Analyzing the 2018-19 schedules: Atlantic Hockey ‘now accepted a little bit more amongst the other leagues’
Atlantic Hockey has always been a league based in attacking a good challenge (photo: Omar Phillips).
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Out of realignment: Looking at competitive balance in college hockey conferences
College hockey has a long history and a dedicated fan base, but it is a little brother in the family of college sports. In terms of participation, revenue, and interest, men’s hockey often trails sports like football and men’s basketball, and by a wide margin (photo: Omar Phillips).
Senators make it official, sign Boston University’s Tkachuk to three-year, entry-level deal
The Ottawa Senators announced Monday that the club has signed forward Brady Tkachuk to a three-year, entry-level contract (photo: Jeff Cox).
Denver goaltender Rasmussen leaves school, returns to USHL with Lincoln
Denver goaltender Dayton Rusmussen, who played in five games last season for the Pioneers, has left school and will play for the USHL’s Lincoln Stars this upcoming season (photo: Shannon Valerio/University of Denver).
Berenson, Darwitz, Poile, Stewart to be inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
USA Hockey on Thursday announced the United States Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2018. Three of those being inducted have ties to college hockey (photo: Melissa Wade).
Leveling the ice: Looking at parity in the NCAA tournament
College hockey’s national tournament has seen a surge of underdogs in recent years (photo: Jim Rosvold/USCHO.com).
Former UConn assistant, Boston College captain Buckley joins Eagles as new assistant coach
Boston College graduate Brendan Buckley has been named an assistant coach on the men’s hockey staff (photo: UConn Athletics).
Hughes announces return to Michigan, wants to be ‘the best player in college hockey’
Michigan defenseman Quinn Hughes announced Saturday that he will return to the Wolverines for the 2018-19 season (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Colorado College partners with city of Colorado Springs for new on-campus Robson Arena
Colorado College, in partnership with Colorado Springs’ City for Champions initiative, has unveiled a proposal to build the Edward J. Robson Arena as an on-campus arena (photo: Colorado College Athletics).
O’Connor leaves Denver after three years, signs NHL deal with Avalanche
Denver forward Logan O’Connor has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche, forgoing his senior season with the Pioneers (photo: Candace Horgan).
Western Michigan alums Abbott, DeKeyser to be inducted into WMU Hockey Ring of Honor
Western Michigan alums Steve Abbott and Danny DeKeyser will be inducted into the WMU Hockey Ring of Honor on Saturday, July 28 (photo: USCHO.com).
Penn State elevates longtime men’s assistant Fisher to associate head coach role
Penn State has announced that longtime men’s assistant coach Keith Fisher has been promoted to associate head coach (photo: Craig Houtz).
Longtime Boston College assistant Brown joins coaching staff of Rangers
Boston College associate coach Greg Brown has been hired as an assistant coach with the New York Rangers (photo: Melissa Wade).
Mercyhurst adds two transfers in Lazarus, Metcalf for 2018-19 season
Mercyhurst will be adding a pair of transfers this season in forward Jonny Lazarus and goaltender Garrett Metcalf (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Fairbanks native Largen ‘excited and happy’ to take helm of hometown Nanooks
Fairbanks native Erik Largen was named the ninth head coach in Nanook hockey’s Division I modern history in late April, following a somewhat circuitous selection procedure (photo: Alaska Athletics).
Former Alaska coach Ferguson joins Denver as Pioneers’ new assistant
Denver has named Dallas Ferguson the team’s new assistant coach (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Arizona State, Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota State, Clarkson to play 2018 Desert Hockey Classic
Arizona State, in partnership with the Arizona Coyotes, announced Monday the return of the Desert Hockey Classic tournament to Gila River Arena in Glendale on Dec. 28-29, 2018 (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Former Mercyhurst blueliner Lancaster joins Denver for ’18-19 season as graduate transfer
Denver has added defenseman Les Lancaster for the 2018-19 season as a graduate transfer (photo: Omar Phillips).
Point leaves Colgate after sophomore season to sign entry-level deal with Dallas
The Dallas Stars announced Sunday that the club has signed Colgate goaltender Colton Point to a three-year, entry-level contract (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Quinnipiac signs Pecknold to contract extension through ’22-23 season
Quinnipiac announced Friday that head coach Rand Pecknold has signed a contract extension through the 2022-23 season (photo: Michelle Bishop).