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NCHC names longtime Omaha coach, administrator Kemp 2024 winner of conference’s distinguished service award

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For his work as an administrator at Omaha and ambassador of college hockey, the NCHC has honored Omaha executive associate athletics director Mike Kemp with the 2024 NCHC Distinguished Service Award. Kemp is retiring in May after a 48-year career in college athletics as a coach and administrator. Kemp was bestowed with the award in … Read more

Former Western New England women’s hockey graduate assistant, University of New England player Drinkwater named head coach at Rivier

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Marykate Drinkwater has been selected to lead the Rivier women’s hockey program. Drinkwater comes to Rivier after serving as a graduate assistant for the Western New England’s women’s hockey program, helping the team to a 17-8-3 overall record and the 2023-24 CCC postseason championship in only its third season of NCAA competition. “I am thrilled … Read more

Michigan State, Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan, Western Michigan make up Great Lakes Invitational field for 2024 event in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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The 58th annual Great Lakes Invitational will take place on Dec. 29-30, 2024 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., and there will be four Michigan-based schools for the 18th time in tournament history. Michigan Tech and Western Michigan will meet in the first semifinal on Dec. 29 at 3:30 p.m. followed by Michigan … Read more

After leading Denver to second national championship in three seasons in 2023-24, Pioneers’ Carle selected USCHO.com Coach of the Year

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David Carle guided Denver to its second national championship in two years, downing Boston College 2-0 back on April 13 in St. Paul, Minn. For taking the Pioneers to the top of the college hockey mountain, Carle has been named USCHO.com Coach of the Year for the 2023-24 season in a vote of USCHO.com staff … Read more

Union assistant men’s coach Childs steps down, heading back to junior hockey as new head coach of USHL’s Lancers

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After two seasons as an assistant coach for the Union men’s hockey team, Lennie Childs has stepped down to accept the head coach position for the USHL’s Omaha Lancers. “My time at Union College was nothing short of tremendous,” said Childs in a statement. I thank Coach (Josh) Hauge for giving me the opportunity to … Read more

Muckalt feels ‘instant connection’ as former Michigan hockey player, coach takes over as new bench boss at Lindenwood

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Lindenwood has named Bill Muckalt the next head coach of the men’s hockey program. Muckalt replaces Rick Zombo, who was not retained after the 2023-24 season. “I am extremely honored and excited to be the next head coach at Lindenwood University,” said Muckalt. “I want to thank Dr. Porter, vice president for intercollegiate athletics Jason … Read more

Boston University’s Celebrini tabbed USCHO.com Rookie of the Year, Player of the Year for 2023-24 college hockey season

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Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini came into the 2023-24 season with tremendous hype. He lived up to the hype, and then some, capping it off with the Hobey Baker Award as the best player in college hockey. Today, USCHO.com has announced that Celebrini is a dual winner, chosen USCHO.com Rookie of the Year and Player of … Read more

Denver’s Carle returning as head coach of 2025 U.S. National Junior Team, also bringing back entire staff from 2024 gold medal-winning squad

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Denver coach David Carle, who guided the 2024 U.S. National Junior Team to the gold medal at the IIHF World Junior Championship, will serve as head coach of the 2025 U.S. National Junior Team. Having recently completed his sixth season as the head coach of the Pioneers, Carle owns a 148-62-16 (.690) record at DU … Read more

USCHO.com announces trio of all-USCHO men’s NCAA Division I hockey teams for 2023-24 season

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USCHO.com has announced its three all-USCHO teams for the just-completed 2023-24 college hockey season. Voting was conducted after the conclusion of the Frozen Four by USCHO.com staff members. First All-USCHO Team F Macklin Celebrini, Boston University* F Cutter Gauthier, Boston College* F Will Smith, Boston College D Lane Hutson, Boston University* D Zeev Buium, Denver … Read more

Broz gives up senior season at Denver, signs NHL deal with Pittsburgh

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Denver junior forward Tristan Broz has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins beginning in 2024-25. He will spend the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign with the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on an amateur tryout. Broz registered career highs this past season with 16 goals, 24 assists and 40 points. He finished tied … Read more

Behrens leaves Denver back end, forgoing senior season with Pioneers, signs NHL contract with Avalanche

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Denver junior defenseman Sean Behrens has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche beginning in 2024-25. He will spend the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles on an amateur tryout. Behrens recorded career highs this past season with four goals and 27 assists for 31 points while appearing … Read more

Western Connecticut State announces plans to add men’s, women’s NCAA D-III hockey programs

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Western Connecticut State has added seven new NCAA team sports, including men’s and women’s hockey at the NCAA Division III level. “In keeping with its tradition of relentless pursuit of excellence and growth, Western Connecticut State University is set to unveil plans to expand its NCAA sports lineup, introducing seven new teams over the next … Read more

NCAA D-III hockey men’s national tournament going from 12 teams to 14 teams, while women’s tournament moving from 11 teams to 12 teams

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NCAA announces rule changes due to COVID-19, including allowing players to stay enrolled in college and play junior hockey

The NCAA Division III Management Council took action this week to support expanding the football championship bracket from 32 to 40 teams and to change the championship access ratio for all team sports to 1:6. This means men’s hockey will go from a 12-team tournament to a 14-team tournament and women’s hockey from 11 teams … Read more

Saint Michael’s standout Ciancio tabbed winner of Northeast-10 Conference Sport Excellence Award for men’s hockey

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Saint Michael’s junior David Ciancio has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Sport Excellence Award winner for his sport. Ciancio becomes the sixth member of his program over the past 15 years voted the top men’s hockey scholar-athlete in the NE10. He is the second Purple Knight in as many years so honored, after current senior … Read more

After three seasons on Denver blue line, Buium leaves Pioneers, inks NHL deal with Red Wings

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Denver junior defenseman Shai Buium has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings beginning in 2024-25. He will report to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign on an amateur tryout. Buium recorded career highs this season with seven goals, 29 assists and 36 points while … Read more

Denver’s Rizzo leaves Pioneers after junior campaign, signs NHL contract with Philadelphia

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Denver junior forward Massimo Rizzo has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Rizzo finished third on the Pioneers in scoring in 2023-24 with 44 points and was second with a career-high 34 assists. He also tallied 10 goals in 30 games. Nationally, he was among the nation’s leaders in scoring for … Read more

Michigan top scorer Brindley leaves Wolverines after sophomore campaign, inks NHL contract with Blue Jackets

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The NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Michigan sophomore forward Gavin Brindley to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2023-24 season. Brindley was selected by Columbus in the second round (34th overall) at the 2023 NHL Draft. He is expected to make his NHL debut on Tuesday night when the Blue Jackets host the … Read more