Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Episode 21 – Season 2 premiere previews all 44 teams

USCHO’s Nicole Haase (@nicolehaase) and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski) are back to launch Season 2 of the PodKaz with a few quick items on all 44 teams before the 2024-25 season begins. Penn State, Colgate, UConn, Long Island and Ohio State are looking to defend conference regular-season championships, and the Buckeyes are going for their third … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: 2024-25 roster updates

The Division I women’s hockey season is just around the corner. It was another busy offseason with a lot of movement through the transfer portal as well as coaching changes. Most every team in the country has experienced changes on their roster beyond graduation and incoming freshman classes. There are also a number of fifth … Read more

Penn State takes top spot in 2024-25 AHA women’s hockey preseason coaches poll; Nittany Lions’ Janecke tabbed preseason player of year

Atlantic Hockey America has announced the results of the 2024-25 women’s coaches poll and preseason awards. Coaches could not vote for their own teams or players. 2024-25 AHA Preseason Coaches Poll (First-place votes) 1. Penn State (5) 30 2. Mercyhurst (1) 26 3. Robert Morris 22 4. RIT 16 5. Syracuse 13 5. Lindenwood 13 … Read more

Atlantic Hockey America tabs McKenney assistant commissioner for operations, Grootenhuis director of communications

Ahead of the 2024-25 season, Atlantic Hockey America has added Cole McKenney as assistant commissioner for operations and Connor Grootenhuis as director of communications. McKenney is responsible for the daily operations for the conference, as well as business operations and travel logistics for officials. “Joining the AHA is an incredible opportunity, and I’m excited to … Read more

Penn State’s Janecke CHA player, forward of year, while Mercyhurst’s Pedersen top blueliner, Lakers’ Nystrøm best goalie, PSU’s Kampersal coach of year for ’23-24

College Hockey America has announced its award winners for the 2023-24 season. Penn State sophomore Tessa Janecke is the only dual winner this year as she was voted the Meghan Agosta Player of the Year and the CHA’s first Vicki Bendus Forward of the Year by CHA coaches. This season, Janecke became the 28th player … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Episode 13 – Patty Kaz contenders, the future of centralization and reaching the finish line

USCHO’s Nicole Haase (@NicoleHaase) and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski) look back at some key results for players who might be in the mix for the Patty Kazmaier Award and examine the impact of the absence of Colgate’s Kalty Kaltounková. This week’s episode also includes talk about the future of Olympic centralization in the PWHL era and … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Episode 12 – Overtime everywhere, plus St. Lawrence’s Julia Gosling

Nicole Haase (@NicoleHaase) and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski) recap a weekend heavy in overtime games around NCAA women’s hockey. St. Lawrence forward Julia Gosling joins Nicole to talk about a big weekend for the Saints. And we look at the semifinalists for the Women’s Hockey Goalie of the Year Award and take a glance at a … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Episode 10 with Colgate’s Kaltounková, the national scoring leader

Northeastern won its 19th Beanpot with a 2-1 overtime win over Boston University on Tuesday in front of 10,633 at TD Garden. Nicole Haase (@NicoleHaase) and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski) talk about the championship game and welcome the nation’s leading scorer, Colgate’s Kalty Kaltounková, to the show to talk about her time with the Raiders, her … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: USA roster for November Rivalry Series features historic first, 11 collegians

USA Hockey announced their roster for two Rivalry Series games against Canada in November and it features 11 current collegiate players, including Wisconsin’s Laila Edwards, who will make her senior national team debut. She is the first Black woman to represent USA on the senior national team. While several Black women, including Edwards herself, have … Read more

Penn State sits atop CHA preseason coaches poll, Nittany Lions’ Janecke tabbed preseason player of year

The CHA has announced its 2023-24 preseason coaches poll and preseason player honors. 2023-24 CHA Preseason Coaches Poll (First-place votes) 1. Penn State (5)- 30 2. Mercyhurst (1)- 25 3. Robert Morris- 23 4. Syracuse- 15 5. Lindenwood- 14 6. RIT- 13 CHA Coaches Preseason Player of the Year (Votes) Coaches could not vote for … Read more

Lindenwood adds former Nazareth assistant coach, Canton captain Coad as new assistant for Lions women’s hockey team

Lindenwood has announced the addition of Rhea Coad as assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. “I could not be more excited to welcome Rhea Coad to our staff,” said Lindenwood women’s hockey head coach Taylor Wasylk in a statement. “She is a proven leader in the women’s hockey world, and I know that her … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: 2023-24 roster updates

The Division I women’s hockey season is just about five weeks away. It was another busy offseason with a lot of movement through the transfer portal as well as coaching changes. Most every team in the country has experienced changes on their roster beyond graduation and incoming freshman classes. There are also a number of … Read more

Lindenwood women’s hockey assistant coach Lipson leaves Lions, takes similar job with returning Robert Morris team

Robert Morris has announced that Jordan Lipson has been named an assistant coach for the Colonials women’s hockey team. During the 2022-23 season, Lipson was an assistant coach at Lindenwood. “Jordan brings a high level of experience in both her coaching and playing career,” said RMU head coach Logan Bittle in a statement. “She will … Read more

Atlantic Hockey, College Hockey America to merge operations beginning with 2024-25 college hockey season

Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America will merge operations beginning with the 2024-25 college hockey season. Atlantic Hockey and CHA have shared a commissioner and conference staff since 2010 but have operated as separate entities with their own boards of directors and by-laws. “Merging our two leagues gives us the opportunity to streamline our operations … Read more

Veteran on-ice official Binda, Jr. tabbed new supervisor of officials for Atlantic Hockey, College Hockey America

Following a comprehensive search, Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America have named Eugene Binda, Jr. as their next supervisor of officials. Binda, who retired from officiating following the 2021-22 season, served as an officials observer for Atlantic Hockey during the 2022-23 campaign. He will begin his duties on July 1. “Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey … Read more

Wasylk leaves Suffolk women’s hockey bench, named new head coach at Lindenwood

Lindenwood has announced Taylor Wasylk as the Lions’ next women’s hockey head coach. Wasylk comes to Lindenwood after spending the last five years as head coach at Suffolk. During her time with the Rams, Wasylk amassed a 64-44-7 record which culminated in a CCC championship and an NCAA tournament appearance this past season. “I could … Read more