United States men’s hockey team edges Germany, off to playoff round at 2022 Winter Olympics as tournament top seed

Behind 24 saves from Drew Commesso (Boston University) and goals from Steven Kampfer (Michigan), Matt Knies (Minnesota), and Nathan Smith (Minnesota State), the United States beat Germany 3-2 Sunday to close out preliminary round play in the 2022 Winter Olympics and earn the top seed in the tournament headed into the playoff round. The U.S. … Read more

United States women’s hockey team off to 2022 Olympic semifinals, rallies to defeat Czech Republic in quarterfinal round

The U.S. women’s hockey team defeated the Czech Republic 4-1 to advance to the semifinals of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games Friday at the Wukesong Sports Center. Team USA outshot the Czech Republic 59-6, including 18-0 in the first period, which marks the first time that Team USA has held an opponent to zero shots … Read more

Farrell’s five-point game, Commesso’s 29-save shutout lead U.S. men’s hockey team in rout over China to open 2022 Winter Olympics

Sean Farrell (Harvard) recorded five points, including three goals, and Drew Commesso (Boston University) recorded a 29-save shutout to lead the United States to an 8-0 win over China Thursday in the opening game of the preliminary round for both teams at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. “It was a good start for … Read more

Miami grad Miele chosen U.S. men’s hockey captain for 2022 Winter Olympics; Ness (Minnesota), Kampfer (Michigan), Cates (Minnesota Duluth) named alternates

Former Miami forward Andy Miele has been named captain of the 2022 U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team, with defensemen Steven Kampfer (Michigan) and Aaron Ness (Minnesota) and forward Noah Cates (Minnesota Duluth) tabbed as alternate captains. “We have a great leadership group with Andy, Aaron, Steven and Noah,” said Team USA coach David Quinn in … Read more

Compher, Knight, Pannek score twice each to lift U.S. women’s hockey team over Switzerland for third straight win at 2022 Winter Olympics

Two goals apiece from Jesse Compher (Boston University), Hilary Knight (Wisconsin) and Kelly Pannek (Minnesota) helped the U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team defeat Switzerland 8-0 in its third preliminary round matchup of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games Sunday at the Wukesong Sports Center in Beijing. Pannek was named the U.S. player of the game. “This … Read more

Harmon’s three points, Hensley’s 12 saves lead United States women’s hockey team past ROC in second game of 2022 Winter Olympics

Five different players scored for Team USA to lift the U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team past the Russian Olympic Committee 5-0 in its preliminary round matchup Saturday at the Wukesong Sports Center. “I felt that we played really well (and) it just looked differently than when we played two days ago,” said U.S. coach Joel … Read more

Two goals apiece from Coyne Schofield, Carpenter lift Team USA women’s hockey team to win over Finland to open 2022 Winter Olympics

The U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team opened the 2022 Winter Olympic Games with a 5-2 victory against Finland at the Wukesong Sports Centre in Beijing, China. Kendall Coyne Schofield (Northeastern) and Alex Carpenter (Boston College) each posted two goals for the Americans to pace the offense. “I thought we played well,” said Team USA coach … Read more

Former Northeastern star Coyne Schofield tabbed captain of 2022 U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team; Decker, Knight, Stecklein alternates

Three-time Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield (Northeastern) will serve as captain of the 2022 U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team, while Brianna Decker (Wisconsin), Hilary Knight (Wisconsin) and Lee Stecklein (Minnesota) were named as alternate captains. “It is an honor to be named captain of Team USA alongside Brianna, Hilary and Lee,” Coyne Schofield said in … Read more

This Week in ECAC Hockey: Harvard teammates Abruzzese, Farrell off to U.S. Olympic team, ‘deserve that opportunity to represent the country’

Sean Farrell and Nick Abruzzese have been at the center of Harvard’s potent offense all season. Now the Crimson teammates will get a chance to shine on a bigger stage. The duo was named the U.S. Olympic team last week and will represent the United States at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, China next … Read more

USA Hockey adds Minnesota State’s Hastings, St. Cloud State’s Larson, Penn State’s Dawes to men’s Olympic team coaching staff

USA Hockey announced today the men’s Olympic team assistant coaches for the 2022 games in Beijing that will work under head coach David Quinn. The assistants currently with NCAA hockey teams include Minnesota State head coach Mike Hastings, St. Cloud State head coach Brett Larson and Penn State video coach Alex Dawes. In addition, Scott … Read more

IIHF cancels remainder of 2022 World Junior Championship ‘to ensure the health and safety of all participants’

Following a recommendation by the tournament COVID-19 Medical Group and the IIHF Medical Committee, the IIHF Council has decided that, due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship will be cancelled to ensure the health and safety of all participants. The decision comes following a positive … Read more

Due to positive COVID-19 tests, United States to forfeit Dec. 28 World Junior game against Switzerland

Due to a mandated team quarantine following a positive test result of two of its players, the United States will be unable to participate in its December 28 World Junior preliminary game against Switzerland. “We’re extremely disappointed, especially for our players,” said U.S. National Junior Team GM John Vanbiesbrouck in a statement. “We’re operating in … Read more

Former Boston University bench boss Quinn tabbed new head coach for 2022 United States men’s Olympic team

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USA Hockey announced Monday that former NCAA coach David Quinn has been named head coach for the 2022 United States men’s Olympic team. John Vanbiesbrouck, assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey, has been named general manager of the team. “John and David have been involved in our 2022 Olympic process and are … Read more

Team USA holds on against Slovakia for 3-2 win; Power becomes first Canadian defenseman with WJC hat trick

Team USA celebrates Matthew Knies' first-period goal (photo: Images On Ice/USA Hockey).

Minnesota’s Matthew Knies netted Team USA’s first goal of the tournament, while nine Americans recorded a point in a 3-2 U.S. win over Slovakia Sunday night in Red Deer, Alberta. “Our guys stuck together and grinded out a tough game,” said head coach Nate Leaman. “It’s a good first step for our group. We need … Read more

United States blows 3-1 lead in third period, falls 4-3 in OT to Finland in World Junior pre-tournament game

The United States took a late 3-1 lead into the final minutes of the third period, but Finland scored three consecutive power play goals Thursday afternoon to win an IIHF World Junior Championship pre-tournament game 4-3 in Edmonton, Alta. Tanner Dickinson (OHL’s Soo Greyhounds), Brett Berard (Providence) and Dominic James (Minnesota Duluth) scored for the … Read more

Sanderson selected captain of 2022 U.S. World Junior Team; Faber, Beniers, Slaggert alternates

North Dakota sophomore defenseman Jake Sanderson has been named captain of the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team. In addition, Minnesota sophomore defenseman Brock Faber, Michigan sophomore forward Matty Beniers and Notre Dame sophomore forward Landon Slaggert were named alternate captains of the squad. All four players were members of the gold-medal winning 2021 U.S. National … Read more