Photos: Western Michigan, Denver, Boston University, Penn State on Frozen Four Wednesday
Here’s a look at team practices and news conferences in St. Louis on Wednesday, the day before the start of the Frozen Four.
Men’s D-I: Western Michigan
Newcomers Western Michigan, Penn State look to break a 37-year drought in NCAA Men’s Frozen Four
There’s more than one team making its Frozen Four debut for the first time in 12 years, and it has been a lot longer for a newcomer to win the title.
Watch: Western Michigan practices in St. Louis before its first Frozen Four
Western Michigan was the first on the ice at Enterprise Center as teams practiced in advance of Thursday’s semifinals.
After leading Western Michigan to Frozen Four, Ferschweiler named 2025 Spencer Penrose Award winner as NCAA D-I men’s coach of the year
After leading the Broncos to a historic season, Western Michigan coach Pat Ferschweiler has been named the recipient of the 2025 Spencer Penrose Award, presented annually to the CCM/AHCA Division I men’s hockey national coach of the year. Ferschweiler garners the honor for the first time and becomes the first WMU head coach to claim … Read more
Western Michigan’s plan for Frozen Four means Broncos ‘going to approach it like we do every other game – that our next game is our most important game’
This is the second of four previews for teams playing in the 2025 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four this week in St. Louis. Click here for all of USCHO’s Frozen Four coverage. Western Michigan Broncos Season record: 32-7-1 How they got to St. Louis: Won the Fargo Regional, defeating Minnesota State 2-1 and Massachusetts 2-1 Top … Read more
A first look at the 2025 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four: Boston University, Western Michigan, Penn State and Denver
The field is set for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four. Here’s who’ll be playing in St. Louis and how they got there.
NCAA Hockey Tournament Fargo Regional Preview: Western Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Minnesota State
Fargo Regional, March 27-29 | SCHEELS Arena, Fargo, N.D. No. 1 Western Michigan (30-7-1) vs. No. 4 Minnesota State (27-8-3) | March 27, 5 p.m. ET (ESPNU) No. 2 Minnesota (25-10-4) vs. No. 3 Massachusetts (20-13-5) | March 27, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2) Fargo Regional Championship | March 29, 4 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. ET … Read more
Western Michigan topples Denver on Bump’s double-OT winner, Broncos claim first NCHC Frozen Faceoff title
ST. PAUL, Minn. –- It’s pretty safe to say Western Michigan forward Alex Bump had a great time playing back in the arena where he already knew how to light up a scoreboard. Bump’s second goal of the night and third of the weekend capped a brilliant tournament for both him and his Broncos, who … Read more
Four different players score to guide Western Michigan into NCHC championship game after win over North Dakota in semifinal tilt
ST. PAUL, Minn. -– With a No. 1 seed still within reach, Western Michigan continues to steamroll its way into another NCAA tournament. Four different players scored goals and seven players had points overall as the Broncos knocked off North Dakota 4-2 Friday night at the Xcel Enercy Center, advancing to their second Frozen Faceoff … Read more
Denver’s Buium named NCHC player of the year for 2024-25, WMU’s Ferschweiller top coach, North Dakota’s Boisvert best rookie
After announcing its individual award finalists last Thursday, the NCHC handed out its 12 year-end individual awards for the 2024-25 season Thursday night at the St. Paul Event Center. Six different teams took home an individual honor, led by a trio from Western Michigan, including Herb Brooks Coach of the Year Pat Ferschweiler. Denver also … Read more
NCHC announces trio of all-conference teams for 2024-25 college hockey campaign
One day after revealing its all-rookie team, the NCHC unveiled its three all-conference teams for the 2024-25 season on Wednesday. With the addition of a ninth member, this year marks the first time the conference has awarded an all-NCHC third team, after previously only honoring two all-conference teams its first 11 years. 2024-25 All-NCHC First … Read more
Seven freshmen honored by NCHC on 2024-25 all-rookie team, including unanimous picks Boisvert, Slukynsky
Seven freshman standouts have been honored by the NCHC on its 2024-25 all-rookie team. 2024-25 NCHC All-Rookie Team F: Sacha Boisvert, North Dakota – 51 points (17 first-team votes) unanimous F: Austin Burnevik, St. Cloud State – 37 points (10) F: Max Plante, Minnesota Duluth – 31 points (8) F: Cullen Potter, Arizona State – … Read more
Boston College, Lake Superior State, Western Michigan, Wisconsin to make up field for 2025 Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee
The Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off returns to Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee with Wisconsin, Boston College, Western Michigan, and Lake Superior State comprising the fifth annual event Dec. 28-29, 2025. The semifinal play will take place on Sunday, Dec. 28 with the championship game and third-place game on Monday, Dec. 29. Matchups and times will be … Read more
Western Michigan signs head coach Ferschweiler to contract extension through April 2030
Western Michigan has announced that Broncos head coach Pat Ferschweiler has agreed to a contract extension. The new contract is effective Jan. 1 and runs through April 2030. “Coach Ferschweiler has positioned our hockey program for national success on an annual basis, becoming the only hockey coach in WMU history to participate in three consecutive … Read more
NCHC 2024-25 Men’s Hockey Season Preview: Defending national champion Denver starts season with target on back as Pioneers look to repeat
There’s going from strength to strength, and then there’s the NCHC’s situation heading into the new season. For the first time in the conference’s 12-year history, the NCHC has seen eight teams picked in the USCHO.com Top 20 Preseason Poll. Defending national champion Denver is at the top almost by default, getting 42 of 50 … Read more
NCHC supervisor of officials Rutherford, who ‘loved being around the game of hockey,’ passes away at 73
The NCHC is mourning the loss of longtime officiating supervisor Brendan “Brent” Rutherford. Rutherford passed away peacefully at his home in Sterling Heights, Mich., on Sept. 20 at the age of 73. Rutherford served as an NCHC supervisor of officials for nine seasons, joining the staff in the conference’s third year of competition in 2015-16 … Read more
NCHC officiating supervisor Nelson named 2023-24 recipient of Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award
For his work with the NCHC officiating program and in his hometown community, NCHC officiating supervisor Thor Nelson has been named the recipient of the 2023-24 Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award. Nelson was presented with his award at NCHC officiating camp on Sept. 14 in Saint Paul, Minn. NCHC director of officiating Mike Schmitt, a … Read more
Defending national champion Denver tops NCHC preseason media poll for third straight year; four teams garner first-place votes
Coming off a record 10th NCAA national championship, Denver has been selected by the media as the favorite to win the NCHC regular season in 2024-25 in the annual preseason media poll. The 2024-25 campaign marks the third straight season that Denver has landed first in the poll and the fourth time overall (2017). The … Read more
Colorado College’s Laba, Denver’s Buium unanimous selections for 2024-25 NCHC preseason all-conference team
Three different teams are represented on the 2024-25 preseason all-NCHC team, as the conference unveiled the six-man squad selected by media on Tuesday, two days ahead of its annual media day. Colorado College, Denver and North Dakota each have two players on the team, with two sophomores, two juniors and two seniors composing the … Read more
NCHC finalizes 2026-27 conference regular season, playoff format, announces only eight teams make playoffs in 2025, 2026
The NCHC has finalized the 10-team playoff model the conference will use starting in 2027 when St. Thomas begins NCHC play. The conference announced back in May that the Tommies will join the NCHC as its 10th team beginning with the 2026-27 season. All 10 teams will make the NCHC tournament when St. Thomas becomes an official … Read more