Young defense grows for Minnesota Duluth, which enjoys a far better Xcel experience in Frozen Four
Three weeks ago, the Bulldogs lost twice in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff to their NCAA tournament hopes in jeopardy.
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Cornell’s Angello forgoes senior season, signs with Pittsburgh
Cornell junior forward Anthony Angello signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, giving up his senior season with the Big Red (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Ohio State’s Romeo picks up Elite 90 Award from NCAA
Ohio State junior goalie Sean Romeo is the recipient of this year’s Elite 90 Award for men’s hockey (photo: Omar Phillips).
With 2018 men’s Frozen Four teams, goaltending questions have been answered
Minnesota Duluth, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State all are backstopped, essentially, by first-year starters.
Ahead of Frozen Four, Michigan finds inspiration in men’s basketball team’s run to final
Coach Mel Pearson views the prominence of the Wolverines in the two “big money sports” as an advantage rather than cause for jealousy (photo: Melissa Wade).
With drop in goals allowed, Ohio State’s faith in defensive philosophy is rewarded
Ohio State has the third-best defense in the nation, allowing 2.08 goals per game on average — a significant improvement over last year’s 30th-best blue line that allowed close to three goals per game.
After breakout season, move to center gives Notre Dame’s Oglevie a different viewpoint
Andrew Oglevie moved to center right before the Irish went on their well-documented, 16-game winning streak (photo: Melissa Wade).
Just a sophomore, Wolff offers experience for a young Minnesota Duluth defensive corps
It might be a stretch to consider a sophomore a grizzled veteran, but Minnesota Duluth defenseman Nick Wolff fits the bill.
Haviland gets contract extension at Colorado College
The school announced the move Wednesday but didn’t disclose terms of the contract.
Notre Dame’s Evans named 2018 Senior CLASS Award recipient
The award recognizes the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I men’s hockey (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Frozen Four preview: Explosive top line, second-half surge have Michigan exceeding expectations
For the Wolverines to make it to college hockey’s bonus round, they needed to improve every aspect of their game after midseason (photo: Melissa Wade).
Notre Dame’s Jackson wins Spencer Penrose Award as Division I men’s coach of the year
It’s the second national coaching award for Jackson, who also was honored in 2007 (photo: Matt Dewkett).
Frozen Four preview: Different path leads to same destination for Notre Dame
For the second time in a five-season stretch, Jeff Jackson and Notre Dame found themselves being the new kids on the block in a conference (photo: Matt Dewkett).
Frozen Four preview: Minnesota Duluth overcomes personnel losses for unlikely return
The Bulldogs lost seven seniors and three underclassmen, including the starting goalie and six of the top eight scorers, from a team that made the championship game last season (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Frozen Four preview: With stellar special teams, Ohio State quietly builds a contender
The Buckeyes take the third-best defense (2.08) and the nation’s second-best combined special teams, including the best penalty kill in Division I, into the Frozen Four (photo: Omar Phillips).
Clarkson loses Rempal two years early as Los Angeles signs free agent
The Los Angeles Kings announced Friday that the club has signed Clarkson sophomore forward Sheldon Rempal to a two-year, entry-level contract (photo: Melissa Wade).
Brickley gives up senior year at Minnesota State, signs with Kings
The Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms with free-agent defenseman Daniel Brickley on Thursday (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Northern Michigan extends Potulny through 2025-26 season
Northern Michigan and head coach Grant Potulny have entered into an eight-year employment agreement, effective immediately and extending through June 30, 2026 (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Foley forgoes senior season at Providence, signs NHL deal with Blues
The St. Louis Blues announced Thursday that the club has signed Providence junior forward to a three-year, entry-level contract (photo: Melissa Wade).
Kings sign St. Cloud State junior Eyssimont to entry-level contract
The Los Angeles Kings have signed St. Cloud State junior forward Mikey Eyssimont to a two-year, entry-level contract (photo: Bradley K. Olson).