RIT’s Thompson suspended one game by Atlantic Hockey

Atlantic Hockey has suspended Rochester Institute of Technology junior forward Brandon Thompson for one game. Thompson was given a major penalty for a check from behind and a game misconduct at the 5:39 mark of the third period last Saturday (Nov. 9) against Robert Morris. Upon further review by AHA commissioner Bob DeGregorio and supervisor … Read more

Minnesota reigns atop D-I women’s poll – again

With an unblemished 12-0-0 record so far, Minnesota is again the top-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll. The Gophers received all 15 first-places again this week and have accomplished that feat in every poll this year. Wisconsin, Cornell, North Dakota and Boston College remain in spots two through five, respectively. Harvard jumps … Read more

Nominees unveiled for 2013-14 Senior CLASS Award

The 20 men’s hockey Division I seniors selected as candidates for the 2013-14 Senior CLASS Award were announced Thursday. The individuals are those who excel both on and off the ice. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas … Read more

St. Anselm picked by league coaches to again win Northeast-10

St. Anselm was picked first among six schools in the Northeast-10 Conference’s preseason coaches’ poll released on Thursday. The Hawks, who received five first-place votes, have won the last four Northeast-10 conference championships. Franklin Pierce garnered the other first-place vote.

Report: Maine women’s coach Lewis steps down amid potential violations

While not made official by Maine, the Bangor Daily News reported Wednesday that women’s head coach Maria Lewis will resign her position Thursday. Lewis has been on paid administrative leave since Sept. 16, when an investigation began focusing on potential NCAA violations. “It’s good to have it resolved,” said Maine athletic director Steve Abbott in … Read more