Sacred Heart-RIT, AIC-UConn men’s hockey games rescheduled; Yale-Merrimack New Year’s Day game canceled

Three Atlantic Hockey teams have rescheduled a pair of previously postponed games for Tuesday, Jan. 11. The first game of the postponed Atlantic Hockey series between RIT and Sacred Heart has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. ET and will be played at RIT’s Gene Polisseni Center. Sacred Heart will skate as the home team in … Read more

Penn State adds men’s hockey game Jan. 1 at Army West Point; postponed Princeton-Quinnipiac series rescheduled for Jan. 18, Jan. 26

Penn State has announced the addition of a single game against Army West Point this Saturday, Jan. 1, at Tate Rink in West Point, N.Y. The game comes as a result of the Nittany Lions’ New Year’s series with Maine being canceled earlier this week due to positive COVID-19 results within the Black Bears program. … Read more

UMass-Union men’s hockey series postponed this weekend due to health and safety protocols

Due to health and safety protocols, this weekend’s men’s hockey series between Union and Massachusetts set for December 31 and January 1 at Messa Rink in Schenectady, N.Y., has been postponed. “In these challenging times, the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, staff members and entire community is our top priority,” said Union director … Read more

IIHF cancels remainder of 2022 World Junior Championship ‘to ensure the health and safety of all participants’

Following a recommendation by the tournament COVID-19 Medical Group and the IIHF Medical Committee, the IIHF Council has decided that, due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship will be cancelled to ensure the health and safety of all participants. The decision comes following a positive … Read more

Penn State-Maine, Princeton-Quinnipiac college hockey games being canceled, postponed due to health, safety protocols

Several men’s college hockey series this weekend have been canceled due to health and safety protocols. Penn State announced its series vs. Maine scheduled for Friday, December 31 and Saturday, January 1 has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 results within the Black Bears program. The series will not be rescheduled. “The health and safety … Read more

Postponed Merrimack-UConn men’s college hockey series rescheduled for Jan. 25, Feb. 8

Hockey East announced Wednesday the new dates for the postponed men’s series between UConn and Merrimack, originally scheduled for December 3-4. UConn will now host the Warriors at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn., on Tuesday, January 25, at 7:05 p.m. Merrimack will the welcome the Huskies at Lawler Rink on Tuesday, February 8, for … Read more

Boston University’s Boucher bolts Terriers mid-season, signs NHL deal with Senators

The Ottawa Senators announced Tuesday that the team has signed Boston University freshman forward Tyler Boucher to a three-year, entry-level contract. Boucher has registered three points (two goals, one assist) and a team-leading 34 penalty minutes while skating in 17 games for the Terriers this season. “We’re pleased to have Tyler under contract,” said Ottawa … Read more

Due to positive COVID-19 tests, United States to forfeit Dec. 28 World Junior game against Switzerland

Due to a mandated team quarantine following a positive test result of two of its players, the United States will be unable to participate in its December 28 World Junior preliminary game against Switzerland. “We’re extremely disappointed, especially for our players,” said U.S. National Junior Team GM John Vanbiesbrouck in a statement. “We’re operating in … Read more

Tinling leaves Vermont after 26 career games with Catamounts, signs with USHL’s Buccaneers

Vermont sophomore forward Dovar Tinling has left the Catamounts to play junior hockey for the USHL’s Des Moines Buccaneers, effective immediately. “Dovar has been an excellent part of this team for 26 games, he is a student in good academic standing, and he has a bright future ahead of him,” said Vermont coach Todd Woodcroft … Read more

Former Boston University bench boss Quinn tabbed new head coach for 2022 United States men’s Olympic team

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USA Hockey announced Monday that former NCAA coach David Quinn has been named head coach for the 2022 United States men’s Olympic team. John Vanbiesbrouck, assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey, has been named general manager of the team. “John and David have been involved in our 2022 Olympic process and are … Read more

Team USA holds on against Slovakia for 3-2 win; Power becomes first Canadian defenseman with WJC hat trick

Team USA celebrates Matthew Knies' first-period goal (photo: Images On Ice/USA Hockey).

Minnesota’s Matthew Knies netted Team USA’s first goal of the tournament, while nine Americans recorded a point in a 3-2 U.S. win over Slovakia Sunday night in Red Deer, Alberta. “Our guys stuck together and grinded out a tough game,” said head coach Nate Leaman. “It’s a good first step for our group. We need … Read more

Michigan cancels GLI game with Western Michigan due to ‘health and welfare protocols within the Wolverines’ program’

The Michigan and Western Michigan athletic departments announced Monday that the Great Lakes Invitational game scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 30, at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich., has been canceled due to “health and welfare protocols within the Wolverines’ program.” Fans who purchased single-game tickets will receive a full refund. Further information will be … Read more

Rensselaer-Vermont men’s hockey game scheduled for Dec. 30 at RPI moving to same day at Vermont due to COVID-19 precautions

Out of an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rensselaer men’s hockey game against Vermont, which was originally scheduled to take place at the Houston Field House on December 30, 2021, will now take place at Gutterson Arena in Burlington, Vt., the same day, Puck drop is scheduled for 2 p.m.

United States blows 3-1 lead in third period, falls 4-3 in OT to Finland in World Junior pre-tournament game

The United States took a late 3-1 lead into the final minutes of the third period, but Finland scored three consecutive power play goals Thursday afternoon to win an IIHF World Junior Championship pre-tournament game 4-3 in Edmonton, Alta. Tanner Dickinson (OHL’s Soo Greyhounds), Brett Berard (Providence) and Dominic James (Minnesota Duluth) scored for the … Read more

Sanderson selected captain of 2022 U.S. World Junior Team; Faber, Beniers, Slaggert alternates

North Dakota sophomore defenseman Jake Sanderson has been named captain of the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team. In addition, Minnesota sophomore defenseman Brock Faber, Michigan sophomore forward Matty Beniers and Notre Dame sophomore forward Landon Slaggert were named alternate captains of the squad. All four players were members of the gold-medal winning 2021 U.S. National … Read more

CCHA suspends Bowling Green’s Collin one game for fighting penalty against Ohio State

The CCHA announced Monday that Bowling Green sophomore forward Chrystopher Collin has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 19:31 of the third period on Friday, Dec. 17 against Ohio State. The on-ice call was a five-minute major and game disqualification for fighting. The suspension will be served during the Falcons’ next … Read more

Robert Morris announces reinstatement of men’s, women’s college hockey teams for 2023-24 season

Robert Morris announced Friday at a press conference at the RMU Island Sports Center that it will reinstate its NCAA Division I men’s and women’s hockey programs for the 2023-24 season. “Given the passion and enthusiasm of the hockey community, we wanted to give the fans of RMU hockey every opportunity to bring the programs … Read more