Cornell coach Schafer overcomes COVID-19 before having cardiac stent placed, now recovering as Syer running games for Big Red

For the past several games, Cornell head coach Mike Schafer has not been behind the Big Red bench. Associate head coach Ben Syer has been running the bench of Cornell men’s hockey games since Jan. 8. Related to his absence from games, Schafer released a statement Wednesday evening. “Over the past several weeks, with the … Read more

CCHA suspends Bowling Green’s Dougherty one game for head contact penalty Jan. 29 vs. Ferris State

The CCHA announced Tuesday a one-game suspension for Bowling Green senior forward Evan Dougherty. The suspension is a result of Dougherty’s five-minute major and game misconduct penalty for contact to the head, which occurred at 10:42 of the second period in Bowling Green’s game at Ferris State on Jan. 29, 2022. After further league review, … Read more

Minnesota State picks up 29 first-place votes, stays No. 1 in latest DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll

With 29 first-place votes this week, Minnesota State remains the top-ranked team in the DCU/USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Quinnipiac is again No. 2 and earned 14 first-place votes in this week’s poll. Michigan moves up one to No. 3, getting six first-place votes, while Denver jumps one spot to No. 4 and picks up … Read more

CHA suspends Lindenwood’s Stitt one game for spearing penalty Jan. 28 against Syracuse

College Hockey America announced Saturday a one-game suspension for Lindenwood defenseman Maddison Stitt, effective for the Lions’ next game. The suspension is a result of Stitt’s spearing of an opponent at the 5:57 mark of the third period in Lindenwood’s road game of Friday, Jan. 28 against Syracuse. Upon review, the infraction was deemed to … Read more

Union men’s hockey coach Bennett steps down after ‘an allegation about his coaching style and practices that was substantiated through an investigation by the college’

Union men’s hockey coach Rick Bennett resigned his position Jan. 28, effective immediately. Assistant coach John Ronan has been named interim head coach and will lead the team for the remainder of the current season. Bennett’s resignation follows “an allegation about his coaching style and practices that was substantiated through an investigation by the college,” … Read more

Former Northeastern hockey coach, player Madigan to be inducted into Beanpot Hall of Fame at 2022 event

Northeastern director of athletics and recreation Jim Madigan will be inducted to the Beanpot Hall of Fame at the 69th tournament next month. He is the 15th representative from Northeastern to be inducted into the hall. Madigan will be presented with the award during an on-ice ceremony prior to the Beanpot tournament championship game on … Read more

COVID-19 protocols postpone Lake Forest-Adrian women’s hockey series scheduled for Jan. 28-29

The Adrian women’s hockey team has announced the postponement of its upcoming weekend series with Lake Forest due to COVID-19 protocol. The matchup between the conference’s top two teams was originally slated to take place on Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January 29 at the Arrington Ice Arena. At this time, no makeup dates have … Read more

Hockey East announces upcoming schedule updates for women’s conference teams

Hockey East announced Thursday schedule updates for women’s conference games. The New Hampshire and Northeastern women’s teams, previously scheduled to play two games on Jan. 14-15, have been rescheduled to play a single conference game on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at New Hampshire. The second conference game will not be rescheduled. The Boston … Read more

Three current NCAA men’s hockey players, seven alumni to play for Canada at 2022 Winter Olympics

Hockey Canada has announced its Winter Olympics team that will compete next month in Beijing. Among the players are several who played NCAA hockey and three current NCAA players. FORWARDS (NCAA hockey ties) Daniel Carr, Union Corban Knight, North Dakota Ben Street, Wisconsin Jack McBain, Boston College * Adam Tambellini, North Dakota Daniel Winnik, New … Read more

Previously postponed Minnesota Duluth-St. Cloud State men’s hockey series rescheduled for Feb. 8, Feb. 22

The NCHC series between Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State, originally slated for January 7-8, has been rescheduled for a pair of Tuesday nights in February, the NCHC and St. Cloud State announced Wednesday. UMD and SCSU will now square off on Tuesday, Feb. 8 and Tuesday, Feb. 22 with both games at the Herb … Read more

AHCA announces eight-person slate of 2022 prestigious hockey award winners

The American Hockey Coaches Association has announced the slate of recipients of its most prestigious awards for 2022. The eight individuals being recognized will be honored at the 2022 AHCA Convention in Naples, Fla., scheduled for April 20-23. THE JOHN MARIUCCI AWARD: John Mariucci, the former coach of the University of Minnesota, was not only … Read more

UW-Superior men’s hockey series with UW-Stevens Point scheduled for Jan. 28-29 canceled due to COVID-19 protocols

The WIAC men’s hockey series between UW-Superior and UW-Stevens Point scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29, has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. Per WIAC COVID-19 procedures, the games are deemed a “no contest.” The games will not count toward the overall record of either team or for NCAA Division III postseason selection purposes. … Read more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announces 11 nominees for 2022 honors

The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation on Tuesday announced 11 nominees for the 2022 Hockey Humanitarian Award. The award, which is celebrating its 27th 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 … Read more