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This Week in Atlantic Hockey America: Confidence boost after weekend of goal scoring has Army West Point primed for Air Force series this weekend

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Scoring goals has been a challenge for Army West Point this season. Before last weekend, the Black Knights (7-15-0) were averaging 1.65 goals a game, and hadn’t scored more than two in a contest since a 5-3 loss to Holy Cross on Nov. 22. Brian Riley’s team came into last weekend’s series with Mercyhurst having … Read more

This Week in Big Ten Hockey: Michigan-Michigan State rivalry gets next chapter going this weekend as series ‘going to bring out the best in everyone’

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It’s a good week to be a sports fan in Michigan. As the top seed in the NFC, the Detroit Lions host the Washington Commanders in NFL playoff action Saturday night. After a coaching change, the Red Wings won their first seven games of 2025, putting them right there in the hunt for an NHL … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: UConn’s Schandor happy in Huskies uniform as team hopes to make January statement

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Connecticut gave Hudson Schandor an opportunity, but he’s given plenty back. Schandor, Connecticut’s 5-foot-9, 175-pound graduate student forward from North Vancouver, B.C., recently surpassed 100 career points with a goal and two assists in a 4-1 win at New Hampshire last Friday, becoming the second-highest scorer in program history since it joined Hockey East in … Read more

This Week in NCHC Hockey: Sweep of then-No. 13 Colorado College has Omaha showing ‘a great example of sticking with it’

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If you’re an Omaha fan, there was a lot to like about the Mavericks’ home sweep last weekend over 13th-ranked Colorado College. It was especially rewarding for some of UNO’s veteran players. That includes graduate student forwards Brady Risk and Harrison Israels, a pair of Alaska transfers who, on a line with Myles Hilman, combined … Read more

This Week in CCHA Hockey: Finding ways to adjust, focused St. Thomas riding four-game win streak since 2025 arrived

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After a trying end to 2024, the new year has been kind to St. Thomas. The Tommies–who were picked by many observers to be one of the main contenders for the CCHA’s MacNaughton Cup this season–never seemed to find their footing in the first half of this season. They went 4-10-4 overall and just 3-6-3 … Read more

This Week in ECAC Hockey: Quinnipiac finding way as Bobcats ‘still just working and trying to build to get better for March’

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It sure didn’t take long for college hockey to start celebrating over the fallen giant. For years, the Quinnipiac-established juggernaut ruled ECAC. The Bobcats won Cleary Cup after Cleary Cup and while they didn’t claim a conference championship, trips to the Frozen Four and the first ECAC national championship since Union and Yale’s consecutive titles … Read more

BRACKETOLOGY: As calendar hits January, time for not-so-early predictions for 2025 NCAA men’s hockey tournament

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The calendar has turned to 2025, which means we are in a good place to begin taking a deep dive into the PairWise Rankings in a weekly segment called “Bracketology.” For those who aren’t familiar, each week I will attempt to predict the field for this year’s NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey tournament and … Read more

Following conclusion of 2024-25 college hockey season, Ferris State coach Daniels retiring after 36 seasons with Bulldogs

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One of college hockey’s legendary chapters will come to a close later this year as Ferris State men’s hockey coach Bob Daniels has officially announced his retirement. Daniels, who ranks as one of NCAA Division I’s winningest active head coaches, will close a 33-year head coaching career and 36 years overall with the Bulldogs following … Read more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announces 14 nominees for 2025 award for ‘college hockey’s finest citizen’

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The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announced 14 nominees for the 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award on Tuesday afternoon. The award, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary season, is presented annually to college hockey’s finest citizen — a student-athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his or her team but also to the community-at-large through leadership … Read more

TMQ: Comparing Hockey East, NCHC chances for 2025 NCAA tournament representation, more discussion on CHL players coming to NCAA teams

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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. Jim: Well, Ed, we’re coming off a week where it was difficult to be a top-20 team. Sure, there were success stories like No. 7 Maine’s road sweep of No. 8 … Read more

Michigan State still top-ranked team in USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll with 48 first-place votes in Jan. 13 rankings

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With 48 first-place votes, Michigan State is again the No. 1 team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll. Boston College, Minnesota and Western Michigan remain No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, and Maine jumps up two spots to sit fifth this week. USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll – Jan. 13, … Read more

Monday 10: Army West Point fills Mercyhurst net 22 times, Minnesota Duluth takes both from No. 10 St. Cloud State, NCHC, Hockey East standings tightening up, Howard goes on scoring tear for Michigan State

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Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. Army West Point sets an Atlantic Hockey scoring record Army West Point swept a home series against Mercyhurst with 9-1 and 13-1 wins, setting an Atlantic Hockey record for goals scored in a game. https://www.twitter.com/ArmyWP_Hockey/status/1878238897399841196 In that … Read more

SATURDAY COLLEGE HOCKEY ROUNDUP: Army West Point hangs 13 goals on Mercyhurst; Penn State ties No. 1 Michigan State; No. 2 Boston College downs Merrimack; Omaha sweeps No. 13 Colorado College; No. 7 Maine sweeps No. 8 UMass Lowell; Minnesota Duluth sweeps No. 10 St. Cloud State; No. 14 North Dakota clips No. 16 Arizona State in OT

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After topping Mercyhurst 9-1 Friday night, Army West Point bested those totals with an Atlantic Hockey America-record 13 goals in a 13-1 rout over the Lakers Friday night at Tate Rink in West Point, N.Y. Nik Hong had three goals and two assists, Nils Forselius added a goal and five assists, Mac Gadowsky put up … Read more

Flyers prospect Powell leaves Ohio State mid-freshman year to play with OHL’s Generals

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The OHL’s Oshawa Generals have signed Ohio State freshman forward Noah Powell to an OHL scholarship and development agreement. With the Buckeyes, Powell collected five points (two goals, three assists) in 17 games this season. “We are very excited to add a player like Noah,” said Generals VP-GM Roger Hunt in a statement. “He is … Read more

FRIDAY COLLEGE HOCKEY ROUNDUP: Merrimack upsets No. 2 Boston College; No. 11 Ohio State downs No. 3 Minnesota; Howard scores four as No. 1 Michigan State beats Penn State; Minnesota Duluth, Knapp shut out No. 10 St. Cloud State; Dugay’s hat trick lifts Northern Michigan over No. 12 Minnesota State; Risk nets three as Omaha defeats No. 13 Colorado College

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After No. 2-ranked Boston College scored the game’s first two goals to take a 2-0 lead over Merrimack at the 7:51 mark of the second period, the Warriors roared to life, scoring five unanswered goals to down the Eagles 5-2 Friday night at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Zach Bookman buries the rebound to … Read more

Looking at a pair of games each from Hockey East, Big Ten, NCHC on Jan. 10, 2025: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 11

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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 six college games on January 10, 2025:

  • Maine -175 @ UMass Lowell +135; over/under 5.5
  • UMass -110 @ Northeastern -120; o/u 5.5
  • Minnesota -200 @ Ohio State +154; o/u 5.5
  • Michigan State -200 @ Penn State +154; o/u 5.5
  • North Dakota -135 @ Arizona State +105; o/u 6.5
  • Miami +650 @ Denver -1150; o/u 6.5 (our “pizza money” game)

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