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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

St. Cloud State women’s hockey coach Idalski named first-ever head coach for PWHL Vancouver franchise – College Hockey

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Brian Idalski helped push St. Cloud State back to national prominence (photo: St. Cloud State Athletics). St. Cloud State women’s hockey head coach Brian Idalski has been named the first-ever head coach of PWHL Vancouver. “We are excited for Brian and his future in the PWHL,” said St. Cloud State director of athletics Holly Schreiner … Read more

St. Cloud State captain Luedtke earns $7,500 NCHC postgraduate scholarship on way to dental school – College Hockey

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St. Cloud State captain Luedtke earns $7,500 NCHC postgraduate scholarship on way to dental school - College Hockey

Josh Luedtke served as St. Cloud State’s captain this past season (photo: St. Cloud State Athletics). After earning his undergraduate degree at St. Cloud State with plans for a doctorate in dentistry, SCSU defenseman Josh Luedtke has been selected the 2025 recipient of the NCHC’s annual postgraduate scholarship. Luedtke is only the second Husky to … Read more

Soltys tabbed Lake Superior State men’s hockey general manager, brings ‘dedication to fostering a winning culture’ – College Hockey

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Soltys tabbed Lake Superior State men's hockey general manager, brings 'dedication to fostering a winning culture' - College Hockey

ERIC SOLTYS Lake Superior State has announced the appointment of Eric Soltys as the general manager of the men’s hockey team. Soltys brings a wealth of experience to the Laker program, spanning over 25 years in collegiate and professional hockey. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Eric Soltys to the Laker family,” said LSSU director … Read more

Michigan State coach Nightingale signs multi-year contract extension as ‘there’s a buzz that even greater things are on the horizon’ – College Hockey

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Adam Nightingale has helped turn around Michigan State’s fortunes in recent years (photo: Michigan State Athletics). Michigan State has announced that head hockey coach Adam Nightingale has signed a multi-year contract extension. Entering his fourth season at the helm in 2025-26, Nightingale has guided Michigan State hockey to back-to-back Big Ten regular-season and conference tournament … Read more

Great Lakes Invitational returning to Van Andel Arena in 2025 with Michigan Tech, Michigan State, Ferris State, Miami competing for MacInnes Cup – College Hockey

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Van Andel Arena is located in downtown Grand Rapids, Mich. (photo: Matt Mackinder). The 59th annual Great Lakes Invitational will take place on Dec. 28-29, 2025 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. Michigan Tech, Michigan State, Ferris State, and Miami will compete for the MacInnes Cup. Michigan Tech and Miami will meet in … Read more

From Nittany Lion to Lion: Longtime Penn State assistant Fisher tabbed new head coach for Lindenwood men’s hockey team – College Hockey

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Keith Fisher (left) goes over strategy with Guy Gadowsky during a Penn State hockey game during the 2024-25 season (photo: Craig Houtz). Lindenwood announced Monday the hiring of Keith Fisher as the next head coach of the men’s hockey team. Fisher, who takes over for Bill Muckalt, arrives in St. Charles, Mo., after spending 13 … Read more

Michigan Tech hires former Lindenwood assistant, New Hampshire, Minnesota State forward Maass new assistant coach for Huskies – College Hockey

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Michigan Tech hires former Lindenwood assistant, New Hampshire, Minnesota State forward Maass new assistant coach for Huskies - College Hockey

Benton Maass played the 2021-22 season at Minnesota State (photo: Matt Dewkett/Minnesota State Athletics). Michigan Tech has named Benton Maass an assistant coach with the Huskies. Maass comes to Houghton after one season as an assistant coach at Lindenwood. He played collegiately at New Hampshire and Minnesota State and appeared in 122 professional games in … Read more

Cactus Cup tournament returning to Coachella Valley in 2026 with defending champ UMass Lowell joining Minnesota State, St. Cloud State, Yale – College Hockey

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Cactus Cup tournament returning to Coachella Valley in 2026 with defending champ UMass Lowell joining Minnesota State, St. Cloud State, Yale - College Hockey

Acrisure Arena is the home of the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds (photo: acrisurearena.com). The second annual Cactus Cup will return Jan. 2-3, 2026 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif. Next year’s event will feature UMass Lowell, Minnesota State, Yale and St. Cloud State. Friday’s first matchup begins at 3:30 p.m. PDT with game two … Read more

Ferris State adds Cisek as new associate coach, DeMartino, Sarosy as new assistants for Bulldogs men’s hockey team – College Hockey

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From left, Zack Cisek, Justin DeMartino and Gehrig Sarosy – the new members of the Ferris State coaching staff. Ferris State has announced the appointment of three new members of the coaching staff. Zack Cisek has been named the Bulldogs’ associate coach, while Ferris State alum Justin DeMartino and Gehrig Sarosy are the new assistant … Read more