blueliner

Denver blueliner, 2024-25 NCHC player of the year Buium leaves Pioneers after sophomore season, inks NHL deal with Wild – College Hockey

by

Denver’s Zeev Buium was named 2024-25 NCHC player of the year (photo: Martin Gonzalez). Denver sophomore defenseman Zeev Buium has signed a three-year, entry-level contract beginning this season with the Minnesota Wild. Buium is expected to make his NHL debut on Tuesday night in the Wild’s regular-season finale against the Anaheim Ducks at Xcel Energy … Read more

Denver sophomore blueliner, recent Wild signee Buium tabbed USCHO Player of the Year for ’24-25 season – College Hockey

by
Denver sophomore blueliner, recent Wild signee Buium tabbed USCHO Player of the Year for '24-25 season - College Hockey

Zeev Buium led the DU offense and defense this season (photo: Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative Photography). Denver sophomore defenseman Zeev Buium has been recognized as the USCHO Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season. Voting was conducted among USCHO.com staff members. Buium was named a First Team All-American, the NCHC Player of the Year and … Read more

Denver blueliner Buckberger collects NCAA Elite 90 award for scholastic achievement at 2025 Division I men’s hockey championship – College Hockey

by

Denver blueliner Boston Buckberger has been watching the 2025 NCAA tournament from the sidelines (photo: Jim Rosvold). Denver sophomore defenseman Boston Buckberger has been named the recipient of the NCAA’s Elite 90 award for scholastic achievement at the 2025 Division I men’s ice hockey championship. Buckberger is an accounting major in DU’s Daniels College of … Read more

Blueliner Chesley leaves Minnesota, signs pro contract with Washington organization – College Hockey

by
Blueliner Chesley leaves Minnesota, signs pro contract with Washington organization - College Hockey

Ryan Chesley is the second player in Minnesota history to wear No. 71 after Donald Bodin (1949-50) (photo: Bjorn Franke). The AHL’s Hershey Bears have signed Minnesota junior defenseman Ryan Chesley to an amateur tryout agreement for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Chesley served as one of the captains of the Golden Gophers this … Read more

Boston College’s Leonard chosen ’24-25 Hockey East player of the year, BU blueliner Hutson best rookie, UConn’s Cavanaugh top coach, UMass Lowell’s Cole academic champion – College Hockey

by
Boston College's Leonard chosen '24-25 Hockey East player of the year, BU blueliner Hutson best rookie, UConn's Cavanaugh top coach, UMass Lowell's Cole academic champion - College Hockey

BC’s Ryan Leonard has been an offensive catalyst this season for BC (photo: Meg Kelly). Hockey East announced Wednesday that Boston College sophomore forward Ryan Leonard has been awarded the honor of 2024-25 Hockey East player of the year. Alongside Leonard, Boston University freshman defenseman Cole Hutson was named rookie of the year, UConn head … Read more

This Week in Atlantic Hockey America: Army West Point blueliner Gadowsky ‘super thankful for the opportunities’ hockey has brought his way – College Hockey

by

Mac Gadowsky is enjoying his sophomore season on the Army West Point back end (photo: Army West point Athletics). Growing up in a hockey family presents challenges and opportunities. For Army West Point defenseman Mac Gadowsky, hockey was always there, but the sophomore never felt pressure to play. “Ever since I could remember, it’s something … Read more

North Dakota blueliner Zmolek out for rest of 2024-25 college hockey season with undisclosed injury – College Hockey

by
North Dakota blueliner Zmolek out for rest of 2024-25 college hockey season with undisclosed injury - College Hockey

Bennett Zmolek spent the 2023-24 season with the Fighting Hawks (photo: Russell Hons). North Dakota has announced that junior defenseman Bennett Zmolek will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season due to an undisclosed injury. Zmolek, who has been sidelined since the season opener against Providence, appeared in 34 games with North Dakota since his … Read more