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.
Men’s D-I: Union
ECAC Hockey 2025-26 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: According to commish, ‘the magic of our league is that anybody, on any given night, can win’
Much of the attention at the start of a college hockey season is rightly on the teams from the previous year’s Frozen Four. Conversations about the powerhouses and blue bloods, the traditional powers and new banner holders, all center on a team’s ability to produce the proverbial “next one” to an insatiable group of fans … Read more
Women’s Division I College Hockey: 2025-26 ECAC season preview
The top four finishers in the ECAC made the NCAA tournament last season, with Cornell advancing to the Frozen Four. I’d expect at least that many this year, with an outside chance for a fifth to also break through. Cornell comes in as the coaches’ preseason pick for the top spot. There was a decent … Read more
Clarkson’s Martino chosen ECAC Hockey player of the year, Colgate’s Neumeier best rookie, Golden Knights’ Houle top coach
ECAC Hockey has announced its 2024-25 season awards. Clarkson’s Ayrton Martino has been named player of the year Award for the 2024-25 season. In 22 conference games, Martino led the league with 21 goals and added 17 assists for an incredible 38-point season. Seven of the senior’s goals were game winners and another three came … Read more
Union junior blueliner Prokop forgoes senior season, signs NHL deal with Maple Leafs
The NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that the team has signed Union junior defenseman John Prokop to a one-year contract beginning in the 2025-26 season. He will join the AHL’s Toronto Marlies for the remainder of the 2024-25 season on an amateur tryout. Prokop posted 27 points (eight goals, 19 assists) in 36 games … Read more
Clarkson quartet dominates ECAC Hockey first team as three all-conference teams, one all-rookie squad unveiled
ECAC Hockey has announced its all-rookie team and three all-conference teams for the 2024-25 season. ECAC Hockey First Team Ayrton Martino,* F, Clarkson, Jr. Ellis Rickwood, F, Clarkson, Sr. Brett Chorske, F, Colgate, Sr. Trey Taylor, D, Clarkson, Jr. CJ Foley,* D, Dartmouth, So. Ethan Langenegger, G, Clarkson, Gr. *Denotes unanimous selection ECAC Hockey Second … Read more
Denver’s Devine, Union’s Muthersbaugh, Augustana’s Kotai, Notre Dame’s Say take home monthly HCA accolades
The first Hockey Commissioners Association monthly awards for men’s hockey have been announced for the month of October. Denver senior forward Jack Devine is the player of the month, Union freshman forward Ben Muthersbaugh is rookie of the month, and Augustana sophomore Josh Kotai and Notre Dame junior Owen Say are co-goaltenders of the month. … Read more
This Week in ECAC: As Rensselaer looks to move up the standings, weekend like last (14 goals scored) go a long way
Nobody inside the Rensselaer hockey program felt satisfied at the end of last season. The year began with elevated expectations after the 2022-2023 season established the Engineers as a legitimate force on home ice. They’d beaten everyone short of Quinnipiac and Cornell while avoiding sweeps on every weekend at Houston Field House. Struggling to win … Read more
Cornell picked as favorite in ECAC Hockey men’s preseason coaches poll ahead of 2024-25 season
ECAC Hockey has announced the results of the 2024-25 men’s hockey preseason coaches poll and all-league team selections. In the poll, league coaches have predicted Cornell to lead the conference this season, receiving 10 of 12 first-place votes. ECAC Men’s Hockey Preseason Poll (First-place votes) 1. Cornell – 120 (10) 2. Quinnipiac – 111 (2) … Read more
ECAC Hockey 2024-25 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: Cornell, Quinnipiac remain league favorites, but others nipping at heels for Whitelaw Cup
Even the most casual observer knew ECAC Hockey faced impossible odds at replicating its success last season. The only league untouched by realignment found itself entering the 2023-24 year with a defending national champion that represented college hockey’s truest and latest success story, but watching Quinnipiac finally cap its rise to the elitist class included … 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
