Ranta forgoes senior season with Minnesota, signs NHL contract with Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche announced Saturday that the team has signed Minnesota junior forward Sampo Ranta to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Kuznetsov leaves UConn blue line after sophomore year, inks NHL deal with Calgary
UConn defenseman Yan Kuznetsov has signed a three-year entry level contract with the NHL’s Calgary Flames, forgoing his final two years of eligibility with the Huskies.
Citing ‘unfinished business,’ LaFontaine returning to Minnesota for fifth college hockey season in 2021-22
Minnesota goalie Jack LaFontaine has informed the Gophers that he will return for a third year with the program and fifth overall collegiate campaign in 2021-22.
Complete coverage of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four
See full coverage of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four from Pittsburgh, plus all of USCHO’s stories leading to the games.
Women’s Division I College Hockey: 2020-2021 All-USCHO Teams
Twelve different programs are represented on the All-USCHO Women’s Division I teams this year. Northeastern and Wisconsin lead the way, each placing four players on our lists. First Team F: Daryl Watts, Sr – Wisconsin F: Danielle Serdachny, So – Colgate F: Alina Mueller, Jr – Northeastern D: Ashton Bell, Sr – Minnesota Duluth D: … Read more
Former Miami coach, current Providence staffer Blasi named first coach for St. Thomas’ men’s Division I college hockey team
St. Thomas announced Friday the hiring of Rico Blasi as its new men’s hockey head coach.
Women’s Division I College Hockey: Northeastern’s Aerin Frankel named 2020-21 USCHO Player of the Year
Northeastern goalie Aerin Frankel is the 2020-21 USCHO Player of the Year. The case for Player of the Year was not as clear cut this season. We went back and forth on who we thought deserved this honor this year. What we came back to is that the final two teams likely would have made … Read more
North Dakota goalie Scheel gives up senior season with Fighting Hawks, signs NHL contract with Dallas
North Dakota junior goalie Adam Scheel signed a free-agent, entry-level deal with the Dallas Stars Thursday evening.
After stellar sophomore season with North Dakota, Pinto leaves Fighting Hawks, inks NHL deal with Senators
North Dakota sophomore forward Shane Pinto will pursue his professional career, signing with the NHL’s Ottawa Senators.
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.
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.