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Top overall NHL pick from 2021, Power leaves Michigan after two seasons, inks contract with Sabres

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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’s Ellis signs NHL deal with Toronto, gives up senior year with Fighting Irish

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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

After two seasons with Michigan, Johnson leaves Wolverines, inks NHL contract with Blue Jackets

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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

North Dakota goaltender Driscoll ‘honored and humbled’ in receiving 2022 Senior CLASS Award

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North Dakota goaltender Zach Driscoll has been selected as the 2021-22 Senior CLASS Award winner in NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey. The award, chosen by a nationwide vote of Division I men’s hockey coaches, national hockey media, and fans, is given annually to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I men’s hockey. An … Read more

Senden, Hain returning to North Dakota for fifth seasons of college hockey eligibility in 2022-23

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North Dakota forwards Mark Senden and Gavin Hain have announced that they will return for the 2022-23 season, exercising the extra year of eligibility granted to them due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Senden served as the team captain this past season, recording a career-high 17 points in 34 games. He was awarded the NCHC sportsmanship … Read more

UMass blueliner Farmer transferring to North Dakota for fifth season of eligibility in 2022-23

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North Dakota announced Wednesday the addition of defenseman Ty Farmer to the Fighting Hawks for the 2022-23 season. Farmer joins the Fighting Hawks after spending four seasons at Massachusetts and will have one season of eligibility remaining. “We are excited to welcome Ty to the North Dakota family,” said North Dakota coach Brad Berry in … Read more

Leivermann returning to Notre Dame in ’22-23 for fifth season on Fighting Irish blue line

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Notre Dame senior defenseman Nick Leivermann will return for a fifth season in 2022-23. “After looking at potential options, I felt returning to Notre Dame would be best for my career development,” Leivermann said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to continuing my education and becoming a Double Domer and I’m excited to hit the … Read more

Quinnipiac’s Pecknold named 2023 U.S. World Junior coach; Western Michigan’s Ferschweiler, Dartmouth’s Cashman tabbed assistants

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Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold has been named head coach of the 2023 U.S. National Junior Team. The squad will compete in the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship Dec. 26, 2022 to Jan. 5, 2023. The tournament location is expected to be announced this month by the IIHF. “It’s terrific to have someone with the … Read more

Minnesota State’s Hastings takes Mavericks to Frozen Four, chosen national coach of the year for second consecutive season

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For leading Minnesota State into the 2022 Frozen Four, Mike Hastings has once again been chosen as the recipient of the Spencer Penrose Award as Division I CCM/AHCA coach of the year, as selected by his peers. The honor is the third for Hastings, and his second consecutive selection. He joins only three other coaches … Read more