Three St. Cloud State freshmen named to NCHC All-Rookie Team
The NCHC announced Tuesday its 2017-18 All-Rookie Team on Tuesday, which features players from four different teams, including a trio from St. Cloud State (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Men’s D-I: St. Cloud State
Northeastern’s Gaudette, St. Cloud State’s Hrenák chosen HCA national award winners for February
Northeastern junior forward Adam Gaudette has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for February, while St. Cloud State goaltender Dávid Hrenák was selected the HCA National Rookie of the Month (photo: Melissa Wade).
St. Cloud State’s Schuldt, New Hampshire’s Gildon honored with monthly HCA awards
St. Cloud State junior defenseman Jimmy Schuldt, who led the NCAA in points per game and plus-minus last month, has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for October, while New Hampshire freshman defenseman Max Gildon is the HCA National Division I Rookie of the Month. Schuldt tallied 10 … Read more
Denver dominates on 2017-18 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team
Seven players representing four teams have earned a spot on the 2017-18 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team. A total of 30 ballots were submitted by local media members from each school, as well as select national media. Defending NCAA national champion and NCHC Penrose Cup champion Denver led the way in voting, nabbing four of the … Read more
NCHC Frozen Faceoff moves to Xcel Energy Center, starting with 2018 event
After announcing earlier Thursday that the NCHC Frozen Faceoff will no longer be at the Target Center, the league announced that the annual championship weekend is heading to Saint Paul, Minn., beginning this upcoming 2017-18 season. The NCHC Board of Directors recently approved the move to make Xcel Energy Center the future home of the … Read more
NCHC, Target Center announce separation as parties waive final year of tournament contract
The Target Center and the NCHC announced Thursday that the parties have reached a mutual and amicable agreement to waive the final year of their existing contract, which had the 2018 NCHC Frozen Faceoff tournament scheduled to take place at the arena. “Target Center is proud to have been a part of one of the … Read more
Seven college players or recruits selected in first round of 2017 NHL Draft
Cale Makar, who’s scheduled to join Massachusetts in the fall, was picked fourth by the Colorado Avalanche.
Red Wings pry Cholowski from St. Cloud State after freshman season
The Detroit Red Wings announced Wednesday that they have signed St. Cloud State freshman defenseman Dennis Cholowski to a three-year, entry-level contract. Cholowski posted one goal and 12 points in 36 games last season for the Huskies. Last June, Cholowski was chosen by the Red Wings with the 20th overall pick in the first round … Read more
St. Cloud State’s Borgen suspended by NCHC, to sit two games after abuse of officials penalty
The NCHC has issued a two-game suspension to St. Cloud State sophomore defenseman Will Borgen stemming from an on-ice incident with an official during the Huskies’ game against Colorado College on Saturday, March 4. Borgen was suspended after a review of an incident at 16:04 of the third period Saturday when he was assessed a … Read more
Sullivan tabbed recipient of NCHC’s Rudolph Award for 2015-16 season
Joe Sullivan has been named the third annual recipient of the NCHC’s Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award for the 2015-16 season. The award is named in honor of Mark Rudolph, a long-time official and distinguished administrator who resides in Colorado Springs and established USA Hockey’s National Officiating Program, among many other accomplishments. The award was … Read more
NCHC media tabs North Dakota as conference favorite in 2016-17
North Dakota was chosen as the favorite to capture the 2016-17 Julie and Spencer Penrose Memorial Cup as NCHC regular-season champions in the league’s preseason media poll. UND, also the defending national champion, received 25 of the 30 first-place votes to total 235 points in the poll, while Denver was chosen second with 200 points and … Read more
North Dakota’s Boeser lone unanimous pick on NCHC preseason All-Conference Team
Four teams are represented on the NCHC preseason All-Conference Team – Denver, Miami, North Dakota and Omaha. The team is selected by local and national media members. UND sophomore forward Brock Boeser was the only unanimous pick, getting votes on all 30 submitted ballots.
NCHC responds to talks of conference expansion
Recent news that Minnesota State and Arizona State have applied for membership in the NCHC prompted conference commissioner Josh Fenton to release a statement today. “After careful consideration and a thorough vetting process, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference’s Board of Directors announced the Conference will not move forward with membership expansion at this time. We … Read more
Wilkes University to add men’s, women’s D-III hockey for ’17-18 season
Wilkes University will add men’s and women’s hockey to its list of NCAA Division III varsity sports, effective for the 2017-18 school year, and also announced an affiliation with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins organization that will allow Wilkes to practice and compete at the Toyota SportsPlex at Coal Street Park. Wilkes University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Penn., … Read more
Oilers sign St. Cloud State sophomore Russell to two-year contract
The Edmonton Oilers have signed St. Cloud State sophomore forward Patrick Russell to a two-year, entry-level contract. Russell appeared in 41 games this season with the Huskies, posting a career-high 41 points (20 goals, 21 assists) and a plus-24 rating. He was named to the 2015 All-NCHC Academic Team and to the 2015 All-NCHC Rookie … Read more
St. Cloud State’s Motzko tabbed to lead 2017 U.S. World Junior Team
St. Cloud State head coach Bob Motzko has been named head coach for the 2017 U.S. National Junior Team that will compete in the IIHF World Junior Championship in Montreal and Toronto from Dec. 26, 2016 to Jan. 5, 2017. “It is a real honor to be asked to lead your country in what is … Read more
St. Cloud State’s Lindgren leaves school for deal with Montreal
Lindgren, one of five finalists for the Mike Richter Award as Division I men’s hockey’s top goaltender, was a free agent and had multiple offers from NHL teams.
In losing effort, power play a highlight for St. Cloud State
The Huskies scored twice on four chances in an overtime loss to Ferris State.
2016 West Regional preview: Return to Twin Cities for a pair of NCHC teams
St. Cloud State plays Ferris State, while Denver plays Boston University.
A quick look at the 2016 West Regional, where St. Cloud State is the top seed
Denver, Boston University and Ferris State join the Huskies in St. Paul, Minn.