Colorado College names Michigan assistant Kris Mayotte new men’s hockey head coach
Colorado College on Wednesday named Kris Mayotte the 15th head coach in the history of its hockey program.
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Minnesota State’s Hastings named Spencer Penrose Award recipient as 2021 D-I men’s college hockey coach of the year
Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings has been named the recipient of the 2021 Spencer Penrose Award as men’s D-I hockey coach of the Year.
UMass to be without Gicewicz, Harding, Lindberg, Graham in NCAA Frozen Four semifinal due to COVID-19 protocols
UMass will be without forwards Gicewicz and Harding and goapltenders Lindberg and Graham for Thursday’s NCAA semifinal due to COVID-19 protocols.
Arizona State all-time leading scorer Walker returning to Sun Devils for fifth college hockey season in 2021-22
According to Red Line Editorial, Arizona State forward Johnny Walker will be back for a fifth season in 2021-22, using the NCAA’s option for 2021 seniors to gain an extra year of eligibility due to the pandemic. “It was kind of a no-brainer,” he said, adding that 2020-21 felt “pretty empty.” During the 2020-21 season, … Read more
Notre Dame captain Clurman forgoes senior season, heads home to Colorado after signing NHL deal with Avalanche
Notre Dame junior defenseman Nate Clurman has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche, giving up his senior season with the Fighting Irish. Clurman, a Boulder, Colo., native, was originally selected by Colorado in the sixth round (161st overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft. He will report to the AHL’s Colorado Eagles. Notre … Read more
After seven college hockey seasons, Berard resigns post as Holy Cross men’s coach to ‘pursue new opportunities’
Holy Cross coach David Berard has resigned, effective immediately, to pursue new opportunities, according to a news release. Berard, who took over the program in June 2014, led the Crusaders to an 84-116-34 mark in his tenure. “It has been an honor and a privilege to be the head coach at Holy Cross for the … Read more
Notre Dame adds former Cornell goalie Galajda as graduate transfer for 2021-22 college hockey season
Notre Dame announced Monday the addition of graduate transfer goaltender Matthew Galajda for the 2021-22 season. The 2018 First Team All-American played his first three seasons at Cornell. “We’re excited to add Matthew to our program,” Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson said in a statement. “He has a very impressive resume both academically and athletically … Read more
Longtime WCHA supervisor of officials Shepherd named 2021 winner of conference’s Otto Breitenbach Distinguished Service Award
The WCHA announced Monday that conference supervisor of officials Greg Shepherd has been voted unanimously by the league’s 10 teams as the 2021 recipient of the Otto Breitenbach Distinguished Service Award. “The WCHA was and always will be the best league in college hockey and I am truly honored and humbled to receive this award,” … Read more
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.
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.