Boston University’s Greenway nets three points as U.S. beats Canada at World Juniors
Boston College goaltender Joseph Woll made 25 saves for the U.S.
Men’s D-I: Wisconsin
Connelly returns to alma mater as Wisconsin’s interim director of hockey operations
Wisconsin announced Thursday the return of Shane Connelly to the program as the former Badgers goaltender takes over as interim director of hockey operations. “It is great to bring in another one of our own,” Wisconsin coach Tony Granato said in a statement. “He’s always been a loyal Badger, and he had great success when … Read more
Eaves harbors no hard feelings toward Wisconsin, enjoying new gig at St. Olaf
Mike Eaves has traveled throughout the hockey world as a player and as a coach. Wherever he’d go, he and his family still had roots near St. Olaf College, a 3,000-student liberal arts school in Northfield, Minn., less than an hour south of the Twin Cities. Now, he is coaching the Oles.
Wisconsin’s Kunin named captain of U.S. World Junior team
Boston College forward Colin White and Boston University defenseman Charlie McAvoy will be alternate captains.
Big Ten roundups: Michigan splits with Union
Hayden Lavigne had waited for this moment for a long time, and he made sure to make the most of it. Making his first start Saturday for the Michigan hockey team three years after he signed to join the program, Lavigne couldn’t have written a better beginning to his career in maize and blue. The … Read more
Big Ten moving postseason games to campus sites beginning 2017-18
According to the Wisconsin State Journal, the Big Ten is moving its postseason to campus sites and extending the length from one weekend to three starting with the 2017-18 season. The article states that the change was approved at joint group meetings at the league’s Chicago-area headquarters this week. The 2017 tournament at Joe Louis … Read more
Minnesota gets coaches’ nod as 2016-17 Big Ten favorite
Three-time Big Ten champion Minnesota was tabbed the favorite in the 2016-17 Big Ten hockey preseason coaches poll, which was released Monday. The coaches also selected a 13-member Preseason Watch list, including four unanimous honorees. * Unanimous selection
Rockwood transfers from Wisconsin to Northern Michigan, will be eligible in fall 2017
Adam Rockwood has joined Northern Michigan as a junior transfer from Wisconsin. He will be eligible to compete for the Wildcats beginning in the fall of 2017. Rockwood is currently on campus and will practice with Northern Michigan in 2016-17. “It’s great to pick up a guy of Adam’s talent,” NMU coach Walt Kyle said … Read more
Early ‘life lesson’ from father puts Wisconsin’s Kunin on path to being first-round NHL Draft pick
Being cut from his first team — by his own father — is Luke Kunin’s earliest hockey memory. On Friday, however, his newest memory was formed — and one of his dreams came true with his family by his side.
Former Wisconsin coach Eaves hired at St. Olaf
Mike Eaves, who was fired in March after his 14th season leading his alma mater, won a national championship as a player (1977) and coach (2006).
Tony Granato wants to bring energy, passion back to Wisconsin
The new Badgers coach is headed back to Madison nearly three decades after a college playing career that launched him into NHL playing and coaching days.
Wisconsin administration signs off on Tony Granato hiring
The new Badgers coach will be introduced at an event Wednesday.
Sources: Wisconsin preparing to name Tony Granato coach
Wisconsin is preparing to announce Tony Granato as its new head coach, sources have told USCHO.
Notre Dame, Big Ten make it official, announce ‘compelling’ move to Big Ten for ’17-18 season
In breaking news USCHO.com reported Tuesday, Notre Dame officially announced Wednesday that its hockey program will join the Big Ten in 2017-18. Notre Dame has been a member of Hockey East since the 2013-14 season and will continue to compete in that league for the 2016-17 season. “While we have enjoyed our affiliation with Hockey … Read more
Eaves out as Wisconsin coach after second straight losing season
Wisconsin fired coach Mike Eaves on Friday, one day after the Badgers completed a second straight season in which they failed to reach 10 victories.
Wisconsin comes up short despite advantage in shots, power plays
The Badgers fell behind early and then forced their hand too many times in a 5-2 loss Thursday to the Nittany Lions before a sparse crowd at Xcel Energy Center in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament.
Michigan’s Connor takes top player, freshman Big Ten season awards
The Big Ten announced Monday the two All-Big Ten teams, All-Freshman Team and individual award winners. Michigan’s Kyle Connor was named Big Ten Player and Freshman of the Year, while also earning Scoring Champion honors, while Connor’s Wolverines teammate Zach Werenski was tabbed the Defensive Player of the Year, which is awarded to a defenseman … Read more
Wisconsin’s Soleway suspended one game by Big Ten for incident against Minnesota
The Big Ten announced Saturday that Wisconsin’s Jedd Soleway has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in a game against Minnesota on March 11. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that occurred near the 19:28 mark of the first period and … Read more
Grunwald’s injury forces Wisconsin to add Breon as walk-on goaltender
Wisconsin announced on Monday that goaltender Ryan Breon has been added to the roster as a walk-on. “Gabe Grunwald had surgery and is going to be out the rest of the season, so we had to look for another goaltender,” Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves said in a news release. “[Badgers director of hockey operations] John … Read more
Wisconsin’s Soleway gets one-game suspension from the Big Ten
The Big Ten announced Saturday that Wisconsin junior forward Jedd Soleway has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in a game against Alaska on Jan. 29. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that occurred near the 18:17 mark of the third … Read more