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Quartet of NCAA connections elected to Hockey Hall of Fame in Parker (BU), Botterill (Harvard), Decker (Wisconsin), Keith (Michigan State) – College Hockey

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Quartet of NCAA connections elected to Hockey Hall of Fame in Parker (BU), Botterill (Harvard), Decker (Wisconsin), Keith (Michigan State) - College Hockey

Eight individuals have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025 in both the player and builder categories. Of the eight, four have NCAA hockey connections as Jack Parker (Boston University, builder), Jennifer Botterill (Harvard, player), Brianna Decker (Wisconsin, player) and Duncan Keith (Michigan State, player) will be enshrined. Parker’s coaching career … Read more

PWHL Draft sees 43 NCAA women’s hockey players selected; Colgate’s Kaltounková goes first overall to Sirens – College Hockey

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The Ottawa Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was the site for the 2025 PWHL Draft (photo: PWHL). The 2025 PWHL Draft was held June 24 in Ottawa, Ont., at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The draft consisted of six rounds and allowed all eight teams to select eligible women’s hockey players from a pool … Read more

Former AIC player Tabb chosen new coach for Yellow Jackets as team starts 2025-26 season as NCAA Division II school – College Hockey

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Former AIC player Tabb chosen new coach for Yellow Jackets as team starts 2025-26 season as NCAA Division II school - College Hockey

PATRICK TABB American International has hired Patrick Tabb as the ninth head coach in program history. Tabb takes over for Eric Lang, who took the head coaching job at Rensselaer after AIC announced it was moving down to Division II starting with the 2025-26 season. “We’re thrilled to welcome Pat Tabb as the new head … Read more

NCAA Division I hockey players continue to thrive in classroom as both women, men top national average in APR – College Hockey

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NCAA Division I hockey players continue to thrive in classroom as both women, men top national average in APR - College Hockey

Penn State graduating seniors Dylan Lugris, Danny Dzhaniyev, Carson Dyck and Simon Mack (photo: PSU Athletics). NCAA Division I hockey student-athletes once again performed above the national average academically, according to the annual Academic Progress Rate (APR) data released this month by the NCAA. The women’s hockey four-year average score from 2020-21 through 2023-24 was 993, while … Read more

Muckalt leaves Lindenwood bench, replaces Shawhan as head coach at Michigan Tech with goal ‘to bring home the MacNaughton Cup and compete in the NCAA tournament’ – College Hockey

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Muckalt leaves Lindenwood bench, replaces Shawhan as head coach at Michigan Tech with goal ‘to bring home the MacNaughton Cup and compete in the NCAA tournament’ - College Hockey

Bill Muckalt is no stranger to Michigan Tech, serving as an assistant coach with the Huskies from 2011 to 2015 (photo: Michigan Tech Athletics). Michigan Tech has announced that Bill Muckalt has been named the new head hockey coach. Muckalt is the 23rd head coach in program history and returns to Tech after one season … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Offseason interview – Natálie Mlýnková reflects on ‘unbelievable’ Worlds in Czechia, her journey to NCAA hockey – College Hockey

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Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Offseason interview – Natálie Mlýnková reflects on 'unbelievable' Worlds in Czechia, her journey to NCAA hockey - College Hockey

Natálie Mlýnková, who recently wrapped up her NCAA hockey career, joins Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski for an offseason edition of the PodKaz. Mlýnková played four seasons at Vermont and one at Minnesota, finishing at the Frozen Four in Minneapolis in March. She looks back on moving to North America from Czechia at 16 to … Read more

NCAA Division I independent men’s hockey teams to compete for inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup in March 2026 – College Hockey

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NCAA Division I independent men's hockey teams to compete for inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup in March 2026 - College Hockey

The Centene Community Ice Center in suburban St. Louis will host the United Collegiate Hockey Cup tournament in March 2026 (photo: Centene Community Ice Center). The Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri, will host the United Collegiate Hockey Cup from March 5-7, 2026, bringing together five NCAA Division I men’s hockey programs for … Read more

Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Offseason interview – A visit with 2-time defending NCAA championship coach Joe Cranston of UW-River Falls – College Hockey

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Women’s Division I College Hockey: The PodKaz Offseason interview – A visit with 2-time defending NCAA championship coach Joe Cranston of UW-River Falls - College Hockey

The offseason series of PodKaz interview episodes begins with a discussion with Wisconsin-River Falls coach Joe Cranston. It took Cranston 25 seasons to win a Division III NCAA championship with the Falcons, but his team did it in style in 2023-24 with a 31-0 record. They went back to back in 2025, with both championship … Read more

Boston University top scorer Hutson gives up last season of NCAA eligibility for NHL contract with Edmonton – College Hockey

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Quinn Hutson celebrates the eventual game-winning goal as Boston University advances past Western Michigan in the 2023 NCAA tournament (photo: Boston University Athletics). The NHL’s Edmonton Oilers have announced they have signed Boston University junior forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning with this season. The Barrington, Ill., native led BU in scoring … Read more

Trio of All-USCHO teams announced for 2024-25 NCAA Division I men’s college hockey season – College Hockey

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Isaac Howard led the Michigan State offense during the 2024-25 season and wound up the Hobey Baker winner (photo: Michigan State Athletics). The staff of USCHO.com has announced its three all-USCHO teams for the 2024-25 college hockey season. First Team All-USCHO F: Ryan Leonard, Boston College *F: Isaac Howard, Michigan State *F: Alex Bump, Western … Read more