Men’s D-I in general
The Michigan and Western Michigan athletic departments announced Monday that the Great Lakes Invitational game scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 30, at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich., has been canceled due to “health and welfare protocols within the Wolverines’ program.” Fans who purchased single-game tickets will receive a full refund. Further information will be … Read more
This weekend’s men’s hockey games between Sacred Heart and RIT at Webster Bank Arena have been postponed. Due to positive COVID-19 cases, the Pioneers do not have the required personnel to field a full team. Makeup dates will be announced at a later time.
Out of an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rensselaer men’s hockey game against Vermont, which was originally scheduled to take place at the Houston Field House on December 30, 2021, will now take place at Gutterson Arena in Burlington, Vt., the same day, Puck drop is scheduled for 2 p.m.
The United States took a late 3-1 lead into the final minutes of the third period, but Finland scored three consecutive power play goals Thursday afternoon to win an IIHF World Junior Championship pre-tournament game 4-3 in Edmonton, Alta. Tanner Dickinson (OHL’s Soo Greyhounds), Brett Berard (Providence) and Dominic James (Minnesota Duluth) scored for the … 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. Paula: Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays to you, Ed, and to all of our readers! As the first half of the season comes to a close, there is … Read more
North Dakota sophomore defenseman Jake Sanderson has been named captain of the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team. In addition, Minnesota sophomore defenseman Brock Faber, Michigan sophomore forward Matty Beniers and Notre Dame sophomore forward Landon Slaggert were named alternate captains of the squad. All four players were members of the gold-medal winning 2021 U.S. National … Read more
The CCHA announced Monday that Bowling Green sophomore forward Chrystopher Collin has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 19:31 of the third period on Friday, Dec. 17 against Ohio State. The on-ice call was a five-minute major and game disqualification for fighting. The suspension will be served during the Falcons’ next … Read more
Robert Morris announced Friday at a press conference at the RMU Island Sports Center that it will reinstate its NCAA Division I men’s and women’s hockey programs for the 2023-24 season. “Given the passion and enthusiasm of the hockey community, we wanted to give the fans of RMU hockey every opportunity to bring the programs … Read more
Alaska and Minnesota have announced the details for their January series in Minneapolis at 3M Arena at Mariucci. The Nanooks and Gophers will play on Friday, Jan. 14 and Saturday, Jan. 15, with both games set for 6 p.m. CST. Originally scheduled for Oct. 2-3, the series was postponed as mutually agreed by both teams … Read more
By any measure, the Massachusetts men’s hockey team has turned in a successful defense (so far) of its NCAA championship season from last year. The Minutemen are 9-4-2 overall, ranked No. 12 in the most recent DCU/USCHO.com Division I poll, are second in Hockey East with a 7-2-2 record and — perhaps most importantly — … Read more
The first half the ECAC Hockey season concludes on Friday when Dartmouth travels to take on Hockey East’s Merrimack. While the results on the ice haven’t been there for many of the league’s teams – eight schools enter the break with an overall record of .500 of worse – the fact all 12 conference members … Read more
USA Hockey has named the 25 players to the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team set to compete in the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship from Dec. 26, 2021 to Jan. 5, 2022 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. The group features six members of the 2021 U.S. National Junior Team that won a gold medal … Read more
A pillar of the Bemidji State and collegiate hockey community is gone today as longtime head coach, athletic director, and instructor R.H. “Bob” Peters passed away Wednesday at his home. He was 84. Peters’ involvement at Bemidji State began in 1966 and was woven through its buildings, programs, and teams, specifically its men’s hockey program … Read more
It hasn’t quite been a return to normal in college hockey this season, because “normal” has been difficult to define. But Atlantic Hockey has managed to play every league game scheduled, in front of fans, so that’s something to be grateful for. Let’s take a look at where things stand at roughly the halfway point … Read more
Chances are, you have gone to the Internet for tips on all sorts of activities. Social media platforms, in particular, are chock-full with videos that provide inspiration. In that way, at least, hockey players are just like the rest of us. Western Michigan fifth-year forward Ethen Frank had a remarkable first half of the season … Read more
It may not get the coverage of similar matchups in Minnesota, Michigan or Massachusetts, but Ohio State coach Steve Rohlik is excited to renew the in-state rivalry between Ohio State and Bowling Green this weekend. In one of the few contests across the country this weekend, the Buckeyes and Falcons will play a home-and-home series … Read more
The Big Ten announced Tuesday that Wisconsin senior forward Roman Ahcan has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in the game against Penn State on Dec. 11, 2021. The action was taken by the conference after a review of Ahcan’s actions near the 13:34 mark of the third … 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. Jim: Dan, we’re at the halfway point in the season and what a first half it was. Fans back in the stands was the No. 1 high point for me and … Read more
For the second week in a row, Minnesota State is the No. 1-ranked team in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Poll, garnering 37 first-place votes in this week’s rankings. Quinnipiac stays No. 2, getting 12 first-place votes, while Michigan stays No. 3 and Western Michigan is again fourth. North Dakota rounds out the … Read more
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1. No. 1 sweeps With the No. 1 position in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll changing hands more than a few times in November, there’s likely to be some stability at the top after No. 1 … Read more