College Hockey | USCHO.com https://www.uscho.com/ Men's and Women's D-I and D-III College Hockey News, Features, Scores, Statistics, Fan Forum, Blogs Fri, 22 May 2026 13:47:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Proposed ice hockey rule changes aimed at aligning with NHL https://www.uscho.com/2026/05/22/proposed-ice-hockey-rule-changes-aimed-at-aligning-with-nhl/ Fri, 22 May 2026 13:47:48 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232210 A proposed NCAA men’s hockey rules package for the 2026-27 season would move the college game closer to the NHL rule book.

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]]> Miami mourns loss of former coach Davidge https://www.uscho.com/2026/05/21/miami-mourns-loss-of-former-coach-davidge/ Thu, 21 May 2026 19:20:15 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232203 Miami University is mourning the death of former coach Bill Davidge, who passed away this week at the age of 72. Davidge was the second varsity head coach for Miami, starting out as a graduate assistant with the team in 1977. He earned a master’s degree from the school in 1978 and worked as an ... Read more

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]]> WEEKEND REVIEW: Off-season discussion of NCAA eligibility, roster limits, tournament formats https://www.uscho.com/2026/05/13/weekend-review-off-season-discussion-of-ncaa-eligibility-roster-limits-tournament-formats/ Wed, 13 May 2026 15:03:37 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232197 PODCAST: Discussing NCAA's proposed 5-in-5 eligibility, 26-man roster limits, NCAA tournament formats and sites, expanding schedule and staffs.

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]]> PODCAST: ECAC’s Christiansen discusses NCAA 5-in-5 eligibility proposal https://www.uscho.com/2026/05/12/podcast-ecacs-christiansen-discusses-ncaa-5-in-5-eligibility-proposal/ Tue, 12 May 2026 23:02:08 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232194 PODCAST: ECAC commissioner Doug Christiansen discusses NCAA proposal to change eligibility to align with high school graduation or a player’s 19th birthday.

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]]> Harvard’s Donato steps down https://www.uscho.com/2026/05/07/harvards-donato-steps-down/ Fri, 08 May 2026 00:15:09 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232189 Ted Donato has stepped down as Harvard head coach, the school announced Thursday. “I am proud and grateful for all the incredible moments, everlasting memories, and relationships from my 27 years connected to the University as a student-athlete, coach, and parent,” Donato said in a statement. “I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity ... Read more

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]]> For Mercyhurst’s Gotkin, a time to reflect https://www.uscho.com/2026/05/06/for-mercyhursts-gotkin-a-time-to-reflect/ Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:34 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232183 Barring a miracle, the Mercyhurst men’s hockey program essentially started and ended with Rick Gotkin. His tenure at Mercyhurst began in 1988 shortly after the school began its transition from club to NCAA Division III. The Lakers were at various times D-III and D-II before making the move to Division I in 1999. As a ... Read more

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]]> SUNY Oswego’s Gosek announces retirement https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/30/suny-oswegos-gosek-announces-retirement/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:01:32 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232178 Ed Gosek has announced his retirement as head coach of the SUNY Oswego men’s hockey program. “Serving as the head coach at Oswego has been the honor of a lifetime,” said Gosek via statement. “This program means so much to me, both as a former student-athlete and as a coach. I’m grateful for the players, ... Read more

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]]> Alaska Anchorage hires Rud to lead Seawolves https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/27/alaska-anchorage-hires-rud-to-lead-seawolves/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:26:07 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232174 Alaska Anchorage is turning to Eric Rud as the eighth head coach in Seawolf history. Rud was most recently an assistant at St. Cloud State, before that associate head coach at Miami (Ohio), and earlier the head coach of St. Cloud State’s women’s program. He’s also spent plenty of time in junior hockey, including head ... Read more

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]]> LSSU’s Taffy Abel Arena to be renovated https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/27/lssus-taffy-abel-arena-to-be-renovated/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:19:03 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232168 Lake Superior State is giving Taffy Abel Arena a facelift. The university recently approved $6.3 million in donor-funded upgrades to the James C. Norris Center, including a new ice plant, boards and glass, benches, plus HVAC and roof work. The project is part of a broader push announced in February, with more than $10 million ... Read more

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]]> St. A’s to move to D-III, Anna Maria to close https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/24/st-as-to-move-to-d-iii-anna-maria-to-close/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:21:10 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232162 Change is coming across the Divisions II and III college hockey landscape in New England, as two schools made major announcements regarding their future in recent days. St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., will transition to the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and NCAA Division III, while also working to secure future ... Read more

