NCHC closes all quarterfinal-round games to public, citing coronavirus concerns
The NCHC will not have fans for the conference’s quarterfinal-round series this weekend.
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Minnesota Duluth foursome heads up 2019-20 NCHC All-Conference First Team
The NCHC announced Wednesday its two All-Conference Teams and list of honorable mentions for the 2019-20 season (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Frozen Four will be played as planned, but spectators not allowed due to coronavirus outbreak
The Frozen Four will still be played April 9 and April 11 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, but the stands will be empty as the NCAA announced today that no spectators will be allowed at upcoming NCAA events and tournaments (photo: Matt Mackinder).
Harvard-Rensselaer ECAC playoff series called off, Ivy League cancels all spring athletics for remainder of season
Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the ECAC Hockey men’s quarterfinal best-of-three series between RPI and Harvard has been cancelled for this weekend.
Wisconsin’s Turcotte one and done, signs entry-level contract with Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms Wednesday with Wisconsin freshman forward Alex Turcotte on a three-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2020-21 season (photo: David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletics).
After 24 seasons, Wisconsin-Stout coach Watkins to retire, says ‘this is an opportune time’
Wisconsin-Stout head coach Terry Watkins, who has been behind the bench of the Blue Devils’ NCAA program for the past 24 seasons and the club team eight years before that, will officially retire at the conclusion of the academic school year (photo: UW-Stout Athletics).
MIAC chooses Gustavus’ Anderson, Concordia’s Stephan as Co-Players of the Year for ’19-20 season
The MIAC announced its annual men’s hockey awards Tuesday afternoon (photo: Concordia Athletics).
Wisconsin-River Falls blueliner Hausinger tabbed WIAC Player of Year after 36-point season in ’19-20
Wisconsin-River Falls junior defenseman Christian Hausinger has been named the WIAC Player of the Year for the 2019-20 season (photo: John Pesavent/UW-River Falls Athletics).
Dartmouth leading scorer O’Connor forgoes last two seasons, signs NHL deal with Penguins
Dartmouth sophomore forward Drew O’Connor signed an entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. He’ll give up his final two seasons of eligibility with the Big Green (photo: Doug Austin/Dartmouth Athletics).
Former Alaska forward Staley passes away at 25; Washington native was 2019 graduate
Alaska announced via Twitter Tuesday that former Nanooks hockey player Chad Staley has passed away at the age of 25.
Denver’s Brink, Western Michigan’s Attard unanimous selections for 2020 NCHC All-Rookie Team
The NCHC announced its 2019-20 All-Rookie Team on Tuesday, which includes members from four different teams (photo: Ashley Huss/Western Michigan Athletics).
D-III West College Hockey: Tommies, Blugolds and Bulldogs all win conference titles
The NCAA tournament field is set and all three conference champions from the west region are headed to the tourney. St. Thomas and Adrian punched automatic bids by winning their respective conference titles while Wisconsin-Eau Claire won the WIAC, and though not auto bid is up for grabs in the league, the Blugolds are headed … Read more
NCHC issues one-game suspension to Western Michigan’s Kingston for charging penalty against Miami
The NCHC announced Tuesday that it has issued a one-game suspension to Western Michigan sophomore forward Rhett Kingston.
Coronavirus outbreak has Ivy League banning fans from Cornell men’s, women’s playoff games this weekend at Lynah Rink
Cornell’s home playoff hockey games this weekend at Lynah Rink will be played without fans due to Ivy League restrictions in response to the coronavirus outbreak (photo: Omar Phillips).
Providence bench boss Leaman tabbed head coach of 2021 U.S. World Junior team
Providence coach Nate Leaman has been named head coach of the 2021 U.S. National Junior Team (photo: Omar Phillips).
Comley selected 2020 Hobey Baker Legend of College Hockey award winner
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation announced Monday that its 2020 Legend of College Hockey recipient is Rick Comley (photo: Erica Treais).
WCHA suspends Northern Michigan’s Loughran, who will miss Wildcats’ first D-I game of ’20-21 season
The WCHA has announced a one-game suspension for Northern Michigan sophomore forward Griffin Loughran.
Cornell remains top team in USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll with 40 first-place votes
With 40 first-place votes this week, Cornell is again the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll (photo: Omar Phillips).
Women’s D-III: Conference finals set NCAA tournament matchups
The results of the conference tournaments have set the field for the NCAA tournament, which begins play this week. Candace Horgan recaps the weekend action.
Rankings roundup: How the top 20 NCAA hockey teams fared, March 6-8
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of March 2 fared in games over the March 6-8 weekend (photo: BSU Photo Services).