HHA: Goulding has passion for sport and service
Kara Goulding’s support at home turned into a college career defined not only by hockey, but by leadership, service and advocacy for others.
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Michigan State’s Stramel signs with NHL’s Wild
Michigan State forward Charlie Stramel has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild, starting with the 2026-27 season, the team announced Monday night. Stramel collected 44 points (19-25-44) and a plus-29 rating in 37 games during his senior season with Michigan State. The 6-foot-3, 216-pound native of Rosemount, Minn., led all Big Ten … Read more
Shasby steps down at Alaska Anchorage
Matt Shasby is stepping down as head coach at Alaska Anchorage, effective immediately, the school announced on Monday. “We appreciate Matt’s service to the hockey team and the university,” said UAA acting athletic director Tanya Pont. “He stepped in during an important chapter for the program, and we wish him the best in his future … Read more
LIU announces new holiday tournament
A new holiday college hockey tournament will make its debut in 2026. The Empire State Holiday Invitational, hosted by Long Island University and held at USB Arena in Elmont, N.Y., will take place on Dec. 28-29, the school announced on Monday. LIU and three schools to be announced will compete in what is hoped to … Read more
ND’s Knuble signs with Flyers
Notre Dame forward Cole Knuble has signed with the Philadelphia Flyers, the team announced recently. Knuble will report to the Flyers’ AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Knuble, 21, was selected by Philadelphia in the fourth round (103rd overall) of the 2023 draft and has participated in Flyers … Read more
HHA: Middlebury’s Meg Simon leads through service
Meg Simon has turned her success in hockey (and golf) into a broader commitment to community service, leaving a lasting impact beyond the ice.
HHA: UConn’s Tattle Turns Loss Into Lasting Impact
Growing up, Ryan Tattle’s father made sure the future Connecticut forward knew about what is often referred to as the campsite rule. Originally a principle of outdoor etiquette — leaving a campsite cleaner than you found it — the rule applies to all parts of life in which leaving behind a positive impact benefits the … Read more
Hughes, Pohlkamp and Plante are Hobey Hat Trick
The 2026 Hobey Baker Memorial Award will go to one of three men — Denver defenseman Eric Pohlkamp, Minnesota Duluth forward Max Plante or Michigan forward T.J. Hughes. The finalists — known as the “Hobey Hat Trick” were announced Thursday. Pohlkamp is looking to become the third Denver player to win the award, joining Matt … Read more
US Collegiate Selects to return to Spengler Cup
The United States Collegiate Selects (USCS) hockey team has announced, in conjunction with the Spengler Cup Organizing Committee, a two-year contract to return to the prestigious tournament in 2026 and 2027. The decision comes after USCS victories and a run to the championship game in 2025. “We are once again looking forward to exciting and … Read more
HHA: Sadura thrives with human connection, building communities
Grace Sadura’s passion for helping those around her has left a lasting impact on her Minnesota Duluth team and the Duluth, Minn., community.
Michigan State’s Štrbák signs with Buffalo
Maxim Štrbák has signed with the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced. The contract begins with the 2026-27 season. Štrbák, 20, was selected in the second round (45th overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft and played 102 games in three seasons at Michigan State. Štrbák guided the Spartans to three consecutive … Read more
Merrimack’s Lundgren signs with Bruins
Merrimack goalie Max Lundgren has signed with the Boston Bruins, the team announced. The deal is a one-year entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season with an NHL cap hit of $952,500, according to the team. Lundgren, 23, appeared in 39 games with Merrimack during the 2025-26 season, posting a 21-16-2 record with a 2.55 goals‑against … Read more
Duluth’s Gajan signs with Blackhawks
Minnesota Duluth goalie Adam Gajan has signed with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks, the team announced. The two-year, entry-level contract runs through the 2027-28 season and comes with a $1.05 million salary-cap hit, according to the team. Gajan, 21, posted career highs in games played (33), wins (19), save percentage (.908), goals-against average (2.25) and shutouts … Read more
Augustine signs with Red Wings
Michigan State goalie Trey Augustine signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings that will begin in the 2026-27 season, according to reports. Augustine will report to the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins for the remainder of this season on an amateur tryout, thereby not burning a year off the entry-level … Read more
WEEKEND REVIEW: Looking at paths taken to Frozen Four, Vegas story lines, Mercyhurst announcement
PODCAST: How Denver, Michigan, North Dakota, and Wisconsin made it to the Frozen Four, the cancellation of men’s hockey at Mercyhurst, and Vegas story lines.
Penrose Award finalists announced
Finalists for the 2026 Spencer Penrose Award, given annually to the Division I Men’s Hockey Coach of the Year, were announced by the American Hockey Coaches Association. The nominees consist of those named coach of the year by their respective leagues, and those whose teams qualified for the Frozen Four. Brandon Naurato of Michigan, Mike … Read more
HHA: Sison’s Impact Reaches Beyond Princeton Hockey
Princeton’s Jayden Sison is one of five finalists for the 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award, given annually to college hockey’s top citizen.
TMQ: The road to Las Vegas delivered
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 PAULA: Dan, that was a tournament weekend for the ages. The level of skill and grit on display in all four regionals matched anything I’ve seen in my decades of covering … Read more
Penn State’s DiMarsico signs with Avalanche
Junior forward Matt DiMarsico has signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the Colorado Avalanche, the club announced on Monday. DiMarsico will report to American Hockey League’s Colorado Eagles on a minor-league contract for the remainder of the season with his pro contract set to begin with the 2026-27 season. “My time as a Nittany Lion … Read more