LOVELAND: Minnesota State earns a Frozen Four debut by blanking Minnesota
Minnesota State will be in the Frozen Four for the first time after defeating Minnesota to win the Loveland Regional (photo: Ashley Potts, Minnesota State).
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ALBANY: St. Cloud State shuts down Boston College for its second Frozen Four berth
The Huskies scored three times in the second period to overcome the Eagles (photo: Rich Gagnon).
Notre Dame top scorer Steeves gives up senior season, signs NHL deal with Toronto
Notre Dame junior forward and leading scorer Alex Steeves has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, giving up his senior season with the Fighting Irish.
LOVELAND: Minnesota offense too much for Omaha as Gophers drop Mavericks to head to regional title game
LOVELAND, Colo. — Brock Faber had four assists, Mason Nevers scored twice, and Ben Meyers, Sampo Ranta, and Ryan Johnson each had a goal and an assist as Minnesota rolled over Omaha 7-2 Saturday night to advance to the final of the West Regional, where the Gophers will play Minnesota State Sunday.
LOVELAND: Minnesota State rallies to gain first-ever NCAA tournament win with OT victory over Quinnipiac
LOVELAND, Colo. — A goal by Ryan Sandelin 11:13 into overtime capped a dramatic comeback as Minnesota State defeated Quinnipiac 4-3 to advance to the West Regional final against the winner of Minnesota versus Omaha.
Northeastern’s Aerin Frankel wins 2021 Patty Kazmaier Award
Northeastern senior goaltender Aerin Frankel has been awarded the 2021 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. The honors were presented live on NHL Network this year as the in-person Patty Kazmaier Ceremony was cancelled due to COVID-19. The award, which is in its 24th year, is presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division … Read more
Wisconsin, Team USA standout Caufield signs with Montreal, leaves Badgers after sophomore season
The NHL’s Montreal Canadiens announced Saturday that the team has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Wisconsin sophomore forward Cole Caufield that will begin with the current 2020-21 season.
Michigan withdraws from NCAA men’s D-I hockey tournament due to COVID-19 protocols
Michigan has withdrawn from the NCAA tournament. The Michigan-Minnesota Duluth game scheduled for Friday will now be considered a no-contest.
North Dakota-American International game time moved up one hour after Michigan-Minnesota Duluth cancellation
Friday’s North Dakota-AIC NCAA D-I men’s ice hockey regional game has been moved up one hour to 7:30 p.m. CDT, still on ESPN3.
Knight, LaFontaine, McKay voted three finalists for 2021 Mike Richter Award
The Hockey Commissioners Association announced Friday the final three candidates for this year’s Mike Richter Award, given annually to the top goalie in men’s NCAA Division I hockey since 2014.
NCAA Hockey Tournament Loveland Regional Preview: Minnesota, Minnesota State, Omaha, Quinnipiac
Check out our preview of the Loveland Regional, which will be played March 27-28 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colo.
NCAA Hockey Tournament Albany Regional Preview: Boston College, Boston University, St. Cloud State
Check out our preview of the Albany Regional, which takes place March 27-28 from the Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y.
NCAA Hockey Tournament Fargo Regional Preview: American International, Michigan, Minnesota Duluth, North Dakota
Check out our preview of the Fargo Regional, which is set for March 26-27 at Scheels Arena in Fargo, N.D.
Notre Dame removed from Albany regional after positive COVID tests; Boston College advances to regional final to face BU-SCSU winner
Due to COVID protocols, Notre Dame has been removed from the 2021 NCAA regional in Albany, N.Y. Boston College advances to the regional final in a “no contest” (File photo)
NCAA Hockey Tournament Bridgeport Regional Preview: Bemidji State, Lake Superior State, Massachusetts, Wisconsin
Checkout our preview of the Bridgeport Regional, which runs March 26-27 from Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn.
Penn State’s Talvitie inks with NHL’s Devils, forgoes senior year with Nittany Lions
Penn State junior forward Aarne Talvitie will forgo his senior season with the Nittany Lions after agreeing to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils on Thursday morning.
Red Wings sign UMass Lowell blueliner Barton, who forgoes senior season with River Hawks
The Detroit Red Wings announced Wednesday that they have signed UMass Lowell junior defenseman Seth Barton to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2021-22 season.
Providence junior Thompson gives up senior season with Friars, signs NHL contract with Devils
Providence junior forward Tyce Thompson has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils, forgoing his senior season with the Friars. The contract begins this season (2020-21) and he’ll report to New Jersey to begin his quarantine. Thompson, a fourth-round pick of the Devils (96th overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft, led the … Read more
Sacred Heart hoping new arena can help ‘broaden the landscape of hockey in the state with some substance and significance’
“The dream is to compete on a regular basis at a national level. You can make the tournament and in hockey, gain that first-round game. We want to get in on that thing.” – Sacred Heart senior VP of enrollment, student affairs and athletics Jim Barquinero
TMQ: Dissecting the upcoming NCAA hockey tournament, predicting a champion, St. Lawrence’s COVID-19 misfortune
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.