Minnesota junior Kurth signs deal with NHL’s Lightning, gives up last season of NCAA eligibility
The NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Minnesota junior forward Connor Kurth to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning next season.
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Former North Dakota player, longtime assistant Jackson tabbed new head coach for Fighting Hawks
North Dakota announced on Saturday night that Dane Jackson has been named the 17th head coach of the hockey program. Jackson was chosen from a finalist field that included Matt Smaby, Jason Herter and Nick Fohr. “Tonight, I could not be happier to announce Dane Jackson as our next head coach,” said UND director of … 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
Minnesota’s Snuggerud forgoes senior season, signs entry-level contract with NHL’s Blues
Minnesota captain Jimmy Snuggerud has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the NHL St. Louis Blues.
Ferris State tabs LIU’s Riley as its next head coach
Ferris State has named Brett Riley its next head coach, succeeding Bob Daniels after 33 years as head coach.
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
Air Force hockey coach Serratore signs contract extension, will stay with Falcons through 2026-27 season
Air Force coach Frank Serratore has agreed to a new two-year contract through June 2027. Serratore just completed his 28th season at Air Force with a 472-457-102 record. He has an overall mark of 521-549-111 in 32 seasons as a college head coach. He is also just the 16th coach in the history of NCAA … Read more
After leading Minnesota State to MacNaughton Cup, Mason Cup titles in ’24-25, Strand tabbed CCHA coach of the year
The CCHA has announced that Minnesota State’s Luke Strand has been voted 2024-25 CCHA coach of the year. The Mavericks claimed both the MacNaughton Cup (regular season) and Mason Cup (playoff) titles in his second year at the helm. Strand brought No. 14 Minnesota State back to the NCAA tournament in 2024-25, winning the MacNaughton … Read more
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