Men’s D-I: Merrimack

Boston College’s Leonard chosen ’24-25 Hockey East player of the year, BU blueliner Hutson best rookie, UConn’s Cavanaugh top coach, UMass Lowell’s Cole academic champion

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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 men’s conference recognizes three all-star teams for ‘24-25 campaign

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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 men’s conference recognizes 2024-25 all-rookie team, half-dozen season-long awards

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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

Merrimack’s Yuhas suspended one game by Hockey East for major high sticking penalty Jan. 31 vs. UMass

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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

Hockey East 2024-25 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: Out with the old, in with the new as ‘some very good hockey players are coming our way’

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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

Merrimack director of hockey operations, longtime Plattsburgh men’s hockey coach Emery joins NHL’s Stars as amateur scout

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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 commissioner Metcalf signs two-year contract extension through 2026-27 college hockey season

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This Week in Hockey East: Incoming commissioner Metcalf ‘respected by all,’ comes in with ‘a proven national reputation’

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

Merrimack goalie Ollas leaves Warriors’ crease after three seasons, signs NHL contract with Rangers

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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 men’s conference unveils trio of all-star teams for 2023-24 season

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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

Hockey East announces 2023-24 men’s all-rookie team, defensive awards, sportsmanship awards, scoring honors

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Hockey East has announced the 2023-24 all-rookie team and six other season-long awards as voted by the men’s league’s 11 head coaches. The all-rookie team consists of six players and five forwards, including three unanimous selections in Boston College’s Ryan Leonard, Gabe Perreault and Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini. The team is rounded out by two … Read more

Hockey East suspends Merrimack’s Copponi one game for major boarding penalty Dec. 1 vs. Boston University

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Hockey East announced Saturday that Merrimack junior forward Matt Copponi has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 1:19 of the second period on Dec. 1 against Boston University. On the play, Copponi was assessed a five-minute major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct. Copponi is ineligible to play tonight, Dec. … Read more

Friendship Four college hockey event returning to Belfast in 2024, Friendship Series women’s event also back, book covering event out now

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The Odyssey Trust has announced the continuation of the Friendship Four men’s college hockey tournament into 2024, in conjunction with the official launch of ‘Ring the Bell!’ – a new book centered around the history and legacy of the event. Held annually in Belfast since 2015, the Friendship Four is designed to promote education, social … Read more

2023-24 Hockey East Season Preview: Boston proving to be hub of hockey and this year, for Hockey East

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Boston has always been the geographic hub and spiritual home of Hockey East. The city hosts the conference championship every spring, three of its member schools are located right in the city and four more are less than an hour away. This year Boston could very well be where the best hockey in the league … Read more

Boston University picks up nine first-place votes, earns top billing in 2023 Hockey East men’s preseason coaches poll

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Boston University earned nine first-place votes in the 2023 Hockey East men’s preseason coaches poll to sit atop the poll entering the new season. Boston College picked up the other two first-place votes and is No. 2 in the poll. 2023 Hockey East Men’s Preseason Coaches Poll 1. Boston University, 109 points, 9 first-place votes … Read more

Gift from Richard, Susanna Gallant to fund upgrades, modernizations for Merrimack’s Lawler Rink

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Renovations are underway to modernize Merrimack’s Lawler Rink in time for the 2023-24 season. Thanks to a transformative multi million-dollar gift from Richard and Susanna Gallant, the college’s board of trustees approved significant renovations that will update several aspects of the storied facility, including a new luxury pavilion with premium seating at the north end … Read more

Merrimack junior Karlsson Tägtström will not return for 2023-24 season, signs deal to play for Tyresö/Hanviken in native Sweden

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After three seasons at Merrimack, junior forward Filip Karlsson Tägtström has signed a pro contract to play for Tyresö/Hanviken in his native Sweden. During the 2022-23 season, Karlsson Tägtström posted one assist in two games for the Warriors. Overall, the Stockholm native registered three goals and eight points in 29 games for Merrimack.

Previewing the 2023 NCAA hockey tournament, Bridgeport Regional: Quinnipiac, Harvard, Ohio State, Merrimack

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BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL When: Friday, March 24 & Sunday, March 26 Where: Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport, Conn. Matchups (all times Eastern): Harvard vs. Ohio State, March 24, 2 p.m., ESPNU; Quinnipiac vs. Merrimack, March 24, 5:30 p.m., ESPNews; championship, March 26, 4 p.m., ESPN2 1. QUINNIPIAC How they got here: At-large bid Overall season record: 30-4-3 … Read more