After two seasons at helm, Union men’s hockey coach Hauge signs contract extension through 2028-29 season
Union has extended the contract of head men’s hockey coach Josh Hauge through the 2028-29 season. The seventh head coach in the program’s Division I era, Hauge has won 30 games in his first two seasons and started the process of returning Union to the top of ECAC Hockey. Last season, Union clinched a top-six … Read more
Former USHL coach, Buffalo State captain Zannella hired as new men’s hockey assistant coach at Union
Mike Zannella has been named an assistant coach with the Union men’s hockey team. “We are thrilled to welcome Mike Zannella and his fiancé Erin to the Union hockey family,” said Union head coach Josh Hauge in a statement. “Mike is a genuine, hardworking person who is going to be a great addition to our … Read more
Union assistant men’s coach Childs steps down, heading back to junior hockey as new head coach of USHL’s Lancers
After two seasons as an assistant coach for the Union men’s hockey team, Lennie Childs has stepped down to accept the head coach position for the USHL’s Omaha Lancers. “My time at Union College was nothing short of tremendous,” said Childs in a statement. I thank Coach (Josh) Hauge for giving me the opportunity to … Read more
Quinnipiac’s Graf chosen ECAC Hockey player of year, Dartmouth’s Foley best rookie, Cornell’s Shane top goalie, Big Green’s Cashman takes home coaching honors
ECAC Hockey announced its 2023-24 awards on Thursday. Quinnipiac’s Collin Graf has been named the player of the year. Graf amassed 14 goals and 19 assists through 20 games played, accounting for a career high 1.65 points per game average. With a total of 33 points, Graf leads the nationally-ranked Bobcats in goals and total … Read more
ECAC Hockey men’s championship weekend to continue to be held at 1980 Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, N.Y., through 2026
ECAC Hockey and the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority today announced a two-year extension for the ECAC Hockey men’s championship, which will take place at the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena in the Olympic Center. This season’s tournament will be held March 22-23, with the event remaining in Lake Placid through 2026. “Lake Placid … Read more
Trio of all-conference teams announced by ECAC Hockey for 2023-24 campaign
ECAC Hockey has announced its three all-conference teams for the 2023-24 season. First Team All-ECAC Collin Graf,* F, Quinnipiac, Jr. Luke Haymes,* F, Dartmouth, So. Gabriel Seger, F, Cornell, Sr. John Prokop,* D, Union, So. Jayden Lee, D, Quinnipiac, Gr. Ian Shane,* G, Cornell, Jr. * denotes unanimous selection Second Team All-ECAC Jacob Quillan, F, … Read more
Six players from five teams make up 2023-24 ECAC Hockey men’s all-rookie team
ECAC Hockey has announced the selection of six student-athletes to its 2023-24 men’s hockey all-rookie team. ECAC All-Rookie Team Mason Marcellus,* F, Quinnipiac, Fr. Jonathan Castagna, F, Cornell, Fr. Jake Schneider, F, Colgate, Fr. CJ Foley,* D, Dartmouth, Fr. Ben Robertson, D, Cornell, Fr. Jack Stark, G, Yale, Fr. *Denotes unanimous selection
New home arena for Union men’s, women’s college hockey teams to be built at Mohawk Harbor with plans to be ready for ’25-26 season
An agreement has been finalized for a public-private partnership to build a new arena at Mohawk Harbor, the latest investment in ongoing revitalization efforts in Schenectady, N.Y. The rink will be the new home of the Union men’s and women’s college hockey teams. The 97,178-square foot area will be built at Mohawk Harbor. The site … Read more
2023-24 ECAC Hockey Season Preview: Coming off national championship, Quinnipiac returning firepower to contend once again
Last year was a perfect capstone for the ECAC Hockey’s previous era. The league, once taunted, for its inability to win a national championship since 1989, dominated the national headlines and tied the Big Ten for most teams sent to the NCAA tournament. Four teams in total qualified, of which two won their first-round matchups, … Read more