The best College Hockey coverage is at CollegeHockeyNews.com https://www.collegehockeynews.com Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:50:14 +0000 FeedCreator 1.7.2 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/images/design/chn2006-text-180px.png https://www.collegehockeynews.com 0 0 College Hockey News https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/11/07_Bartoszkiewicz-Thriving-With.php Owen Bartoszkiewicz was standing at a train station in Florence, Italy, when the phone call came. He knew what was coming. At 21 years old, he was about to be without a team less than two months before the college season started.Bartoszkiewicz had just transferred to Western Michigan. Meanwhile, Northern Michigan coach Grant Potulny had left for a pro job, and its star goalie recruit and Los Angeles... Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/11/06_Armys-March-Through-The-.php Army has been one of Atlantic Hockey’s strongest teams through the opening month, entering November at 5-1 overall and 4-0 in conference play.Since dropping its season opener to Union, the Black Knights have won five straight, including a road sweep of Holy Cross, an overtime victory over Quinnipiac and this past weekend’s sweep of RIT.“We’re playing well right now. The guys are really confident... Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/11/04_Humphreys-Figures-Out-The.php Christian Humphreys has been the driving force of Minnesota’s recent surge. After an 0-3-1 start, the Gophers have won three out of the last four — highlighted by sweeping bitter rival North Dakota on home ice.Humphreys scored three goals in the series, and then tacked on another pair in the Gophers’ overtime victory against Penn State this past weekend.“I know (coach Brett Larson) says this... Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/11/04_This-Week-in-College-Hockey.php The college hockey season is in full swing, but we have some updates on things happening behind the scenes.Remember the proposal we talked about in an earlier column that would make midyear roster additions illegal for sports, like men's hockey, that span multiple semesters?The NCAA Division I Cabinet has delayed the vote. Initially, the cabinet was expected to vote on the proposal during its Oct. ... Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/11/04_CCHA-Suspends-Lake-Superior.php The CCHA announced today that Lake Superior State freshman Raoul Boilard has been suspended four games for a check from behind during his team's game against Minnesota State on Oct. 31.The hit came at 19:01 of the second period. Minnesota State junior defenseman Sam Court fell into the boards, and was taken to a hospital as the result of the hit. He still has not been released as of Wednesday afternoon... Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/11/04_Team-of-the-Week-Army.php Army has been one of Atlantic Hockey’s strongest teams through the opening month, entering November at 5-1 overall and 4-0 in conference play. Since dropping its season opener to Union, the Black Knights have won five straight, including a road sweep of Holy Cross, an overtime victory over Quinnipiac and this past weekend’s sweep of RIT.The early success has come with a clear identity. Army has... Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/11/02_NCHC-Opening-Weekend-A-Sign.php Eight of the 10 NCHC teams were in action on the first week, and three of the four series were a split, indicating another fierce battle ahead in the conference.The only sweep of the weekend came from the defending national champions — Denver over Omaha. After tough non-league battles with Michigan and Boston College, where star goalie Johnny Hicks was out injured, Hicks returned to get two wins... Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/11/02_Big-Ten-Suspends-Notre-Dame.php The Big Ten Conference has issued one-game suspensions to Notre Dame junior defensemen Jaedon Kerr and Leo Gruba and to sophomore forward David Klee for their actions in an Oct. 31 game against Wisconsin.Kerr was assessed a 5-minute major and a game misconduct for cross-checking at 11:15 of the third period of Saturday’s game. Gruba received a 5-minute major and a game disqualification (which ... Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/29_Hakstol-Weve-Got-to-Show.php Dave Hakstol addressed the local media at Arizona State on Wednesday for the first time since he was hired to be the program's new head coach.Hakstol, who went to seven Frozen Fours as North Dakota coach from 2004-15, was officially brought in two weeks ago now, stepping into a situation that had been tumultuous and immediately attempting to settle things down and put his stamp on it. That includes... Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/29_Blasi-Returns-to-Miami-as.php For the first time in seven years, the most successful coach in Miami history will return to Oxford, Oct. 30-31. Now, as the head coach of St. Thomas, having just joined the NCHC, Blasi will surely be welcomed back, and Miami's current coach, Anthony Noreen, now in his third season, will meet the old face of Miami hockey.Blasi went 398-311-76 in his 20 years at the helm of the RedHawks, spanning from... Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/29_This-Week-in-College-Hockey.php Is Michigan the best team in the country through the first month of the season? Well, it certainly seems that way.Michigan is undefeated, but even more impressive, it has trailed for just 9.7 percent of its total minutes this season. The Wolverines have led 63.9 percent of the time and been tied 26.4 percent of the time. That’s against a strong schedule, particularly of late. The sweep at Denver... Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/29_Always-Chasing-Something.php Ten minutes after sniping an overtime goal at home against Boston University on Oct. 22, one of college hockey’s most humble players described the rising wrister that sailed into the net to give his Connecticut squad a 5-4 win at Toscano Family Ice Forum.“Scotty (Trey Scott) drove his defenseman into the goalie, and he (goalie) couldn't see anything. That was the only reason I was able to score... Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/28_Team-of-the-Week-Minnesota.php There's always a learning curve when a new coach comes in, the players, the coach itself, and anyone else. That holds true no matter how prestigious the program.But after four games, the natives were already getting restless about the Brett Larson era in Minneapolis. Two losses at Michigan Tech, then a 7-1 blowout loss at Minnesota Duluth elicited groans, from a Minnesota fan base that already endured... Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/27_Northeastern-Looks-to-Lemay.php Joaquin Lemay, a fifth-year defender at Northeastern, was born into a Quebec family that naturally put him on skates at 2 years old.“I just never stopped from there,” he saidHis childhood team’s rink was too far from his hometown of Sainte-Pierre-les-Becquets, so he joined his older sister to play on her boys' team instead. It forced him to play a year up for the first five years of his career... Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/27_BUs-Bednarik-Suspended-1.php Hockey East has suspended Boston University forward Kamil Bednarik for the team's next game after a review of last weekend's ejection.Bednarik was giving a major penalty and game misconduct in the third period of BU's win over Connecticut on Saturday.Bednarik, a junior, is 2-3—5 in six games this season. He was a 2nd-round draft pick of the New York Islanders in 2024. It was the first major penalty... Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/22_This-Week-in-College-Hockey.php Who saw Penn State’s 0-4 start coming?The Nittany Lions certainly weren’t as loaded as they were last season, but a winless start that includes losses to Sacred Heart and Robert Morris is still eye-opening.Penn State has some high-end talent at the top of its forward group in Justin Poirier and senior Reese Laubach.Poirier might be the most naturally skilled player on the team, and the Nittany... Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/21_Team-of-the-Week-Michigan.php Friday night was already special, with Denver raising its championship banner, and Michigan coming to town for a rematch of last year's national semifinal, when the Wolverines doubled the Pioneers in shots only to lose in double OT.Michigan coach Brandon Naurato insisted this wasn't about revenge, but it had to feel sweet for Michigan to spoil Denver's party, putting at least some damper on the celebration... Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/17_The-Dawn-of-a-New-Day.php It was a perfect sunrise on the Dave Hakstol era at Arizona State.Less than 36 hours after an official announcement naming him head coach, Hakstol was behind the Tsongas Center bench to lead the Sun Devils in a 5-3 win over UMass Lowell.For the first step in a new journey, it was mission accomplished.“I don’t think it’s about what I expect out of them. I think this group has expectations of ... Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/17_To-the-Victors-the-Spoils.php Though Friday night at Magness Arena began with a celebration of the past — with Denver raising its historic 11th national championship banner to its ever-crowded rafters — it ended with a reminder that the past, no matter how glorious, offers no protection against the present.On Friday, six months removed from losing in double overtime to DU in the national semifinals, Michigan took down Denver... Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/11_Arizona-State-Names-New-Head.php As first reported Monday by College Hockey News, Dave Hakstol has been named new head coach at Arizona State.The school made the move official today after a couple weeks of negotiations, which included a buyout of former coach Greg Powers. As a result, Hakstol was able to sign a five-year deal (details not yet disclosed) cleanly, without the need of the "interim" label.Powers, the only coach the program... Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/15_US-Collegiate-Selects-Roster.php The U.S. Collegiate Selects announced the next five players named to its 2026 roster for the Spengler Cup. Four forwards and one defenseman were added, bringing the roster up to 11 players.Michigan junior forward Michael Hage, Michigan senior forward Jayden Perron and Minnesota junior forward Brodie Ziemer were among those added. Joining them are Minnesota Duluth junior forward Zam Plante — a returnee... Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/14_This-Week-in-College-Hockey.php I don’t want to dive into NPI talk yet because it’s way too early. But as we discuss every year, nonconference games go a long way toward shaping each conference’s standing in the NPI.Right now — and I’ll say it again, it’s very early — the Big Ten and NCHC are leading the charge in nonconference winning percentage:Big Ten: .722NCHC: .674Hockey East: .500ECAC: .467CCHA: .400Atlantic ... Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/14_Team-of-the-Week-Bowling.php Saying the Bowling Green Falcons finished fifth in the CCHA last season seemingly doesn’t do the team justice, no matter how accurate it is.In a contentious conference, the Falcons finished two points behind what could have been a first-place finish. As Bowling Green enters the 2026-27 season with a 2-2-0 record, it brings a lot to the table in terms of what it should be able to accomplish.Fresh... Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/13_Penn-States-Peters-Has-Another.php Penn State forward Keaton Peters announced Tuesday that he re-tore his ACL and also tore his MCL and medial and lateral meniscus, resulting in another season-ending injury. The junior forward did not play a single game last season due to preseason knee surgery. “I'm incredibly grateful for the support I've received from my family, friends, teammates and all the fans who have been there for me ... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/08_This-Week-in-College-Hockey.php There’s a proposal currently in the hands of the NCAA Division I Cabinet that would increase the number of coaches allowed in men’s ice hockey (actually, in all sports).Teams would still be limited to four “off-campus recruiters” — usually the head coach and three assistants — but there could be an unlimited number of coaches on campus working with current players.Can I just ask … why... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/08_Dartmouth-is-Back.php For most, April 13, 2026 was a game of catch-up.The opening of the men’s hockey transfer portal window. Nearly 300 players entered within the first 24 hours. Some names were expected, but many weren’t, too. Fans and coaches — even some of the players — alike took to social media to merely attempt to keep track of all the movement.Such is life in college hockey today.But tucked away up north... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/08_ECAC-Preview.php When it comes to the ECAC these days, the question will always turn to which team, or teams, were able to hold on to a majority of its talent.This season that looks like a two horse race.Last season Dartmouth one-upped Quinnipiac and won its first-ever ECAC title, but the Bobcats have become the kings of the league's Cleary cup. They have won the last six and seven of the last eight.Both teams enter... Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/07_Team-of-the-Week-Colorado.php After a steady rise in Kris Mayotte's tenure as head coach, 2025-26 was a step back for Colorado College. It went 13-17-6 and despite numerous close games, struggled to score in ways that could've made a difference.But the Tigers were able to do one thing that's unusual these days, at least for teams that finished below .500 — keep most of its players.As a result, 21 players returned, supplemented... Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/07_Max-Plante-to-Miss-Weekend.php Max Plante, Minnesota Duluth's reigning Hobey Baker Award winner, will miss this weekend's games, according to coach Scott Sandelin.Sandelin said Plante suffered an upper body injury during the team's weekend series against Long Island. The Bulldogs won both games, and Plante, playing on a line with brothers Zam and Victor, had two assists.UMD is scheduled to play a pair of games at Augustana this... Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/06_No-Plans-for-Atlantic-Hockey.php When American International and Mercyhurst both dropped their Division I men's hockey programs over the last two years, it took Atlantic Hockey from 11 to nine teams. The obvious question then became: Which other teams will replace them? After all, there are plenty of candidates — Stonehill, Long Island and Lindenwood are all in the footprint, and D-III power Utica has been knocking on the door.... