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Harvard’s Donato steps down

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Ted Donato has stepped down as Harvard head coach, the school announced Thursday. “I am proud and grateful for all the incredible moments, everlasting memories, and relationships from my 27 years connected to the University as a student-athlete, coach, and parent,” Donato said in a statement. “I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity … Read more

For Mercyhurst’s Gotkin, a time to reflect

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Barring a miracle, the Mercyhurst men’s hockey program essentially started and ended with Rick Gotkin. His tenure at Mercyhurst began in 1988 shortly after the school began its transition from club to NCAA Division III. The Lakers were at various times D-III and D-II before making the move to Division I in 1999. As a … Read more

Alaska Anchorage hires Rud to lead Seawolves

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Alaska Anchorage is turning to Eric Rud as the eighth head coach in Seawolf history. Rud was most recently an assistant at St. Cloud State, before that associate head coach at Miami (Ohio), and earlier the head coach of St. Cloud State’s women’s program. He’s also spent plenty of time in junior hockey, including head … Read more

LSSU’s Taffy Abel Arena to be renovated

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Lake Superior State is giving Taffy Abel Arena a facelift. The university recently approved $6.3 million in donor-funded upgrades to the James C. Norris Center, including a new ice plant, boards and glass, benches, plus HVAC and roof work. The project is part of a broader push announced in February, with more than $10 million … Read more

UMD’s Plante is USCHO Player of the Year

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After delivering one of the most productive offensive seasons in college hockey, Minnesota Duluth’s Max Plante has been named USCHO Player of the Year. A cornerstone for the Bulldogs offense, Plante finished the season with 52 points on 25 goals and 27 assists in 40 games, ranking third nationally in points and tied for second … Read more

Dartmouth’s Cashman is USCHO Coach of the Year

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Following a historic season in which he led Dartmouth to its first ECAC Hockey tournament title, Reid Cashman has been named USCHO’s 2025-26 Coach of the Year. In his fifth season behind the bench, Cashman guided Dartmouth to a program-record 23 wins while also securing the school’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1980. The Big … Read more

MSU’s Martone is USCHO Rookie of the Year

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Michigan State forward Porter Martone is the USCHO Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 season. Voting was conducted by USCHO.com staff members. Martone turned in one of the most impressive rookie seasons in Michigan State Spartans men’s ice hockey history in 2025-26, emerging as both the team’s leading scorer and one of the most … Read more

Trio of 2025-26 All-USCHO teams announced

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The staff of USCHO.com has announced its three all-USCHO teams for the 2025-26 college hockey season. First Team All-USCHO F: Max Plante, So., Minnesota Duluth* F: T.J. Hughes, Sr., Michigan F: Ethan Wyttenbach, Fr., Quinnipiac D: Eric Pohlkamp, Jr., Denver* D: Cole Hutson, So., Boston University G: Johnny Hicks, Fr., Denver *—Indicates unanimous first-team selection … Read more

Yale taps Hamilton as coach

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Jeff Hamilton will take over as the new coach at Yale, the school announced on Monday. Hamilton returns to Yale as a former team captain and the program’s all-time leading scorer. A three-time All-American and two-time Hobey Baker finalist, he graduated from Yale in 2001. He takes over the program from interim Joe Howe, who … Read more

Bertagna named co-winner of 2026 Parker-York Award

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Former Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna was named the co-winner of the 2026 Parker-York Award for contribution to New England Hockey by the New England Hockey Writers Association at its annual awards gathering Sunday afternoon in Saugus, Mass. Bertagna was presented the award, which was first bestowed in 1959, along with former Amherst coach Jack … Read more

Princeton endows hockey coach position to honor Hobey Baker

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A group of alumni at Princeton has endowed the men’s hockey head coach position in honor of Hobart Amory Hare “Hobey” Baker, one of the most celebrated athletes in school history. A member of Princeton’s Class of 1914, Baker starred in both hockey and football, helping Princeton win national championships in football in 1911 and … Read more

Denver’s Pohlkamp, Brown sign NHL deals

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Fresh off winning the NCAA championship, a pair of Denver juniors have signed NHL contracts — defenseman Eric Pohlkamp has signed an entry-level deal with the San Jose Sharks, and Garrett Brown inked a two-year deal with the Winnipeg Jets. Pohlkamp, 22, recorded 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists) in 43 games this season for … Read more

Reports: Yost damaged in wind storm

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Yost Ice Arena, home rink of the University of Michigan men’s hockey team, sustained damage in a wind storm early Wednesday morning, according to multiple news reports. There were no reports of injuries. Large metal pieces from the arena’s roof were scattered around the building, according to reports, with debris lodged in nearby trees and … Read more

DU’s Buckberger signs NHL deal with Columbus

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Fresh off winning the NCAA championship with Denver, defenseman Boston Buckberger has signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets to a two-year, entry-level contract starting in the 2026-27 season. Buckberger, 22, played three seasons at Denver and registered 24-62-86 and a cumulative +94 plus/minus rating in 128 games from 2023-26. He helped the Pioneers win the … Read more

Fink inks contract with Predators

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Penn State forward Aiden Fink signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Nashville Predators the club announced on Monday afternoon. Fink signed an ATO with the Milwaukee Admirals at the end of March. Fink has played the past six games for Milwaukee registering 10 points, on three goals and seven assists including a four-assist game … Read more

St. Cloud hires Oliver as coach

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St. Cloud State has tapped Nick Oliver as the next men’s hockey head coach. Oliver returns to his alma mater to become the fourth head coach of the D-I era (since 1987-88) and 19th overall in program history. “I’m humbled and honored for the opportunity to be the next head coach of St. Cloud State … Read more

NoDak’s Livanavage, Wiebe sign NHL deals

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Two North Dakota players are going pro. Jake Livanavage has signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Abram Wiebe has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames. Livanavage’s contract will begin in the current 2025-26 campaign and runs through the 2026-27 season. Livanavage will report to Pittsburgh and is expected … Read more