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Michigan State standout, 2025 Hobey Baker winner Howard earns USA Hockey’s Jim Johannson College Player of the Year award – College Hockey

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Isaac Howard scored 26 goals in 2024-25 for the Spartans (photo: Michigan State Athletics). The accolades keep rolling in for rising senior Isaac Howard following a historic 2024-25 campaign, who was announced as the recipient of USA Hockey’s Jim Johannson College Player of the Year award. Howard is the fourth Spartan to earn this distinction, … Read more

UMass Boston women’s head coach Bradley hired as new assistant coach for Penn State women’s team – College Hockey

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UMass Boston women's head coach Bradley hired as new assistant coach for Penn State women's team - College Hockey

MOE BRADLEY Penn State has announced the hiring of Moe Bradley as an assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. Bradley will join fellow assistants Makenna Newkirk and Jennifer Wakefield to round out Jeff Kampersal’s staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. “We are delighted to welcome Moe to our Penn State hockey family. She is … Read more

Penn State names former Nittany Lions defenseman Pedrie new assistant coach for men’s hockey team – College Hockey

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Penn State names former Nittany Lions defenseman Pedrie new assistant coach for men's hockey team - College Hockey

Vince Pedrie spent two seasons playing for Penn State before signing an NHL contract (photo: Omar Phillips). Penn State has announced the hiring and return of former Nittany Lions defenseman Vince Pedrie as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. Pedrie joins Guy Gadowsky’s staff following the departure of longtime associate head coach Keith … Read more

Former Minnesota women’s hockey standout, St. Cloud State assistant Jalosuo back with Huskies as new head coach – College Hockey

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Former Minnesota women's hockey standout, St. Cloud State assistant Jalosuo back with Huskies as new head coach - College Hockey

Mira Jalosuo skated four seasons at Minnesota (photo: Jerry E. Lee). Former St. Cloud State assistant coach Mira Jalosuo has been named head coach for the Huskies. The two-time Olympian returns to St. Cloud after helping the Minnesota Frost (formerly PWHL Minnesota) win back-to-back PWHL Walter Cups in each of the first two seasons of … Read more

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