Defending champion Boston College top pick in preseason men’s poll

With 35 first-place votes, defending national champion Boston College is the top choice in the USCHO.com Division I Preseason Poll. No. 2 Minnesota (12) and third-ranked Michigan (three) tallied the other first-place votes. North Dakota and Union round out the top five. Cornell, Massachusetts-Lowell, Denver, Miami and Western Michigan complete the top 10 teams, in … Read more

American International names Johnson new assistant coach

Graham Johnson has been named an assistant coach at American International. “We are most pleased to have Graham join our staff,” said AIC head coach Gary Wright in a statement. “His association with some great college and junior programs has allowed him to ascend quickly in the coaching profession and we expect him to have … Read more

Union atop ECAC coaches,’ media preseason polls

Union was selected first in the 2012-13 ECAC men’s coaches’ preseason poll and the ECAC media preseason poll. In addition, six players from Union, Harvard, Quinnipiac and St. Lawrence were named to the preseason all-league team. ECAC Coaches’ Poll ECAC Media Poll ECAC Preseason All-League Team

AHL Hall of Fame to add Michigan State, Minnesota alumni

The American Hockey League announced Thursday that Ken Gernander (Minnesota, 1987-91) and Peter White (Michigan State, 1988-92) are two of the four inductees into the AHL Hall of Fame class of 2013. The ceremony will take place Jan. 28, 2013 in Providence, R.I. during the AHL All-Star Classic festivities.

Boston College favored in Hockey East coaches’ poll, media poll

Hockey East announced the 2012-13 men’s preseason coaches’ poll on Tuesday. Boston College is favored for the fifth consecutive season with 90 points and nine first-place votes. Massachusetts-Lowell is second and Boston University sits third. New Hampshire is fourth and received the other first-place vote. In addition, the Hockey East media also picked BC to … Read more

USCHO’s Connelly named winner of Concannon Media Award

Hockey East announced Tuesday that USCHO’s Jim Connelly has been named the 21st recipient of the Joe Concannon Hockey East Media Award. Connelly begins his 15th year covering the league in 2012-13 and is the third current or former member of the USCHO staff to receive the award, joining Mike Machnik in 2011 and Dave … Read more

Additional suspensions announced for North Dakota players

North Dakota on Friday announced additional suspensions for violations of team rules stemming from a Sept. 15 hockey team party. Previous suspensions for the four team captains were announced on Sept. 18. Friday’s suspensions were determined based on additional information gathered during the athletic department’s investigative process, according to a school-issued news release. Sophomores Connor … Read more

Minnesota freshman Reilly done for year with knee injury

Minnesota announced Thursday that freshman forward Connor Reilly will miss the 2012-13 season with a knee injury. Reilly suffered the injury after he slipped and fell awkwardly over the weekend, according to a school-issued news release. He is scheduled to undergo surgery in the near future, although a date has yet to be determined. “I’m … Read more

NCHC names veteran official Adam as director of officiating

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference has announced that Don Adam will be the league’s director of officiating once the league begins play for the 2013-14 season. “We are excited about having Don Adam join the NCHC staff and look forward to having him assist us in overseeing the important officiating program,” said NCHC commissioner Jim … Read more

North Dakota captains to miss season opener after team party ends in violation of team rules

North Dakota announced Tuesday that senior captain Andrew MacWilliam and assistant captains Corban Knight, Danny Kristo and Carter Rowney have been suspended for the opening game of the 2012-13 regular season for a violation of team rules. The suspensions are a result of a team party on Saturday, Sept. 15, according to a school-issued news … Read more

CCHA final pushes back NCAA selection show on ESPN

The CCHA will crown its final Mason Cup champion on Sunday, March 24, 2013, thereby pushing back the annual NCAA tournament selection show on ESPNU to 9 p.m. EST on March 24. For the CCHA’s “Celebrate the Legacy” final season, four teams will travel to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit in hopes of capturing the … Read more

Atlantic Hockey commissioner DeGregorio signs three-year extension

Bob DeGregorio has signed a three-year contract extension to remain as commissioner of Atlantic Hockey through 2016. “We in the Atlantic Hockey Association are very pleased to secure Bob DeGregorio’s services over the next three years,” said Atlantic Hockey executive committee chair Lou Spiotti in a news release. “Bob has played a critical role in … Read more