Rankings roundup: How the top 20 NCAA hockey teams fared, Jan. 18-24
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Jan. 18 fared in games over the week of Jan. 18-24.
News
After rise in COVID-19 cases, new variant of virus, Michigan pauses all athletic activities
Under a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) decision made Saturday, the University of Michigan Athletic Department will immediately pause athletic activities in all sports, including games, team and individual training sessions, until further notice and up to 14 days.
Lake Superior positive COVID-19 test postpones series at Michigan Tech; MTU, Northern Michigan to play non-conference series
Positive COVID-19 tests at Lake Superior have postponed games at Michigan Tech. MTU will play non-conference series with Northern Michigan.
Postponed Gold Pan games between Colorado College, Denver rescheduled for Jan. 29-30 in Colorado Springs
The postponed series between Colorado College and Denver from earlier in January has been rescheduled for Jan. 29-30 in Colorado Springs.
Air Force hockey announces changes to upcoming schedule, including LIU series cancellation Feb. 19-20
Several changes have been made to the Air Force hockey schedule.
Awaiting Lake Superior State COVID-19 test results, LSSU-Michigan Tech game tonight pushed back one hour
The start time for tonight’s first game of the series between Lake Superior State and Michigan Tech in Houghton, Mich., has been pushed back one hour to 7:07 p.m. ET.
This Week in NCHC Hockey: After nearly a year away, Fighting Hawks ‘grateful to be back’ at Ralph Engelstad Arena
The venue seats 11,634 fans, and it’s known widely among college hockey circles as one of the toughest places for a visiting team to play.
A year ago, North Dakota was atop college hockey and one of the favorites to succeed in the postseason tournament. The Fighting Hawks were readying to host an NCHC first-round series when the college hockey season was abruptly ended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This weekend will mark North Dakota’s first home series this season at Ralph Engelstad Arena.
Game times changed for Bemidji State-Minnesota State WCHA women’s series Jan. 29-30
Game times for the WCHA women’s series between Bemidji State and Minnesota State scheduled for Jan. 29-30 in Mankato, Minn., have been adjusted.
Hockey East announces changes for men’s, women’s hockey games scheduled Jan. 22-25
Hockey East announced Thursday schedule updates for upcoming conference games.
Alvernia tabs Bryn Athyn’s Burke as first coach for Golden Wolves men’s hockey team, which starts ’22-23
Alvernia announced on Tuesday the hiring of Andrew Burke as the first coach of the school’s NCAA Division III men’s hockey program.
This Week in WCHA Hockey: Ferris State staying upbeat, working to grow through difficult 2020-21 season
It is tough to remain competitive through all of the adversity the 2020-21 season has thrown at teams.
Yet, Bob Daniels’ Ferris State squad is trying to do just that. The Bulldogs are 1-8-0 on the season after earning a win on Saturday over Trine.
Right now, his team’s record is the least of what Daniels is trying to focus on.
This Week in Hockey East: Rapidly-improving Connecticut team making waves with added experience, talent
Building and continuously rebuilding a college sports program is easily the greatest challenge that every coaching staff faces.
Success, particularly in college hockey, often leads to NHL teams taking notice and players being snatched prior to the conclusion of their four-year college career, often leaving significant holes in a lineup.
Three years ago, Connecticut coach Mike Cavanaugh faced exactly that.
AHCA’s 2021 awards feature nine individuals who have contributed significantly to U.S. amateur hockey
The American Hockey Coaches Association announced Wednesday this year’s recipients of its highest honors, nine individuals who have made unique contributions to men’s and women’s amateur hockey in the United States.
RIT women’s hockey adds game Jan. 26 against St. Lawrence
The RIT women’s hockey team has added a game to its 2020-21 schedule as the Tigers will play St. Lawrence on Tuesday, January 26, at 4 p.m. in Canton, N.Y.
After botched shootout, WCHA awards 1.5 standings points each to Bemidji State, St. Cloud State women’s teams
The WCHA has vacated the shootout result from the Jan. 16 game between Bemidji State and St. Cloud State due to an incorrect application of the shootout rules by game officials.
This Week in Atlantic Hockey: RIT enduring ’emotional roller coaster’ as 2020-21 season moves forward, but ‘grateful to be playing’
Rochester Institute of Technology has had seven of its scheduled 17 games postposed so far this season, about average for teams in Atlantic Hockey.
The Tigers, who came close to not having a season at all, have had zero players and staff test positive for the coronavirus so far.
This Week in ECAC Hockey: Petruzzelli putting Quinnipiac on back with three consecutive shutouts, ‘building that trust’
It’s been a long line of zeroes lately for Quinnipiac and goalie Keith Petruzzelli.
Northern Michigan-Alabama Huntsville series Jan. 22-23 postponed due to UAH pausing all hockey activities
The WCHA announced Wednesday that the Jan. 22-23 WCHA series between Northern Michigan and Alabama Huntsville has been postponed due to a COVID-19-related pause in team activities at Alabama Huntsville.
NCHC suspends North Dakota’s Mismash one game for charging penalty Jan. 18 against Denver
The NCHC announced Wednesday that it has issued a one-game suspension to North Dakota senior forward Grant Mismash stemming from an illegal hit during the Fighting Hawks game against Denver on Jan. 18 at DU’s Magness Arena.
Army West Point announces schedule changes for this week, early February hockey games
Due to scheduling conflicts, changes have been made to the upcoming Army West Point hockey schedule.