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Boston College takes over as No. 1 team in Jan. 20 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, getting 36 first-place votes to unseat Michigan State

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With 36 first-place votes, Boston College takes over as the top-ranked team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, moving up one spot in the rankings. Michigan State falls one spot to No. 2, earning 13 first-place votes, while Western Michigan is up one to No. 3, Minnesota is down one to No. 4, … Read more

Monday 10: Michigan, Michigan State split latest rivalry series, Army West Point sweeps Air Force for first time at home since 2008, Arizona State moves into first place in NCHC

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Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1. Michigan and Michigan State split home-and-home series Fans went home happy as the top-ranked Spartans and No. 10 Wolverines each won in front of their home crowds. In Friday’s 3-2 overtime win, Michigan was able to … Read more

SATURDAY COLLEGE HOCKEY ROUNDUP: Notre Dame bests No. 3 Minnesota in OT; No. 2 Boston College sweeps No. 6 Providence; No. 1 Michigan State splits with No. 10 Michigan; No. 4 Western Michigan sweeps No. 14 North Dakota; No. 17 Connecticut ties No. 5 Maine

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Blake Biondi’s first game-winning goal of the season lifted Notre Dame over Minnesota in overtime, earning the Fighting Irish a tough road split with the No. 3 Golden Gophers. From the left slot, Biondi took a cross-crease feed from Cole Knuble and one-timed it past Liam Souliere at 3:46 in OT to win the game. … Read more

FRIDAY COLLEGE HOCKEY ROUNDUP: No. 10 Michigan nips No. 1 Michigan State in OT; Muldowney scores all four as No. 17 UConn downs No. 5 Maine; No. 2 Boston College blanks No. 6 Providence; No. 3 Minnesota defeats Notre Dame; No. 4 Western Michigan clips No. 14 North Dakota in OT

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Garrett Schifsky scored one minute into overtime to give No. 10 Michigan a 3-2 win over No. 1 Michigan State Friday night at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich. TJ Hughes forced overtime for the Wolverines with his goal at 14:25 of the third period. Garrett Schifsky calls GAME! pic.twitter.com/kA9UaPsarh — Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) … Read more

Michigan State at Michigan, Providence at BC among our six games analyzed for Jan. 17, 2025: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 12

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college hockey money lines over under wagering

USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on January 17, 2025:

  • Providence +160 @ Boston College -210; over/under 5.5
  • UConn +200 @ Maine -270; o/u 5.5
  • Michigan State -110 @ Michigan -120; o/u 6.5
  • Western Michigan -115 @ North Dakota -115; o/u 6.5
  • Arizona State +110 @ St. Cloud -140; o/u 5.5
  • Notre Dame +240 @ Minnesota -330; o/u 5.5 (our “pizza money” game)

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This Week in Atlantic Hockey America: Confidence boost after weekend of goal scoring has Army West Point primed for Air Force series this weekend

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Scoring goals has been a challenge for Army West Point this season. Before last weekend, the Black Knights (7-15-0) were averaging 1.65 goals a game, and hadn’t scored more than two in a contest since a 5-3 loss to Holy Cross on Nov. 22. Brian Riley’s team came into last weekend’s series with Mercyhurst having … Read more

This Week in Big Ten Hockey: Michigan-Michigan State rivalry gets next chapter going this weekend as series ‘going to bring out the best in everyone’

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It’s a good week to be a sports fan in Michigan. As the top seed in the NFC, the Detroit Lions host the Washington Commanders in NFL playoff action Saturday night. After a coaching change, the Red Wings won their first seven games of 2025, putting them right there in the hunt for an NHL … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: UConn’s Schandor happy in Huskies uniform as team hopes to make January statement

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Connecticut gave Hudson Schandor an opportunity, but he’s given plenty back. Schandor, Connecticut’s 5-foot-9, 175-pound graduate student forward from North Vancouver, B.C., recently surpassed 100 career points with a goal and two assists in a 4-1 win at New Hampshire last Friday, becoming the second-highest scorer in program history since it joined Hockey East in … Read more

This Week in NCHC Hockey: Sweep of then-No. 13 Colorado College has Omaha showing ‘a great example of sticking with it’

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If you’re an Omaha fan, there was a lot to like about the Mavericks’ home sweep last weekend over 13th-ranked Colorado College. It was especially rewarding for some of UNO’s veteran players. That includes graduate student forwards Brady Risk and Harrison Israels, a pair of Alaska transfers who, on a line with Myles Hilman, combined … Read more

This Week in CCHA Hockey: Finding ways to adjust, focused St. Thomas riding four-game win streak since 2025 arrived

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After a trying end to 2024, the new year has been kind to St. Thomas. The Tommies–who were picked by many observers to be one of the main contenders for the CCHA’s MacNaughton Cup this season–never seemed to find their footing in the first half of this season. They went 4-10-4 overall and just 3-6-3 … Read more

This Week in ECAC Hockey: Quinnipiac finding way as Bobcats ‘still just working and trying to build to get better for March’

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It sure didn’t take long for college hockey to start celebrating over the fallen giant. For years, the Quinnipiac-established juggernaut ruled ECAC. The Bobcats won Cleary Cup after Cleary Cup and while they didn’t claim a conference championship, trips to the Frozen Four and the first ECAC national championship since Union and Yale’s consecutive titles … Read more

BRACKETOLOGY: As calendar hits January, time for not-so-early predictions for 2025 NCAA men’s hockey tournament

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The calendar has turned to 2025, which means we are in a good place to begin taking a deep dive into the PairWise Rankings in a weekly segment called “Bracketology.” For those who aren’t familiar, each week I will attempt to predict the field for this year’s NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey tournament and … Read more

Following conclusion of 2024-25 college hockey season, Ferris State coach Daniels retiring after 36 seasons with Bulldogs

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One of college hockey’s legendary chapters will come to a close later this year as Ferris State men’s hockey coach Bob Daniels has officially announced his retirement. Daniels, who ranks as one of NCAA Division I’s winningest active head coaches, will close a 33-year head coaching career and 36 years overall with the Bulldogs following … Read more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announces 14 nominees for 2025 award for ‘college hockey’s finest citizen’

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The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announced 14 nominees for the 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award on Tuesday afternoon. The award, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary season, is presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen — a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team but also to the community-at-large through leadership … Read more

TMQ: Comparing Hockey East, NCHC chances for 2025 NCAA tournament representation, more discussion on CHL players coming to NCAA teams

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Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Jim: Well, Ed, we’re coming off a week where it was difficult to be a top-20 team. Sure, there were success stories like No. 7 Maine’s road sweep of No. 8 … Read more

Michigan State still top-ranked team in USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll with 48 first-place votes in Jan. 13 rankings

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With 48 first-place votes, Michigan State is again the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll. Boston College, Minnesota and Western Michigan remain No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, and Maine jumps up two spots to sit fifth this week. USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll – Jan. 13, … Read more