This Week in the WCHA: Minnesota State’s return to WCHA play a reality check for current league leaders
The last two weeks were a bit odd in the WCHA, and perhaps a bit misleading (photo: Jim Rosvold).
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American International promotes Towns to associate head coach
American International announced Wednesday that assistant coach Mike Towns has been promoted to associate head coach (photo: AIC Athletics).
Michigan’s Lockwood done for rest of ’17-18 season after shoulder surgery
Michigan sophomore forward Will Lockwood underwent shoulder surgery Tuesday morning and will miss the remainder of the 2017-18 season.
Former Michigan coach Berenson named 2018 Legend of College Hockey recipient
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation announced Tuesday its 2018 Legend of College Hockey recipient as Red Berenson (photo: Melissa Wade).
ECAC hands down one-game suspension to Dartmouth women’s forward Turner
ECAC Hockey announced Tuesday that Dartmouth senior forward Morgan Turner has been assessed a one-game suspension as the result of her actions in the Dartmouth-Yale game from Saturday, Jan. 27.
Key win by Adrian in battle between top teams in country
No. 1 Adrian scored a huge win over No. 2 St. Norbert, while Norwich welcomed Kevin Salvucci back to the lineup in a win over Hobart. East wrap: Jan. 29 West wrap: Jan. 29
Alabama Huntsville’s Saulnier to miss next four games due to game misconduct penalties
The WCHA on Monday announced a two-game suspension for Alabama Huntsville senior forward Brennan Saulnier, effective for the Chargers’ games of Feb. 9-10 against Minnesota State.
Women’s D-I: Weekend wrap – Jan. 28
No. 3 Clarkson earned a key win over No. 2 Colgate, No. 3 Boston College swept No. 10 Providence, and No. 9 Maine was swept by Connecticut. Nicole Haase recaps the weekend.
Women’s D-III weekend wrap: Middlebury and Wisconsin-River Falls earn key sweeps
No. 5 Middlebury and No. 7 Wisconsin-River Falls both swept conference series, while No. 4 Gustavus Adolphus was surprised with a tie in one of its two games against Saint Mary’s. Nicole Haase recaps the weekend.
Rankings roundup: How the top 20 teams fared, Jan. 26-27
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Jan. 22 fared over the Jan. 26-27 weekend (photo: Michelle Bishop).
Last Saturday in January: Conference races tighten up
Colgate shut out league rival Harvard 2-0 on Saturday, while St. Cloud State held off Minnesota Duluth and Providence beat Northeastern in OT in a top-10 matchup (photo: Melissa Wade/USCHO.com).
North Dakota’s Smith issued one-game suspension from NCHC for illegal hit against Denver
The NCHC has issued a one-game suspension to North Dakota sophomore forward Cole Smith, stemming from an illegal hit during UND’s game against Denver Friday night, Jan. 26, at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D.
WCHA suspends Ferris State’s Mayer one game for charging penalty versus Michigan Tech
The WCHA announced Saturday announced a one-game suspension for Ferris State senior forward Andrew Mayer, effective for the Bulldogs’ next game.
Minnesota, Cornell, Ohio State the big winners Friday night
Cornell and Minnesota were both able to hold on on Friday night while Ohio State charged to a 4-0 win over Michigan (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Women’s D-1 picks: Jan. 25
The top four teams in the ECAC faceoff this weekend, and No. 3 Boston College takes on No. 10 Providence. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend.
After Thursday vote, regents approve first step of plan to construct new 5000-seat home rink for Arizona State
Arizona State took its first major step towards building a new, on-campus arena on Thursday when the Arizona Board of Regents voted to approve an estimated $160 million project that would include construction of a 5,000-seat arena that the Sun Devils hockey team can call home (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Women’s D-III picks: Jan. 26
A renewed rivalry in the NESCAC between Hamilton and Middlebury, and a big battle between Norwich and UMass Boston are among the highlights this week. Nicole picks the games.
Battles at the top, including No. 1 Adrian vs. No. 2 St. Norbert, highlight upcoming men’s D-III action
No. 11 Salve Regina faces No. 4 Endicott, and No. 12 Norwich faces No. 10 Massachusetts-Boston, while in the West, a titanic clash pits No. 2 St. Norbert against No. 1 Adrian. Tim and Brian pick the games.
Arizona Board of Regents to meet Thursday, will discuss new, on-campus arena for Arizona State
According to a report on ArizonaSports.com, discussions have begun that will see Arizona State have a brand-new rink on campus, starting with the 2020-21 season (photo: Michelle Bishop).
Bracketology: Who’s in, who’s out if the NCAA tournament started today?
It’s time once again to do what we like to call Bracketology, college hockey style. It’s our weekly look at how we believe the NCAA tournament might look like come selection time, using what we know now (photo: Jim Rosvold/USCHO.com).