Rankings roundup: How ranked teams fared, Dec. 15-Jan. 4
Here’s how the teams in the Dec. 15, 2014, USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll fared from Monday, Dec. 15 to Sunday, Jan. 4.
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Rensselaer suspends four captains indefinitely for violation of team rules
Senior defensemen Curtis Leonard and Luke Curadi and senior forwards Matt Neal and Mark McGowan missed the Engineers’ 3-2 loss to Miami on Friday.
Penalties costly as Russia again eliminates U.S. from World Juniors in quarterfinals
Russia scored twice on the power play and once shortly after one ended in eliminating the Americans for the second straight year Friday with a 3-2 victory.
At a glance: RIT, UMass-Lowell, Merrimack and Minnesota in the Mariucci Classic
The teams play Friday and Saturday in Minneapolis.
At a glance: Brown, Boston College, Denver and Dartmouth in the Ledyard Classic
The teams play Friday and Saturday in Hanover, N.H.
Longtime coach Beaney retires from Southern Maine
The Bangor Daily News and Portland Press Herald have reported that Jeff Beaney has retired as Southern Maine’s men’s coach. Beaney was in his 30th season on USM’s coaching staff and 28th as head coach. Assistant coach Ed Harding has been named interim head coach for the Huskies and ran his first practice Wednesday. “It … Read more
Canada knocks off Team USA in New Year’s Eve World Junior contest
MONTREAL — Canada topped the United States 5-3 Wednesday afternoon in both teams’ final preliminary game of the IIHF World Junior Championship at the Bell Centre. [scg_html_wjc2015]Boston College’s Thatcher Demko made 38 saves for Team USA and was named the U.S. Player of the Game. “It was a heck of a hockey game between two … Read more
Jutzi back with Minnesota State after undisclosed personal leave
The Mankato Free Press has reported that Minnesota State junior defenseman Jon Jutzi has returned to the team after leaving the team and school for a semester due to undisclosed personal reasons. “He’s registered for school, he’s back in town and he’s skating with us,” Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings told the paper. “I think … Read more
Demko, Larkin send Americans past Slovakia at World Juniors
Boston College’s Thatcher Demko made 17 saves for the United States’ second straight shutout, a 3-0 victory over Slovakia on Monday.
Sophomore Kinne not returning to Bemidji State
According to an email from a Bemidji State spokesman, sophomore forward Bob Kinne will not be returning to the Beavers for the upcoming semester. Kinne had not played this season and tallied a goal and two assists in 26 games during the 2013-14 season.
Larkin, Fasching, Eichel score in U.S. win over Germany at World Juniors
Michigan’s Dylan Larkin scored twice in the United States’ 6-0 victory over Germany on Sunday at the World Junior Championship.
At a glance: Western Michigan, Colgate, Penn State and Robert Morris in the Three Rivers Classic
The teams play Monday and Tuesday in Pittsburgh.
At a glance: Providence, UMass, Air Force and Vermont in the Catamount Cup
The teams play Sunday and Monday in Burlington, Vt.
At a glance: Michigan Tech, Michigan, Ferris State and Michigan State in the Great Lakes Invitational
The teams play Sunday and Monday in Detroit.
At a glance: Miami, Notre Dame, Lake Superior State and Cornell in the Florida College Hockey Classic
The teams play Sunday and Monday in Estero, Fla.
United States tops Finland in shootout to open World Juniors
MONTREAL — For the ninth time in the last 10 years, the United States opened the IIHF World Junior Championship with a win, beating Finland 2-1 in a shootout Friday at the Bell Centre. Chase De Leo scored the decisive goal in the shootout and Thatcher Demko (Boston College) stopped 28 of 29 shots to … Read more
Team USA again NCAA-heavy for World Junior Championship
The United States finalized its roster for the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship on Thursday by releasing defenseman Steven Santini of Boston College. Santini has not played since Oct. 25 due to a wrist injury, but had the cast removed from his wrist on Monday. “We wanted to see where Steve was after he had … Read more
At a glance: UMass-Lowell, Sacred Heart, Union and Connecticut in the Frozen Holiday Classic
The teams play Saturday and Sunday in Bridgeport, Conn.
United States doubles Sweden in final World Junior tune-up
KINGSTON, Ontario — Alex Tuch (Boston College) tallied a hat trick, while Tyler Motte (Michigan) and Auston Matthews each scored twice to lead the U.S. National Junior Team to a 10-5 victory over Sweden Tuesday night in the final pre-tournament game for both teams prior to the IIHF World Junior Championship. Sonny Milano added five … Read more
Arizona State hires former Wisconsin-Eau Claire player, NHLer Hicks as assistant coach
Head coach Greg Powers said the team is in no hurry to fill the other opening on the staff.