Basketball and hockey were on the schedule on a recent Saturday at Boston College’s Silvio O. Conte Forum. But there was also a third game — one fans didn’t see. It wasn’t a game between two teams, but rather a race against the clock, in which dozens of workers dismantled the basketball court after the … Read more
Each week, USCHO’s writers debate some of the key storylines of the week in college hockey. DAN: Well it’s Tuesday, and after discussing Boston College at length last week, I pledged to not open this week’s column with Atlantic Hockey America, ECAC, the city of Boston, traffic along I-93 and the Pike, or anything else … Read more
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1. Michigan takes five from Penn State Gavin McKenna’s first series following the assault charge filed against him, following an alleged altercation on Jan. 31, might have overshadowed an otherwise solid performance by Michigan, who took two … Read more
No. 5 Quinnipiac had plenty to celebration in a 4-1 win over Princeton to open a key, two-game travel partners series in the standings.
Merrimack forward Justin Gill was suspended one game stemming from an incident at 15:39 of the second period of Saturday’s game at UMass. Gill was called for an illegal contact to the head after a late hit on UMass forward Mikey DeAngelo at around the 15:00 mark of the middle frame. UMass subsequently challenged the … Read more
Reigning national champion Western Michigan added another trophy, winning the Kwik-Trip Holiday Faceoff with a 4–1 victory over Wisconsin.
Hockey East announced Monday that Merrimack junior forward Luke Weilandt has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at the 20-minute mark of the third period on Saturday, Dec. 6, against UConn.
It’s a pattern that seems to repeat itself every winter — Hockey East and the NCHC battle all year for the proverbial “best conference” label, both leagues making their case with numerous teams hogging the top spots in the USCHO men’s D-I poll. Then the NCAA tournament plays out and the NCHC is the one … Read more
Hockey East has announced the results of the 2025-26 men’s preseason coaches poll. 1. Boston University – 105 (7 first-place votes) 2. Providence – 91 (3) 3. UConn – 90 4. Maine – 87 (1) 5. Boston College – 85 6. UMass – 64 7t. UMass Lowell – 53 7t. Northeastern – 53 9. Merrimack … Read more
Merrimack has announced that Ryan Durocher has joined the staff as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. “I am thrilled to be joining Merrimack College as an assistant hockey coach.” said Durocher in a statement. “It is a privilege to be a part of a hockey program with a tradition for excellence and … Read more
Hockey East announced Wednesday that Boston College sophomore forward Ryan Leonard has been awarded the honor of 2024-25 Hockey East player of the year. Alongside Leonard, Boston University freshman defenseman Cole Hutson was named rookie of the year, UConn head coach Mike Cavanaugh was voted coach of the year by his peers, and UMass Lowell’s … Read more
Hockey East has announced its 2024-25 men’s all-star teams as voted by the league’s 11 head coaches. First-Team All-Stars G: Jacob Fowler, Boston College * D: Eamon Powell, Boston College D: Cole Hutson, Boston University F: Ryan Leonard, Boston College * F: Gabe Perreault, Boston College F: Cole O’Hara, Massachusetts * unanimous selection Second-Team All-Stars … Read more
Hockey East has announced the 2024-25 all-rookie team and six other season-long awards as voted by the league’s 11 head coaches. All-Rookie Team G: Callum Tung, UConn D: Cole Hutson, Boston University * D: Francesco Dell’Elce, Massachusetts F: James Hagens, Boston College * F: Teddy Stiga, Boston College * F: Cole Eiserman, Boston University F: … Read more
Hockey East announced today that Merrimack freshman forward Vann Yuhas has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 13:39 of the third period on Friday, Jan. 31 at Massachusetts. On the play, Yuhas was assessed a major penalty for high sticking and a game misconduct. Yuhas is ineligible to play Saturday, Feb. … Read more
There’s a saying in Texas high school football: The best teams don’t rebuild, they reload. The saying is altogether appropriate for Hockey East as it enters its 41st season of play. The biggest stars in the league from 2023-24 have taken their game to the NHL — Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini (San Jose) and Lane … Read more
The NHL’s Dallas Stars have announced that Bob Emery has been hired as an amateur scout. Emery had been serving as the director of hockey operations for Merrimack after 30 seasons as head coach at Plattsburgh from 1989 to 2019. He is fifth all-time in NCAA men’s hockey wins as a coach across both Division … Read more
Hockey East announced Thursday that Steve Metcalf has received a two-year contract extension to remain commissioner through the 2026-27 season. “We’re very excited to have Steve leading Hockey East into the future,” said Northeastern’s Jim Madigan, who serves as chair of the executive committee for the men’s league, in a statement. “He navigated us through … Read more
Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini is the top prospect for the 2024 NHL draft, which starts Friday.
Merrimack junior goaltender Hugo Ollas has come to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s New York Rangers. A native of Linkoping, Sweden, Ollas was selected in the seventh round (197th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft. In his three seasons at Merrimack, Ollas appeared in 62 games, making 55 starts, posting a … Read more
Hockey East has announced its 2023-24 men’s all-star teams as voted by the league’s 11 head coaches. First-Team All-Stars G: Jacob Fowler, Fr., Boston College D: Lane Hutson, So., Boston University D: Ryan Ufko, Jr., Massachusetts F: Macklin Celebrini, Fr., Boston University * F: Cutter Gauthier, So., Boston College F: Will Smith, Fr., Boston College … Read more