After pair of seasons on Ohio State blue line, McWard leaves Buckeyes, signs NHL contract with Canucks

The NHL’s Vancouver Canucks have announced the signing of Ohio State sophomore defenseman Cole McWard to a two-year, entry-level contract. In signing the NHL contract, McWard foregoes his last two seasons with the Buckeyes. McWard, from Fenton, Mo., played in 75 games over the last two years on the Buckeye blueline and had 13 goals, … Read more

Merrimack junior Karlsson Tägtström will not return for 2023-24 season, signs deal to play for Tyresö/Hanviken in native Sweden

After three seasons at Merrimack, junior forward Filip Karlsson Tägtström has signed a pro contract to play for Tyresö/Hanviken in his native Sweden. During the 2022-23 season, Karlsson Tägtström posted one assist in two games for the Warriors. Overall, the Stockholm native registered three goals and eight points in 29 games for Merrimack.

Charged in wheelchair pushing incident, Mercyhurst removes Briere from men’s hockey team

After being charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after pushing an empty wheelchair down a flight of stairs last month, it was unknown what the future held for Mercyhurst hockey player Carson Briere. Monday, the school announced that Briere has been dismissed from the team. A statement on behalf of Mercyhurst University and Mercyhurst … Read more