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/03_ASU-Goes-About-Its-Business.php The spirit band was in full force and the cheerleaders were peppy; you’d be excused for thinking the season opener between Arizona State and Lindenwood at Centene Community Ice Rink was a regular opener. The difference for this particular game was not in the players on the ice it was in who was left off.By now almost all of the hockey world is familiar with Matthew Mayich, the ASU transfer who was... Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/02_For-Minnesota-a-New-Era-.php For John Whipple, the best part of hockey practice is that it feels new. “The competitiveness, the pace, it's very fresh,” Whipple said. “The drills. Everything we're doing, it's new, it's exciting and we're all really looking forward to get going.”The newness was expected after Minnesota’s 11-22-3 season was followed by former head coach Bob Motzko’s departure. The Gophers missed the... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/02_ASU-Commissions-Independent.php Arizona State University has retained former Arizona Supreme Court chief justice Scott Bales to lead an independent investigation into the hockey team's Aug. 20 workout that has left defenseman Matthew Mayich in a coma on life support since.According to a statement, Bales will review "facts that have been identified by the university, attorneys for the Mayich family, attorneys for members of the ASU... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/02_OSU-Hoping-Boumedienne-McBrayer.php Since the Big Ten was formed 14 years ago, it’s become a high-octane offensive league. Teams roll four scoring lines and the talent continues to get better.“You look at the skill level in our conference, it’s off the charts,” Ohio State coach Steve Rohlik said. “It's a credit to each of the programs for what they've done in the recruiting world, and it just puts that much more pressure on... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/02_Big-Ten-Preview.php The Big Ten is heading into its 14th season as a conference. Just like every year since the conference was formed, all seven teams are loaded with star power.5 Things to WatchWho Takes the Reins in Madison?It’s easy to say that Daniel Hauser is the clear No. 1 netminder for the Badgers; he took them to the national championship game. But there were some inconsistencies throughout the regular season... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/02_Far-From-Home.php The lengths players will go to pursue the game of hockey often include leaving home at a young age.For some, the journey takes them thousands of miles away from home. This is a reality for European players coming to North America to follow their dreams of hockey. It seems that sometimes the further out you go, the more you find yourself in untraditional hockey markets. Both situations seem to be ... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/02_CCHA-Season-Preview.php If the CCHA taught everyone anything last season, it’s that the conference and its title are a total toss-up. The CCHA remains somewhat top-heavy, with last season's top four finishers (excluding the departed St. Thomas) expected to maintain their form as conference juggernauts. With that being said, expectations are easily broken, and perhaps an underdog CCHA squad will make an unexpected jump.... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/02_Independents-Preview.php It’s an interesting time to be an independent.Being an independent program is not always enviable. The latest conference realignment — shuttering of the WCHA in favor of reanimating the CCHA — left Alaska and Alaska-Anchorage without conferences.That creates challenges, like scheduling and lack of resource sharing. Typically.But right now, it’s a little different.Schools have been adding Division... Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/01_Taos-Jordan-Jamaica.php With the changing landscape of college hockey, what was once deemed a unique path to college hockey, is no longer that. Littered with former Canadian major junior players, and now, former professional hockey players, roster construction has changed.Sacred Heart’s Taos Jordan checks both of those boxes, spending time in the OHL, QMJHL, and most recently, professionally in the ECHL.What makes Jordan... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/01_This-Week-In-College-Hockey.php Welcome back to another college hockey season.Let’s start — no surprise — with some news off the ice.The Division I NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Oversight Committee has recommended increasing the roster cap from 26 to 28 players.The roster cap applies to schools that opt into the House settlement.For reference, teams that opt into the settlement are capped at 26 players but can offer scholarships... