Final Team USA World Junior roster has 12 NCAA connections

USA Hockey announced the final roster for the IIHF World Junior Championship that gets underway Saturday in Helsinki, Finland, against Canada. The 22-man roster contains 11 current NCAA players and one recruit. “We’re looking forward to getting the tournament underway,” said U.S. National Junior Team general manager and USA Hockey assistant executive director of hockey … Read more

Michigan’s Werenski selected captain of U.S. World Junior team; Miami’s Belpedio, Boston College’s White tabbed alternates

Michigan defenseman Zach Werenski has been named captain of the 2016 U.S. National Junior Team. In addition, Miami defenseman Louie Belpedio, Boston College forward Colin White and top-ranked NHL draft prospect Auston Matthews were tabbed alternate captains of the squad. “We’re excited about our leadership group here in Finland,” said Team USA coach Ron Wilson. … Read more

Boston University junior Nick Roberto won’t play this season after gambling investigation

Boston University confirmed Monday that junior forward Nick Roberto won’t play this season amid a gambling investigation launched by the school. The school issued a statement regarding Roberto’s status with the team: “Beyond confirming that Mr. Roberto will not play for the Boston University hockey team this season, federal privacy laws prevent us from discussing … Read more

Greer leaves Boston University, signs with Rouyn-Noranda of QMJHL

Boston University sophomore forward A.J. Greer has left school and signed with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Reports surfaced Thursday that this was happening, but it was confirmed by a BU spokesman Friday night in an email to USCHO. Greer, also a second-round pick (39th overall) of the Colorado Avalanche … Read more

Bowling Green senior Mingo bolts Falcons for pro hockey opportunity

Bowling Green announced Friday that redshirt senior defenseman Dajon Mingo has left the program to pursue a professional hockey career. “We wish Dajon the best of luck in the future,” Falcons coach Chris Bergeron said in a statement. “We appreciate his effort in contributing to the development of our program.” Mingo leaves the program after … Read more

Former Minnesota head coach Sonmor passes away at 86

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Monday that former Minnesota head coach Glen Sonmor has died. Sonmor was 86. Succeeding John Mariucci behind the Gophers bench, Sonmor was named WCHA Coach of the Year in 1970 after leading Minnesota to the regular-season title. A year later, he led the team to a WCHA playoff title and … Read more

Vermont goalie Santaguida on shelf 8-12 weeks with lower-body injury

Vermont learned Thursday that starting junior goaltender Mike Santaguida (unspecified lower body injury) will be sidelined 8-12 weeks, according to the Burlington Free Press. Catamounts’ coach Kevin Sneddon said via text to the paper Thursday that no decision will be made on the team’s starter in goal until Friday morning. Junior Patrick Feeley took over … Read more

Junior forwards Conte, Nasca booted from Niagara

According to the Niagara Gazette, the Purple Eagles have released junior forwards Pat Conte and Phillip Nasca. A source informed the Gazette on Sunday that Conte and Nasca had been kicked off the team. Neither player dressed against Bentley last weekend when the Purple Eagles split the weekend series with a 6-4 win and 3-1 … Read more

Atlantic Hockey gives one-game suspensions to Robert Morris’ Moore, Holy Cross’ Ferrill

Atlantic Hockey has announced one-game suspensions for Robert Morris sophomore forward Timmy Moore and Holy Cross sophomore forward Ryan Ferrill. Both players were assessed suspensions following their actions in their respective games on Dec. 5. Moore was issued the suspension after the league reviewed footage from last Saturday’s game at Rochester Institute of Technology. Moore … Read more

Trio of NCAA standouts named to Sweden’s preliminary World Junior roster

A trio of current NCAA players have been selected to Sweden’s preliminary IIHF World Junior Championship roster Defenseman William Lagesson (Massachusetts) and forwards Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson (Boston University) and Fredrik Olofsson (Nebraska-Omaha) are the three Swedish NCAA standouts (all freshmen) eligible for the World Junior team. Lagesson has two goals and four assists for six … Read more