A decade later, a generational NHL Draft class for college hockey still shines
In 2006, Erik Johnson, Jonathan Toews, Phil Kessel and Kyle Okposo were selected in the first seven picks.
Men’s D-I: Minnesota
Minnesota’s Seeler signs with NHL’s Wild
Minnesota defenseman Nick Seeler signed with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild on Saturday, giving up his final year of collegiate eligibility.
Minnesota junior defenseman Brodzinski reportedly signs with San Jose
According to NBC Sports, Minnesota defenseman Michael Brodzinski will forgo his senior year to sign a three-year, entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks. Brodzinski posted eight goals and 21 points in 37 games in 2015-16, leading all Gophers blueliners in scoring and being named Second Team All-Big Ten. He was originally drafted by the … Read more
Notre Dame, Big Ten make it official, announce ‘compelling’ move to Big Ten for ’17-18 season
In breaking news USCHO.com reported Tuesday, Notre Dame officially announced Wednesday that its hockey program will join the Big Ten in 2017-18. Notre Dame has been a member of Hockey East since the 2013-14 season and will continue to compete in that league for the 2016-17 season. “While we have enjoyed our affiliation with Hockey … Read more
Minnesota loses top goal scorer Fasching one year early to NHL’s Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres announced Monday that the team has signed Minnesota junior forward Hudson Fasching to an entry-level contract. In 37 games during the 2015-16 season, Fasching registered career-high totals in goals (20), assists (18) and points (38). His 20 goals, including his team-high seven game winners, led all Minnesota skaters along with Leon Bristedt, … Read more
Special teams come up short as Minnesota’s season ends
The Gophers allowed three power-play goals to the nation’s best power play in Michigan.
Michigan’s Connor takes top player, freshman Big Ten season awards
The Big Ten announced Monday the two All-Big Ten teams, All-Freshman Team and individual award winners. Michigan’s Kyle Connor was named Big Ten Player and Freshman of the Year, while also earning Scoring Champion honors, while Connor’s Wolverines teammate Zach Werenski was tabbed the Defensive Player of the Year, which is awarded to a defenseman … Read more
Big Ten suspends Minnesota’s Bristedt one game for incident against Michigan State
The Big Ten announced Saturday that Minnesota sophomore forward Leon Bristedt has been suspended one game after a review of an incident that occurred near the 6:23 mark of the third period against Michigan State on March 4. No penalty was called on the play. Bristedt is ineligible to play tonight against Michigan State.
At a glance: Ferris State, Harvard, Connecticut and Minnesota in the Mariucci Classic
The teams play Friday and Saturday in Minneapolis.
Former Minnesota head coach Sonmor passes away at 86
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Monday that former Minnesota head coach Glen Sonmor has died. Sonmor was 86. Succeeding John Mariucci behind the Gophers bench, Sonmor was named WCHA Coach of the Year in 1970 after leading Minnesota to the regular-season title. A year later, he led the team to a WCHA playoff title and … Read more
Minnesota’s Seeler suspended one game by Big Ten for head contact penalty
The Big Ten announced Monday that Minnesota junior defenseman Nick Seeler has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in a game against St. Cloud State on Nov. 29. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that happened near the 5:28 mark of … Read more
Minnesota and North Dakota to play Las Vegas in 2018?
North Dakota and Minnesota are in the process of finalizing a game that will be played in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, a college hockey source confirmed to the Grand Forks Herald on Sunday. The contract for the game has not been signed yet, according to the report, but officials at both schools … Read more
Minnesota-Duluth picked to host 2017 Ice Breaker
Minnesota, Michigan Tech and Union will join the Bulldogs for the annual event.
NCHC suspends Minnesota-Duluth’s Soucy one game for illegal hit against Bemidji State
The NCHC has issued a one-game suspension to Minnesota-Duluth junior defenseman Carson Soucy for an illegal hit during the Bulldogs game against Bemidji State on Oct. 10. Soucy was suspended after a review of a play in which a hit was delivered to the head of a Bemidji State player, who was not in possession … Read more
Minnesota enters 2015-16 with ‘a completely new team’ after big personnel losses
The Gophers will try for their fifth straight league regular season title, dating to its days in the WCHA.
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact forwards for 2015-16
As one group of talented forwards departs college hockey, it’s time for another set of players to take their place.
Michigan selected team to beat in 2015-16 Big Ten season
Michigan was named the favorite in the 2015-16 Big Ten hockey preseason coaches’ poll announced on Monday. The coaches also selected a 12-member preseason Players to Watch list, including four unanimous honorees. 2015 BIG TEN PRESEASON COACHES’ POLL 2015 BIG TEN PRESEASON PLAYERS TO WATCH * unanimous selection
ISS Hockey ranks top 30 college freshmen; Boston College’s White takes top nod
ISS Hockey, a top scouting service, has come out with its list of the top 30 NCAA freshmen for the 2015-16 season. A total of 15 schools are represented by the list, including North Dakota with five selections and Michigan with four players listed.
Minnesota AD Teague resigns after sexual harassment allegations
According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague resigned Friday after reportedly sexually harassing two female university employees at a recent university-sponsored event. On Friday, Teague acknowledged his actions and admitted substance abuse issues in a text message to members of the media. “At a recent university event, I had entirely too … Read more
Departed Northeastern sophomore Szmatula transfers to Minnesota
Minnesota announced Thursday that forward Mike Szmatula has joined the Gophers program. Szmatula played two seasons at Northeastern, where he collected 68 points (28 goals, 40 assists) in 73 career games before announcing his departure earlier this summer. He was a Hockey East All-Rookie Team honoree in 2013-14 after ranking second in the nation in … Read more