The best College Hockey coverage is at CollegeHockeyNews.com https://www.collegehockeynews.com Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:45:47 +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/2026/10/17_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 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/28_7-ASU-Players-Request-Powers.php Seven Arizona State players have sent an anonymous 26-page letter to Arizona State University president Michael Crow, requesting that head coach Greg Powers, and other staff, be placed on leave. The letter was sent through their attorney, Tim Casey. (The full letter can be found here.)The players have also requested an outside agency conduct a police investigation, the reports said. Arizona State ... Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/28_2026-27-New-Season-Primer.php Later this week, the season begins — not even six months removed from Denver's standard-setting 11th national championship in program history, earned with a come-from-behind victory over Wisconsin.The glitz and glam of the Las Vegas Strip served as the setting for last year's NCAA Frozen Four. Michigan and North Dakota are coming off Frozen Four appearances. Wisconsin came within one goal of its... Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/24_Commentary-ASUs-Non-Response.php Arizona State's failure to release a full accounting of the August 20 incident that left one of its student-athletes, Matthew Mayich, in a coma, is just compounding the tragedy of that day. The only thing it has released so far is "initial" findings of an internal investigation, whose only conclusion was to commission a blue ribbon panel to study ways its policies can be better.That is insufficient... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/24_CHN-Preseason-Top-10.php Given the influx of talent entering college hockey every season — especially now that we’re in the second year of the CHL eligibility change — it’s becoming harder and harder to separate the top teams in the country before the season begins.Part of that is because the gap between the elite teams and the middle of the pack doesn’t feel nearly as wide as it once did. There isn’t a clearly... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/23_Powers-Speaks-to-Media-For.php Arizona State coach Greg Powers addressed the media for the first time today since the Aug. 20 incident that left his player, Matthew Mayich, in a coma. It came as part of the NCHC's annual Media Day series of press conferences. Powers' conference call was attended by approximately 50 reporters, at least three times as many as any of the other NCHC coaches.Powers noted that he was unable to answer... Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/22_ASUs-Initial-Findings-Provide.php Arizona State has released its initial findings of an internal report into the August 20 off-ice training session that ended in defenseman Matthew Mayich's collapse and subsequent coma, in which he remains.The report says that the investigation is ongoing.A number of factual findings it outlines corroborates points CHN already reported in its Sept. 18 article. That includes the information that Mayich... Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/18_Inside-at-ASU.php Matthew Mayich, a defenseman from Ontario who transferred to Arizona State this year, remains in a coma with little chance of recovery. He collapsed the morning of Aug. 20, near the end of an off-ice workout led by former Green Beret Tim Ziesel.Since then, Arizona State players, coaches and administrators have dealt with the fallout. The family, through its attorney, Robert Carey, has alleged a number... Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/16_Bemidji-States-Serratore.php Bemidji State's Tom Serratore will retire following the conclusion of the 2026-27 season, his 26th year leading the Beavers, it was announced today. Athletic director Britt Lauritsen also announced that associate head coach Travis Winter will succeed Serratore as the program's head coach at that time.“Coach Bob Peters gave me the chance to play for him, and he instilled values and principles that... Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/15_Arizona-State-Supports-Continuation.php Arizona State coaches and players have continued to practice this week in full preparation for their upcoming season.Despite questions about the status of the team in the aftermath of the situation that left transfer defenseman Matthew Mayich in a coma, there has not yet been any indication the season is jeopardized.So far, Arizona State has allowed the coaching staff to continue to proceed as normal... Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/14_NCAA-Regional-Moving-to-Hartford.php The Men's Ice Hockey Committee has decided to move one of the four 2027 NCAA Tournament Regionals to Hartford, Conn.Bridgeport's Total Mortgage Arena was originally selected to host a Regional, as it has a number of times in the past. But in August, the Committee decided to re-open the bid when Bridgeport lost its regular-season tenant. The New York Islanders moved their AHL affiliate from Bridgeport... Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/10_Suter-Oshie-Phil-and-Amanda.php Former NCAA stars Ryan Suter, T.J. Oshie and Phil Kessel are among those selected to this year's U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame class, it was announced today. Kessel's sister, Amanda Kessel, was also selected, as was long-time Team USA athletic trainer Stan Wong.The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration, which will include the formal enshrinement of the Class of 2026 along with the presentation... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/09/09_16-Former-Hockey-Players-.php Sixteen former Michigan players have filed a federal lawsuit against the university alleging years of "torture" between the years 1984 and 2001. According to the suit, obtained by the Detroit Free Press, there are 16 plaintiffs in the case, all former players, though none of them are named.Hall of Famer Red Berenson took over as head coach of alma mater Michigan in 1984. In 2012, Berenson publicly... Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 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