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Frozen Four College Hockey Team Preview: UMass opens with defending champ Minnesota Duluth, looking for redemption from 2019 title game

April 9, 2021April 5, 2021 by Jim Connelly

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

With a Minnesota-rich Frozen Four college hockey equation, school alumni elated to see situation unfold

April 9, 2021April 5, 2021 by Drew Claussen

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?

Ranta forgoes senior season with Minnesota, signs NHL contract with Avalanche

April 4, 2021 by USCHO Staff

The Colorado Avalanche announced Saturday that the team has signed Minnesota junior forward Sampo Ranta to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Kuznetsov leaves UConn blue line after sophomore year, inks NHL deal with Calgary

April 3, 2021 by USCHO Staff

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.

Citing ‘unfinished business,’ LaFontaine returning to Minnesota for fifth college hockey season in 2021-22

April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 by USCHO Staff

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.

Former Miami coach, current Providence staffer Blasi named first coach for St. Thomas’ men’s Division I college hockey team

April 2, 2021 by USCHO Staff

Enrico Blasi (Miami - Head Coach) - The Miami University RedHawks practiced on Friday, April 10, 2009, during the 2009 Frozen Four at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Melissa Wade)

St. Thomas announced Friday the hiring of Rico Blasi as its new men’s hockey head coach.

North Dakota goalie Scheel gives up senior season with Fighting Hawks, signs NHL contract with Dallas

April 1, 2021 by USCHO Staff

North Dakota junior goalie Adam Scheel signed a free-agent, entry-level deal with the Dallas Stars Thursday evening.

After stellar sophomore season with North Dakota, Pinto leaves Fighting Hawks, inks NHL deal with Senators

April 1, 2021 by USCHO Staff

North Dakota sophomore forward Shane Pinto will pursue his professional career, signing with the NHL’s Ottawa Senators.

Johnson, Somoza use COVID-19 extra eligibility to return to Bemidji State for 2021-22 college hockey season

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 by USCHO Staff

Bemidji State seniors Brad Johnson and Ethan Somoza will return to the Beavers for the 2021-22 season.

Wisconsin’s Caufield, Minnesota State’s McKay, North Dakota’s Pinto named Hobey Baker Award finalists for 2020-21 college hockey season

April 1, 2021 by USCHO Staff

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.

Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: Union’s Kosack finds community niche with youth-driven outreach campaign

April 1, 2021 by Nate Owen

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.

Bernard-Docker signs NHL contract with Senators, gives up senior season at North Dakota

April 1, 2021 by USCHO Staff

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.

Boston College’s Newhook leaves Eagles after two seasons, inks NHL deal with Avalanche

April 1, 2021 by USCHO Staff

The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday that the team has signed Boston College sophomore forward Alex Newhook to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Boston College netminder Knight signs NHL contract with Panthers, leaves Eagles after two seasons

April 1, 2021 by USCHO Staff

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.

York leaves Michigan back end after sophomore season, inks NHL deal with Philadelphia

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 by USCHO Staff

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.

Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: UMass Boston players’ Men In Blades initiative keeps charities rolling in donations

March 31, 2021 by Tim Costello

What started out as a brainstorming conversation between two UMass Boston hockey players became a goal and a purpose for supporting the American Cancer Society during the pandemic.

Frozen Four College Hockey Team Preview: UMass opens with defending champ Minnesota Duluth, looking for redemption from 2019 title game

With a Minnesota-rich Frozen Four college hockey equation, school alumni elated to see situation unfold

Ranta forgoes senior season with Minnesota, signs NHL contract with Avalanche

Kuznetsov leaves UConn blue line after sophomore year, inks NHL deal with Calgary

Citing ‘unfinished business,’ LaFontaine returning to Minnesota for fifth college hockey season in 2021-22

Former Miami coach, current Providence staffer Blasi named first coach for St. Thomas’ men’s Division I college hockey team

North Dakota goalie Scheel gives up senior season with Fighting Hawks, signs NHL contract with Dallas

After stellar sophomore season with North Dakota, Pinto leaves Fighting Hawks, inks NHL deal with Senators

Johnson, Somoza use COVID-19 extra eligibility to return to Bemidji State for 2021-22 college hockey season

Wisconsin’s Caufield, Minnesota State’s McKay, North Dakota’s Pinto named Hobey Baker Award finalists for 2020-21 college hockey season

Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: Union’s Kosack finds community niche with youth-driven outreach campaign

Bernard-Docker signs NHL contract with Senators, gives up senior season at North Dakota

Boston College’s Newhook leaves Eagles after two seasons, inks NHL deal with Avalanche

Boston College netminder Knight signs NHL contract with Panthers, leaves Eagles after two seasons

York leaves Michigan back end after sophomore season, inks NHL deal with Philadelphia

Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: UMass Boston players’ Men In Blades initiative keeps charities rolling in donations

Wild signs Boston College standout Boldy, who gives up last two seasons of NCAA eligibility

Hardman signs with Blackhawks, forgoes last two seasons with Boston College

New Arizona State arena making progress, on schedule to open in 2022

Western Michigan’s Bennett awarded NCHC postgraduate scholarship on way to medical school