Notre Dame junior defenseman Nate Clurman has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche, giving up his senior season with the Fighting Irish. Clurman, a Boulder, Colo., native, was originally selected by Colorado in the sixth round (161st overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft. He will report to the AHL’s Colorado Eagles. Notre … Read more
Holy Cross coach David Berard has resigned, effective immediately, to pursue new opportunities, according to a news release. Berard, who took over the program in June 2014, led the Crusaders to an 84-116-34 mark in his tenure. “It has been an honor and a privilege to be the head coach at Holy Cross for the … Read more
This is the second of four team previews for the teams that have reached the Frozen Four this week in Pittsburgh. ST. CLOUD STATE Season record: 16-9-0 How they got to Pittsburgh: Beat Boston University 6-2, beat Boston College 4-1 in the Northeast regional Top players: Freshman forward Veeti Miettinen (11-13-24), sophomore forward Jami Krannila … Read more
Notre Dame announced Monday the addition of graduate transfer goaltender Matthew Galajda for the 2021-22 season. The 2018 First Team All-American played his first three seasons at Cornell. “We’re excited to add Matthew to our program,” Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson said in a statement. “He has a very impressive resume both academically and athletically … Read more
The WCHA announced Monday that conference supervisor of officials Greg Shepherd has been voted unanimously by the league’s 10 teams as the 2021 recipient of the Otto Breitenbach Distinguished Service Award. “The WCHA was and always will be the best league in college hockey and I am truly honored and humbled to receive this award,” … Read more
This is the first of four team previews for the teams that have reached the Frozen Four this week in Pittsburgh. MASSACHUSETTS Season record: 18-5-4 (13-5-4 Hockey East) How they got to Pittsburgh: Defeated Lake Superior State 5-1, defeated Bemidji State 4-0 in East Regional Top players: Forwards Bobby Trivigno (10-21-31), Garrett Wait (8-8-16) and … Read more
Minnesota has called itself the state of hockey for years now, but even someone who rolls their eyes at the saying would have to admit that it rang true in college hockey this season.
What else would you call a state that put all five Division I programs into the 16-team postseason tournament and will make up 75 percent of the Frozen Four?
The Colorado Avalanche announced Saturday that the team has signed Minnesota junior forward Sampo Ranta to a three-year, entry-level contract.
UConn defenseman Yan Kuznetsov has signed a three-year entry level contract with the NHL’s Calgary Flames, forgoing his final two years of eligibility with the Huskies.
Minnesota goalie Jack LaFontaine has informed the Gophers that he will return for a third year with the program and fifth overall collegiate campaign in 2021-22.
St. Thomas announced Friday the hiring of Rico Blasi as its new men’s hockey head coach.
North Dakota junior goalie Adam Scheel signed a free-agent, entry-level deal with the Dallas Stars Thursday evening.
North Dakota sophomore forward Shane Pinto will pursue his professional career, signing with the NHL’s Ottawa Senators.
Bemidji State seniors Brad Johnson and Ethan Somoza will return to the Beavers for the 2021-22 season.
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Committee announced Thursday the three Hobey Baker Hat Trick finalists for the 2021 award, honoring college hockey’s top player.
Growing up, Union senior captain Josh Kosack remembers being that kid banging on the glass at hockey games.
A chance encounter two years ago at an away game gave him the chance to return the favor – and then some.
The NHL’s Ottawa Senators announced Thursday that the team has signed North Dakota junior defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday that the team has signed Boston College sophomore forward Alex Newhook to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Florida Panthers announced Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms with Boston College sophomore goaltender Spencer Knight on a three-year, entry-level contract.
Michigan sophomore defenseman Cam York has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, forgoing his last two seasons with the Wolverines.