Holy Cross, UMass Lowell, Michigan Tech, Omaha to play in inaugural Coachella Valley Cactus Cup in Palm Springs, Calif., Jan. 3-4, 2025

Acrisure Arena, home to the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, an affiliate of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, will host the Coachella Valley Cactus Cup 2025 men’s college hockey series. Holy Cross, UMass Lowell, Michigan Tech and Omaha will play in Palm Springs, Calif., next Jan. 3-4. The event starts Jan. 3 with Holy Cross taking on … Read more

NCAA leading goal scorer Gauthier leaves Boston College after sophomore year, signs NHL deal with Anaheim

The NHL’s Anaheim Ducks have signed Boston College sophomore forward Cutter Gauthier to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning this season. Gauthier led the NCAA with 38 goals at BC this season, tied for the most goals in a single season in program history and the most by an NCAA player since 1999-00. Gauthier helped Boston … Read more

Michigan’s Nazar leaves Wolverines after sophomore season, inks NHL deal with Blackhawks

The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks have signed Michigan sophomore forward Frank Nazar III to a three-year, entry-level contract. Nazar skated in 41 games with Michigan during the 2023-24 campaign, posting collegiate career highs in games played (41), goals (17), assists (24) and points (41). He tied for second on the team with three game-winning goals. Additionally, … Read more

Top 25 men’s college hockey players earn distinction as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for 2023-24 season

Fifteen different schools have players honored as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for the 2023-24 season. The nation’s top 25 college hockey players were announced tonight during “Friday Night at the Frozen Four” in St. Paul, Minn. Thirteen of the honorees came from this year’s Frozen Four semifinalists: Boston College (5), Denver (3), Michigan (3) and Boston … Read more

Air Force’s Robinson recognized with 2024 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award as ‘the ultimate teammate’

Air Force senior defenseman Luke Robinson has been named the winner of the 2024 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award. The award was established in honor of former Army West Point player Derek Hines, who was a “consummate team player and team builder.” Hines played at Army from 1999 to 2003 and was a four-year letter-winner … Read more

Celebrini adds to 2023-24 honors as Boston University freshman tabbed Tim Taylor Award winner as national rookie of the year

Boston University freshman forward Macklin Celebrini has been named the recipient of the 2024 Tim Taylor Award, awarded annually upon the best first-year player in NCAA Division I men’s hockey by the Hockey Commissioners’ Association. He is the fifth BU player to win this award. The others are goaltender Kieran Millan in 2009, forward Jack … Read more

After two seasons on Boston University back end, Hutson leaves Terriers for NHL contract with Canadiens

Boston University sophomore defenseman Lane Hutson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens. Hutson, a second-round pick of the Canadiens in the 2022 NHL Draft, spent two spectacular seasons at BU. He totaled an impressive 97 points on 30 goals and 67 assists in 77 career games, which led all active … Read more

SUNYAC adds Hobart, Skidmore to men’s hockey conference, William Smith to women’s hockey conference

The SUNYAC will add Hobart and William Smith in the sports of men’s and women’s hockey, and Skidmore in men’s hockey, beginning with the 2025-26 season. The announcement was made on Wednesday by commissioner Tom DiCamillo following a recommendation by the SUNYAC board of directors (athletic directors) and approval by the SUNYAC presidents council. This … Read more

After pair of seasons with North Dakota, NCHC top scorer Blake leaves Fighting Hawks, inks NHL deal with Hurricanes

North Dakota sophomore forward Jackson Blake has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. “Jackson is an explosive playmaker who has played a key role in North Dakota’s success over the past two seasons,” said Hurricanes president and GM Don Waddell in a statement. “Hockey is in his blood, and we can’t … Read more

Denver’s Anderson recognized with NCAA Elite 90 award as player with highest cumulative GPA participating in Frozen Four

Denver sophomore forward Kent Anderson has been named the recipient of the NCAA’s Elite 90 award for scholastic achievement. Anderson is a finance major in DU’s Daniels College of Business and carries a cumulative 3.975 GPA. He was presented with the Elite 90 award following Denver’s practice on Tuesday at Xcel Energy Center ahead of … Read more

Fryklund promoted at Bemidji State, moves from associate head coach to head coach of Beavers women’s hockey team

Bemidji State has announced that Amber Fryklund has been named the sixth head coach in Beavers women’s hockey history. Fryklund replaces Jim Scanlan, who stepped down earlier this week. “It is an honor to be named head coach of our women’s hockey program at Bemidji State University,” said Fryklund in a statement. “I want to … Read more

Bemidji State women’s hockey coach Scanlan stepping down after 10 seasons, 122-202-23 overall record with Beavers

After a decade as head coach of the Bemidji State women’s hockey program, Jim Scanlan is stepping down from his head coaching duties. “I would like to thank former Bemidji State president Richard Hanson and director of athletics Tracy Dill for giving me the opportunity and trusting me with the position of head women’s hockey … Read more