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.
Men’s D-I: St. Thomas
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: No. 1 Michigan tips Minnesota in B1G overtime battle
Jayden Perron scored at 2:08 of overtime to lift No. 1 Michigan to a 3-2 win over Minnesota on Saturday night in B1G action. https://twitter.com/umichhockey/status/2012709951123112112 It was Perron’s ninth goal of the season. Garrett Schifsky and T.J. Hughes also scored for the Wolverines, while Stephen Peck had 26 saves. No. 9 Denver 3, No. 5 … Read more
TMQ: Is it an era of college hockey dominance? Or just an illusion?
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. DAN: Another week in the books here in the college hockey world, and although the second semester is just getting started, it sure is starting to feel like the perfect continuation … Read more
Monday 10: W. Mich., Mich., Providence all sweep
Defending champ Western Michigan is red hot, sweeping a high-profile road series at No. 7 Denver to extend its surge to seven straight wins.
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Ohio State stifles Michigan State, 2-1
Ohio State earned a weekend split with No. 2 Michigan State on Saturday, grinding out a 2-1 upset in Columbus.
TMQ: NPI, and with it postseason scenarios, crystalize
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. ED: Among all of the changes in D-I men’s hockey this year — CHL eligibility, more NIL money, and roster caps — there is also a new statistical method to select … Read more
Monday 10: Arizona State, St. Cloud get tourney wins
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1) Host Arizona State three-peats at Desert Hockey Classic Arizona State defeated Air Force, 5-2, to claim its third consecutive Desert Hockey Classic title on Saturday. Rookie Carmelo Crandell scored twice in the third period for the … Read more
CCHA suspends St. Thomas’ Sterzer one game for checking from behind penalty Oct. 24 vs. Providence
The CCHA announced Saturday that St. Thomas senior Caige Sterzer has been suspended for one game, stemming from an incident at 3:50 of the first period on Friday, Oct. 24, against Providence. The on-ice call was a two-minute minor for checking from behind. The suspension will be served during St. Thomas’ next game, which falls … Read more
St. Thomas ready to open $175 million on-campus arena in style
Throughout their 100-plus years of organized hockey, St. Thomas has played and won a lot of games. Until they were elevated from Division III to Division I in 2021, the Tommies had the most wins of any program in Division III (1,164 in 96 seasons). They won 34 conference titles at that level, and … Read more
CCHA 2025-26 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: Potential there for conference ‘to be the tightest the CCHA has ever been’
It’s almost a cliche at this point to point out the parity that exists in the CCHA. Sure, Minnesota State last season won their third MacNaughton Cup in the four seasons since the league was re-formed in 2022, but every year we’ve seen close races for the league title and for home ice in the … Read more
St. Thomas, Minnesota State picked first in CCHA preseason coaches, media polls; individual preseason player awards, teams also announced
The CCHA has announced the results of its coaches and media preseason polls and preseason all-conference teams and preseason individual awards as selected by league coaches and media. 2025-26 CCHA Preseason Coaches Poll St. Thomas – 72 (3 first-place votes) Minnesota State – 71 (4) Michigan Tech – 59 (2) Augustana – 59 Bowling Green … Read more
Gay inks with Avalanche after junior season, becomes first St. Thomas player to sign NHL entry-level contract
St. Thomas junior forward Cooper Gay has signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. Gay is the first Tommie in program history to receive an NHL entry-level contract. He attended the Avalanche development camp during the summer of 2024. In 94 games for the Tommies, Gay tallied 35 goals and 23 assists for … Read more
‘Statement game’ for Minnesota State as Mavericks double up St. Thomas on home ice to capture third Mason Cup playoff title in four years
MANKATO, Minn. -– Last time Josh Groll scored a goal in a Mason Cup final, it didn’t count. Groll’s overtime goal in the Mason Cup final against Bemidji State in 2022 was infamously overturned, despite the fact that the trophy had already been presented to his Minnesota State team and both teams were in their … Read more
Why Minnesota State is already locked in for the CCHA’s autobid to the NCAA tournament
The Mavericks will host St. Thomas in the CCHA championship game but the league’s automatic qualifier is already decided.
CCHA announces all-rookie team, two all-conference teams for 2024-25 college hockey season
The CCHA has announced its all-rookie team and all-CCHA first and second teams for the 2024-25 season. CCHA All-Rookie Team F: Jakub Altrichter, Northern Michigan F: Elias Jansson, Michigan Tech F: Logan Morrell, Michigan Tech D: Rylan Brown, Michigan Tech D: Isa Parekh, Bemidji State G: Rorke Applebee, Lake Superior State All-CCHA First Team F: Liam Malmquist, … Read more
CCHA 2024-25 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: New-look conference looking at big picture with Augustana joining, St. Thomas leaving in 2026
A true season of transition for the CCHA is set to begin this month. The league has been active in the transfer portal in more ways than one this offseason. The league’s individual programs added players and coaches, yes, but the league itself is also set to have some big roster changes starting this year. … Read more
CCHA announces ‘24-25 preseason all-conference team, player of the year, rookie of the year in votes from league coaches, media
The CCHA has announced the 2024-25 preseason all-CCHA team, player of the year and rookie of the year awards as voted on by the league’s coaches and media. 2024-25 Preseason Players of the Year (Coaches) Isaac Gordon, Michigan Tech Connor Milburn, Lake Superior State Lucas Wahlin, St. Thomas 2024-25 Preseason Rookie of the Year (Coaches) … Read more
St. Thomas sits atop 2024-25 CCHA coaches poll, while Tommies share top spot with Bemidji State in CCHA media poll
The CCHA’s 2024-25 coaches and media polls have been announced and St. Thomas has been picked to win the nine-team league by the coaches, while the media has a share of the MacNaughton Cup between the Tommies and defending champion Bemidji State. 2024-25 CCHA Preseason Coaches Poll St. Thomas – 73 (3 first-place votes) Bemidji … Read more
Former Minnesota State, Northern Michigan staffer, St. Thomas grad Synstegaard named CCHA, WCHA assistant commissioner of operations
The CCHA and WCHA announced today the hiring of Byron Synstegaard as assistant commissioner of operations. He joins the respective conference offices bringing six years of administrative experience in sport and event operations. “To borrow a hockey term, Byron’s hiring puts our staffing plan back at ‘full strength’ in the WCHA and CCHA,” said Minnesota … Read more
CCHA assistant commissioner, former WCHA associate commissioner Thibodeau leaves post, takes junior hockey role as SIJHL commissioner
The Superior International Junior Hockey League has announced the hiring of its new commissioner, Dean Thibodeau. Thibodeau joins the league following his time as the assistant commissioner of the CCHA and the associate commissioner of hockey operations with the WCHA. “I appreciated the opportunity to continue my personal and professional growth with the new league … Read more