-place votes, remains the nation’s top-ranked team in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Denver stays at No. 2 and received two first-place votes, while New Hampshire jumps two spots to No. 3 and garnered the other first-place vote. Minnesota, down from No. 3, is fourth this week, … Read more
Tickets for the 2013 Division I men’s regional rounds are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting the respective arena box office, calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.NCAA.com/frozenfour.
North Dakota announced Thursday the hiring of Randy Magill as associate athletics director and chief financial officer.
According to a report in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, the NCAA is investigating a series of infractions made by Alaska-Fairbanks regarding student-athletes’ eligibility. The infractions involved 17 students on the hockey, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, swimming, women’s Nordic skiing and rifle teams during a four-year period from the 2007-11. The article states UAF self-reported the … Read more
A total of 20 men’s Division I seniors were selected Wednesday as candidates for the 2012-13 Senior CLASS Award. Candidates must display notable achievements in community, classroom, character and competition. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the award winner will be announced during the 2013 Frozen Four in Pittsburgh April … Read more