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Plattsburgh stays atop D-III women’s rankings

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The top three teams in the USCHO.com Division III Women’s Poll mirror last week’s poll, with Plattsburgh holding down the No. 1 ranking. Plattsburgh received 12 first-place votes this week. No. 2 Gustavus Adolphus garnered the other three first-place votes. Elmira remains No. 3, tied this week with Norwich, which is up two spots. Middlebury … Read more

Unanimous again: Minnesota remains No. 1 in D-I women’s poll

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Minnesota received all 15 first-place votes and is again a unanimous No. 1-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll this week. Harvard jumps to No. 2, flip-flopping with Boston College. Cornell stays fourth and Boston University is again fifth in the rankings. Mercyhurst climbs from eighth to sixth, Clarkson falls one to No. … Read more

11 nominees unveiled for 2013 Hockey Humanitarian Award

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Two repeat nominees are among the 11 college hockey players up for the 18th annual Hockey Humanitarian Award. St. Anselm’s J. Tucker Mullin and Alaska’s Kaare Odegard, both seniors, have been nominated again for the award, which recognizes college hockey’s top citizen. The full list of nominees: Jason Beattie, Niagara senior Brett Beebe, Western Michigan … Read more

NCAA members vote to push Division III start date back to Nov. 1

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UPDATE, JAN. 20: Proposal No. 6, which sets the earliest date for Division III competition as Nov. 1 most years, was adopted by NCAA Division III members in voting Saturday at the NCAA Convention near Dallas. ORIGINAL STORY: The NCAA is voting Saturday on legislation that would move the first day of Division III hockey competition … Read more

AHCA announces major award winners for 2013

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The American Hockey Coaches Association announced Thursday its major award winners for 2013. THE JOHN MACINNES AWARD: Tony Fritz, Lake Forest College Established by the AHCA in 1982 to honor former Michigan Tech coach John MacInnes, this award recognizes those people who have shown a great concern for amateur hockey and youth programs. The recipients … Read more

WCHA unanimously approves adding Alabama-Huntsville for 2013-14 season

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Alabama-Huntsville’s long drive for conference affiliation ended Thursday when the WCHA voted unanimously to admit the Chargers to the league, with the move coming at least in part next season. The Chargers have been an independent since College Hockey America folded after the 2009-10 season, and it appeared at one point that the 2011-12 season … Read more

St. Lawrence defenseman Armstrong leaves for hometown Petes in OHL

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St. Lawrence sophomore defenseman Nelson Armstrong has left school to play for his hometown Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League. The 19-year-old had one goal and eight points in 44 career games with the Saints. “I am excited to join the Peterborough Petes organization and be part of the team,” Armstrong said in a … Read more

Future, current NCAA players listed in NHL Central Scouting mid-term rankings

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NHL Central Scouting released its mid-term rankings on Tuesday for this June’s NHL draft and more than 60 current or future collegians were listed among the North American skaters, with six more players named in the rankings of North American goaltenders. Among probable first-round picks, Michigan recruit J.T. Compher is the highest ranked NCAA commitment … Read more

ECAC appoints Bamford, Layton

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The ECAC administrative committee has announced that Steve Bamford has been named interim commissioner and Ben Layton has been promoted to assistant commissioner for programs and services. Part of Layton’s responsibilities will be to oversee the ECAC Division III hockey leagues.

Boston College coach York resting at home after follow-up eye procedure

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In a school-issued statement, it was announced that Boston College head coach Jerry York is resting comfortably at home after undergoing a follow-up procedure Monday morning to repair a detached retina. York underwent an initial procedure last Thursday and missed BC’s weekend series against New Hampshire. Boston College’s celebration to honor York for becoming college … Read more

Plattsburgh retains top ranking in D-III women’s poll

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The top four teams remain the same in the USCHO.com Division III Women’s Poll, including top-ranked Plattsburgh, which tallied 12 first-place votes in this week’s rankings. Gustavus Adolphus garnered the other three first-place votes and sits second this week, followed by No. 3 Elmira and fourth-ranked Middlebury. Norwich jumps one to No. 5, Wisconsin-River Falls … Read more

St. Norbert takes top spot from Norwich in D-III men’s rankings

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St. Norbert is the new No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division III Men’s Poll, getting 10 first-place votes to unseat formerly top-ranked Norwich. Norwich garnered eight first-place votes and drops to second this week. Hobart earned two first-place nods and stays ranked third. Spots four through eight remain unchanged, with Bowdoin, Oswego, Wisconsin-Eau Claire, … Read more