TMQ: Postseason college hockey dominates the conversation
While college hockey’s postseason and the first full week of playoff action delivered plenty of drama, we were lacking any major upsets.
Men’s D-I: Sacred Heart
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Providence closes regular season in style
Logan Sawyer scored the game-winning goal early in the third period and Jack Parsons made 37 saves as No. 5 Providence concluded the Hockey East regular season with a 3-1 win over No. 14 Connecticut on Saturday night at Schneider Arena. Logan showing off some sweet patience for goal No. 13 of the season to … Read more
Robert Morris turns around its season after “never losing belief”
Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley has seen his teams execute turnarounds before. Midway through the 2013-14 season, the Colonials were 2-12-2 and in last place in Atlantic Hockey. But the team reset during the holiday break and closed out with a 14-6-3 run that included a conference playoff title and a trip to the NCAA … Read more
MONDAY 10: March hockey is here
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature 1) Penrose Cup No. 7 for North Dakota With its 5-3 win at No. 4 Western Michigan on Friday, No. 3 North Dakota earned its seventh Penrose Cup as regular-season champions of the NCHC, the most in … Read more
MONDAY 10: McKenna back, Wolverines forward
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
MONDAY 10: Michigan, MSU trade blows in rivalry series
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1. No. 2 vs. No. 1 did not disappoint Michigan State and Michigan split a spectacular weekend series, with the Wolverines taking a come-from-behind overtime 4-3 win at Yost Ice Arena and the Spartans responding with a … Read more
MONDAY 10: Michigan State, Michigan win in B1G
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1. Michigan State plays spoiler at Beaver Stadium Charlie Stramel’s hat trick, including the game winner 3:08 into overtime, led the No. 2 Spartans to a 5-4 win over host Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. … Read more
MONDAY 10: UConn wins CT Ice; league races tighten
Another trophy for the Huskies. UConn rallied past No. 6 Quinnipiac 4-2 at Ingalls Rink to repeat win CT Ice, Connecticut’s version of the Beanpot. Jake Percival’s late winner capped the comeback.
MONDAY 10: B1G weekends for Michigan St., Michigan
It was a B1G weekend in college hockey, especially for Michigan State and Michigan, each of which swept their B1G series.
Friendship Four in Belfast, N.I., continues to grow, evolve
The annual Friendship Four in Belfast, N.I., has grown from a four-team tournament to an international cultural exchange for all involved.
UConn, Sacred Heart to co-host 2026 men’s Ice Breaker; Bowling Green, Penn State round out tournament field
The 30th annual men’s Ice Breaker Tournament is coming to two of college hockey’s newest arenas next season.
The Ice Breaker, the traditional start to the NCAA Division I men’s hockey season, will be co-hosted by UConn and Sacred Heart in October 2026, it was announced jointly today by the host institutions and College Hockey Inc.
House Settlement means opportunities, challenges for four Atlantic Hockey America teams
While change in college sports is constant, the amount of new rules and the challenges and opportunities that come with them is moving at a breakneck pace. While the transfer portal and CHL eligibility have made for interesting times, the House Settlement will also have a profound effect on how colleges recruit and … Read more
Atlantic Hockey America 2025-26 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: New playoff format, new coaches, same talent drain big talking points on eve of new season
We remain in a period of intense change in college hockey, and Atlantic Hockey America is no exception. Besides the changing landscape of college athletics in general and college hockey in particular, the AHA also has some new faces and a new(ish) playoff format. Last things first With the departure of American International, Atlantic Hockey … Read more
Sacred Heart pegged to win 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey America men’s title; Holy Cross’ Stockfish chosen preseason player of the year
Atlantic Hockey America has announced its 2025-26 preseason coaches poll and preseason all-conference team. 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey Preseason Coaches Poll (First-place votes) 1. Sacred Heart (7) 2. Holy Cross (2) 3. Bentley (1) 4. Niagara 5. Army West Point 6. Air Force 7. Canisius 8. RIT 9. Robert Morris 10. Mercyhurst 2025-26 Atlantic Hockey Preseason … Read more
Atlantic Hockey America 2024-25 award winners include Holy Cross’ McLinskey as player of the year, Army West Point’s Gadowsky best defenseman, Niagara’s Hoskin top rookie
Atlantic Hockey America has announced its individual award winners for the 2024-25 season. PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD FORWARD OF THE YEAR AWARD AHA SCORING CHAMPION Liam McLinskey, Sr., F, Holy Cross Holy Cross senior Liam McLinskey is the dual winner of the Forward of the Year Award and the Player of the Year Award. … Read more
Atlantic Hockey America recognizes trio of 2024-25 all-conference teams, all-rookie team
Atlantic Hockey America has announced its 2024-25 all-AHA teams and AHA all-rookie team. 2024-25 ALL-AHA FIRST TEAM Ethan Leyh, F, Gr., Bentley Liam McLinskey, F, Sr., Holy Cross Matthew Wilde, F, So., RIT Mac Gadowsky, D, So., Army West Point Nick Bochen, D, Gr., Bentley Thomas Gale, G, Sr., Holy Cross 2024-25 ALL-AHA SECOND TEAM … Read more
After pair of seasons as director of operations for Harvard women’s hockey team, Riley moves to same job with Sacred Heart men’s hockey team
Sacred Heart has announced the addition of Mickey Riley as the director of hockey operations for the men’s hockey team. Riley, part of the distinguished Riley hockey family, joins the Pioneers after two years in the same position with the women’s hockey program at Harvard. While at Harvard, Riley coordinated all aspects of team travel … Read more
Atlantic Hockey America 2024-25 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: New name, same goals for rebranded conference heading into new campaign
The offseason is becoming a thing of the past for most sports, with lots of activity despite no games being played. This was the case with Atlantic Hockey America, which was busy this summer combining Atlantic Hockey (men) and College Hockey America (women) into a single hockey-only conference, Atlantic Hockey America. Michelle Morgan, in her … Read more
Friendship Four men’s college hockey tournament returning to Belfast in 2025 with Miami, RIT, Sacred Heart, Union; Boston University, Harvard, Quinnipiac, Minnesota Duluth women’s teams to play in 2026
The Odyssey Trust has unveiled plans to continue the Friendship Four and Friendship Series U.S. college hockey tournaments through 2026. Marking 10 years of NCAA hockey in Belfast, games are set to take place at the SSE Arena in Nov. 2025 and Jan. 2026. Founded by the Odyssey Trust and held in Belfast since 2015, … Read more
Sacred Heart takes top spot in 2024-25 Atlantic Hockey America preseason coaches poll; Holy Cross’ McLinskey chosen preseason player of year
Atlantic Hockey America has announced the results of the 2024-25 coaches poll and preseason awards. 2024-25 AHA Preseason Coaches Poll (First-place votes) 1. Sacred Heart 102 (5) 2. RIT 94 (3) 3. Holy Cross 93 (1) 4. AIC 84 (1) 5. Bentley 76 6. Niagara 67 (1) 7. Air Force 57 8. Canisius 45 9. … Read more