Merrimack announced Friday the addition of defenseman Jeff Solow to the roster for the second half of the 2016-17 season. Solow, a Naples, Fla., native, arrived in North Andover, Mass., this week as a mid-year enrollee after playing 33 games for the Amarillo Bulls of the NAHL. “Jeff was the best player on his team … Read more
The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announced on Thursday the 15 nominees for the 2017 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The Foundation and its long-time lead sponsor BNY Mellon Wealth Management present the award annually to college hockey’s finest citizen — a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team, but also to the … Read more
Lake Superior State announced Thursday that sophomore defenseman Owen Headrick has left the program, forgoing this season and his final two years of eligibility with the program. Headrick, who was selected by the Erie Otters in the 14th round (261st overall) of the 2013 OHL draft, gave his formal commitment to the Otters and agreed … Read more
Six schools announced Tuesday the creation of a scheduling alliance for their women’s hockey programs, beginning with the 2017-18 school year. Division I institutions Holy Cross and Sacred Heart will join Division II members Franklin Pierce, Post, St. Anselm and St. Michael’s to account for 20 of its contests next season, as all schools will … Read more
Atlantic Hockey announced Tuesday that Niagara sophomore forward Nick Farmer, who is already suspended for Friday’s contest against American International due to his disqualification penalty from last Saturday’s game, will be suspended an additional game as supplemental discipline. Farmer was whistled for a major penalty for roughing and a disqualification penalty four minutes into the … Read more
The WCHA announced Tuesday one-game suspensions for Alaska-Anchorage sophomore forward Mason Mitchell and Alaska junior forward Austin Vieth. The suspensions will be effective for the next games for the Seawolves and Nanooks, respectively. Mitchell’s suspension is a result of a blindside hit at the 4:58 mark of the first overtime period of Alaska-Anchorage’s game of … Read more
Adding to a long list of accolades, former Harvard women’s hockey great Angela Ruggiero will be inducted to the IIHF Hall of Fame. The ceremony for the IIHF Hall of Fame will take place May 21 in Cologne, Germany. Ruggiero joins Saku Koivu, Uwe Krupp, Joe Sakic, Teemu Selanne and Dieter Kalt as the induction … Read more
The NCHC has issued a one-game suspension to Colorado College head coach Mike Haviland for violating the conference’s sportsmanship and conduct policies. The suspension stems from comments and actions toward conference on-ice officials and staff that violated said policies following CC’s game against Omaha on Saturday, Jan. 14 at Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. … Read more
Minnesota announced Monday that sophomore forward Tommy Novak will miss the remainder of the 2016-17 season with a lower-body injury. Novak, a Nashville Predators prospect, suffered the injury in Minnesota’s win over Michigan on Saturday, Jan. 14. “We’re really disappointed for Tommy and losing him for the year is a big blow for our program,” … Read more
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of Jan. 9 fared over the Jan. 13-14 weekend. No. 1 Denver – split with No. 14 Western Michigan No. 2 Harvard – lost to Rensselaer, lost to No. 11 Union No. 3 Minnesota-Duluth – split with St. … Read more
No. 1 Denver will be without leading scorer and U.S. World Junior star Troy Terry for an indefinite amount of time.
Fifteen of the top men’s Division I players who excel both on and off the ice were selected as candidates Friday for the 2016-17 Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, … Read more
Rensselaer sophomore goaltender Cam Hackett has been suspended indefinitely from the men’s hockey team, for “failing to uphold team standards,” according to a school-issued press release. Hackett will not take part in any team activities until the suspension has been lifted, noted the release, and the suspension leaves Chase Perry as the lone goalie on … Read more
The American Hockey Coaches Association has announced its major awards for 2017. Eight individuals who have made unique contributions to amateur hockey in the United States will be recognized during the 2017 AHCA Convention in Naples, Fla., with the men’s hockey honorees being recognized on Wednesday, April 26, and the women’s hockey award recipients honored … Read more
Dave Ogrean will retire as executive director of USA Hockey on August 1, 2017, but remain with the organization in an advisory capacity. USA Hockey president Jim Smith made the announcement Thursday. A national search for a new executive director will begin immediately. Ogrean has served as executive director of USA Hockey since August 1, … Read more
Cornell will host a 50th anniversary reception for the 1967 NCAA champion men’s team on Saturday, Jan. 28. The reception, which is open to the public, will be part of the weekend full of activities to honor and celebrate the Big Red’s first NCAA champion and the Ivy League’s first NCAA champion in the sport. … Read more
In consideration of Saturday night’s AFC Divisional Round matchup between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans, Fenway Sports Management and Hockey East announced Tuesday that Saturday’s Capital One Frozen Fenway doubleheader will start two and a half hours earlier. Maine will take on Connecticut at 1:30 p.m. EDT, moved up from the originally … Read more
Hockey East announced Tuesday that Boston University senior forward Tommy Kelley has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 8:05 of the second period on Sunday, Jan. 8, against Massachusetts. Kelley will miss this Friday’s game against Boston College and is able to return to the Terriers’ lineup Monday, Jan. 16, against … Read more
The NCHC has issued a one-game suspension to Minnesota-Duluth senior defenseman Willie Raskob. The suspension stems from an illegal hit during UMD’s game against Colorado College on Saturday, Jan. 7, at Amsoil Arena in Duluth, Minn. Raskob was assessed a major penalty for contact to the head – elbowing and a game misconduct at 4:16 … Read more
On Monday, the Northeast-10 announced “enhancements” to its men’s programs, in a news release. Beginning with the 2017-18 season, the NE-10 regular-season schedule is expanding to 18 games with the addition of scheduling partner Post, which joins the conference as a scheduling partner for the regular season only. With Post’s inclusion on the schedule, each … Read more