With 43 first-place votes this week, Minnesota State remains the top team in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Quinnipiac is again No. 2, getting the other seven first-place votes in this week’s poll. Western Michigan is up one to No. 3, St. Cloud State moves up three to No. 4, and North Dakota holds … Read more
The Big Ten announced Monday that Penn State junior defenseman Kenny Johnson has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in a game against Army West Point on Jan. 1. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that occurred with no time remaining … Read more
In accordance with COVID-19 protocols and out of an abundance of caution, the women’s game between Boston College and Providence scheduled for Monday, January 3 has been postponed. Hockey East and the two schools are currently working to reschedule the game for a later date. Additionally, the Holy Cross and Providence women’s game, originally scheduled … Read more
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of December 13 fared in games since that last poll of 2021. No. 1 Minnesota State (18-4-0) 12/30/2021 – No. 6 Minnesota Duluth 1 at No. 1 Minnesota State 2 (OT) 01/01/2022 – No. 1 Minnesota State 3 … Read more
USA Hockey announced Saturday the final roster for its 2022 U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team that will compete in February at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, China. Of the 23 players on the roster, 15 have prior Olympic experience and all 23 have either played, currently play or are committed to play NCAA … Read more
The Merrimack men’s hockey team had its weekend slate of games adjusted Friday as a result of Yale being unable to play due to non-COVID reasons. Merrimack was originally set to play the Bulldogs at 4 p.m. Saturday at Ingalls Rink in New Haven, Conn., but that game is now canceled. The Warriors will still … Read more
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
After the recent advisory from the Canadian government that recommended halting all non-essential travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Army West Point vs. Royal Military College hockey game scheduled to be played at Tate Rink on Jan. 15, 2022, has been canceled.
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
This weekend’s men’s hockey games between Sacred Heart and RIT at Webster Bank Arena have been postponed. Due to positive COVID-19 cases, the Pioneers do not have the required personnel to field a full team. Makeup dates will be announced at a later time.