NHL’s Islanders sign Michigan State junior Larson, who gives up final year of NCAA eligibility

The NHL’s New York Islanders have signed Michigan State junior forward Joey Larson to a one-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season. Larson recorded 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 37 games last season with the Spartans. The native of Brighton, Mich., skated in 75 games over two seasons with the Spartans, totaling … Read more

Dorwart signs contract with NHL’s Flyers after three seasons at Michigan State

Michigan State undrafted forward Karsen Dorwart has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Dorwart will report to the Flyers for the remainder of the season, according to Flyers general manager Daniel Briere in a news release. Dorwart is an undrafted center who just completed his third season with Michigan State. Dorwart … Read more

After one season with Minnesota, two with UConn, Wood inks NHL deal with Nashville, forgoes senior year of NCAA eligibility

After playing one season with Minnesota, junior forward Matthew Wood inked his first professional contract Saturday, signing a three-year, entry-level deal with the NHL’s Nashville Predators. Wood was a first-round selection, No. 15 overall, of the Predators in the 2023 NHL Draft and played his first two NCAA seasons at UConn before joining the Golden … Read more

Minnesota sophomores Moore, Rinzel give up remaining eligibility, sign NHL contracts with Blackhawks

Minnesota sophomore forward Oliver Moore and sophomore defenseman Sam Rinzel both inked their first professional contracts Saturday and will join the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks via three-year, entry-level deals. The 19th overall selection in the first round by the Blackhawks in 2023, Moore took to the ice in 77 career games during his two years with … Read more

Denver blueliner Buckberger out for remainder of 2025 postseason with upper-body injury suffered in NCHC Frozen Faceoff

Denver sophomore defenseman Boston Buckberger has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 postseason after suffering an injury against Western Michigan in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff title game last weekend. “Boston Buckberger had a successful operation in St. Paul over the weekend and will miss the remainder of the season with an upper-body … Read more

Boston College standout Leonard named winner of 73rd Walter Brown Award as best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England

The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston has announced that Boston College sophomore forward Ryan Leonard is the recipient of the 73rd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England. Entering the NCAA tournament, Leonard leads the nation in both goals with 29 and game-winning goals with … Read more

NHL’s Golden Knights sign Northeastern goaltender Whitehead, who leaves Huskies after sophomore campaign

The NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights announced Thursday that the team has signed Northeastern sophomore goaltender Cameron Whitehead to a two-year, entry-level contract. Whitehead finished his second season playing with the Huskies in 2024-25 and appeared in 35 games with a 13-17-3 record, a .911 save percentage and a 2.74 goals-against average. Whitehead led Northeastern to … Read more

Lake Superior State announces recurring $1.5 million commitment for Lakers hockey from anonymous benefactor

Lake Superior State has announced an annual gift designed to propel the Lakers hockey program to new heights. This transcendent support, made possible through an anonymous benefactor’s inaugural and recurring annual contribution of $1.5 million, will directly enhance all facets of LSSU’s five-time national championship hockey program. “We are deeply grateful for this extraordinary act … Read more

Utica’s Della Rovere named winner of NCAA Elite 90 award for D-III national hockey tournament

Utica’s Andrew Della Rovere has been named the recipient of the NCAA Elite 90 award for the 2025 NCAA Division III men’s hockey tournament. Della Rovere, majoring in Business Management, was presented with the award during the event’s banquet in downtown Utica. In addition to his excellence in the classroom, Della Rovere also had a … Read more

Curry netminder Soderwall named winner of 24th Joe Concannon Award as best American-born college hockey player in New England at Division II-III level

The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston has announced that Curry goaltender Shane Soderwall is the winner of the 24th Joe Concannon Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England at the Division II-III level. The sophomore has led his team to their first Frozen Four appearance, hosted by Utica, on … Read more

After one season at Alaska, North Dakota, blueliner MacDonald inks NHL contract with Blue Jackets

The NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets have signed North Dakota sophomore defenseman Caleb MacDonald to a two-year, entry level contract beginning with the 2025-26 season. MacDonald recorded three goals and seven assists for 10 points with 42 penalty minutes, 68 blocked shots, 51 shots on goal and a plus-7 plus/minus rating in 35 appearances during his … Read more

St. Cloud State goalie Posch signs NHL contract with Colorado, leaves Huskies’ crease after pair of seasons

St. Cloud State sophomore goaltender Isak Posch has signed a two-year, entry-level contract through the 2026-27 season with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. Posch, a native of Umea, Sweden, just completed the 2024-25 campaign with a record of 12-10-0, a 2.40 goals-against-average, .923 save percentage and two shutouts. His save percentage ranked second in the NCHC … Read more

Gay inks with Avalanche after junior season, becomes first St. Thomas player to sign NHL entry-level contract

St. Thomas junior forward Cooper Gay has signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. Gay is the first Tommie in program history to receive an NHL entry-level contract. He attended the Avalanche development camp during the summer of 2024. In 94 games for the Tommies, Gay tallied 35 goals and 23 assists for … Read more