How to watch games in the 2023 NCAA men’s hockey tournament
All 15 games in the tournament are broadcast on ESPN networks and streamed through ESPN+.
Men’s D-I: Western Michigan
Previewing the 2023 NCAA hockey tournament, Manchester Regional: Denver, Boston University, Western Michigan, Cornell
MANCHESTER REGIONAL When: Thursday, March 23 & Saturday, March 25 Where: SNHU Arena, Manchester, N.H. Matchups (all times Eastern): Boston University vs. Western Michigan, March 23, 2 p.m., ESPN2; Denver vs. Cornell, March 23, 5:30 p.m., ESPNews; championship, March 25, 4 p.m., ESPNU 1. DENVER How they got here: At-large bid Overall season record: 30-9-0 … Read more
Who’s in? Who needs help? Here’s what we know about NCAA men’s hockey tournament selections on Saturday
Eleven teams have clinched spots in the NCAA tournament. The last five will be decided by results of Saturday’s conference championship games.
Western Michigan’s Polin named NCHC player of year, Denver’s Chrona top goalie, North Dakota’s Blake best rookie for ’22-23 campaign
On the eve of the NCHC Frozen Faceoff in St. Paul, Minn., the conference named its major award winners Thursday night. Western Michigan’s Jason Polin took home player of the year and forward of the year honors, while WMU’s Pat Ferschweiler was named Herb Brooks coach of the year. Denver’s Magnus Chrona was named goaltender … Read more
Trio of Denver standouts earn first team all-NCHC status for 2022-23 season
After unveiling its all-rookie team on Tuesday, the NCHC announced its two all-conference teams on Wednesday, with four different teams represented on the first team, including a trio of Denver players. Voting was conducted by the eight head coaches at each institution and eight media members, one covering each member school. Coaches and media voted … Read more
North Dakota’s Blake earns unanimous selection to 2022-23 NCHC all-rookie team
With the regular season in the books, the NCHC unveiled its 2022-23 all-rookie team on Tuesday, with five different teams represented on the six-man squad. North Dakota’s Jackson Blake was a unanimous selection to the All-Rookie Team, earning all 15 possible first-team votes for 45 points. Voting was conducted by the eight head coaches at … Read more
This Week in NCHC Hockey: For Western Michigan’s Wendt, capturing GLI championship on Grand Rapids ice has special meaning
The Great Lakes Invitational, a Michigan college hockey institution since 1965, had always been associated before this season with Detroit. Whether the tournament was held at Olympia Stadium, Joe Louis Arena, Comerica Park or Little Caesars Arena, the Motor City was perennially the four participating teams’ destination. However, when Michigan Tech announced that this year’s … Read more
HCA tabs Western Michigan’s Polin, Quinnipiac’s Graf, WMU’s McAllister, Niagara’s Veltri for November monthly honors
The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced the four men’s college hockey award winners for Nov. 2022. Western Michigan’s Jason Polin and Quinnipiac’s Collin Graf are co-players of the month, while WMU’s Ryan McAllister is rookie of the month and Niagara’s Chad Veltri is goaltender of the month. Polin scored 10 goals in November as part … Read more
Music City Hockey Classic game between Northeastern, Western Michigan moved from Bridgestone Arena to Ford Ice Center Bellevue
Due to the flooding incurred at Bridgestone Arena today, the Music City Hockey Classic game between Northeastern and Western Michigan scheduled for this evening is being moved to Ford Ice Center Bellevue. The game will begin at 7:15 p.m. “If you purchased fully priced tickets for the game, we ask you to join us at … Read more
This Week in NCHC Hockey: Western Michigan captain Polin ‘the epitome of leadership and professionalism’
Three years and a bit into his collegiate career, there’s little about the way Western Michigan forward Jason Polin operates that surprises the Broncos’ coach. Pat Ferschweiler has been in Kalamazoo that whole time, starting in 2019 when he became Western’s associate head coach. Polin was fresh off a 35-goal campaign in his last of … Read more
NCHC Hockey 2022-23 Season Preview: Denver the early favorite as Pioneers look to repeat as national champions
You’ve clicked on a link to this conference season preview, so chances are you already know how strong the NCHC is. So does Heather Weems, who spent the last decade as St. Cloud State’s athletic director before being named in May as the NCHC’s new commissioner. She succeeds Josh Fenton, who previously accepted another NCAA … Read more
Western Michigan announces new contract for head coach Ferschweiler through 2025-26 season
Western Michigan has announced a new contract for hockey head coach Pat Ferschweiler. Ferschweiler’s new contract runs through the 2025-26 season. “I am very excited about the opportunity to guide the Bronco hockey program forward,” said Ferschweiler in a statement. “I would like to thank AD Dan Bartholomae for his trust in me and my … Read more
Denver earns 19 first-place votes, sits atop 2022-23 NCHC preseason media poll
The NCHC announced Wednesday the results of the 2022-23 preseason media poll. Defending national champion Denver took the top spot with 19 first-place votes, while second-place North Dakota garnered the remaining four first-place votes. 2022-23 NCHC Preseason Media Poll 1. Denver – 180 points (19 first-place votes) 2. North Dakota – 160 (4) 3. Minnesota … Read more
Western Michigan, Northeastern to play Music City Hockey Classic on Nov. 25 as part of double header with NHL’s Predators
Western Michigan and Northeastern will be taking part in the first annual Music City Hockey Classic on Friday, Nov. 25 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville as part of a double header with the Nashville Predators. Game time is to be determined. The game sets up a rematch of the NCAA Northeast Regional semifinal game between … Read more
Ferris State, Michigan State, Michigan Tech, Western Michigan make up 2022 GLI field as event moves to Grand Rapids, Mich.
The next Great Lakes Invitational tournament will have a new look for the upcoming 2022 edition. Michigan Tech is once again the tournament host and brings the annual holiday classic to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., on December 27-28. GLI mainstay Michigan State will join the Huskies along with Western Michigan and Ferris … Read more
Four players return to 2021-22 Division I men’s All-American teams, led by three-time pick Dryden McKay
Minnesota State, UMass and Northeastern all had three first-team selections.
Quinnipiac’s Pecknold named 2023 U.S. World Junior coach; Western Michigan’s Ferschweiler, Dartmouth’s Cashman tabbed assistants
Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold has been named head coach of the 2023 U.S. National Junior Team. The squad will compete in the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship Dec. 26, 2022 to Jan. 5, 2023. The tournament location is expected to be announced this month by the IIHF. “It’s terrific to have someone with the … Read more
Western Michigan goalie Bussi forgoes senior season with Broncos, signs NHL deal with Bruins
The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that the team has signed Western Michigan junior goaltender Brandon Bussi to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2022-23 season. Bussi will give up his senior season with the Broncos in agreeing to the NHL contract. The Sound Beach, N.Y., native will report to the AHL’s Providence Bruins for the … Read more
Western Michigan’s Glover forgoes last two seasons with Broncos, signs NHL contract with Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Western Michigan sophomore forward Ty Glover to a three-year, entry-level contract. In signing the NHL deal, Glover will give up his junior and senior seasons with the Broncos. Glover will report to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on an amateur tryout contract. The London, Ont., native played 39 games this season, … Read more
After three seasons on Western Michigan back end, Attard signs NHL contract with Philadelphia
Western Michigan junior defenseman has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers that will begin immediately. He will forgo his senior year with the Broncos. Attard, a third-round draft pick (72nd overall) of the Flyers in the 2019 NHL Draft, leaves the Broncos after three seasons with 72 career points on 27 goals … Read more