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This Week in Atlantic Hockey America: Conference teams have much to be thankful for with Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching

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It’s an old sports writing cliche, but at this time of the season, you’ll often see stories listing what teams have to be thankful for so far. Guilty as charged. I’m offering a slight variation – here’s a player on each Atlantic Hockey America team whose play inspires gratitude from coaches, players, and fans, at … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Merrimack, Boston University taking games to Northern Ireland this weekend for Friendship Four extravaganza

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When people think of Northern Ireland’s association with sport, their minds usually go to competitions such as hurling, Gaelic Football and rugby. Rarely do they think of ice hockey. Boston University and Merrimack are trying to change that, at least for one weekend, as the two Hockey East schools will participate in the seventh Friendship … Read more

TMQ: First No. 1 ranking for Michigan State since 2007, assessing goaltending stats for 2024-25 college hockey season, gearing up for World Juniors

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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. Dan: A hearty good Tuesday to everyone, and before we begin anything, a special Thanksgiving wish to all of us living in this Hockey Town… not Hockeytown, which is where most … Read more

Michigan State garners 38 first-place votes, takes over No. 1 ranking in Nov. 25 USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

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For the first time since 2007, Michigan State is the top team in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll, getting 38 first-place votes and moving up from No. 2. Denver fell one notch to No. 2, picking up seven first-place votes, while Minnesota is up one to No. 3, earning three first-place votes, Boston … Read more

Monday 10: Top-ranked Denver gets swept, Hasley stellar in Bentley net, Michigan fills net, Stonehill getting noticed

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Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1) No. 1 finally be-Devil’d It finally happened. For two months, defending national champion Denver sat atop the USCHO.com rankings without anything more than a token challenge from any would-be challenger. The undefeated and undisputed top team … Read more

Looking at matchups in NCHC, Big Ten, Hockey East, ECAC, non-conference for Nov. 22: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 7

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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 five games (plus our “pizza money” game) on November 22, 2024:

  • St. Cloud State +100 @ Colorado College -130; over/under 5.5
  • Minnesota State -140 @ Michigan Tech +110; o/u 5
  • Michigan -220 @ Penn State +170; o/u 6.5
  • Quinnipiac +100 @ Cornell -130; o/u 5.5
  • Harvard +195 @ UMass -260; o/u 5.5
Our “pizza money” game:
  • Northeastern +340 @ Boston College -500; o/u 5.5

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This Week in NCHC Hockey: New Omaha scholarship ‘struck a note with people from the foundation at the time,’ will support Mavericks starting goaltender

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A hockey scholarship funding pledge announced earlier this month by Omaha athletic officials stems from an idea hatched by some of the Mavericks’ original season ticket holders. The Yano and Cindy Mangiameli Goalie Scholarship, awarded to UNO’s starting goaltender, is a gift that was pledged this fall through the University of Nebraska Foundation. The intent … Read more

This Week in CCHA Hockey: Ferris State coach Daniels earns 500th win after 33 years behind Bulldogs bench, but says ‘ it’s not that big of a deal’

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The fraternity of college hockey coaches is small. And the sub-fraternity of men’s college hockey coaches with 500 career victories is even smaller (17, to be exact). Even smaller yet? The number of active coaches with at least 500 career wins. Coming into the season just four active coaches were in the 500 club — … Read more

This Week in ECAC Hockey: Reflecting on memories of the game, making more as new season wears on, giving thanks for what hockey has given back

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A couple of years ago, I scanned the Internet and found myself in a wormhole of older college hockey stories. It killed a good couple of hours while I sat in a nursery room with a rambunctious infant refusing to sleep, but it opened the lid on a time capsule capturing how we looked at … Read more

This Week in Atlantic Hockey America: Downgrading American International program bad for college itself, bad for college hockey

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Last Tuesday, word began spreading that American International was downgrading its men’s hockey program to Division II at the end of this season. Yellow Jackets coach Eric Lang confirmed it to me in a text and later issued the following statement to social media: AIC has been the place I've called my home for over … Read more

This Week in Big Ten Hockey: Minnesota looking to rebound after ‘a blunder 10 seconds into the game’ costs Gophers game against Bemidji State

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Two weeks ago, Minnesota coach Bob Motzko said, “You don’t win championships early, but you can lose them.” After the Golden Gophers split a home-and-home series with Bemidji State, losing 3-1 in the Beavers’ barn last Saturday, Motzko made some remarks that echoed those he made about early season mistakes and successes. “We made a … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: With young core on back end, UMass hoping to find more consistency with 2024-25 season in full swing

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If the well-worn phrase is true — that the best defense is a good offense — then the Massachusetts Minutemen might be onto something this season. The No. 20 Minutemen (5-5-2 overall, 1-3-2 Hockey East) overcame a sluggish effort in a 2-1 loss at home to Providence last Thursday to rebound with a 5-1 win … Read more

Michigan State, North Dakota heading to Austin, Texas, for 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game

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North Dakota, in partnership with Ralph Engelstad Arena, H-E-B Center, and Visit Austin, announced Tuesday that H-E-B Center at Cedar Park will play host to the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game on Oct. 31, 2026. This special event features North Dakota and Michigan State at 7:07 pm (CST). “We’re looking forward to hosting … Read more

TMQ: With American International leaving for NCAA D-II ranks in 2025-26, what is the trickle-down effect across college hockey?

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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. Ed: Jim, last Wednesday when we spoke with College Hockey Inc. executive director Sean Hogan on the USCHO Spotlight podcast, he noted that there’s been more change in college hockey in … Read more