Outdoor Hockey Returns to Chicago
In recent years, it’s not just the NHL getting in on the fun of outdoor hockey games. Outdoor hockey has been played at just about every level the last five years ranging from the NHL, AHL, NCAA , junior and…
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Men’s, Women’s Hockey Lead NCAA Academic Progress
Last week the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) published their Academic Progress Report (APR), a measurement of team eligibility and player-retention across a four-year period. Men’s hockey topped all men’s sports while women’s hockey tied for the top among women’s…
2014 Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracket Unveiled
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is now down to 16 teams. But for hockey fans, the 16 teams that will check, skate, and score for a national championship will begin play Friday afternoon. There are four seeded teams in the…
NCAA to Allow Earlier Contact in Recruiting
Earlier this week, the NCAA approved new rule changes in ice hockey that will specifically change when and how often coaches can contact prospective recruits. The old rule stated that coaches were not allowed to approach a player until June…
Americans Open World Junior Title Defense with Win
The defending World Junior Champions opened their title defense Thursday with a 5-1 win over Czech Republic. The tournament, being played in Malmo, Sweden, features 10 of the best Under-20 teams from around the world. In last years tournament in…
Ohio State and Bemidji State end Game with NCAA-Record 318 Penalty Minutes
If I were to say that Bemidji State and Ohio State combined for 20 game Disqualifications and 318 penalty minutes you would think it was an out of control game that featured many line brawl. Well think again. The Buckeye…
NCHC Conference Adopts Shootout in Inaugural Season
It can be debatable whether or not the shootout is popular in the NHL. However it has been popular at the college level and that trend will continue when college hockey’s newest league starts play in a few weeks. The…
NCAA Frozen Four Preview
This isn’t your typical NCAA Frozen Four. These aren’t your household college hockey names you’re used to seeing. For the second time in the history of the NCAA Division I hockey tournament there will be four teams that have not…
Invincible: Minnesota Women’s Hockey Completes Perfect Season
College hockey is a gauntlet of a season. Playing Friday and Saturday nights every weekend from October to March is a grind for any team. But for the University of Minnesota women’s hockey team, they had something else to think…
Jerry York Ties Coaching Wins Record
Earning a win in college hockey isn’t easy. Many things has to go right in your favor, such as scoring goals, making saves and avoiding the penalty box. But when you have done it over 900 times in the span…