The NCHC has issued a two-game suspension to Minnesota Duluth freshman forward Isaac Howard, in accordance with the conference’s supplemental discipline policy. The suspension stems from an illegal hit during the Bulldogs game against Wisconsin on Oct. 22 at Amsoil Arena. During last Saturday night’s game, Howard was assessed a major penalty for cross checking … Read more
The NCHC announced Saturday that it has issued a one-game suspension to Minnesota Duluth junior defenseman Wyatt Kaiser, in accordance with the conference’s supplemental discipline policy. The suspension stems from a stick infraction during the Bulldogs’ game against Wisconsin Oct. 21 at Amsoil Arena. During Friday night’s game, Kaiser was assessed a major penalty for … Read more
Not only is sixth-year Omaha coach Mike Gabinet one of the most experienced people on the Mavericks’ bench, but his history with the program also goes back longer than most. He spent four seasons (2000-04) at UNO, played 30 games as a freshman in only the Mavericks’ fourth year of existence and then captained them … Read more
It has been an interesting first two weeks of the season for a Miami team in a unique spot both geographically and competitively. Fourth-year RedHawks coach Chris Bergeron has no complaints over Miami being rooted to the bottom of the NCHC preseason poll, after his team’s 1-4-1 start to the 2021-22 campaign continued at pace … Read more
Denver is again the top team in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll, picking up 46 first-place votes in this week’s poll. Minnesota (one first-place vote) stays No. 2, as does North Dakota (two first-place votes) at No. 3, Minnesota Duluth at No. 4 and Minnesota State sitting fifth. Michigan is up one to No. … Read more
You’ve clicked on a link to this conference season preview, so chances are you already know how strong the NCHC is. So does Heather Weems, who spent the last decade as St. Cloud State’s athletic director before being named in May as the NCHC’s new commissioner. She succeeds Josh Fenton, who previously accepted another NCAA … Read more
With 41 first-place votes, Denver is again the top team in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Minnesota stays No. 2 and earned six first-place votes, while North Dakota moves up one to No. 3, picking up one first-place vote. Minnesota Duluth is up one to No. 4, followed by Minnesota State, down two spots … Read more
Western Michigan has announced a new contract for hockey head coach Pat Ferschweiler. Ferschweiler’s new contract runs through the 2025-26 season. “I am very excited about the opportunity to guide the Bronco hockey program forward,” said Ferschweiler in a statement. “I would like to thank AD Dan Bartholomae for his trust in me and my … Read more
The NCHC announced Wednesday the results of the 2022-23 preseason media poll. Defending national champion Denver took the top spot with 19 first-place votes, while second-place North Dakota garnered the remaining four first-place votes. 2022-23 NCHC Preseason Media Poll 1. Denver – 180 points (19 first-place votes) 2. North Dakota – 160 (4) 3. Minnesota … Read more
The NCHC on Tuesday announced its 2022-23 preseason all-conference team. Defending national champion Denver is represented with four players on the team, which was picked by the media. Media members voted for three forwards, two defensemen and one goaltender on their ballot with each vote worth one point. The top three vote-getters at forward, top … Read more
Denver has garnered 37 of 50 first-place votes in the DCU/USCHO.com Preseason Division I Men’s Poll. The Pioneers captured the 2022 national championship back in April, defeating Minnesota State 5-1 in Boston. No. 2 Minnesota picked up eight first-place votes, while Minnesota State sits third with three first-place nods. North Dakota is fourth and Minnesota … Read more
Ryan Durocher has been named the director of hockey operations at Colorado College. Durocher comes to Colorado Springs after serving as an assistant coach at Sacred Heart during the 2021-22 season. “I am excited that Ryan will be joining our staff,” Tigers head coach Kris Mayotte said in a statement. “We are fortunate to have … Read more
Minnesota Duluth has announced the hiring of Forrest Karr as the new director of intercollegiate athletics. Karr brings to UMD more than 20 years of experience working in collegiate athletics (17 as an athletic director). Since 2012, he has served as the director of athletics at Northern Michigan University, overseeing 18 intercollegiate programs, a national … Read more
Nichols has announced that Alex Gacek has been appointed the head men’s hockey coach for the Bison. Gacek, a former player at Miami, comes to Nichols fresh off a two-season stint as the associate head coach of fellow CCC school Wentworth. During his time with the Leopards, Gacek helped lead the squad to its first … Read more
Miami has announced the hiring of assistant coach Zack Cisek to the RedHawks’ staff. Cisek spent the past four seasons at Lake Superior State, first as an assistant coach and most recently as associate head coach. He returns to Oxford after serving as a Miami graduate assistant from 2015 to 2017. “Miami hockey is really … Read more
Minnesota Duluth has elevated Adam Krause to associate head coach and hired Cody Chupp as a new assistant coach. Krause joined the Bulldog men’s hockey staff in May of 2018. “Adam has been incredibly valuable in continuing the success of our men’s hockey program,” said UMD head coach Scott Sandelin in a statement. “He has … Read more
John Lidgett, an assistant hockey coach at Niagara and a former Division I player at Colgate, has been named an assistant coach at Colorado College. Lidgett, who will replace Mark Stuart, spent the last two seasons on the Niagara bench working for former CC assistant Jason Lammers. Prior to that, he was an assistant under … Read more
Miami has announced that Jonathon Elliott will be joining the staff as the director of hockey operations. Elliott comes to Miami from Saint Mary’s, where he served as an assistant coach for the past four seasons at his alma mater. “I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to join such a storied hockey … Read more
Denver announced this week that men’s hockey coach David Carle has agreed to a multi-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season. In his four seasons as head coach, Carle has guided the Pioneers to an 86-43-13 overall record, two Frozen Four appearances and the program’s NCAA record-tying ninth national championship this past spring. Denver owns … Read more
Western Michigan and Northeastern will be taking part in the first annual Music City Hockey Classic on Friday, Nov. 25 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville as part of a double header with the Nashville Predators. Game time is to be determined. The game sets up a rematch of the NCAA Northeast Regional semifinal game between … Read more