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UMass’ Trivigno, Lindberg, North Dakota’s Gaber, Scheel garner final monthly national awards for 2020-21 men’s college hockey season

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The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced the final monthly honorees for NCAA men’s hockey for the 2020-21 season. The co-players of the month are Massachusetts junior forward Bobby Trivigno and junior goaltender Filip Lindberg. Trivigno collected points and MVP awards, earning such trophies in both the Hockey East and NCAA tournaments. Overall, he collected three … Read more

Former Colorado College coach Owens, Hobey Baker winner Sertich announced as part of newest class of Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame

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Scott Owens, the winningest head coach in the history of Colorado College hockey, and Marty Sertich, the Hobey Baker Award winner in 2005, have been selected for induction into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame. Owens, a 1979 Colorado College graduate, posted a record of 324-228-54 as head coach at his alma mater from … Read more

Maine assistant Guite named interim head coach for Black Bears’ college hockey team

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Maine announced Wednesday that the school has named Ben Guite interim head coach of the men’s hockey team, effective immediately. Guite fills the head coaching role after Dennis “Red” Gendron passed away last Friday. “We are fortunate to have someone of Ben Guite’s experience and character to guide our program through this difficult time,” said … Read more

Minnesota Duluth’s Koepke inks NHL contract with Tampa Bay, forgoes senior year with Bulldogs

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Minnesota Duluth junior forward Cole Koepke has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning and will forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility. Koepke was drafted by the Lightning in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft. Over his three-year span, the Hermantown, Minn., native has scored 38 goals … Read more

Jackson Cates signs NHL deal with Philadelphia, gives up senior season at Minnesota Duluth

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Minnesota Duluth junior forward Jackson Cates signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday afternoon that will start this season. Cates will forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility. An undrafted college free agent, Cates played in 96 games for the Bulldogs, putting up 64 points (27 goals, 37 assists), winning a national … Read more

National champ Jones leaves UMass back end after two years, signs NHL contract with Rangers

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The New York Rangers announced Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms with Massachusetts sophomore defenseman Zac Jones on an entry-level contract. In signing the contract, Jones gives up his last two seasons of NCAA eligibility with the Minutemen. Jones skated in 29 games with UMass this season, registering nine goals and 15 assists … Read more

UMass caps 2020-21 college hockey season with national title, unanimous No. 1 ranking in final USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll

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Fresh off its first national championship in the school’s hockey history, Massachusetts wraps the 2020-21 season a unanimous No. 1 in the final USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of the season. The Minutemen, up five spots from the last poll on March 22, received all 40 first-place votes in this week’s rankings. National runner-up St. … Read more

Wisconsin junior captain Emberson gives up senior season with Badgers, inks NHL contract with Coyotes

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Wisconsin junior defenseman and team captain Ty Emberson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes, forgoing his senior year with the Badgers. The contract starts with this 2020-21 season, and he will report to the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners. “Ty had a strong three years here as a player and as a student … Read more

Boston College, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin lead way with three All-American college hockey players apiece for ’20-21 season

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Fourteen different schools have players honored as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for the 2020-21 season. The nation’s top 24 college hockey players were announced tonight, and four schools led the way with three honorees: Boston College, Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Three players had been recognized as All-Americans previously: Boston University defenseman David Farrance, North Dakota … Read more

Michigan freshman Thomas Bordeleau selected 2020-21 Tim Taylor Award winner as national rookie of the year

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Michigan freshman forward Thomas Bordeleau has been named the recipient of the 2021 Tim Taylor Award, given annually to the best first-year player in NCAA Division I men’s hockey. He is the second Wolverine player to win this award, following Kyle Connor in 2016. The award is voted on by the nation’s assistant coaches and … Read more

Union’s Josh Kosack captures 2020-21 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award with leadership qualities, community outreach initiatives

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Union senior forward Josh Kosack has been named the winner of the 2020-21 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award. The award was established by the HCA in honor of former Army player Derek Hines, who was a “consummate team player and team builder.” Hines played at Army from 1999 to 2003 and was a four-year letter-winner … Read more

Minnesota’s Jack LaFontaine tabbed Mike Richter Award winner as D-I men’s hockey’s top goaltender

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Minnesota goalie Jack LaFontaine was announced Friday as the 2021 Mike Richter Award winner as the top goaltender in Division I men’s hockey. The Mississauga, Ontario, native set new Minnesota single-season records for save percentage (.934) and goals against average (1.79) while his five shutouts this year rank tied for the third most in a … Read more

North Dakota top scorer Kawaguchi named winner of 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award

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North Dakota forward Jordan Kawaguchi has been selected as the 2020-21 Senior CLASS Award winner. The award, chosen by a nationwide vote of Division I men’s hockey coaches, national hockey media, and fans, is given annually to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I men’s hockey. Kawaguchi is the first student-athlete from North Dakota … Read more