Michigan’s Yost Arena to undergo improvements to ice systems

The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved on Nov. 20 improvements to the ice systems at Yost Ice Arena. The existing equipment has been in use since 1973, when the Wolverines began play at Yost, and has exceeded its life expectancy, according to a school-issued press release. Michigan has hired Stevens Engineering, Inc. to … Read more

Fredonia-Buffalo State men’s game Nov. 21 postponed

Buffalo State’s men’s game scheduled for Friday night at Fredonia has been postponed due to continued travel restrictions related to the severe snowstorm that pounded Western New York this week. The game has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.

DeSmith no longer on New Hampshire roster

SB Nation is reporting that New Hampshire goaltender Casey DeSmith is no longer a student at the school or a member of the Wildcats’ hockey team. DeSmith, who was a senior, was arrested and subsequently suspended in September after domestic assault charges were filed. In his three seasons at UNH, DeSmith went 48-36-8 with a … Read more

Connecticut defenseman Cooke leaves Huskies’ men’s team

According to the Hartford Courant, Connecticut junior defenseman Tyler Cooke has left the team. Cooke played three games this season and did not record a point. In his first two seasons at UConn, he skated in 73 games with two goals and 12 assists for 14 points.

Knee injury sidelines Colgate’s Borkowski for rest of ’14-15 season

Colgate junior forward Mike Borkowski is done for the season after suffering a knee injury against Quinnipiac last Friday. He recently underwent successful surgery. “Obviously, we’re disappointed to learn that Mike will miss the remainder of the season due to his injury,” said Colgate coach Don Vaughan in a statement. “It will not be easy … Read more

Tim Taylor Cup to be awarded to Yale-Harvard winner

Friends and peers of the late Tim Taylor have created an award that honors the former Harvard, Yale and USA Hockey coach with the Tim Taylor Cup. The award will be presented to the most outstanding player of the annual Harvard-Yale men’s game played in Boston. The first presentation takes place Nov. 15 at the … Read more