Canisius defender Rumble leaves Griffs for ECHL contract

Canisius junior defenseman Chris Rumble signed a contract with the ECHL’s Evansville Icemen on Saturday and will forego his final year of collegiate eligibility. The first Canisius defender to collect First Team all-conference accolades since Derek Gilham during the 1998-99 season, Rumble led all Canisius blueliners with 20 points on seven goals and 13 assists … Read more

Colgate junior Baun bolts school to sign with Chicago

Colgate junior forward Kyle Baun announced Thursday that he will forego his senior season and sign a free-agent, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. The contract is for two years and he will report to the Blackhawks immediately. “First off, I would like to thank coach Don Vaughan, Mike Harder, Steve Chouinard and the entire … Read more

Michigan loses Copp one year early to Winnipeg

Michigan captain Andrew Copp will give up his senior season with the Wolverines after signing a three-year, two-way, entry level contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. The junior forward and Ann Arbor native will report directly to Winnipeg for the stretch run of the NHL season. A fourth-round selection (104th overall) by Winnipeg in … Read more

Calgary signs Western Michigan junior defenseman Morrison

The Calgary Flames announced Thursday that they have signed defenseman Kenney Morrison, who just completed his junior year at Western Michigan, to a free-agent contract. In 37 games during the 2014-15 season, Morrison scored five goals and added 10 assists for 15 points in 37 games for WMU. Over three seasons with the Broncos, Morrison … Read more

Montour one and done at Massachusetts, signs with Anaheim

Massachusetts freshman defenseman Brandon Montour has signed with the Anaheim Ducks, foregoing the final three years of his collegiate eligibility. Montour was selected by Anaheim in the second round (55th overall) of the 2014 NHL draft – the highest draft pick in UMass history. “I am excited to be signing with the Anaheim Ducks,” said … Read more

Massachusetts forward Vatrano leaves school for Boston deal

Frank Vatrano will forgo his junior and senior seasons for Massachusetts after signing a free-agent contract with the Boston Bruins this week, according to masslive.com. Vatrano, who was second on the Minutemen with 28 points (18 goals, 10 assists) in 2014-15, played junior hockey in 2009-10 and 2002-13 for the Boston Jr. Bruins. Absolutely humbled … Read more

St. Louis signs Alaska defenseman Parayko to two-year deal

The St. Louis Blues announced Tuesday that the club has signed Alaska defenseman Colton Parayko to a two-year, entry-level contract. Parayko has been assigned to the Blues’ American Hockey League affiliate in Chicago. Parayko spent the past three seasons with Alaska, totaling 17 goals and 49 assists for 66 points in 104 games. This season, … Read more

Minnesota shuts down Connor Reilly after third knee surgery

Minnesota sophomore forward Connor Reilly underwent knee surgery on Tuesday, effectively ending his 2014-15 season, according to a report in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Reilly returned to Vail, Colo., for his third knee surgery by Dr. Robert LaPrade. “Connor had surgery [Tuesday], so obviously he’s finished for the year and should be back and ready … Read more

Handrahan resigns as Ohio State women’s coach after reportedly violating university conduct policies

Ohio State women’s coach Nate Handrahan resigned on Monday in the wake of being found in violation of university policies on sexual harassment, inappropriate conduct and retaliation. The Columbus Dispatch reported that Ohio State began investigating Handrahan after the university received an anonymous complaint of sexual harassment involving Handrahan back on Nov. 24, 2014, stating … Read more

NCHC suspends Minnesota-Duluth’s Krause one game for illegal knee-on-knee hit

The NCHC announced Tuesday that it has issued a one-game suspension to Minnesota-Duluth senior forward Adam Krause, stemming from an illegal hit during the Bulldogs’ game at Western Michigan on Saturday, March 7. Krause was suspended after a review of a play in which illegal knee-on-knee contact was made with a Western Michigan player at … Read more

Princeton’s Davis suspended one game by ECAC Hockey

ECAC Hockey announced Saturday that Princeton sophomore defenseman Tommy Davis has been assessed a one-game suspension as the result of his actions Friday night in the Princeton-Dartmouth game at Thompson Arena. The league action was taken after review of an incident that occurred in the second-period. Davis is not eligible to compete in Princeton’s next … Read more