A first look at the 2025 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four: Boston University, Western Michigan, Penn State and Denver
The field is set for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four. Here’s who’ll be playing in St. Louis and how they got there.
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ALLENTOWN REGION: Penn State is heading to program’s first Frozen Four after 3-2 overtime win over UConn
Penn State is heading to the program’s first ever Frozen Four after a 3-2 overtime victory over Connecticut in the Allentown Region (photo: @PennStateMHKY/x.com)
Minnesota junior Kurth signs deal with NHL’s Lightning, gives up last season of NCAA eligibility
The NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Minnesota junior forward Connor Kurth to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning next season.
An emotional end for Mike Schafer at Cornell
Mike Schafer’s coaching career came to an end Saturday, and he acknowledged another longtime coach as he processed things
Former North Dakota player, longtime assistant Jackson tabbed new head coach for Fighting Hawks
North Dakota announced on Saturday night that Dane Jackson has been named the 17th head coach of the hockey program. Jackson was chosen from a finalist field that included Matt Smaby, Jason Herter and Nick Fohr. “Tonight, I could not be happier to announce Dane Jackson as our next head coach,” said UND director of … Read more
FARGO REGION: Western Michigan strikes twice on the power play, kills late major to skate past UMass, 2-1, and earn the program’s first Frozen Four berth
Western Michigan struck twice during a major power play and held on for a 2-1 victory over UMass to advance to the program’s first Frozen Four (photo: Tim Brule)
TOLEDO REGION: Quinn Hutson OT goal sends Boston University past Cornell, back to Frozen Four
The Terriers needed an extra session to qualify for their 25th Frozen Four (photo: Megan Milewski).
Dorwart signs contract with NHL’s Flyers after three seasons at Michigan State
Michigan State undrafted forward Karsen Dorwart has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Dorwart will report to the Flyers for the remainder of the season, according to Flyers general manager Daniel Briere in a news release. Dorwart is an undrafted center who just completed his third season with Michigan State. Dorwart … Read more
After one season with Minnesota, two with UConn, Wood inks NHL deal with Nashville, forgoes senior year of NCAA eligibility
After playing one season with Minnesota, junior forward Matthew Wood inked his first professional contract Saturday, signing a three-year, entry-level deal with the NHL’s Nashville Predators. Wood was a first-round selection, No. 15 overall, of the Predators in the 2023 NHL Draft and played his first two NCAA seasons at UConn before joining the Golden … Read more
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
ALLENTOWN REGION: Penn State offense explodes early and often, upsets top-seeded Maine 5-1
Matt DiMarsico scored twice, including one of three Penn State goals in the first period as the Nittany Lions upset top-seeded Maine, 5-1, and will play UConn in the regional final (photo: Penn State Athletics/x.com)
MANCHESTER REGION: Boston College survives on a late goal by James Hagens, gets past Bentley 3-1 to advance
Boston College, the tournament’s top overall seed, needed every ounce of effort to knock off a pesky Bentley team making its first NCAA Tournament appearance (photo: BC athletics)
MANCHESTER REGION: Denver advances past Providence with ease, winning 5-1, to begin national title defense
Defending national champion Denver began its quest for a repeat on Friday with a decisive 5-1 victory over Providence in the Manchester Region (photo: Brian Foley/PC Athletics)
ALLENTOWN REGION: UConn makes most of first NCAA tournament appearance, knocks off Nutmeg State rival Quinnipiac 4-1 to advance
In its first NCAA Tournament appearance, the Connecticut Huskies scored twice in the first and added goals in each of the final two periods to beat Quinnipiac, 4-1, in the Allentown Region (photo: UConn Athletics)
Minnesota’s Snuggerud forgoes senior season, signs entry-level contract with NHL’s Blues
Minnesota captain Jimmy Snuggerud has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the NHL St. Louis Blues.
Ferris State tabs LIU’s Riley as its next head coach
Ferris State has named Brett Riley its next head coach, succeeding Bob Daniels after 33 years as head coach.
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