Johnson, Somoza use COVID-19 extra eligibility to return to Bemidji State for 2021-22 college hockey season
Bemidji State seniors Brad Johnson and Ethan Somoza will return to the Beavers for the 2021-22 season.
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Wisconsin’s Caufield, Minnesota State’s McKay, North Dakota’s Pinto named Hobey Baker Award finalists for 2020-21 college hockey season
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee announced Thursday the three Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalists for the 2021 award, honoring college hockey’s top player.
Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: Union’s Kosack finds community niche with youth-driven outreach campaign
Growing up, Union senior captain Josh Kosack remembers being that kid banging on the glass at hockey games.
A chance encounter two years ago at an away game gave him the chance to return the favor – and then some.
Bernard-Docker signs NHL contract with Senators, gives up senior season at North Dakota
The NHL’s Ottawa Senators announced Thursday that the team has signed North Dakota junior defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Boston College’s Newhook leaves Eagles after two seasons, inks NHL deal with Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday that the team has signed Boston College sophomore forward Alex Newhook to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Boston College netminder Knight signs NHL contract with Panthers, leaves Eagles after two seasons
The Florida Panthers announced Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms with Boston College sophomore goaltender Spencer Knight on a three-year, entry-level contract.
Women’s Division I College Hockey: Penn State’s Josie Bothun named 2020-21 USCHO Rookie of the Year
Penn State goaltender Josie Bothun is the 2020-21 USCHO Rookie of the Year. Bothun was part of a nine-member freshmen class for the Nittany Lions that was as impactful as it was deep. She and classmate Annie Spring were the only goalies to see action for PSU, with Spring playing one period and Bothun playing … Read more
York leaves Michigan back end after sophomore season, inks NHL deal with Philadelphia
Michigan sophomore defenseman Cam York has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, forgoing his last two seasons with the Wolverines.
Women’s Division I College Hockey: Wisconsin’s Mark Johnson named USCHO Coach of the Year
It’s impossible to compare teams and seasons and national title runs, but Wisconsin coach Mark Johnson said shortly after the final buzzer of the title game that the 2021 National Championship was the most exhausting and difficult one he had ever experienced. And he has experienced many. With his team’s win this year, he became … Read more
Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: UMass Boston players’ Men In Blades initiative keeps charities rolling in donations
What started out as a brainstorming conversation between two UMass Boston hockey players became a goal and a purpose for supporting the American Cancer Society during the pandemic.
Wild signs Boston College standout Boldy, who gives up last two seasons of NCAA eligibility
The Minnesota Wild announced Tuesday that the club has signed Boston College sophomore forward Matt Boldy to a three-year, entry-level contract starting with this season.
Hardman signs with Blackhawks, forgoes last two seasons with Boston College
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Tuesday that they have agreed to terms with Boston College sophomore forward Mike Hardman on a two-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2021-22 season.
New Arizona State arena making progress, on schedule to open in 2022
The new arena being built for the Arizona State hockey team is making progress and staying on track to open in the fall/winter of 2022.
Western Michigan’s Bennett awarded NCHC postgraduate scholarship on way to medical school
With aspirations of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, Western Michigan senior defenseman Kale Bennett has been selected the recipient of the 2021 NCHC postgraduate scholarship.
Ahac leaves Ohio State after two seasons, signs NHL deal with Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights have signed Ohio State sophomore defenseman Layton Ahac to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Worcester State adding NCAA Division III women’s college hockey for ’21-22; Becker’s Kelley tabbed first coach
Worcester State University announced Tuesday afternoon that women’s hockey will be added as an NCAA Division III sport for the 2021-22 season.
Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: Saint Mary’s women’s captain Wolf ‘going to accomplish whatever she wants to do’
Volunteerism has taken on a different look during the COVID-19 pandemic, but one thing hasn’t changed for Saint Mary’s women’s hockey coach Sarah Murray: She doesn’t know how her captain gets enough sleep.
It’s no surprise that Cardinals senior defenseman Delaney Wolf is a Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist for the second year running.
TMQ: With Frozen Four field in place, including three Minnesota teams, will the best team win?
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. NOTE: This is our final TMQ of the 2020-21 season.
Longtime NCHC college hockey voice Holden recognized with conference media excellence honor
After serving as the most recognizable voice associated with the NCHC since its inaugural season, Ben Holden has been named as the recipient of the 2021 NCHC Media Excellence Award.
Quinnipiac defenseman DiLiberatore forgoes senior year, signs NHL contract with Vegas
Quinnipiac junior defenseman Peter DiLiberatore has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, forgoing his senior year with the Bobcats.