Minnesota sophomores Moore, Rinzel give up remaining eligibility, sign NHL contracts with Blackhawks

Minnesota sophomore forward Oliver Moore and sophomore defenseman Sam Rinzel both inked their first professional contracts Saturday and will join the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks via three-year, entry-level deals. The 19th overall selection in the first round by the Blackhawks in 2023, Moore took to the ice in 77 career games during his two years with … Read more

Denver blueliner Buckberger out for remainder of 2025 postseason with upper-body injury suffered in NCHC Frozen Faceoff

Denver sophomore defenseman Boston Buckberger has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 postseason after suffering an injury against Western Michigan in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff title game last weekend. “Boston Buckberger had a successful operation in St. Paul over the weekend and will miss the remainder of the season with an upper-body … Read more

Boston College standout Leonard named winner of 73rd Walter Brown Award as best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England

The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston has announced that Boston College sophomore forward Ryan Leonard is the recipient of the 73rd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born Division I college hockey player in New England. Entering the NCAA tournament, Leonard leads the nation in both goals with 29 and game-winning goals with … Read more

NHL’s Golden Knights sign Northeastern goaltender Whitehead, who leaves Huskies after sophomore campaign

The NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights announced Thursday that the team has signed Northeastern sophomore goaltender Cameron Whitehead to a two-year, entry-level contract. Whitehead finished his second season playing with the Huskies in 2024-25 and appeared in 35 games with a 13-17-3 record, a .911 save percentage and a 2.74 goals-against average. Whitehead led Northeastern to … Read more

Lake Superior State announces recurring $1.5 million commitment for Lakers hockey from anonymous benefactor

Lake Superior State has announced an annual gift designed to propel the Lakers hockey program to new heights. This transcendent support, made possible through an anonymous benefactor’s inaugural and recurring annual contribution of $1.5 million, will directly enhance all facets of LSSU’s five-time national championship hockey program. “We are deeply grateful for this extraordinary act … Read more

TOLEDO REGION: Cornell stuns Michigan State with Mack goal in final seconds of NCAA regional game

TOLEDO, Ohio — Cornell just won’t let the Mike Schafer retirement tour end. The latest entry was punctuated with Sullivan Mack’s power-play goal with 10 seconds remaining to give the Big Red a 4-3 victory over regional top seed Michigan State on Thursday. Mack scored off a cross-ice feed from Charlie Major to give Cornell … Read more

Breaking down the odds for all eight NCAA men’s Division I hockey regional semifinals: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 21

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 the NCAA regional semifinals March 27 and 28, 2025.

Toledo
  • Ohio State +110 vs. Boston University -140; over/under 6.5
  • Cornell +210 vs. Michigan State -280; o/u 5.5
Fargo
  • Minnesota State +195 vs. Western Michigan -260; o/u 5.5
  • UMass +150 vs. Minnesota -195; o/u 5,5
Manchester
  • Bentley +520 vs. Boston College -850; o/u 6.5
  • Denver -200 vs. Providence +154; o/u 5.5
Allentown
  • Quinnipiac +110 vs. UConn -140; o/u 5.5
  • Penn State +120 vs. Maine -154; o/u 5.5
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour

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After one season at Alaska, North Dakota, blueliner MacDonald inks NHL contract with Blue Jackets

The NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets have signed North Dakota sophomore defenseman Caleb MacDonald to a two-year, entry level contract beginning with the 2025-26 season. MacDonald recorded three goals and seven assists for 10 points with 42 penalty minutes, 68 blocked shots, 51 shots on goal and a plus-7 plus/minus rating in 35 appearances during his … Read more