Men’s D-I in general
Matt Slick didn’t know a ton about the CCHA before he arrived at Ferris State this summer, but it didn’t take the Bulldogs long to school their new teammate about the ins and outs of their conference rivalries. And now the defenseman has been in Big Rapids, Mich., for long enough to know exactly what … Read more
Hockey players keep their heads on a swivel while out on the ice, and not just before their own benefit. On Jan. 30, Omaha junior forward Matt Miller wasn’t just looking out for his own safety, but for that of around 50 five- and six-year-olds. Since last summer, Miller has been involved with hockey training … Read more
On Feb 2. Atlantic Hockey announced the selection of Michelle Morgan as its new commissioner, beginning April 17. She will succeed Bob DeGregorio, who is retiring after 20 years at the helm, dating back to the foundation of the conference. She will also replace DeGregorio as the commissioner of the women’s College Hockey America conference. … 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. Ed: Before we jump into some of what’s happening on the ice, Paula, this season is marking sort of a change in eras for the D-I men’s hockey conferences as Bob … Read more
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Monday that 25 men’s NCAA Division I players are semifinalists for the 71st Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. The nation’s oldest nationally-recognized college hockey honor, the Walter Brown Award was established in 1953 by the members of the … Read more
Minnesota did not play last weekend, but the Gophers picked up 36 first-place votes to remain No. 1 in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Quinnipiac stays No. 2 with six first-place votes, while Boston University is again No. 3, getting eight first-place votes in this week’s rankings. Denver retains the No. 4 spot, Michigan … Read more
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Jan. 30 fared in games over the weekend of Feb. 3-4. No. 1 Minnesota (20-7-1) Did not play. No. 2 Quinnipiac (22-3-3) 02/03/2023 – No. 2 Quinnipiac 3 at No. 8 Harvard 0 02/04/2023 – No. 2 … Read more
When was the last time we had a team at odds of +240 of better? Probably Air Force when they played in the Desert Hockey Classic? Wisconsin rests in that spot this weekend as they take on Michigan (-305) on the road. This is juicy considering the razor-thin margins that you have among each team. … Read more
This is a story about Steven Holtz, a player you may not know who nearly lost his life to adenovirus in November. This is also about an interim head coach whose approach exemplifies a new – and welcome – way of defining what it means to be a college coach. It’s also the story of … Read more
Following a thorough national search, Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America have named Michelle Morgan as their next commissioner. “I am honored to be named the next commissioner of Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America,” Morgan said in a news release. “I’d like to thank the search committee for their dedication throughout the process. I’m … Read more
With the calendar month turning to October, conversation around college hockey is bound to center on the national tournament, the contenders, the pretenders, the bubble teams, possible Cinderellas and spoilers, and anything in between. Dark horse discussions are more prevalent than ever as teams ramp their best hockey into form, and the idea among the … Read more
Growing up in Milton, Mass., in the figurative shadow of the TD Garden, Aidan McDonough was that rare youth hockey player from New England who didn’t necessarily dream about someday wearing a Bruins jersey. For McDonough, it was all about the Beanpot. “I didn’t want to play in the NHL — that’s a far-fetched dream,” … Read more
The University of North Dakota Athletics Department mourns the loss of Travis Dunn, who passed away suddenly on Feb. 1, 2023. He was 65. Dunn had his fingerprints all over the North Dakota hockey program after his playing days concluded, starting as a color commentator on hockey broadcasts alongside Pat Sweeney for 12 years beginning … Read more
The Collegiate Hockey Federation (CHF) and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will partner to launch AAU College Hockey, a new model of collegiate hockey in the United States, the organizations announced in a joint statement Jan. 19. The program will commence with the 2023-24 hockey season and be operated as a varsity-level sport under the … Read more
Last Friday’s Gold Pan rivalry game between Denver and Colorado College at Ball Arena, home of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, didn’t mark the first time that Denver had played there. But there was a huge difference between the in-state rivals’ latest meeting and DU’s last game downtown, back in 2012. On Oct. 7 of that … Read more
Bentley coach Ryan Soderquist knew that his young team would need some time to gel. With nine freshmen in the lineup, he expected growing pains, and the Falcons’ record though the first half of the season reflected that. At Christmas, Bentley was 5-13-0 and had taken points in two of five conference series. But since … Read more
By most measures, it’s been a tough winter in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. A team that was predicted to be in the mix for home ice advantage and potentially competing for a CCHA title before the season started, Lake Superior State has found itself in a place it never would have expected: In the basement. … Read more
Getting 38 first-place votes this week, Minnesota moves up one spot to become the new top-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Quinnipiac earned four first-place votes and moves up one spot to No. 2, while Boston University jumps up one spot to No. 3, picking up seven first-place votes, and Denver is … Read more
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1) Here we go again Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. The No. 1 team in the nation was newly anointed last week as St. Cloud State. In their first weekend since gaining the honor, … Read more
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Jan. 23 fared in games over the weekend of Jan. 27-28. No. 1 St. Cloud State (18-8-0) 01/27/2023 – No. 1 St. Cloud State 3 at Minnesota Duluth 5 01/28/2023 – No. 1 St. Cloud State 3 … Read more