Denver’s Montgomery gets Spencer Penrose Award as top Division I men’s coach
Montgomery led the Pioneers to the Frozen Four for the second straight year.
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Elmira removes interim tag from head coach Crowley’s title
Crowley also is the head coach of Elmira’s women’s golf team.
With NHL out of 2018 Olympics, questions surround potential for NCAA player participation
The league gave final confirmation on Monday that it would not stop the 2017-18 season to allow for players to join national teams.
Boston University’s Forsbacka Karlsson signs with NHL’s Bruins
Forsbacka Karlsson signed a three-year, entry-level deal and is awaiting immigration approval to be able to join the Boston roster.
Robert Morris’ Gebhard named national rookie of the year by Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association
Robert Morris forward Jaycee Gebhard has been named the 2016-17 national rookie of the year by the Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association.
Michigan Tech’s Redmond signs with Anaheim
Michigan Tech goaltender Angus Redmond signed a three-year, entry level contract with the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks on Friday after a freshman season in which he won 22 games.
Poolman forgoes senior season, leaves North Dakota for one-year deal with Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets announced on Thursday the signing of North Dakota junior defenseman Tucker Poolman to a one-year, entry level contract. Poolman was named the NCHC Defensive Defenseman of the Year and earned All-NCHC First Team honors in 2016-17 after collecting seven goals and a team-leading 23 assists for 30 points in 38 games. He … Read more
Buffalo signs UMass Lowell junior standout Smith to two-year deal
The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that the team has signed forward C.J. Smith to a two-year, entry-level contract. Smith signs with the Sabres after completing his third season with UMass Lowell where in 2016-17, he tied for eighth among NCAA skaters with 23 goals and ranked 12th with 51 points. Smith was also named the … Read more
Hobey Hat Trick for 2017 includes Aston-Reese, Butcher, Vecchione
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award on Thursday announced the three Hobey Hat Trick finalists for the 2017 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, honoring college hockey’s top player. Alphabetically, they are: Zach Aston-Reese, senior forward from Northeastern, Will Butcher, senior defenseman from Denver, and Mike Vecchione, senior forward from Union. The three finalists were selected from the … Read more
Jost one and done at North Dakota, inks with Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday night that the team has signed forward Tyson Jost to a three-year, entry-level contract. Jost is scheduled to join the Avalanche for the remainder of the 2016-17 season. Colorado’s first-round selection (10th overall) at the 2016 NHL Draft, Jost recently completed his freshman season at North Dakota, tallying 35 points (16 goals, … Read more
Union’s Foo leaving school, will choose NHL organization this summer
Union junior forward Spencer Foo has elected to forego his senior season with the Dutchmen. Foo will complete the spring term at Union and will likely not sign with an NHL organization until the summer, the school said in a release Wednesday. The following is a statement from Foo on his decision: “We wish Spencer … Read more
McAvoy leaves Boston University after sophomore season, signs with Bruins organization
Boston University sophomore defenseman Charlie McAvoy has signed an amateur tryout contract with the AHL’s Providence Bruins, giving up his junior and senior seasons with the Terriers. McAvoy was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the first round (14th overall) in 2016 and registered five goals and 26 points in 38 games this season for … Read more
Middlebury graduate Kenyon to receive AHCA’s Lou Lamoriello Award for 2017
Richmond “Chip” Kenyon, a member of the Middlebury class of 1985, has been named the recipient of the American Hockey Coaches Association’s Lou Lamoriello Award for 2017. The award — named in honor of the former Providence player, coach and athletic director (and current Toronto Maple Leafs GM) — will be presented during this year’s … Read more
North Dakota to cut women’s hockey
After weeks of speculation, the University of North Dakota announced today that it is cutting the women’s hockey program as part of an effort to meet new budget restrictions, which was widely reported to be a $1.3 million shortfall. Also cut were men’s and women’s swimming and diving. According to multiple reports, North Dakota did … Read more
Walman forgoes senior season at Providence, inks NHL deal with Blues
The St. Louis Blues announced Tuesday that Providence junior defenseman Jake Walman has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the club. Walman, a third-round draft choice (82nd overall) of the Blues in 2014, earned First Team Hockey East All-Star accolades for the second consecutive season after posting seven goals and 18 assists for the Friars … Read more
Agreement reached between USA Hockey, U.S. Women’s National Team
USA Hockey and the U.S. Women’s National Team announced Tuesday that they’ve reached an agreement that will result in groundbreaking support for the U.S. Women’s National Team program over the course of the next four years. The agreement ensures fans will see the U.S. Women’s National Team defend its gold medal in the 2017 IIHF … Read more
Vancouver signs Western Michigan’s Molino, who gives up last two years of eligibility
The Vancouver Canucks announced Tuesday the signing of Western Michigan sophomore forward Griffen Molino to a two-year contract. Molino is coming off the best season of his collegiate career, scoring 33 points on 15 goals and 18 assists in 40 games. “I couldn’t be more grateful for my past two years at Western Michigan,” said … Read more
Western Michigan sophomore Iacopelli bolts for deal with Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks announced Tuesday that they have agreed to terms with Western Michigan sophomore forward Matheson Iacopelli on a two-year contract that begins next season and runs through the 2018-19 season. He will report to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs. Iacopelli posted 20 goals and 16 assists in 40 games this season with … Read more
NHL’s Rangers sign Penn State sophomore Pedrie to free agent deal
Penn State’s student newspaper, the Daily Collegian, has reported that sophomore defenseman Vince Pedrie will forgo his last two seasons after signing a free agent contract with the New York Rangers. Vince Pedrie announces via Facebook that he has signed with the New York Rangers. Pedrie, a sophomore, had two years of elibility left. pic.twitter.com/u2XFZObT1M … Read more
Michigan Tech junior Roy gives up senior season, signs two-year deal with Kings
Michigan Tech junior defenseman Matt Roy signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Monday, giving up his senior season with the Huskies. Roy appeared in 42 games in 2016-17, leading the team with 21 assists and 29 penalties. He was also third in points with 26 after also scoring five goals. … Read more