The best College Hockey coverage is at CollegeHockeyNews.com https://www.collegehockeynews.com Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:43:20 +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/2026/09/05_Russell-Added-to-Princeton.php Former Michigan Tech head coach Jamie Russell has been added to Princeton's staff as an assistant coach.Russell, who played at Tech from 1987-89, was head coach of the Huskies from 2003-11. He won the 2007 WHCA Coach of the Year award. He's also been an NCAA assistant at Ferris State (1994-99), Cornell (1999-2003) and Providence (2011-14). The 2003 Cornell team went to the Frozen Four.Starting in ... Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/04_ASU-Continues-Prep-For-Season.php Arizona State continues to practice in preparation for the upcoming season amid an investigation into the collapse of defenseman Matthew Mayich during an off-ice workout.Mayich is currently in a neurological center, and family lawyer Robert Carey has said "he is incapacitated and has almost no real chance of recovering from that situation."The school is in the middle of an internal investigation into... Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/04_Top-2028-Draft-Prospect-Commits.php Benjamin Veitch, considered a top 2028 NHL Draft prospect, has committed to Boston College.The 6-foot-3 forward is only 16 years old — he turns 17 in October. He recently excelled for Team Canada at the Gretzky Hlinka Cup, scoring five goals and seven points in five games as his team won gold.Veitch played 58 games for Newfoundland in the Quebec League last season, and is expected to return there... Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/02_Wisconsin-Michigan-to-Play.php Wisconsin announced today that its scheduled Feb. 20 game against Michigan will be played outdoors at  historic Lambeau Field, home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers.The teams will also play Feb. 19 at the Badgers' regular home, the Kohl Center.Wisconsin's women's team will also play at Lambeau the same day, against Ohio State.It will be the second men's game ever at Lambeau Field. The other was played... Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/01_ASUs-Mayich-Unlikely-to-.php A lawyer for the family of Matthew Mayich said today that Mayich has "no real chance of recovering," and criticized the school for multiple failures in handling the situation.Mayich, a 21-year old defenseman, collapsed during an off-ice workout at Arizona State's football stadium on Aug. 20. He has remained at Neurological Institute in Phoenix on a life support system. Mayich spent four years playing... Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/01_AHA-Commissioner-Morgan-Gets.php Atlantic Hockey America commissioner Michelle Morgan has received a four-year contract extension, taking her through the 2029-30 season.“We are excited for Commissioner Morgan to lead Atlantic Hockey America into the foreseeable future,” Jason Coomer, Lindenwood's athletic director and chair of the AHA Executive Committee, said. “Her steady leadership has positioned the conference to quickly... Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/08/23_Arizona-State-Player-Hospitalized.php Arizona State defenseman Matthew Mayich remains hospitalized after collapsing during an off-ice workout last Thursday. The name of the player was originally not disclosed out of respect for the family. Tuesday, a virtual prayer service for Mayich was held by the Canadian-Croatian Chamber of Commerce, and shared on social media. Mayich is in critical condition; Arizona Central said the incident was... Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/08/25_New-Northeastern-Arena-Delayed.php Construction on Northeastern's new multi-purpose arena has been delayed until "spring or summer" of 2029, according to an email obtained by The Huntington News. Originally, the facility, which will be the new home for Northeastern hockey, was to open in Fall of 2028.As a result, Northeastern will be without a home arena for another three seasons instead of two. This upcoming season, Northeastern is... Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/08/21_QA-With--Harvard-Coach.php Rob Rassey was named Harvard's new head coach earlier this summer. He had a previous stint there as an assistant coach, and played against Harvard in the Beanpot as a player for Northeastern. A Michigan native, he was brought in as an assistant coach there when Brandon Naurato was hired, and has helped lead the Wolverines to three Frozen Fours.Rassey comes to Cambridge at an interesting time in all... Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/08/20_Brandt-Returns-to-Wisconsin.php Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings has brought in Andy Brandt as an assistant coach, rounding out the team's coaching staff.Brandt, a Wisconsin native, played for the Badgers from 2003-07, and played 22 games for the team that won the 2006 national championship. He was briefly on the staff before, when Tony Granato was head coach.Brandt has spent the last three years as head coach of Madison of the USHL... Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/08/17_Western-Michigan-AD-Moving.php Western Michigan athletic director Dan Bartholomae has accepted an offer from Michigan State to become its new athletic director. Bartholomae replaces J Batt, who left for Kentucky after just one year.According to terms of his last contract extension, Bartholomae owes Western Michigan a $5.1 million buyout. Typically the hiring school will pay that amount. Michigan State just received a $3.95 million... Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/08/31_QA-With-Brown-Coach-Tom.php Tom Upton has taken over at Brown following a stint as assistant coach at Massachusetts. He replaces Jason Smith, who was an interim coach for the last month of last season, after long-time coach Brendan Whittet stepped down due to family reasons. Upton was actually named just before the UMass and Brown seasons actually ended.CHN: What's it like now with your own program these first few weeks?Upton... Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/08/13_Ben-Smith-Returns-to-BC-as.php Ben Smith, who starred at Boston College from 2006-10 and went on to play over 200 NHL games, is returning to his alma mater as an assistant coach.He replaces another former Eagle, Brendan Buckley, who stepped down recently for personal reasons.Smith spent the past year as player development coordinator for the NHL's Boston Bruins. Smith spent the seven seasons prior to that playing in the German ... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/08/13_Harvard-Adds-Davis-Ronan.php Harvard has added Tommy Davis and John Ronan to their staff as assistant coaches. They join Brian Robinson as the only holdover from the old staff.Ted Donato stepped down as head coach of Harvard in May after 22 seasons. He was replaced by Rob Rassey, formerly the top assistant at Michigan and a former Harvard assistant himself.Davis played four years at Princeton and then was an assistant coach there... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/08/11_Providence-Adds-Gibson-Homer.php Providence has added Gibson Homer to its roster, a week after a Major Junior recruit decided to go back there instead of coming to the Friars.Homer played for North Dakota last year, after three seasons at Arizona State. Homer played in 14 games and had a .889 save percentage, eventually losing the No. 1 spot to freshman Jan Spunar. Homer didn't play his first season at Arizona State, which gives ... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/08/10_Krug-Named-Assistant-at-Vermont.php Vermont has added former Division III national champion coach Adam Krug as an assistant coach. Most recently, Krug spent two seasons as an assistant coach with Bakersfield of the AHL.Krug, brother of former Michigan State star and NHL defenseman Torey Krug, was one of the most successful Division III head coaches over 10 years at his alma mater Adrian. He went 229-52-14 and led the Bulldogs to eight... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/08/06_Michigan-Adds-General-Manager.php Andrew Brewer, who spent last season as an assistant coach with the NHL's Anaheim Ducks, has joined the Michigan staff as general manager.“As college hockey continues to evolve, adding a General Manager is an important step in positioning our program for long-term success," Michigan coach Brandon Naurato said. "Andrew brings a unique combination of NHL experience, talent evaluation and a deep understanding... Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/02_QA-With-Alaska-Anchorage.php Eric Rud takes over as the new head coach at Alaska-Anchorage, after spending recent seasons as an assistant coach at St. Cloud State. The former Colorado College defenseman has head coaching experience, for the St. Cloud State women's program and in the USHL.CHN: It's been a long and winding road to get where you are, and you have been a head coach, obviously, in college hockey on the women's side... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/29_UNHs-Souza-to-Lead-US-.php New Hampshire coach Mike Souza will be the head coach for this year's U.S. Collegiate Selects team at the Spengler Cup. Souza was an assistant on last year's team, which lost the championship game to host Davos.Joining Souza will be Minnesota Duluth's Scott Sandelin and Cornell's Casey Jones.The annual tournament takes place annually in Davos, Switzerland, over the Christmas holiday. Last season, ... Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/29_Fulton-Named-NCAAs-New-Coordinator.php The NCAA has appointed Jeff Fulton as the national coordinator of men’s ice hockey officials. He is set to begin his new position Sept. 1.Fulton brings more than three decades of experience in collegiate ice hockey officiating and administration to the position.He replaces Frank Cole, who stepped down after 27 years in the position.The national coordinator of officials provides leadership for the... Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/29_St-Cloud-Adds-Former-Captain.php St. Cloud State has hired Spencer Meier as an assistant coach. He steps into the new staff now led by another alumnus, Nick Oliver. The former Husky captain joins the staff after a one-year pro playing career and two seasons as an assistant coach at Sartell High School.Since 2022, Meier has hosted an annual summer hockey camp for youth which annually services hundreds of aspiring Central Minnesota... Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/26_Klepov-Forgoes-Michigan-State.php Michigan State's record five first-round picks taken in last month's NHL Draft, is down to four.Incoming freshman Nikita Klepov, who was selected No. 15 overall, has decided to instead sign with Anaheim, the team that selected him.Despite all the eligibility changes in the NCAA, signing an entry-level NHL contract is definitely something that makes you ineligible for college hockey. Klepov, who was... Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/23_Trapezoids-Hand-Passes-Among.php The NCAA has added the NHL rule regarding where goaltenders are allowed to play the puck behind the net. That was among a handful of rule changes officially adopted today for the upcoming season. The rules had already been approved by the hockey committee earlier in the offseason.The new rule allows for goalies to play the puck behind the goal line only within a trapezoid area directly behind the ... Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/02_QA-With-St-Cloud-State.php Nick Oliver is a St. Cloud State alum, who was most recently an assistant coach at Wisconsin. He was basically learning he'd get the job while coaching Wisconsin at this past year's Frozen Four. He takes over for Brett Larson, who went to Minnesota.CHN: Welcome to the head coaching fraternity in college hockey — it's a small group. How are things so far?Oliver: At times I've felt like I've been ... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/22_OHL-Head-Coach-Joins-Michigan.php Chris Lazary, head coach of the OHL's Saginaw Spirit since 2018, has been hired as a new assistant coach at Michigan. Lazary steps in for Rob Rassey, who left the staff earlier this month to become new head coach at Harvard.Lazary, 44, is an Ontario native, and has never coached or played in the NCAA. He was an assistant coach at York University for one season, 2012-13. Since then he has mainly been... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/22_BC-Signs-First-WHL-Player.php Boston College has not dipped its toes that far into the Major Junior ranks yet, but after bringing in two OHL players in the last couple years, the Eagles have committed their first player from the WHL.Matias Vanhanen, who scored 87 points in 62 games for Everett last season, is expected to join BC this coming season. Vanhanen, a native of Nokia, Finland, was selected in the second round, 37th overall... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/17_Michigan-AD-Manuel-Remains.php Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has agreed to a buyout, putting an end to a lengthy saga.The Michigan Board of Regens met last Thursday without discussing Manuel's employment status, according to reports. But it finally became clear that a change was the best course of action. Manuel will remain on the job through the end of the year, while consulting on his replacement.Michigan's athletic... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/20_Sandelin-Borek-Get-Contract.php Minnesota Duluth coach Scott Sandelin and Merrimack coach Scott Borek each received contract extensions, it was announced Monday.In addition, North Dakota's Dane Jackson, who returned the program to the Frozen Four in his first season, for the first time in 10 years, received "enhancements" on his original deal.Sandelin, who has won three national championships with the Bulldogs in his 26 seasons ... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/02_QA-With-Minnesota-Coach.php Brett Larson was named the new coach at Minnesota earlier this offseason. He comes after a stint as head coach at St. Cloud State. It's the second consecutive job where he'll be following Bob Motzko, who agreed to a departure agreement with the school in March.Larson played and coached previously at Minnesota Duluth. He reached the 2021 national championship game as head coach at St. Cloud.CHN: Congrats... Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/17_New-Government-Rule-Jeopardizes.php Less than a month after the NCAA approved new age rules that included five years of eligibility for all players, a United States government rule change could eliminate the opportunity for half of college hockey.The pros and cons of the NCAA's new eligibility standards have been well-debated for months. Where it landed — with players being allowed to play for five years — has positives and negatives... Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/16_Brown-Hires-Peffall-as-Assistant.php New Brown head coach Tom Upton has brought on Tom Peffall as an assistant coach.A native of Ambler, Pa., Peffall was on Mercyhurst's staff since 2022. He was named last year to be the replacement for retiring Mercyhurst coach Rick Gotkin. But Mercyhurst's administration abruptly eliminated the men's hockey program this spring.The 39-year old Peffall had a brief minor-league playing career, then worked... Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/07/14_Chun-Renewed-as-Yale-AD.php Yale athletic director Vicky Chun, whose recent contract was set to expire June 30, has been renewed for another five years.Chun's tenure came under scrutiny earlier this year when an internal letter written by former hockey coach Keith Allain was leaked to the media. In it, Allain railed against Chun's leadership, describe a toxic atmosphere within the athletic department.“I am reappointing Vicky... Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/06/27_NHL-Draft-19-Current-Incoming.php Nineteen current and incoming college hockey players were selected in the first round of the NHL Draft, held Friday in Buffalo, a number that obliterates the former record of 11. That number leapt to 109 when the draft was completed Saturday, also a record.Also See: History of College Hockey at the DraftTwelve of the 19 first-rounders played in Major Junior last year, a number that increases to 14... Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/06/24_Michigan-Lands-Dupont-Report.php College hockey’s most-coveted prospect is off the board. Multiple sources have indicated that right-shot defenseman Landon DuPont will join Michigan this fall.The 17-year-old is coming off a 73-point season for the WHL’s Everett Silvertips and is considered one of the top prospects for the 2027 NHL Draft. He was granted exceptional status by the CHL to play a year early as a 15-year-old and was... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/06/24_2026-NHL-Draft-Preview.php The NHL Draft ain't what it used to be. At least when it comes to NCAA players.Over a period of many years, NCAA players (incoming or otherwise) made a progressively bigger impression at the draft. With the door having opened to Major Junior players, the lines have blurred.Players are going to Major Junior more frequently, perhaps bypassing Junior A leagues that would've kept them NCAA eligible. Those... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/06/23_NCAA-Approves-New-Age-Eligibility.php After much debate and ballyhoo, the NCAA's Division I Cabinet has ultimately unanimously approved the new age-based eligibility model.The final proposal looks different than what was originally planned earlier this year. That's in large part of the efforts of the college hockey community, which stood to be most drastically affected.The NCAA's new proposal, announced during this year's Frozen Four ... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/06/23_North-Dakota-Michigan-Continue.php Used to be, you recruit your team from the time players are 16, they sign Letters of Intent, and everyone pretty much knows what's going on by winter or spring before the next season.Like a lot of things, however, nothing is quite the same anymore.Thanks mainly to the opening of eligibility to Major Junior players, not to mention the elimination of Letters of Intent and other factors, the news continues... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/06/21_Rassey-to-Be-New-Harvard-.php Rob Rassey has been officially named Harvard's next head coach, one week after CHN first reported he had been offered the job.Rassey has spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach at Michigan, where the Wolverines made the Frozen Four three times.Prior to that, Rassey was an assistant at Harvard for Ted Donato, who recently resigned after 22 years as the Crimson's head coach. Rassey was on ... Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/06/06_NCAA-Cabinet-Accepts-Hockey.php The NCAA, two weeks after seeming to reject the concept, has amended its new age eligibility proposal and embraced a counter-proposal forwarded by college hockey officials. The counter-proposal, which is for all sports, helps maintain college hockey's existing ecosystem."On behalf of the entire ice hockey community, we are grateful to the NCAA Division I Cabinet for their willingness to consider ... Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/05/27_NCAA-Turns-Down-Counter-Proposal.php The NCAA has informed college hockey officials that its counter-proposal to new age requirements, have been rejected.The NCAA's new proposal removes all past "delayed enrollment" rules for hockey, and sets a new standard on all sports: All players have five years of eligibility from the time their clock starts ticking, which is the date of "expected" high school graduation, no later than 19 years ... Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/05/26_Strand-Agrees-to-Extension.php Minnesota State has extended the contract of coach Luke Strand through the 2032-33 season.Strand, who just completed the third year of the five-year contract he signed when he joined the Mavericks on April 10, 2023, has guided the Mavericks to back-to-back MacNaughton and Mason Cups and appearances in the NCAA Tournament."When Luke Strand first accepted this role, he believed all the elements were... Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/05/21_Rules-Committee-Approves-.php A trapezoid for goaltenders and legal hand passes in the defensive zone were among the rule changes approved during this week's meeting of the NCAA Division I ice hockey rules committee.This is the first year the various levels, men's and women's Division I and III, were split into separate committees. All D-I men's rules must be granted final approval by the Division I Men's Ice Hockey Oversight ... Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/05/20_Hockey-Community-Rallies-.php College hockey's commissioners are making a final push to the NCAA this week, submitting a counter-proposal that would amend the proposed new age eligibility rules, with the backing of the entire hockey landscape.The NCAA's Division I Cabinet is meeting this Friday to deliberate the final makeup of the new rules. The NCAA's leadership and legal team has proposed a new "5-for-5" rule that would grant... Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/05/20_Former-OSU-Center-Miami-.php Former Ohio State player and Miami coach Bill Davidge passed away this week. He was 72 years old.Davidge played at Ohio State before becoming a graduate assistant coach at Miami's burgeoning program, under Steve Cady.Davidge eventually took over for Cady, after receiving a master's degree from the university. He was head coach from 1985-89, going 39-111-3.He continued to reside in Oxford and support... Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/05/18_North-Dakota-Adds-Top-Prospect.php North Dakota’s defensive corps will feature another high-end prospect next season following the addition of Carson Carels. The left-shot defenseman announced his commitment to UND just after 9 a.m. on Monday.Carels, 17, is among the top prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft. Keaton Verhoeff is also a consensus top prospect for this year’s draft and is currently expected to return for his sophomore ... Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/05/12_MSU-Adds-Another-Projected.php Michigan State’s recruiting class has added another high-end prospect. Left-shot forward Ethan Belchetz committed to the Spartans on Tuesday, giving MSU its latest first-round talent. Belchetz is viewed as a top-10 or top-15 pick on most 2026 draft boards, joining fellow MSU commits Chase Reid, Nikita Klepov and Jack Hextall as first-round hopefuls.Forward Mason West and goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen... Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/05/07_Harvards-Donato-Steps-Down.php Harvard coach Ted Donato has decided to step down after 22 seasons on the job.Donato, who also starred with the Crimson and was part of the 1989 national championship team, was 334-292-77 during his time behind the bench. Donato scored two goals in the 1989 national championship game and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. The Crimson made eight NCAA Tournaments during his coaching... Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/05/06_Solutions-Exist-In-Age-Limit.php The latest big news to hit the college hockey landscape, in case you haven't heard by now, is the NCAA's plan to "standardize" its age eligibility rules across sports. The plan will eliminate redshirts, giving everyone five seasons of eligibility over five years, without exceptions except in certain special circumstances (military duty, etc...).The biggest effect, however, will be on hockey, where... Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/05/06_Clarkson-Announces-Plan-to.php Clarkson will become the first Division III school playing D-I ECAC hockey to announce plans to opt-in to the NCAA's revenue sharing model, beginning in 2026-27.The decision allows Clarkson to pay up to $20.5 million in revenue share money to players in its two D-I sports, men's and women's hockey. Though realistically Clarkson won't allocate that much, it gives the option to keep up with other programs... Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/05/04_Eligibility-Changes-Hot-Topic.php College hockey coaches recently wrapped up their annual convention in Bonita Springs, Fla., a week-long gathering that also includes conference-level meetings.Normally, items on the agenda include things like rule change suggestions, and NCAA Tournament formats. But these are not normal times.Foremost on the agenda was a meeting with NCAA lawyers, who went over the age and eligibility rule changes... Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000