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HEWBA awards announced with Boston University’s Eichel leading the way

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The Hockey East Writers and Broadcasters Association has announced its award winners for the 2014­-15 season. Boston University freshman ​Jack Eichel​ is a unanimous selection for Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, First Team All­-Star and an All-Rookie Team member. Boston University head coach ​David Quinn​, who helped lead the Terriers to an 11­-win turnaround from the 2013­-14  regular season, was named the association’s Coach of the Year. Ballots were received from print, web and broadcast media covering the 12 league schools, as well from as regional and national media. The official Hockey East awards will be announced by the league at its annual banquet on Thursday night. HEWBA All-Hockey East First Team HEWBA All-Hockey East Second Team HEWBA Hockey East All-Rookie Team

Finalists for 2015 AHCA awards announced

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The finalists for 2014-15 AHCA awards, including the STX/AHCA Division I Women’s Coach of the Year Award, the STX/AHCA Division III Women’s Coach of the Year Award, the 2015 Laura Hurd Award (best Division III women’s player) and the 2015 Sid Watson Award (best Division III men’s player) were announced Tuesday. The coaching awards finalists … Read more

Michigan State’s Hildebrand named Big Ten Player, Goaltender of the Year

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The Big Ten announced Monday its All-Big Ten teams and individual award winners. Michigan State’s Jake Hildebrand was named Big Ten Player of the Year and Goaltender of the Year. Hildebrand started all 20 conference games, registering a .940 save percentage and five shutouts. Hildebrand recorded a 1.94 GAA and 11 conference wins. For the … Read more

Montour one and done at Massachusetts, signs with Anaheim

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Massachusetts freshman defenseman Brandon Montour has signed with the Anaheim Ducks, foregoing the final three years of his collegiate eligibility. Montour was selected by Anaheim in the second round (55th overall) of the 2014 NHL draft – the highest draft pick in UMass history. “I am excited to be signing with the Anaheim Ducks,” said … Read more

Michigan Tech’s Kero tabbed WCHA Player, Student-Athlete of the Year

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Michigan Tech’s outstanding year translated to Huskies’ senior forward Tanner Kero being named the WCHA’s Player of the Year after winning the league’s scoring crown with a 13-goal, 21-assist performance for 34 points in 28 conference games. Kero was also named Student-Athlete of the Year after maintaining a 3.72 GPA in mathematics with a concentration … Read more

RIT places five on Atlantic Hockey All-Conference Teams

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Rochester Institute of Technology has five players on the 2014-15 Atlantic Hockey All-Conference Teams, while Robert Morris placed four and Bentley had three representatives. 2014-15 AHA First Team All-Conference 2014-15 AHA Second Team All-Conference 2014-15 AHA Third Team All-Conference

Massachusetts forward Vatrano leaves school for Boston deal

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Frank Vatrano will forgo his junior and senior seasons for Massachusetts after signing a free-agent contract with the Boston Bruins this week, according to masslive.com. Vatrano, who was second on the Minutemen with 28 points (18 goals, 10 assists) in 2014-15, played junior hockey in 2009-10 and 2002-13 for the Boston Jr. Bruins. Absolutely humbled … Read more

St. Louis signs Alaska defenseman Parayko to two-year deal

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The St. Louis Blues announced Tuesday that the club has signed Alaska defenseman Colton Parayko to a two-year, entry-level contract. Parayko has been assigned to the Blues’ American Hockey League affiliate in Chicago. Parayko spent the past three seasons with Alaska, totaling 17 goals and 49 assists for 66 points in 104 games. This season, … Read more

Minnesota shuts down Connor Reilly after third knee surgery

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Minnesota sophomore forward Connor Reilly underwent knee surgery on Tuesday, effectively ending his 2014-15 season, according to a report in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Reilly returned to Vail, Colo., for his third knee surgery by Dr. Robert LaPrade. “Connor had surgery [Tuesday], so obviously he’s finished for the year and should be back and ready … Read more

Handrahan resigns as Ohio State women’s coach after reportedly violating university conduct policies

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Ohio State women’s coach Nate Handrahan resigned on Monday in the wake of being found in violation of university policies on sexual harassment, inappropriate conduct and retaliation. The Columbus Dispatch reported that Ohio State began investigating Handrahan after the university received an anonymous complaint of sexual harassment involving Handrahan back on Nov. 24, 2014, stating … Read more

North Dakota leads NCHC All-Conference team selections

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On Wednesday, the NCHC announced its two All-Conference Teams, an Honorable Mention All-Conference team and its All-Rookie Team. 2014-15 NCHC First Team All-Conference 2014-15 NCHC Second Team All-Conference 2014-15 NCHC All-Conference Honorable Mention 2014-15 NCHC All-Rookie Team The NCHC will announce the finalists for its individual awards on Thursday.

NCHC suspends Minnesota-Duluth’s Krause one game for illegal knee-on-knee hit

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The NCHC announced Tuesday that it has issued a one-game suspension to Minnesota-Duluth senior forward Adam Krause, stemming from an illegal hit during the Bulldogs’ game at Western Michigan on Saturday, March 7. Krause was suspended after a review of a play in which illegal knee-on-knee contact was made with a Western Michigan player at … Read more