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Quinnipiac’s St. Cyr, Clarkson’s Underwood joining Michigan State hockey team as grad transfers for 2022-23 season

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Michigan State has announced the addition of goaltender Dylan St. Cyr and defenseman Michael Underwood as graduate transfers for the upcoming 2022-23 season. The pair of Michigan-born players join the Spartan roster after four-year collegiate careers. Underwood played four seasons at Clarkson, while St. Cyr played three at Notre Dame before spending the 2021-22 campaign … Read more

Heading into 10th season of competition, NCHC tabs St. Cloud State athletic director Weems as new commissioner

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Following a thorough search process, the NCHC has named Heather Weems its new commissioner. Weems becomes the NCHC’s third commissioner in conference history, replacing Josh Fenton, who left for the same role with the Summit League. Weems, who will officially start the role on July 6, comes to the conference after spending the last 10 … Read more

Leaman agrees to multi-year extension to remain Providence coach, says he is ‘thrilled to remain a Friar’

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Providence announced Thursday that men’s hockey head coach Nate Leaman has agreed to a multi-year contract extension to remain with the Friars. Leaman has guided the Friars to the 2015 national championship and also to two Frozen Fours and six consecutive NCAA tournament appearances “Providence has been my home for the last 11 years and … Read more

Current NCAA hockey players Farrell, Hughes part of college connections on 2022 U.S. men’s world championship team

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USA Hockey announced Thursday the 24 players who will comprise the 2022 U.S. Men’s National Team that will compete in the 2022 IIHF Men’s World Championship May 13-29 in Tampere and Helsinki, Finland. “We’ve got a great group of players who we know will represent our country extremely well at the world championship,” said Ryan … Read more

Looking back at the Frozen Four, at coaching openings, the coaches’ convention, Illinois says no: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 4 Episode 26

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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 back at the Frozen Four and at current news around college hockey as they wrap Season 4.

This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org

Topics include …

• Eating crow on our Frozen Four championship predictions and looking at what made Denver successful

• Coaching positions: filled at Michigan State and still open at Boston College and Boston University

• When will we see an announcement on an extension for Mel Pearson at Michigan?

• What came out of the coaches’ convention as far as overtime and rule changes?

• Illinois no longer pursuing Big Ten hockey

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Minnesota’s Lucius leaves Gophers after freshman campaign, signs NHL contract with Winnipeg

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Minnesota freshman forward Chaz Lucius has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, forgoing his final three years of eligibility with the Gophers. The 22nd Gophers product taken in the first round of the NHL Draft, Lucius was selected by Winnipeg in the 2021 draft with the 18th overall pick. “Chaz is one … Read more

Atlantic Hockey, College Hockey America commissioner DeGregorio stepping down at conclusion of ’22-23 season

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Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America commissioner Robert DeGregorio has announced he will retire from both positions following the 2022-23 season. DeGregorio officially notified Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America leadership of his intention to step down during both leagues’ annual meetings prior to the American Hockey Coaches Association convention in Naples, Fla., last week. … Read more

Boston College director of athletics Kraft leaving Eagles for same position at Penn State, effective July 1

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Patrick Kraft, the current director of athletics at Boston College, has been named Penn State’s next vice president for intercollegiate athletics/director of athletics by president-elect Neeli Bendapudi. Kraft, who will succeed Sandy Barbour after she announced she will retire this summer after serving in the role since 2014, will assume the role on July 1. … Read more

Denver blueliner Mayhew returning to Pioneers in ’22-23 for fifth season of NCAA eligibility

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Denver defenseman Kyle Mayhew is returning to the Pioneers for a fifth season of eligibility. Mayhew gained an extra year of eligibility through the NCAA due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayhew appeared in 40 games during the 2021-22 season, recording career highs in goals (two), assists (nine) and points (11) while helping the Pioneers win … Read more

‘With the significant transitions underway within college sports,’ NCAA president Emmert stepping down from role

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The NCAA Board of Governors announced Tuesday that, by mutual agreement with the board, Mark Emmert will be stepping down as president of the NCAA. Emmert will continue to serve in his role until a new president is selected and in place or until June 30, 2023. “Throughout my tenure, I’ve emphasized the need to … Read more

Outgoing commissioner Fenton recognized with 2022 NCHC distinguished service award

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With his nine-season tenure as commissioner officially complete, the NCHC athletic council has awarded Josh Fenton the 2022 NCHC distinguished service award. Fenton has departed the Conference for the same role with the Summit League, a move that was first announced in December. All eight school coaching staffs and athletic directors were on hand for … Read more