Hockey East unveils new media rights deal with ESPN for men’s, women’s games
The agreement places every men’s and women’s game on the ESPN platform, most of which will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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Minnesota State’s Hastings takes Mavericks to Frozen Four, chosen national coach of the year for second consecutive season
For leading Minnesota State into the 2022 Frozen Four, Mike Hastings has once again been chosen as the recipient of the Spencer Penrose Award as Division I CCM/AHCA coach of the year, as selected by his peers. The honor is the third for Hastings, and his second consecutive selection. He joins only three other coaches … Read more
Boston, the first eight times: Detailing the Hub’s long history hosting the Frozen Four
From 1960 to 2015, let’s take a walk down memory lane and look back at some of the great championship moments born in Boston.
Live from Boston: USCHO Spotlight podcast covers the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four
USCHO Spotlight hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger will broadcast each day live from Boston at the Frozen Four.
Stonehill men’s hockey moving from NCAA D-II Northeast-10 to NCAA Division I for 2022-23 season; women’s hockey to join NEWHA in ’22-23
Stonehill College has accepted an invitation from the Northeast Conference and will begin a transition to offer NCAA Division I athletics starting with the 2022-23 academic year. Stonehill, a charter member of the Northeast-10 Conference, currently offers 22 varsity intercollegiate athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level, with its 23rd program, women’s hockey, set … Read more
Experience, contributions from freshmen key for Minnesota at its first Frozen Four since 2014
Here’s a look at the Golden Gophers ahead of the 2022 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in Boston, where they play Minnesota State in the semifinals.
Doing things ‘a little different way’ is Minnesota State’s style entering second straight Frozen Four
Here’s a look at the Mavericks ahead of the 2022 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in Boston, where they play Minnesota in the semifinals.
Abate leaves Omaha after junior season, signs AHL contract with Providence for 2022-23 season
Omaha junior forward Joey Abate has signed with the AHL’s Providence Bruins for the 2022-23 season. Abate, a native of Bloomingdale, Ill., will not return for his senior season with the Mavericks. Recording two goals and three assists in 32 games during his junior season, Abate had nine points (one goal and eight assists) as … Read more
Denver has history to remember in Boston as it heads to Frozen Four
Here’s a look at the Pioneers ahead of the 2022 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in Boston, where they play Michigan in the semifinals.
Michigan understands pressure as it takes talented, motivated team to Frozen Four
Here’s a look at the Wolverines ahead of the 2022 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in Boston, where they play Denver in the semifinals.
Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Spotlight: For Union’s Kosack, community involvement part of bigger picture of student-athlete life
It all started with a simple smile. Josh Kosack remembers the moment fondly, standing in the runway waiting to take the ice at Dartmouth’s Thompson Arena. “I saw this kid sitting there who had Down Syndrome and I just started talking to him and his mom,” remembers Kosack, a senior at Union who is among … Read more
Western Michigan goalie Bussi forgoes senior season with Broncos, signs NHL deal with Bruins
The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that the team has signed Western Michigan junior goaltender Brandon Bussi to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2022-23 season. Bussi will give up his senior season with the Broncos in agreeing to the NHL contract. The Sound Beach, N.Y., native will report to the AHL’s Providence Bruins for the … Read more
Denver’s Brink, Minnesota State’s McKay, Minnesota’s Meyers named 2022 Hobey Hat Trick finalists as top college hockey player
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee announced Thursday the three Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalists for the 2022 award, honoring college hockey’s top player. This year’s Hobey Hat Trick consists of Denver junior forward Bobby Brink, Minnesota State senior goaltender Dryden McKay, and Minnesota junior forward Ben Meyers. Brink currently has 14 goals and 42 … Read more
Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Spotlight: Adjusting to COVID times, RPI’s Price finds volunteering as outlet to ‘take back control over my life’
Rensselaer junior defender Hannah Price was an outspoken advocate in her community long before she stepped on campus in Troy, N.Y. But with the transition to college and the pressures of being a student athlete, heading into her sophomore year, she hadn’t yet explored opportunities to give back in Troy. In the fall of 2020, … Read more
After four seasons, one NCAA tournament appearance, O’Connell relieved of men’s hockey coaching duties at Boston University
Boston University announced Wednesday that Albie O’Connell will not return as head coach of the Terriers’ men’s hockey program. In four seasons, O’Connell compiled a 58-49-16 record and led the Terriers to one NCAA tournament appearance. The 2021-22 season came to an end with a loss in the Hockey East quarterfinals as BU missed out … Read more
Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Spotlight: Saint Mary’s netminder Keeley shows selfless side, says purpose in life is to ‘help other people find theirs’
Jordan Keeley, a senior goaltender at St. Mary’s University, took a class her freshman year that she said altered the way she approaches her life Already a service-minded person with a number of volunteer experiences to her name by the time she arrived on campus, Dr. Scott Sorvaag’s Leadership introduction course rearranged the way Keeley … Read more
Michigan State goaltender DeRidder heading to North Dakota for fifth year of NCAA eligibility in ’22-23
North Dakota announced Wednesday the addition of goaltender Drew DeRidder from Michigan State for the 2022-23 season. DeRidder will come to North Dakota for his fifth year of collegiate hockey and will be immediately eligible. “We would like to welcome Drew to North Dakota,” said North Dakota coach Brad Berry in a statement. “He brings … Read more
Western Michigan’s Glover forgoes last two seasons with Broncos, signs NHL contract with Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Western Michigan sophomore forward Ty Glover to a three-year, entry-level contract. In signing the NHL deal, Glover will give up his junior and senior seasons with the Broncos. Glover will report to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on an amateur tryout contract. The London, Ont., native played 39 games this season, … Read more
After three seasons on Western Michigan back end, Attard signs NHL contract with Philadelphia
Western Michigan junior defenseman has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers that will begin immediately. He will forgo his senior year with the Broncos. Attard, a third-round draft pick (72nd overall) of the Flyers in the 2019 NHL Draft, leaves the Broncos after three seasons with 72 career points on 27 goals … Read more
Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Spotlight: Minnesota Duluth’s Hughes excelling on ice, off ice with Sophie’s Squad raising awareness for mental health
So many college student-athletes thrive off the highly-regimented routines that come with the territory. When they have a lot of free time, they suddenly risk being unproductive. Minnesota Duluth senior forward Gabbie Hughes doesn’t have that problem. One of UMD’s two finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Award, given to the country’s top women’s college hockey … Read more