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]]> UMD’s Plante is USCHO Player of the Year https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/24/umds-plante-is-uscho-player-of-the-year/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232155 After delivering one of the most productive offensive seasons in college hockey, Minnesota Duluth’s Max Plante has been named USCHO Player of the Year. A cornerstone for the Bulldogs offense, Plante finished the season with 52 points on 25 goals and 27 assists in 40 games, ranking third nationally in points and tied for second ... Read more

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]]> Dartmouth’s Cashman is USCHO Coach of the Year https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/23/dartmouths-cashman-is-uscho-coach-of-the-year/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:50 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232151 Following a historic season in which he led Dartmouth to its first ECAC Hockey tournament title, Reid Cashman has been named USCHO’s 2025-26 Coach of the Year. In his fifth season behind the bench, Cashman guided Dartmouth to a program-record 23 wins while also securing the school’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1980. The Big ... Read more

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]]> MSU’s Martone is USCHO Rookie of the Year https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/22/msus-martone-is-uscho-rookie-of-the-year/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:41 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232146 Michigan State forward Porter Martone is the USCHO Rookie of the Year for the 2025-26 season. Voting was conducted by USCHO.com staff members. Martone turned in one of the most impressive rookie seasons in Michigan State Spartans men’s ice hockey history in 2025-26, emerging as both the team’s leading scorer and one of the most ... Read more

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]]> Trio of 2025-26 All-USCHO teams announced https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/21/trio-of-2025-26-all-uscho-teams-announced/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:48 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232142 The staff of USCHO.com has announced its three all-USCHO teams for the 2025-26 college hockey season. First Team All-USCHO F: Max Plante, So., Minnesota Duluth* F: T.J. Hughes, Sr., Michigan F: Ethan Wyttenbach, Fr., Quinnipiac D: Eric Pohlkamp, Jr., Denver* D: Cole Hutson, So., Boston University G: Johnny Hicks, Fr., Denver *—Indicates unanimous first-team selection ... Read more

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]]> Yale taps Hamilton as coach https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/20/yale-taps-hamilton-as-coach/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232139 Jeff Hamilton will take over as the new coach at Yale, the school announced on Monday. Hamilton returns to Yale as a former team captain and the program’s all-time leading scorer. A three-time All-American and two-time Hobey Baker finalist, he graduated from Yale in 2001. He takes over the program from interim Joe Howe, who ... Read more

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]]> Bertagna named co-winner of 2026 Parker-York Award https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/20/bertagna-named-co-winner-of-2026-parker-york-award/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:33:15 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232133 Former Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna was named the co-winner of the 2026 Parker-York Award for contribution to New England Hockey by the New England Hockey Writers Association at its annual awards gathering Sunday afternoon in Saugus, Mass. Bertagna was presented the award, which was first bestowed in 1959, along with former Amherst coach Jack ... Read more

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]]> Princeton endows hockey coach position to honor Hobey Baker https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/19/princeton-endows-hockey-coach-position-to-honor-hobey-baker/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:17:56 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232129 A group of alumni at Princeton has endowed the men’s hockey head coach position in honor of Hobart Amory Hare “Hobey” Baker, one of the most celebrated athletes in school history. A member of Princeton’s Class of 1914, Baker starred in both hockey and football, helping Princeton win national championships in football in 1911 and ... Read more

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]]> Denver’s Pohlkamp, Brown sign NHL deals https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/16/denvers-pohlkamp-brown-sign-nhl-deals/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:28:35 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232118 Fresh off winning the NCAA championship, a pair of Denver juniors have signed NHL contracts — defenseman Eric Pohlkamp has signed an entry-level deal with the San Jose Sharks, and Garrett Brown inked a two-year deal with the Winnipeg Jets. Pohlkamp, 22, recorded 39 points (18 goals, 21 assists) in 43 games this season for ... Read more

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]]> Reports: Yost damaged in wind storm https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/15/reports-yost-damaged-in-wind-storm/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:57:26 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232110 Yost Ice Arena, home rink of the University of Michigan men’s hockey team, sustained damage in a wind storm early Wednesday morning, according to multiple news reports. There were no reports of injuries. Large metal pieces from the arena’s roof were scattered around the building, according to reports, with debris lodged in nearby trees and ... Read more

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]]> DU’s Buckberger signs NHL deal with Columbus https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/13/dus-buckberger-signs-nhl-deal-with-columbus/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:19:34 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=232104 Fresh off winning the NCAA championship with Denver, defenseman Boston Buckberger has signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets to a two-year, entry-level contract starting in the 2026-27 season. Buckberger, 22, played three seasons at Denver and registered 24-62-86 and a cumulative +94 plus/minus rating in 128 games from 2023-26. He helped the Pioneers win the ... Read more

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