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/01_Season-Preview-Inside-the.php The NCHC features the reigning national champion, a new team, a new coach, several talented freshmen and multiple intriguing storylines heading into the 2026-27 campaign.Here’s who and what fans can keep an eye on this winter.5 Things To WatchWill Arizona State Rebound?Arizona State has been the talk of the hockey world, for all the wrong reasons, since Matthew Mayich was hospitalized on Aug. 20... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/01_What-Now-For-Merrimack-After.php As the TD Garden buzzer sounded on March 21, Scott Borek didn’t quite know the impact Merrimack’s first-ever Hockey East championship would have on his program and the school.Of course, that accomplishment came with a trip to NCAAs, pitting the Warriors against North Dakota in Sioux Falls, but spending the following months in the league’s winner’s circle made for a busier-than-normal summer... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/01_Providence-Aims-to-Translate.php Providence was a buzzsaw in the regular season last year.The Friars waltzed to a 23-9-2 record and the program’s first outright Hockey East regular-season title. Entering the postseason, Providence was ranked fifth in the nation.Then came the Hockey East Tournament.As the top seed in the conference, the Friars hosted Merrimack in the quarterfinal, but fell 3-2 in overtime.Then came the NCAA Tournament... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/01_Hockey-East-Season-Preview.php The league was competitive last season. Providence won the regular season title by 11 points, but only nine points separated teams two through eight. Early woes in non-conference games, however, hurt the league when it came to at-large NCAA bids. Some of the big programs are still going through a transition.Hockey East teams, like many others, saw roster turnover in the offseason. Most of the league... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/10/01_Atlantic-Hockey-Preview.php In the 2026-27 season, Bentley looks to continue the success it has found during the Andy Jones era. Bentley enters the season off the heels of its second straight Atlantic Hockey postseason championship and its first-ever regular season title.Following March’s announcement that Mercyhurst would be dropping its men’s hockey program after the 2025-26 season, Atlantic Hockey begins the season with... Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/30_CHNs-Top-10-Recruiting-Classes.php These days, "recruiting" has become as much about getting transfers and pulling players from Major Junior as it is the traditional freshman route. Nevertheless, the latter is still a big avenue, especially when it comes to the big-name schools bringing in blue-chip talent. And there's more than ever of that in college hockey.When ranking these classes, we are attempting to determine which group of... Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/30_Plante-ing-Seeds.php There aren't many ways to make a 52-point season — culminating in winning the Hobey Baker Award as a sophomore — seem like a starting point.A season ago, Minnesota Duluth's Max Plante was arguably the most dynamic offensive player in college hockey. The Detroit Red Wings prospect scored 25 goals and 27 assists in 40 games, led UMD in scoring, earned NCHC Player of the Year honors, was named a ... Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/30_ASUs-Powers-Placed-on-Administrative.php Arizona State head coach Greg Powers was placed on administrative leave Wednesday, two days before the team's season opener at Lindenwood.Assistant coach Mike Corbett will take over head coaching duties for the time being. Arizona State will also seek a separate interim head coach.There have been numerous calls for Powers to be placed on leave since the Aug. 20 off-ice training session that left transfer... Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/29_Frank-Serratore.php Frank Serratore announced today that this will be his 30th and final season as head coach at Air Force. Long-time assistant Joe Doyle will take over at season's end.Serratore is the oldest active coach, having recently turned 69. His brother, Tom, who is 62, also recently announced this will be his last season as head coach at Bemidji State.“People want to talk about all I have given to the Academy... Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/29_2026-27-All-CHN-Preseason.php For the first time since 2007, the reigning Hobey Baker Award winner has returned for another season of college hockey. It's no surprise, then, that he tops this year's preseason All-CHN team.Max Plante is joined by his brother, Zam, and teammate Ty Hanson on the list. The rest of the list is dominated by NCHC and Big Ten players, unsurprisingly.Preseason All-CHN 1st TeamF Max Plante, Jr., Minnesota... Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000