Previewing the 2022 NCAA hockey tournament, Worcester Regional: Western Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Northeastern

WORCESTER REGIONAL When: Friday, March 25 & Sunday, March 27 Where: DCU Center, Worcester, Mass. Matchups: Western Michigan vs. Northeastern, March 25, noon, ESPNU; Minnesota vs. Massachusetts, March 25, 6 p.m., ESPNU; championship, March 27, 4 p.m./6:30 p.m., ESPN2 1. WESTERN MICHIGAN How they got here: At-large bid Overall season record: 25-11-1 Top players: F … Read more

Lindenwood University joining NCAA Division I men’s college hockey ranks for 2022-23 season

Lindenwood University announced Thursday that it will add a NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey program beginning in the fall of 2022. This statement comes on the heels of an announcement last month that the university will transition all NCAA athletic programs to the Division I level during a similar timeframe. “This marks an exciting … Read more

Previewing the 2022 NCAA hockey tournament, Allentown Regional: Michigan, Quinnipiac, St. Cloud State, American International

ALLENTOWN REGIONAL When: Friday, March 25 & Sunday, March 27 Where: PPL Center, Allentown, Pa. Matchups: Michigan vs. American International, March 25, 3 p.m., ESPNU; Quinnipiac vs. St. Cloud State, March 25, 8 p.m., ESPNews; championship, March 27, 4 p.m./6:30 p.m., ESPN2 1. MICHIGAN How they got here: Won Big Ten tournament championship Overall season … Read more

UMass’ Trivigno collects second straight Walter Brown Award as top American-born Division I college hockey player in New England

The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Thursday that Massachusetts senior forward Bobby Trivigno is recipient of the 70th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England. Trivigno also won the award in 2021. Trivigno, a native of Setauket, N.Y., scored 20 goals and added 28 … Read more

USA Hockey announces full staff to return for restart of 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship in August

Providence coach Nate Leaman, who led the United States to the gold medal at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship in Edmonton, will return as head coach of the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team. Leaman will be joined by Ted Donato (Harvard), Kris Mayotte (Colorado College) and Steve Miller (Ohio State) serving as assistant coaches, … Read more

Providence goaltender Stauber leaves Friars after junior season, inks NHL deal with Blackhawks

Providence junior goaltender Jaxson Stauber has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, forgoing his senior season with the Friars. Stauber’s contract runs through the 2023-24 season. The native of Plymouth, Minn., who was a Walter Brown Award and Mike Richter Award semifinalist for the second consecutive season, posted a 21-14-2 record with … Read more

Atlantic Hockey suspends Air Force’s Rowe one game for hitting from behind penalty against AIC in conference title game

Atlantic Hockey has announced a one-game suspension for Air Force defenseman Luke Rowe, effective for the Falcons’ next NCAA Division I game. The suspension is a result of Rowe’s major penalty for hitting from behind and game misconduct, which occurred at the 10:27 mark of the third period in the Atlantic Hockey championship game against … Read more

Outgoing commissioner Fenton recognized with NCHC’s Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award for 2021-22 season

Outgoing NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton has been named the ninth annual recipient of the NCHC’s Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award for the 2021-22 season. Fenton recently completed his ninth season as the commissioner of the NCHC. He was presented with the award by NCHC director of officiating Don Adam at a ceremony following the NCHC … Read more

Previewing the 2022 NCAA hockey tournament, Loveland Regional: Denver, Minnesota Duluth, Michigan Tech, UMass Lowell

LOVELAND REGIONAL When: Thursday, March 24 & Saturday, March 26 Where: Budweiser Events Center, Loveland, Colo. Matchups: Minnesota Duluth vs. Michigan Tech, March 24, 3 p.m., ESPNU; Denver vs. UMass Lowell, March 24, 9 p.m., ESPNU; championship, March 26, 4 p.m./6:30 p.m., ESPNU 1. DENVER How they got here: At-large bid Overall season record: 27-9-1 … Read more

Previewing the 2022 NCAA hockey tournament, Albany Regional: Minnesota State, North Dakota, Notre Dame, Harvard

ALBANY REGIONAL When: Thursday, March 24 & Saturday, March 26 Where: MVP Arena, Albany, N.Y. Matchups: Minnesota State vs. Harvard, March 24, noon, ESPNU; North Dakota vs. Notre Dame, March 24, 6 p.m., ESPNU, championship, March 26, 4 p.m./6:30 p.m., ESPNU 1. MINNESOTA STATE How they got here: Won CCHA tournament championship Overall season record: … Read more