Boston University’s Somerby suspended for one game by Hockey East

Hockey East suspended Boston University defenseman Doyle Somerby for Saturday’s game against Vermont after he was penalized for a hit in Friday’s win over the Catamounts. The one-game suspension came after Somerby was called for interference on a check. Somerby, a sophomore, has played in 21 of the Terriers’ 22 games, with three assists. He’s … Read more

Mercyhurst women’s coach Sisti appointed to NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey National Committee

Mercyhurst coach Michael Sisti has been appointed to the NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey National Committee. Sisti, who replaces St. Cloud State coach Jeffrey Giesen, starts in the role immediately and his appointment will run until Sept. 1, 2016. “Over the years, I have been fortunate to serve as a member on the Women’s Ice Hockey West … Read more

Fifteen candidates announced for 2015 Hockey Humanitarian Award

A total of 15 nominees for the 2015 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award were announced Thursday. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the award is presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen – a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team, but also to the community-at-large through leadership … Read more

Omaha freshman Montgomery leaves team for Sioux City of USHL

Nebraska-Omaha freshman forward Jake Montgomery is leaving the team to play for the Sioux City Musketeers, his former team in the United States Hockey League. “We certainly wish Jake the best,” said Omaha coach Dean Blais in a statement. “He is a good student and a good person, but he wasn’t getting the ice time … Read more

Twenty nominees announced for 2015 Senior CLASS Award

Twenty men’s Division I players who excel both on and off the ice were selected as candidates Wednesday for the 2014-15 Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, a nominee must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and … Read more

Former Lake Superior State equipment manager Somes passes away

Former Lake Superior State athletics equipment manager Gilmore ‘Gil’ Somes passed away on Jan. 19. He was 85. Somes was hired by former athletic director Bud Cooper in 1981 and served as a full-time as equpment manager for all sports until 1995. “Gil was a great man and a valuable part of Laker hockey,” former … Read more

AHCA announces major award winners for 2015

The American Hockey Coaches Association announced on Tuesday its major awards for 2015. Eight individuals who contributed to amateur hockey in the United States will be recognized during the 2015 AHCA Convention in Naples, Fla., with the women’s hockey honorees being recognized on Friday, May 1, and the men’s hockey award recipients being honored on … Read more

Big Ten announces suspensions to Wisconsin’s Wittchow, Minnesota’s Lettieri

The Big Ten announced Monday a pair of suspensions for an altercation that occurred near the end of the game between Minnesota and Wisconsin on Jan. 17. Wisconsin junior defenseman Eddie Wittchow, who received a one-game suspension for a disqualification penalty in the game, has been suspended for one additional game under the conference’s supplemental … Read more

Colgate captain Goulakos out 4-6 weeks with lower-body injury

Colgate announced Monday that senior defenseman Spiro Goulakos suffered a lower-body injury during Saturday’s game at Union and is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks. After getting hurt late in the first period Saturday. Goulakos immediately left the game and did not return. Now in his second season as team captain, the Montreal native … Read more

Atlantic Hockey suspends Niagara’s Dineen, Holy Cross’ Scarth one game each

Atlantic Hockey on Tuesday announced two one-game suspensions to Niagara junior defenseman Matt Dineen and Holy Cross freshman forward Matt Scarth. Dineen was assessed his suspension for his checking from behind major penalty during the Purple Eagles’ contest against Air Force on Friday, Jan. 9. Dineen was given major and game disqualification penalties at the … Read more