Hat trick of trophies makes Union’s Bennett the choice as top coach
The Dutchmen won a program-best 32 games in Rick Bennett’s third season; he’s never failed to win at least one ECAC Hockey title.
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43-point debut season makes Quinnipiac’s Anas USCHO’s rookie of the year
When Quinnipiac spent much of the 2012-13 season at No. 1 and finished as national runner-up, no Bobcats player had more than 17 goals or 31 points. A year later, rookie Sam Anas had blown past the points threshold in January and recorded his 18th goal in February. It was part of a tremendous debut season for Anas, who has been named the USCHO national rookie of the year.
Four Union players land on 2014 All-USCHO teams
National champion Union has four players on the 2014 All-USCHO teams, including a pair of defensemen who this week signed pro contracts.
Union defenseman Gostisbehere won’t return for senior year, signs with Flyers
Shayne Gostisbehere won a national championship last weekend in Philadelphia with Union and the hometown NHL team took note. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced they have signed the junior defenseman to an entry-level contract and Gostisbehere will report to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms, for the remainder of the season. Gostisbehere … Read more
Quinnipiac’s Anas named national rookie of the year
Quinnipiac’s Sam Anas has been named the national rookie of the year after leading the Bobcats with 22 goals and 43 points.
Union leads the way with four Division I All-Americans
National finalist Union had four players tabbed All-Americans with the selections announced Friday afternoon. Minnesota, who Union will play Saturday night for the NCAA championship, had three players chosen, while semifinalist Boston College also had a trio of players. The fourth team in the Frozen Four, North Dakota, did not have an All-American this season. … Read more
Bruins sign Cornell junior forward Ferlin
The Boston Bruins announced Friday that the club has signed Cornell junior forward Brian Ferlin to an entry-level contract. Ferlin skated in 32 games for Cornell this season and led the team in goals (13) and points (27), while his 14 assists were tied for fourth. Overall, Ferlin appeared in 92 games in three years … Read more
Maine captain O’Connor gets Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award
Maine defenseman Brice O’Connor was named the 2014 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award winner on Friday.
Hobey winner Gaudreau gives up final season at Boston College to sign with Calgary
On the day he won the 2014 Hobey Baker Award, Boston College forward Johnny Gaudreau signed with the Calgary Flames.
36-goal, 80-point season yields Hobey Baker Award for Boston College’s Gaudreau
Boston College junior forward Johnny Gaudreau is the recipient of the 2014 Hobey Baker Award, announced Friday at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
In accepting first Mike Richter Award, Hellebuyck credits Massachusetts-Lowell goaltending partner
Battling with Doug Carr for the starting role helped improve the River Hawks goalie’s game.
Blais extended at Nebraska-Omaha through 2017-18
Nebraska-Omaha announced Friday that it has extended the contract of head coach Dean Blais through the 2017-18 season. “Dean has done an exceptional job leading our team through a period of great transition during the last four years,” said UNO director of athletics Trev Alberts in a statement. “In that time, he led the team … Read more
Photos: Police called to Minnesota campus celebration after Frozen Four semifinal win
Police wearing riot gear responded to celebrations on the Minnesota campus after the Gophers’ Frozen Four semifinal victory Thursday night.
Rensselaer’s Higgs is 2014 Senior CLASS Award winner
Rensselaer forward Brock Higgs has been named the 2013-14 Senior CLASS Award winner.
North Dakota’s Mattson gets NCAA Elite 89 award
North Dakota’s Nick Mattson on Wednesday was named the winner of the NCAA’s Elite 89 award for academic and athletic achievement.
Union’s Bennett gets Spencer Penrose Award as top Division I men’s coach
Union coach Rick Bennett has been named the Division I men’s coach of the year by the American Hockey Coaches Association.
Former Ohio State coach Osiecki named U.S. World Juniors coach
Former Ohio State coach Mark Osiecki will coach the United States at the 2015 World Junior Championship, USA Hockey announced Wednesday.
Union’s Novak hopes clutch play continues in Frozen Four close to home
After scoring three goals in the East Regional, Dutchmen junior center Max Novak will be just two hours from home in Philadelphia.
Robertson eyes marketing, potential league changes as he enters WCHA commissioner post
Bill Robertson will take over as WCHA commissioner a year after landmark changes in the league’s makeup and with the potential for more shakeups down the road.
Former Boston University coach Parker gets Legend of Hockey award
Former Boston University coach Jack Parker has been named the 2014 Legend of Hockey award from the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation. A three-time recipient of the Spencer Penrose Award as the Division I men’s coach of the year, Parker retired last season after 40 years coaching the Terriers. He won three national championships — … Read more