Major announcement this week at RIT

Rochester Institute of Technology will be scheduling a press conference on Friday, which RIT sources say is being held to make a major announcement regarding its men’s and women’s hockey programs. The school has not disclosed details of the press conference, but it is known that the university has been exploring plans for a new ice … Read more

Charron loses battle with cancer

According to WHEC.com, former Massachusetts-Lowell skater Craig Charron lost his battle with stomach cancer today in Rochester, N.Y. He was just 42 years old. Charron played for the RiverHawks from 1986-1990, amassing 64 goals and 84 assists over that span. He went on to play 12 years of pro hockey, including five with the AHL’s … Read more

RIT raises $6,900 for ex-RiverHawk Charron’s cancer battle

The RIT men’s team raised $6,938.18 for Massachusetts-Lowell alum Craig Charron, who is battling stomach cancer, through the sale of special game-worn jerseys from RIT’s home opener at a sold-out Blue Cross Arena last Saturday night. The Tigers wore black jerseys for the game against Lowell, which ended in a 4-4 tie.  The 24 jerseys … Read more

Michigan, Boston University climb in poll after sweeps

The first full weekend of the regular season provided enough to shake up the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Michigan moved up two spots to third, and Boston University entered the top 10 after each won a pair of games. The Wolverines swept a series at Bowling Green; the 10th-ranked Terriers won the Ice Breaker … Read more

RIT’s Arena Project Will Build New Locker Rooms

A $3.5 million project scheduled to start in October will expand the men’s and women’s hockey locker rooms at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Ritter Arena. A one-story, 12,000-square-foot addition to the 52,125-square-foot facility will house team locker rooms, coaches’ rooms and other team areas. “This is exciting news for our program,” RIT men’s coach Wayne … Read more

RIT Heads Atlantic Hockey Coaches Poll

Defending champion and national semifinalist Rochester Institute of Technology has been picked to repeat as champions in the Atlantic Hockey coaches poll, announced Tuesday at the league’s media day, held at Blue Cross Arena, site of the 2011 league championships. Mercyhurst, which finished fourth last season, was picked to finish second and Air Force third. … Read more

Robert Morris, RIT Get Winter Classic Tuneup Spot

Robert Morris and RIT will play an Atlantic Hockey game at the new Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh as part of the lead-up to the 2011 Winter Classic. The Colonials and the Tigers will play at 3 p.m. Eastern on Dec. 30, the first game in a doubleheader that also features an AHL game between … Read more

Frozen Four Film Premieres Wednesday

The official film of the 2010 Frozen Four will make its television premiere at 8 p.m. Wednesday on NHL Network. Narrated by Hall of Fame announcer Mike Emrick, the video includes behind-the-scenes access at Ford Field, where Boston College beat Wisconsin for the national championship.

Granato to be One of First Two Women in Hall of Fame

Cammi Granato, three-time ECAC Player of the Year, two-time Olympian and 15-year member of the U.S. Women’s National Team, was today announced as one of the first two female members in the 65-year history of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Granato will be formally inducted into the Hall on Nov. 8 as part of the … Read more

RIT Defenseman Tanev Signs With NHL Vancouver Canucks

RIT defenseman Chris Tanev has forfeited his final three years of eligibility to sign with the Vancouver Canucks. Tanev, 20, was RIT’s leading freshman scorer with 28 points (10-18-28) and four penalty minutes in 41 games. He also led his team in plus/minus (plus-34). Related links: Tanev career stats RIT team page Early Departures 2010 … Read more

RIT’s Wilson Gets Multi-Year Contract for First Time

After leading RIT to the Frozen Four in just its fifth season at Division I, coach Wayne Wilson has been rewarded with a contract extension through the 2014-15 season. RIT president Dr. Bill Destler made the news public on Monday when the RIT hockey team was honored before a Rochester Red Wings International League baseball … Read more

Rule Book Headed for Change, But by How Much?

The NCAA men’s and women’s ice hockey rules committee gets this chance only once every two years, so there’s a little more emphasis to get it right. In the next month, leading up to and through the committee’s meeting June 8-11 in Indianapolis, the dialogue about potential rules changes will lead to debate and then … Read more

USCHO Awards: Wisconsin Gets Two First-Teamers

NCAA runner-up Wisconsin has two players on the All-USCHO First Team, a set of awards determined by USCHO staff writers and editors at the conclusion of the Frozen Four. Maine’s Gustav Nyquist is a first-team selection (photo: Melissa Wade). Forward Blake Geoffrion, the Hobey Baker Award winner and USCHO’s national player of the year, and … Read more