Minnesota Duluth’s Hughes is the 2023 recipient of the Hockey Humanitarian Award
A non-profit that Hughes founded, Sophie’s Squad, has raised more than $286,000 for mental health resources and advocacy.
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Wisconsin’s Kronish, Harvey top final HCA monthly women’s awards for 2022-23 season
A pair of Wisconsin players are the national women’s monthly honorees for March, as chosen by the Hockey Commissioners Association. Senior Cami Kronish is the player and goalie of the month, while freshman defender Caroline Harvey is the rookie of the month. Kronish made 30 or more saves seven times this season, but none more … Read more
Motzko becomes first Minnesota coach in 70 years to win Spencer Penrose Award
The Minnesota coach was honored as the Division I men’s coach of the year.
After pair of seasons on Ohio State blue line, McWard leaves Buckeyes, signs NHL contract with Canucks
The NHL’s Vancouver Canucks have announced the signing of Ohio State sophomore defenseman Cole McWard to a two-year, entry-level contract. In signing the NHL contract, McWard foregoes his last two seasons with the Buckeyes. McWard, from Fenton, Mo., played in 75 games over the last two years on the Buckeye blueline and had 13 goals, … Read more
Merrimack junior Karlsson Tägtström will not return for 2023-24 season, signs deal to play for Tyresö/Hanviken in native Sweden
After three seasons at Merrimack, junior forward Filip Karlsson Tägtström has signed a pro contract to play for Tyresö/Hanviken in his native Sweden. During the 2022-23 season, Karlsson Tägtström posted one assist in two games for the Warriors. Overall, the Stockholm native registered three goals and eight points in 29 games for Merrimack.
Denver’s Carle to serve as head coach of 2024 U.S. National Junior Team
David Carle, who recently completed his fifth season behind the bench at Denver, will serve as head coach of the 2024 U.S. National Junior Team. Team USA will play in the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship Dec. 26, 2023 to Jan. 5, 2024, in Gothenburg, Sweden. The U.S. is in Group B alongside Czechia, Norway, … Read more
Charged in wheelchair pushing incident, Mercyhurst removes Briere from men’s hockey team
After being charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after pushing an empty wheelchair down a flight of stairs last month, it was unknown what the future held for Mercyhurst hockey player Carson Briere. Monday, the school announced that Briere has been dismissed from the team. A statement on behalf of Mercyhurst University and Mercyhurst … Read more
After freshman season, Western Michigan’s McAllister leaves Broncos, signs NHL deal with Panthers
The NHL’s Florida Panthers announced Monday that the club has agreed to terms with Western Michigan freshman forward Ryan McAllister on a three-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2023-24 season. McAllister spent just one season in Kalamazoo, but he led the team in points and played on one of the top-scoring lines in the country. … Read more
Following Durocher’s retirement, Stonehill’s Watchorn returns to Boston University as new women’s hockey coach
Former Boston University standout and Olympic gold medalist Tara Watchorn has been named the second head coach of the Terriers’ women’s hockey team. The first alumna of the BU women’s program to serve as a Division I head hockey coach, Watchorn played at BU from 2008 to 2012 and went on to serve as an … Read more
Longtime Minnesota State assistant Knott passes on Mavericks’ head coach opening
Minnesota State associate head coach Todd Knott has declined an opportunity to become Minnesota State’s next head men’s hockey coach, according to Mavericks director of athletics Kevin Buisman. Knott, who just finished his 15th season on the Mavericks staff, was elevated to associate head coach in 2018. Earlier this season he was named the Terry … Read more
Michigan Tech’s Nardella leaves Huskies after three seasons, signs ECHL contract with Cincinnati
Michigan Tech junior forward Nick Nardella has signed a professional contract with the ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones. Nardella played 85 games for the Huskies over three seasons, tallying 31 career points with four goals and 27 assists. The Rosemont, Ill., native compiled a career-high 14 points in 2022-23 and ranked fourth on the team with 13 … Read more
Michigan names Naurato permanent head coach, signed to five-year contract, as interim tag removed
Michigan announced Friday that Brandon Naurato has agreed in principle to an agreement to serve as the permanent head coach of the Wolverines hockey team. Details of Naurato’s five-year contract will be finalized and communicated following the completion of the Frozen Four. He was named interim head coach prior to the 2022-23 season after serving … Read more
Ohio State blueliner Lohrei signs AHL tryout with Bruins, leaves Buckeyes after two seasons
Ohio State sophomore defenseman Mason Lohrei has signed an AHL amateur tryout agreement with the Providence Bruins. Lohrei gives up his last two seasons with the Buckeyes. In two years with the Buckeyes, Lohrei had 61 points, with eight goals and 53 assists, in 71 games, with a plus-13 rating and 98 shot blocks. In … Read more
Ohio State goalie Dobeš leaves Buckeyes after sophomore year, inks NHL contract with Canadiens
The NHL’s Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the team has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with Ohio State sophomore goaltender Jakub Dobeš. Dobeš, who foregoes his last two seasons with the Buckeyes, also signed an AHL contract allowing him to finish the current season with the Laval Rocket. The Ostrava, Czechia … Read more
Harvard’s Laferriere done after two seasons, signs amateur tryout with AHL’s Reign
The AHL’s Ontario Reign have announced that the team has agreed to terms with Harvard sophomore forward Alex Laferriere on an amateur tryout agreement. Laferriere gives up his last two seasons at Harvard. Laferriere registered 42 points (21 goals, 21 assists) in 34 games with the Crimson this season, leading the team in goals. In … Read more
Women’s Division I College Hockey: 2022-23 All-USCHO Teams
Elven different programs are represented on the All-USCHO Women’s Division I teams this year. Wisconsin leads the way with four players on the list. Ohio State, Minnesota and Colgate each had three players honored, while Minnesota Duluth, Northeastern, Penn State and Yale each had two players make the lists. First Team F: Danielle Serdachny – … Read more
Adrian’s Spodniak wins USCHO D-III Player of the Year award
In a season where multiple injuries plagued the defending national champions from Adrian, senior Matus Spodniak stood tall as a reliable and productive player that helped the Bulldogs reach the national championship game for a second consecutive season. The senior from Slovakia produced thirty goals and twenty-eight assists for 58 points in leading Adrian through … Read more
Western Michigan’s Fulp gives up senior season on Broncos’ back end, signs NHL deal with Islanders
The NHL’s New York Islanders announced Friday that the team has signed Western Michigan junior defenseman Aidan Fulp to a two-year, two-way entry-level contract beginning with the 2023-24 season. In signing the NHL contract, Fulp foregoes his senior year with the Broncos. Fulp served as an alternate captain for this year’s team and concludes his … Read more
Women’s Division I College Hockey: Ohio State’s Jaques named USCHO Player of the Year
There’s not much more to be said about Ohio State graduate student defender Sophie Jaques. We named her our Player of the Year last year and I was (a loud) part of the committee that (finally) selected her as the winner of the Patty Kazmaier Award this season – the first-ever from Ohio State. There … Read more
Boston College forward Kuntar signs NHL deal with Bruins, gives up senior season with Eagles
The Boston Bruins have announced that the team has signed Boston College junior forward Trevor Kuntar to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning with the 2023-24 season. In signing with the Bruins, Kuntar gives up his senior year with the Eagles. Kuntar appeared in 34 games with Boston College in 2022-23, recording 13 goals and 16 … Read more