Michigan junior forward Johnny Beecher has signed an amateur tryout agreement with the AHL’s Providence Bruins for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. He’ll forgo his senior year with the Wolverines. A first-round pick (30th overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft by the Boston Bruins, Beecher recently completed his third season with the Wolverines, helping … Read more
Michigan sophomore forward Thomas Bordeleau has signed an amateur tryout agreement with the San Jose Barracuda, giving up his remaining NCAA eligibility. A second-round pick (38th overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks, Bordeleau was the Tim Taylor Award winner as national rookie of the year Big Ten freshman of the … Read more
Michigan sophomore forward Brendan Brisson has signed an AHL tryout agreement with the Henderson Silver Knights, forgoing his remaining NCAA eligibility. Brisson averaged 1.11 points per game during his sophomore season with the Wolverines with 42 points in 38 games. He scored 21 goals and 21 assists and was second in the nation in game-winning … Read more
Air Force coach Frank Serratore has agreed to a new three-year contract through 2025. “It is my privilege to announce this important contract extension and the continuity of leadership in our hockey program under coach Serratore,” Air Force director of athletics Nathan Pine said in a statement. “Our program is in great hands, and we … Read more
Jerry York, the winningest coach in NCAA hockey history, five-time NCAA champion, National Hockey League and U.S. Hockey hall of famer, and beloved Boston College ambassador and university citizen, has announced his retirement after 50 years of Division I coaching, including 28 years as coach of the Eagles. The 76-year-old York met with his coaches … Read more
There will be a new head coach at Michigan State for the 2022-23 season after Danton Cole was relieved of his duties on Tuesday. Cole leaves Michigan State after five seasons on the Spartan bench, posting a mark of 58-101-12. “Over the last month, I spent time evaluating where we currently stand as a hockey … Read more
On the heels of a successful 2021-22 college hockey season, USCHO.com has announced its three all-USCHO teams, as voted on by our staff. All-USCHO First Team (pictured above) F Ben Myers, Minnesota F Bobby Brink, Denver F Bobby Trivigno, UMass D Jake Sanderson, North Dakota D Zach Metsa, Quinnipiac G Dryden McKay, Minnesota State All-USCHO … Read more
Minnesota State junior forward Nathan Smith has signed with the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes, forgoing his senior season with the Mavericks. Smith, whose rights were traded from Winnipeg to Arizona last month, ranked second in the nation in scoring this year and first on the Mavericks in scoring with 19 goals and 31 assists for 50 … Read more
With all 50 first-place votes this week, national champion Denver finishes as the top team in the final DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll for the 2021-22 season. The Pioneers move up two spots from the last poll, which was conducted March 21. National runner-up Minnesota State drops to No. 2 in the rankings, while Michigan … Read more
The Philadelphia Flyers announced Sunday the NHL team has signed Denver junior forward Bobby Brink to a three-year, entry-level contract. Brink will forgo his senior season with the Pioneers. “We’re very excited to have Bobby under contract after an outstanding career in college hockey that concluded with a national championship,” said Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher … Read more
Here is a rundown of how the top 20 teams in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of March 21 fared in games since that last poll. No. 1 Minnesota State (38-6-0) 03/24/2022 – No. 15 Harvard 3 vs No. 1 Minnesota State 4, NCAA East Regional Semifinal (Albany, N.Y.) 03/26/2022 – No. 9 Notre … Read more
Michigan sophomore forward Matty Beniers has signed his three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Seattle Kraken. Beniers will forgo his junior and senior seasons with the Wolverines. “It’s truly an honor to join the Kraken organization, officially, and I can’t wait to get started,” said Beniers in a statement. “Although we fell short of our … Read more
Ohio State freshman forward Georgii Merkulov has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Boston Bruins. Merkulov, who gives up his remaining NCAA eligibility, will report to the AHL’s Providence Bruins on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2021-22 AHL season. The native of Ryazan, Russia, lead NCAA freshmen with 20 goals … Read more
He broke the single-season record for wins by a goalie this year, shattering the previous record set by Michigan’s Marty Turco and Minnesota’s Robb Stauber.
Seyfert had two seasons impacted by injuries before returning to contribute to the Warriors in 2021-22.
The sophomore led the nation in save percentage (.952), recording 10 shutouts and posting a goals-against average of 1.54.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed Michigan sophomore defenseman Owen Power, the No. 1 overall selection in the 2021 NHL Draft, to a three-year, entry-level contract. In a stellar 59-game career with the Wolverines, Power tallied six goals and 42 assists for 48 points along with a plus-46 rating. This season, Power was named a first-team … Read more
Notre Dame junior forward Max Ellis has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs. Ellis will join the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on a professional tryout for the remainder of the 2021-22 regular season and the Calder Cup playoffs before his contract begins with the 2022-23 season. In signing with the Maple … Read more
Minnesota State, UMass and Northeastern all had three first-team selections.
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Friday that the NHL club has signed Michigan sophomore forward Kent Johnson to a three-year, entry level contract beginning this season. Johnson, who was selected by the Blue Jackets in the first round (fifth overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft, is expected to join the Blue Jackets on Monday. He’ll … Read more