UPDATE, Jan. 25: Neumann said because it is no longer offering the grant in question, it is eligible for this postseason. An NCAA spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday that, after hearing from school officials, the national organization indeed considers Neumann to be eligible for the 2012 tournament. The original story follows. Morrisville and Neumann committed major … Read more
The ECAC has issued a written reprimand to Yale coach Keith Allain for his conduct after Yale’s game at Clarkson contest last Sunday (Jan. 15). The reprimand was issued by league staff upon review of Allain’s postgame actions directed to the on-ice officials after Clarkson won 5-4 in overtime victory. It is in accordance with … Read more
The CCHA announced Thursday that Alaska forward Adam Henderson and Notre Dame forward Riley Sheahan have each been suspended one game under the league’s supplemental discipline process. Henderson has been suspended as the result of an incident that occurred against Ferris State on Jan. 14, while Sheahan was suspended for an incident that occurred against … Read more
According to a story in Wednesday’s Huntsville Times, Alabama-Huntsville will provide less than half of the necessary financing to keep the Chargers on the ice next season. That begs the question of where the rest of the cash will come from. UAH president Robert Altenkirch said in the story that the difference will have to … Read more
The Fifth Annual Charity Beanpot Challenge to benefit the Travis Roy Foundation and the Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation is looking for adult hockey players to participate in the benefit games that will take place on the afternoon of Feb. 13, 2012 at Agganis Arena in Boston. Each participant plays in one of the two benefit … Read more
Jared DeMichiel, former goaltending standout at RIT, has been named an assistant coach at Nazareth College for the Golden Flyers’ first year of Division III play next season. DeMichiel, who will assist Nazareth head coach George Roll, is currently an assistant with the RIT women’s team. He graduated from RIT in 2010 was the Tigers’ … Read more
The WCHA announced Tuesday that Nebraska-Omaha freshman forward Dominic Zombo has been suspended for one game for his actions in the Mavericks’ game against Minnesota-Duluth on Jan 14. Zombo’s suspension was determined after a review of an incident under the WCHA’s supplementary discipline policy and procedures. At 16:53 of the second period, Zombo was assessed … Read more
Robert Morris announced Tuesday that volunteer assistant coach Josh Brown has been promoted to hockey operations coordinator and will oversee all off-ice activities. Brown will also retain his role as the program’s video coordinator. “Josh has done an excellent job since his arrival in September,” RMU coach Derek Schooley said in a news release. “This … Read more
Like last week, Minnesota-Duluth is the unanimous No. 1 in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. After that, changes abound in the other 19 slots in the rankings. Boston University goes from sixth to second, Boston College is up one to No. 3, Minnesota to No. 4 and Ohio State falling from No. 2 to … Read more
After a week out of the top spot, Wisconsin is once again the No. 1-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll. The Badgers earned nine first-place votes, No. 2 and last week’s No. 1 Minnesota had two first-place votes and No. 3 Cornell notched the remaining four first-place votes. Boston College, Mercyhurst, North … Read more
Three schools received first-place votes in this week’s USCHO.com Division III Men’s Poll, but with 13 of 20 No. 1 votes, Norwich retains its top spot in the poll. Oswego earned six first-place votes and is again No. 2 this week, while Plattsburgh had the other top nod and sits third. Wisconsin-River Falls and Castleton … Read more
After spending every week since Nov. 1 at the No. 2 spot in the USCHO.com Division III Women’s Poll, Norwich jumped back on top after earning nine of 15 first-place votes this week. RIT (three first-place votes) drops to No. 2, while Elmira holds steady at No. 3 and was listed No. 1 on two … Read more
North Dakota senior defenseman Ben Blood’s assistant captaincy has been revoked by head coach Dave Hakstol due to an altercation that occurred during the post-game handshake following last Saturday night’s game against Minnesota. “Regardless of any provocation, Ben’s actions in the post-game handshake were not acceptable,” said Hakstol in a statement. “The handshake line is … Read more
For the 17th consecutive year, the BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award will be given out to a college hockey player whose efforts to better their communities continue to stand out. The list of nominees includes six repeat nominees – Isaiah Carlson (Salve Regina), Alyssa Grogan (Minnesota), Aleca Hughes (Yale), Tucker Mullin (Saint Anselm), … Read more
The Wisconsin State Journal has reported that Chicago’s Soldier Field may be hosting an outdoor doubleheader next season. Wisconsin would play Minnesota, while Miami and Notre Dame would also take the ice at the home of the NFL’s Chicago Bears. “In order to make this work, we’d have to play Thursday night at the Kohl … Read more
According to ESPN.com, the 2012 Great Lakes Invitational may be played outdoors at Comerica Park in Detroit to coincide with the NHL Winter Classic between Detroit and Toronto and Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. The story states that with the NHL needing to include the city of Detroit in the Winter Classic, “the league would … Read more
Due to a power outage impacting Appleton Arena and the St. Lawrence campus, Friday’s game between St. Lawrence and Brown has been postponed and will be played Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. While power is expected to be restored by early Friday evening, dangerous travel conditions for fans and the uncertainty of the time of … Read more
Due to inclement weather, Friday’s Clarkson game at home against Yale has been postponed until Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. Clarkson’s game against Brown is still scheduled for a 7 p.m. faceoff on Saturday.
Alaska-Anchorage junior forward and leading scorer Mickey Spencer has left the team, according to the Anchorage Daily News. Spencer led the Seawolves with seven goals in 17 games and his 10 points tied him with sophomore center Jordan Kwas for the team lead. UAA coach Dave Shyiak confirmed to the News that Spencer left the … Read more
The CCHA announced Thursday that Lake Superior State sophomore defenseman Andrew Perrault has been suspended for one game as the result of an incident that occurred in a game against Michigan on Jan. 7. The action was taken by the league after a review of an incident that occurred near the 19:08 mark of the … Read more