College Hockey Inc. names former Bemidji State captain Lundquist first-ever director of women’s hockey

College Hockey Inc. has announced the hiring of Sadie Lundquist as the organization’s first-ever director of women’s hockey. Lundquist, who officially begins her duties Jan. 22, will lead College Hockey Inc.’s efforts to raise the profile and expand the exposure of women’s college hockey. “We were very fortunate to have many highly qualified and impressive … Read more

American Hockey Coaches Association announces 2024 award recipients, with six to be honored at annual convention, two at men’s Frozen Four

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The American Hockey Coaches Association has announced its slate of recipients of its most prestigious awards for 2024. Six of the eight individuals being recognized will be honored at the 2024 AHCA Convention in Naples, Fla., scheduled for May 1-4. The recipients of the John Mariucci Award, presented to secondary school coaches, and the Jim … Read more

NCAA approves addition of 13th team to Division III men’s hockey tournament, starting with 2024 event

The 2024 NCAA Convention ended last Saturday, capping a busy week of progress and celebration. The Division III Management Council and Presidents Council approved expanding the men’s hockey championship bracket from 12 to 13 teams, starting with the upcoming 2024 tournament. The NCAA Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Committee recommended the addition of another team … Read more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announces 18 nominees for 2024 award as college hockey’s finest citizen

The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation has announced 18 nominees for the 2024 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The award, which is celebrating its 29th season, is presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen — a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team but also to the community-at-large through leadership in volunteerism. The … Read more

Boston University picks up 32 first-place votes in Jan. 15 rankings, goes back atop USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

Boston University is back in the top spot of the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, getting 32 first-place votes to move up one spot from last week’s rankings. Boston College is down one spot, collecting 12 first-place votes, while Quinnipiac is up two to No. 3, getting two first-place votes, while Wisconsin is down … Read more

Total of 28 college hockey netminders make watch list for 2024 National Women’s Goalie of the Year award

The Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association has announced a watch list of 28 goaltenders who could vie for the title of 2024 National Women’s Goalie of the Year. The award was created in 2021 to recognize the top female goalie in NCAA Division I hockey. Northeastern University’s Aerin Frankel, who graduated in 2022, was the recipient … Read more

Watch list of 32 goalies announced for 2024 Mike Richter Award, given annually to college hockey’s top men’s goaltender

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced a watch list of 32 goalies who will compete for the Mike Richter Award, given annually to the top goalie in men’s NCAA Division I hockey since 2014. The 32 goalies come from the United States (19), Canada (7), and Sweden (5) and Slovakia (1). Of the U.S. goalies, … Read more

Niagara-Mercyhurst, Canisius-RIT men’s hockey games scheduled for Jan. 13 postponed due to inclement weather

Two Atlantic Hockey games scheduled for Saturday have been postponed due to inclement weather. The game between Niagara and Mercyhurst scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT, as well as the Canisius-RIT game scheduled for 7:05 p.m. A make-up date for the Niagara-Mercyhurst game is to be determined, while the Canisius-RIT game will be made up Tuesday, … Read more

Oswego senior Dickinson leaves Lakers blue line midseason, signs ECHL contract with Railers for remainder of 2023-24 season

The ECHL’s Worcester Railers have announced that defenseman Ryan Dickinson has been signed for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Dickinson joins the Railers in the middle of his senior season at Oswego. In three seasons with the Lakers, the Brighton, Mich., native totaled 28 points (eight goals, 20 assists) in 65 games to go … Read more

St. John Fisher University announces addition of men’s, women’s NCAA Division III hockey teams to start play with 2025-26 season

St. John Fisher University will add two intercollegiate hockey teams to its athletic offerings beginning in 2025 and will be the first collegiate partner of the Rochester (N.Y.) Ice Center, the program’s home ice. The school is located in Pittsford, N.Y. The addition of men’s and women’s hockey teams to the roster of sports offered … Read more

Boston College retains top spot in USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll with 37 first-place votes in Jan. 8 rankings

With 37 first-place votes, Boston College is again the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll this week. Boston University is again No. 2, getting six first-place votes, while Wisconsin is up two to No. 3, picking up five first-place votes, North Dalota stays fourth, and Quinnipiac is down two to … Read more

Men’s HCA monthly award winners for December include Maine’s Josh Nadeau, AIC’s Lindberg, Wisconsin’s McClellan

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced its men’s monthly award winners for December. Maine junior forward Josh Nadeau is the player of the month, while American International freshman forward Alfred Lindberg is the rookie of the month and Wisconsin senior Kyle McClellan the goaltender of the month. Nadeau averaged two points per game with his … Read more

Princeton’s Fillier, Boston College’s Taber, St. Cloud State’s Ahola, Penn State’s Bothun selected HCA women’s monthly award winners for December

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced its women’s monthly award winners for December. Princeton senior forward Sarah Fillier is the player of the month, while Boston College freshman forward Sam Taber is the rookie of the month and the co-goaltenders of the month are St. Cloud State senior Sanni Ahola and Penn State senior Josie … Read more

Behind two goals from Michigan State’s Howard, United States defeats Sweden 6-2 for 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship gold medal

The U.S. National Junior Team, behind two goals from Isaac Howard (Michigan State) and goals from four additional players, defeated Sweden 6-2 Friday night in the gold medal game of the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship at Frolundaborg in Gothenburg, Sweden. It marks the sixth gold medal for the United States in the tournament all … Read more