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This Week in Atlantic Hockey: New commissioner Morgan says new job is ‘a great opportunity’ as hockey ‘has always been my first love’

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On Feb 2. Atlantic Hockey announced the selection of Michelle Morgan as its new commissioner, beginning April 17. She will succeed Bob DeGregorio, who is retiring after 20 years at the helm, dating back to the foundation of the conference. She will also replace DeGregorio as the commissioner of the women’s College Hockey America conference. … Read more

‘Superb field of semifinalists’ make up list of 25 for 2023 Walter Brown Award for best American-born D-I college hockey player in New England

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The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Monday that 25 men’s NCAA Division I players are semifinalists for the 71st Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. The nation’s oldest nationally-recognized college hockey honor, the Walter Brown Award was established in 1953 by the members of the … Read more

Who’s hot coming down the stretch; Atlantic Hockey picks its next commissioner: Weekend Review Season 5 Episode 19

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Hockey East selects Metcalf, conference races stay hot, PairWise odds: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 2 Episode 19

Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week in this D-I college hockey podcast.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

Topics include:

• Top teams fare pretty well, including Quinnipiac, Boston University, Michigan, and Denver, while St. Cloud State has a blip at Miami
• Cornell, Michigan Tech, Western Michigan, Michigan State and Alaska have strong weekends
• Atlantic Hockey chooses its next commissioner
• The NCAA committee clarifies Stonehill’s status, stirring up mild some social media controversy
• And in D-III, Utica puts up 96 shots on goal in a 6-2 win vs. Kings

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Idle Minnesota stays No. 1 in USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll as Gophers garner 36 first-place votes

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Minnesota did not play last weekend, but the Gophers picked up 36 first-place votes to remain No. 1 in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Quinnipiac stays No. 2 with six first-place votes, while Boston University is again No. 3, getting eight first-place votes in this week’s rankings. Denver retains the No. 4 spot, Michigan … Read more

Monday 10: Quinnipiac takes season series from Harvard, tight Big Ten standings, Western Michigan on roll, Beanpot on tap

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Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1) Bobcats over Crimson in key ECAC battle In one of the most anticipated games of the weekend, second-ranked Quinnipiac shut out No. 8 Harvard, 3-0 on Friday at Bright-Landry Hockey Center. The Bobcats were led by … Read more

SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Michigan completes sweep of Wisconsin, jumps into four-way tie in B1G; UNH gets stellar goaltending performance in upset of No. 16 UML; Miami earns second straight tie against No. 5 St. Cloud State; Holy Cross completes weekend sweep of Bentley

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Michigan had plenty of reason to celebrate on Saturday scoring seven times in a 7-4 victory that completed a Big Ten weekend sweep of Wisconsin (File photo: Jim Rosvold)

Four close games and a lopsided Big Ten matchup highlight the weekend: USCHO Edge podcast Season 1 Episode 13

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college hockey money lines over under wagering

USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger pick out five games among top 20 D-I college hockey teams, looking at money lines and over/under as well as a further analysis of the matchups.

This week’s games:

• Quinnipiac (-125) at Harvard (-105); over/under 5.5
• Connecticut (+115) at Northeastern (-145); o/u 5.5
• Wisconsin (+240) at Michigan (-305); o/u 6.5
• Michigan Tech (-120) at Bemidji State (-110); o/u 5
• Western Michigan (-135) at Minnesota Duluth (+105); o/u 6.5

Plus Jim and Dan give their Beanpot semifinal picks.

This college hockey podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

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This Week in Big Ten Hockey: Death scare now in rearview mirror, Michigan’s Holtz feeling ‘pretty damned good, all things considered’

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This is a story about Steven Holtz, a player you may not know who nearly lost his life to adenovirus in November. This is also about an interim head coach whose approach exemplifies a new – and welcome – way of defining what it means to be a college coach. It’s also the story of … Read more

John Carroll senior AD Morgan tabbed new commissioner for Atlantic Hockey, College Hockey America

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Following a thorough national search, Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America have named Michelle Morgan as their next commissioner. “I am honored to be named the next commissioner of Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America,” Morgan said in a news release. “I’d like to thank the search committee for their dedication throughout the process. I’m … Read more

This Week in ECAC Hockey: Cornell focusing on defense as Big Red looking to become ‘better by the end of the year’

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With the calendar month turning to October, conversation around college hockey is bound to center on the national tournament, the contenders, the pretenders, the bubble teams, possible Cinderellas and spoilers, and anything in between. Dark horse discussions are more prevalent than ever as teams ramp their best hockey into form, and the idea among the … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Local ties, as usual, run deep with 70th edition of upcoming Beanpot

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Growing up in Milton, Mass., in the figurative shadow of the TD Garden, Aidan McDonough was that rare youth hockey player from New England who didn’t necessarily dream about someday wearing a Bruins jersey. For McDonough, it was all about the Beanpot. “I didn’t want to play in the NHL — that’s a far-fetched dream,” … Read more

Former North Dakota player, broadcaster Dunn passes away at 65

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The University of North Dakota Athletics Department mourns the loss of Travis Dunn, who passed away suddenly on Feb. 1, 2023. He was 65. Dunn had his fingerprints all over the North Dakota hockey program after his playing days concluded, starting as a color commentator on hockey broadcasts alongside Pat Sweeney for 12 years beginning … Read more

Collegiate Hockey Federation, Amateur Athletic Union joining to launch AAU College Hockey, starting with 2023-24 season

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The Collegiate Hockey Federation (CHF) and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will partner to launch AAU College Hockey, a new model of collegiate hockey in the United States, the organizations announced in a joint statement Jan. 19. The program will commence with the 2023-24 hockey season and be operated as a varsity-level sport under the … Read more

Minnesota Duluth’s Sandelin on Bulldogs, NCHC: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 13

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USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Minnesota Duluth head coach Scott Sandelin, talking this year’s Bulldogs, some early-season injuries, the 10th anniversary of the NCHC, modern video and analytics, rule changes, and the Minnesota Duluth’s weekend series with Western Michigan.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

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