College hockey world reacts on Twitter to Frozen Four site announcements
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Boston, Tampa, Chicago, St. Paul get upcoming men’s Frozen Fours
Three returning hosts and one new venue were selected to host men’s Frozen Fours from 2015 to 2018, the NCAA announced Wednesday. Boston’s TD Garden will host its third Frozen Four in 2015; the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Fla., will get its second in 2016; and the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, … Read more
St. Cloud State ranked No. 1 in D-I men’s poll for first time in nearly 12 years
For the first time in nearly 12 years, St. Cloud State is the top-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. This week, the Huskies earned 33 first-place votes and 978 voting points. The last time SCSU had the No. 1 ranking was in the Jan. 7, 2002 poll. This current No. 1 ranking … Read more
Three collegians added to preliminary U.S. World Junior roster
Forwards Vince Hinostroza (Notre Dame) and Zach Stepan (Minnesota State) and defenseman Jaccob Slavin (Colorado College) have been added to the preliminary roster for the 2014 U.S. National Junior Team.
Minnesota retains top spot in D-I women’s poll
As it has all season long, Minnesota is the top-ranked team in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll. Minnesota garnered all 15 first-place votes this week. The next five spots mirror those of last week as Wisconsin sits No. 2, followed by Cornell, North Dakota, Harvard and Clarkson. Boston College, tied with Clarkson in … Read more
USA Hockey extends Ogrean through 2018
USA Hockey announced Tuesday that executive director Dave Ogrean has received a four-year contract extension through 2018.
Merrimack senior forward Bates removed from Warriors’ roster
According to The Mack Report, Merrimack senior forward Shawn Bates is no longer with the Warriors’ program. Bates was removed from Merrimack’s roster prior to last Friday night’s game between Merrimack and Boston University. An email from USCHO.com to Merrimack seeking comment was not returned. Bates was pointless in 10 games this year and had … Read more
North Dakota suspends sophomore forward Chyzyk for allegedly stiffing cab driver
North Dakota announced Monday that the team suspended sophomore forward Bryn Chyzyk indefinitely due to a violation of team and athletics department policy. According to the Grand Forks Herald, Chyzyk reportedly skipped out on a $4 cab fare. The Herald reported that Chyzyk was arrested at 1:41 a.m. Monday at the Valley Dairy store at … Read more
Rankings roundup: How ranked teams fared, Dec. 2-8
Here’s how the 20 teams in the Dec. 2, 2013, USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll fared in games from Dec. 2 to Dec. 8.
Minnesota’s Parenteau out indefinitely because of broken leg
Minnesota senior defenseman Jake Parenteau suffered a broken leg in Friday’s tie with Michigan State. Minnesota coach Don Lucia confirmed the diagnosis after the Gophers’ win Saturday and said Parenteau will be out indefinitely. The Gophers have only seven defensemen on their roster, so their depth at the position will be tested while Parenteau is … Read more
NCHC playoff tournament to be called NCHC Frozen Faceoff
After two different rounds of voting and over 800 ballots submitted, fans have selected NCHC Frozen Faceoff for the name of the conference’s championship weekend. The inaugural event will take place March 21-22, 2014, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.
St. Lawrence’s Carey, Quinnipiac’s Anas get monthly honors for November
St. Lawrence’s Greg Carey and Quinnipiac’s Sam Anas were honored as the national player and rookie of the month, respectively, for November by the Hockey Commissioners Association.
New Hampshire women’s coach McCloskey fired after ‘inappropriate physical contact’
According to a news release issued Thursday evening, New Hampshire women’s head coach Brian McCloskey “is no longer employed by the university as of Dec. 5, 2013.” This decision comes on the heels of an investigation into an incident of inappropriate physical contact with a player on the bench at the team’s home game on … Read more
Preliminary U.S. World Junior roster boasts 19 NCAA players
USA Hockey on Wednesday unveiled its 26-player preliminary roster for the 2014 U.S. National Junior Team that will participate in the IIHF World Junior Championship from Dec. 26, 2013-Jan. 5, 2014, in Malmo, Sweden, defending its gold medal from 2013. The preliminary roster includes 19 NCAA players and three players that helped the U.S. capture … Read more
D-I men’s poll shows Minnesota with 41 first-place votes to keep No. 1 ranking
With 41 first-place votes, Minnesota retains the top spot in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. The Gophers swept Wisconsin last weekend to maintain the country’s top ranking. Idle St. Cloud State garnered eight first-place votes and stay at No. 2, while Michigan is again sitting third after a win over Ohio State, Providence … Read more
Business as usual: Minnesota still No. 1 in D-I women’s rankings
Not much changed in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll as only one spots is different than the poll from Nov. 25. Minnesota had all 15 first-place votes this week and is again the No. 1 team in the country. Wisconsin stays No. 2, Cornell No. 3, North Dakota No. 4 and Harvard coming … Read more
Carle tabbed as new assistant coach at Denver
Former Denver student and assistant coach David Carle has been hired as the Pioneers’ new assistant coach, replacing associate head coach Steve Miller. Carle will officially join the DU staff on Jan. 1, 2014, as Miller is leaving to accept a position with the expansion Madison (Wis.) franchise in the United States Hockey League. “We … Read more
ECAC suspends Quinnipiac forward Robinson for one game
The ECAC announced Monday that Quinnipiac senior forward Brooks Robinson has been given a one-game suspension as the result of his actions in the Massachusetts at Quinnipiac game last Saturday (Nov. 30). At the 19:16 mark of the third period, Robinson was assessed a major and game misconduct penalty for hitting from behind. Robinson is … Read more
Rankings roundup: How ranked teams fared, Nov. 25-Dec. 1
Here’s how the 20 teams in the Nov. 25, 2013, USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll fared in games from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1.
Former Merrimack forward Black dies after injuries suffered in car accident
Former Merrimack forward Jordan Black passed away Thursday morning (Nov. 28) after a car accident in suburban Detroit, according to The Mack Report. Black was 30 and played for the Warriors from 2003-06 before going to Wayne State for the 2006-07 season, but did see any action at WSU. In three seasons at Merrimack, Black, … Read more