Three repeat nominees among 18 up for 2016 Hockey Humanitarian Award
Eighteen nominees have been named for the 2016 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award.
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Alabama-Huntsville’s Saulnier gets two-game suspension from WCHA for head contact against Ferris State
The WCHA announced on Tuesday a two-game suspension for Alabama-Huntsville sophomore forward Brennan Saulnier. The suspension came after a review of Saulnier’s game misconduct infraction, which was assessed following a hit with contact to the head of an opposing player, at the 14:29 mark of the first period in Huntsville’s game Jan. 16 at Ferris … Read more
Vermont coach Sneddon suspended one game by Hockey East for ‘inappropriate behavior directed towards game officials’
Hockey East has suspended Vermont head coach Kevin Sneddon for one game as a result of inappropriate behavior directed towards game officials in the Jan. 16 home game against Providence. “Coach Sneddon has admitted that he lost his composure on the bench,” said Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna in a statement. “He has accepted full … Read more
Rankings roundup: How ranked teams fared, Jan. 11-17
Here’s how the teams ranked in the Jan. 11, 2016, USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll fared between Jan. 11 and Jan. 17.
Geneseo defenseman Hutchinson one of three found dead at off-campus residence
Matthew Hutchinson, a Geneseo senior defenseman, was one of three people found dead at an off-campus residence Sunday morning, local police said.
NCHC hands down one-game suspension to Omaha’s Parizek for illegal hit
The NCHC has issued a one-game suspension to Nebraska-Omaha junior forward Justin Parizek after an illegal hit during Omaha’s game at North Dakota on Jan. 15. Parizek was suspended after a review of a play in which his stick was used to deliver a hit to the head of a North Dakota player, who was … Read more
Canisius’ Boyd’s hit on Niagara’s Teichroeb gets one-game suspension from Atlantic Hockey
Atlantic Hockey has issued a one-game suspension to Canisius freshman forward Cody Boyd, making him ineligible to play against Niagara on Jan. 16. Boyd’s suspension was a result of the major penalty and game misconduct he received in the first period of the game Jan. 14 against Niagara. Boyd made contact with Niagara goaltender Jackson … Read more
Former Middlebury coach Beaney heads up 2016 AHCA major award winners
The American Hockey Coaches Association announced its major awards for 2016 on Thursday and the awards honor eight individuals who have greatly contributed to college hockey in the United States. All award-winners will be formally recognized at the AHCA Convention in Naples, Fla., on April 27 and April 29. Headlining the honorees is former Middlebury head … Read more
Buffalo’s HarborCenter named site of 2016 CHA conference tournament semifinals, finals
For the first time in conference history, College Hockey America will hold the semifinal and final rounds of its 2016 conference tournament at a neutral site, the HarborCenter in Buffalo, N.Y. “We are extremely excited to bring the CHA tournament to the HarborCenter,” said CHA commissioner Robert DeGregorio in a news release. “We believe that … Read more
Minnesota standout Kessel back skating with Gophers, return still unknown
Minnesota’s Amanda Kessel hasn’t played a game since the 2014 Winter Olympics because of concussion issues, has resumed skating with the Gophers and could possibly play this season, according to the Grand Forks Herald. Last July, Minnesota coach Brad Frost said that Kessel wouldn’t be able to finish out her senior year because of persisting … Read more
McClellan, Somes to be honored by Lake Superior State
Lake Superior State will honor the memory of two special Lakers during Saturday’s game against Alaska-Anchorage. Saturday is Gary McClellan/Gil Somes Night, and the families of both men will be honored guests when LSSU and UAA face off at Taffy Abel Arena. McClellan, who died unexpectedly June 28, 2015, at the age of 74, was … Read more
Northeastern freshman Cotton withdraws from school, leaves team
Northeastern announced Monday that freshman forward Jason Cotton has withdrawn from the university. “On behalf of the entire Northeastern hockey community, I would like to wish Jason the best in his future endeavors,” said Huskies’ coach Jim Madigan in a statement. “I enjoyed working with Jason and I believe he will have a successful future … Read more
Rankings roundup: How ranked teams fared, Jan. 4-10
Here’s how the teams ranked in the Jan. 4, 2016, USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll fared between Jan. 4 and Jan. 10.
RIT’s Brown gets one-game suspension for contact to the head
Atlantic Hockey suspended Rochester Institute of Technology’s Erik Brown for one game for contact to the head in Friday’s loss to Canisius.
Video: Vermont retires all-time leading scorer Martin St. Louis’ No. 8
St. Louis, who scored 91 goals and 267 points in 139 games for the Catamounts from 1993 to 1997, got his No. 8 sweater presented to him by senior Jonathan Turk, who switched from wearing No. 8 to No. 88.
At a glance: Connecticut, Michigan Tech, Yale and Arizona State in the Desert Hockey Classic
The teams play Friday and Sunday in Glendale, Ariz.
BCHL veteran, Massachusetts native Udahl added to Boston University roster
After already adding forward Oskar Andren during the holiday break, Boston University has another new player for the second half in forward Erik Udahl. Udahl, from East Walpole, Mass., is back in his home state after playing in the British Columbia Hockey League with the Coquitlam Express and Langley Rivermen for the past year and a half. … Read more
Junior defenseman Neville leaves Denver for ‘personal reasons’
Denver announced Thursday that junior defenseman Nick Neville will be leaving the school for “personal reasons,” according to a school-issued press release. The 22-year-old Neville has appeared in 54 career games for the Pioneers, tallying six points on two goals and four assists. He skated in 10 games this season, recording one goal in addition … Read more
North Dakota’s Johnson, Michigan’s Connor pick up December HCA laurels
North Dakota sophomore goaltender Cam Johnson has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for December, while the HCA National Rookie of the Month for December is Kyle Connor from Michigan. Johnson was nearly perfect during the month, as he started all four of North Dakota’s games in net … Read more
Boston College adds two Jr. Bruins products for second half of ’15-16 season
Boston College has added two players from the Boston Jr. Bruins program in goaltender Ian Milosz and defenseman Michael Kim. The Jr. Bruins play in the United States Premier Hockey League. Milosz, a 6-foot-7 goaltender from North Grafton, Mass., played 17 games this season, posting a 2.20 GAA and a .924 save percentage, while Kim, … Read more