UPDATE: Prosecutors dropping felony charge against McKenna
The Centre County DA’s Office announced it will not pursue felony aggravated assault charges previously filed against Gavin McKenna.
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Women’s Hockey: Collegiate connections at the 2026 Olympics
Of the 230 women rostered for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, 119 played hockey at a Division I institution. An additonal 11 played USports hockey at a Canadian institution and two played at NCAA Division III institutions. That means more than 50% of the women at this Olympic women’s hockey tournament skated in the NCAA. … Read more
UPDATED: PSU’s McKenna facing charges for felony assault
Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna faces charges for felony aggravated assault as well as 3 misdemeanors in State College, Pa.
The PodKaz: Looking ahead to the Olympics, another meeting between No. 1 and No. 2
The Olympics women’s hockey tournament starts Thursday, and this edition of the PodKaz from USCHO.com starts to break down what to expect from the U.S., Canada and other countries. In NCAA hockey, No. 3 Minnesota overcame the absence of top scorers to beat No. 1 Wisconsin in overtime last Friday but the Badgers did the … Read more
TMQ: From Beanpot to Beaver Stadium, the stretch run is on
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: It’s finally February, and that means that college hockey is heading into its home stretch. Strange as it sounds, a year beginning in early October is down to its final … Read more
Walter Brown Award names 25 semifinalists
The 25 semifinalists for the Walter Brown Award, given annually to the best American-born Division I college hockey player on a team in New England, were announced Monday by the Gridiron Club of New England. Fifteen teams are represented in the slate of candidates that includes 19 forwards, four defensemen, and two goalies. A … Read more
Women’s Hockey Weekend Wrap – February 3, 2026
(1) Wisconsin at (3) Minnesota In their first games missing several key players, these border rivals took some time to find their footing this weekend. Wisconsin gave freshman Rhyah Stewart her second career start in place of Ava McNaughton. Minnesota played with 10 forwards and Wisconsin had nine. In the first game, defender Sydney Morrow … Read more
MONDAY 10: Michigan State, Michigan win in B1G
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1. Michigan State plays spoiler at Beaver Stadium Charlie Stramel’s hat trick, including the game winner 3:08 into overtime, led the No. 2 Spartans to a 5-4 win over host Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. … Read more
WOMENS RANKINGS ROUNDUP: How the top 15 NCAA women’s hockey teams fared, Jan. 26-Feb 1.
Here is a rundown of how the top 15 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll of Jan. 26 fared in games over the weekend of Jan. 26-Feb 1. Here is how the ranked teams fared: #1 Wisconsin (24-2-2) 01/30/2026 #1 Wisconsin 2 at #3 Minnesota 3 ot 01/31/2026 #1 Wisconsin 6 at #3 … Read more
RANKINGS ROUNDUP: How the top 20 NCAA men’s Division I hockey teams fared, Jan. 26-Feb 1.
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Dec. 15 fared in games over the weekend of Dec. 27-28.
SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Mich. State spoils PSU’s outdoor party
Charlie Stramel’s hat trick — including the game-winning goal in overtime — helped No. 2 Michigan State nip B1G rival No. 5 Penn State in overtime, 5-4, before a crowd of 74,575 at Beaver Stadium on Saturday night. “Tough, tough environment,” said Michigan State coach Adam Nightingale. “The crowd was awesome. Feel fortunate that Penn … Read more
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Top-ranked Michigan takes down Ohio State
T.J. Hughes scored twice and added an assist for his fourth 3-point game of the year as top-ranked Michigan got a 6-4 winn at rival Ohio State Friday night in B1G action to open up a two-game weekend set in Columbus. Michael Hage finished the night with three assists for the Wolverines. Max Montes and … Read more
Midseason adds for BC, BU having an impact ahead of 1st meeting
College hockey rosters used to be set in stone. Not anymore. How BC and BU’s midseason pickups are having an impact in Hockey East.
Brown’s Whittet to step down Feb. 20, citing family medical leave
Brown head coach Brendan Whittet will step away from the program to take family medical leave, effective Feb. 20, the school announced Wednesday. Assistant coach Jason Smith will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. When Whittet returns from the leave, he will transition into a new role in athletics administration, … Read more
TMQ: Penn State is rolling — but can B1G really win it all?
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. JIM: Paula, I am very excited to tackle TMQ with you this week because right now the Big Ten is on my mind. I got to watch a lot of the … Read more
Harvard’s Drury to be inducted into Beanpot Hall
Ted Drury will be inducted into the 2026 Men’s Beanpot Hall of Fame, it was announced Monday. The former Harvard All-American, Hobey Baker finalist, and Beanpot champion scored the game-winning goal in the 1993 Beanpot in the third period to help lead Harvard to a 4-2 win over Boston University for the Crimson’s ninth Beanpot … Read more
WOMENS RANKINGS ROUNDUP: How the top 15 NCAA women’s hockey teams fared, Jan. 19-25.
Here isa rundown of how the top 15 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll of Jan. 19 fared in games over the weekend of Jan. 19-25. #1 Wisconsin (23-1-2) 01/24/2026 Bemidji State 3 at #1 Wisconsin 10 01/25/2026 Bemidji State 1 at #1 Wisconsin 6 #2 Ohio State (23-3-0) 01/23/2026 St. Thomas 1 … Read more
RANKINGS ROUNDUP: How the top 20 NCAA men’s Division I hockey teams fared, Jan. 19-25.
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Dec. 15 fared in games over the weekend of Dec. 27-28.
Norwich’s Mike McShane inducted to Vt. Sports Hall
Former Norwich men’s hockey coach Mike McShane is one of 10 inductees to the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame, it was announced Thursday. After successful tours at D-I St.Lawrence and Providence, McShane took over the Norwich men’s program in 1995 and led the Cadets to their first and (so far) only four NCAA D-III titles … Read more
Hockey Humanitarian announces 12 nominees for 2026
Twelve collegiate hockey players have been nominated for the 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award, its Foundation announced on Tuesday.