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NCHC signs Weems to 4-year extension as commissioner

USCHO Staff — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:36:36 +0000

The NCHC has signed commissioner Heather Weems to a 4-year contract extension, the conference’s board announced on Thursday. The contract keeps Weems at the helm through at least June 30, 2030. Weems has been commissioner since 2022. An NCHC team has won the NCAA championship in three of Weems’s four seasons as commissioner — Denver ... Read more

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McKenna officially signs with Toronto

USCHO Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:42:33 +0000

NHL overall No. 1 draft pick and former Penn State forward Gavin McKenna signed an entry-level deal with the Maple Leafs last week. In his one year at Penn State, McKenna was named second-team all-American, a Hobey Baker top-10 finalist, a B1G all-freshman team member and all-B1G second team selection as well as becoming the ... Read more

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UNH athletic director Rich leaves position after contract expires

USCHO Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:55:46 +0000

New Hampshire athletic director Allison Rich confirmed she departed her position following the expiration of her four-year contract, according to a social media post. “After four unbelievable years serving as the Director of Athletics at the University of New Hampshire, I am leaving to focus on some exciting new opportunities and projects” she said on ... Read more

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LIVE: McKenna goes No. 1; record night at NHL Draft

USCHO Staff — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:49:30 +0000

Follow along for updates from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft where Gavin McKenna is anticipated to be selected first overall.

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PODCAST: 2026 NHL Draft preview of college hockey’s record first-round surge

Jim Connelly — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:02:44 +0000

There is a growing number of first-rounders with college hockey ties: current NCAA players and incoming from the CHL, USHL, NTDP and internationally.

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PODCAST: 2026 NHL Draft preview of BU’s Tynan Lawrence and BC’s Oscar Hemming

Jim Connelly — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:05:54 +0000

Two Hockey East forwards drawing NHL Draft attention are Tynan Lawrence of Boston University and Oscar Hemming of Boston College.

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NCAA proposal changes eligibility clock for hockey players

USCHO Staff — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:12:02 +0000

The NCAA Division I Cabinet on Tuesday unanimously approved a sweeping overhaul of eligibility rules that would allow student-athletes up to five years of competition eligibility, provided they enroll in college no later than the academic year following their 19th birthday. For hockey players, the proposal could significantly affect junior hockey pathways. The proposal, which ... Read more

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PODCAST: 2026 NHL Draft preview with Penn State’s Gadowsky on Gavin McKenna

Jim Connelly — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:05:32 +0000

Gavin McKenna's college hockey experience adds important context to his 2026 NHL draft evaluation. Penn State coach Guy Gadowsky explains.

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Harvard taps Rassey as new coach

USCHO Staff — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:40:40 +0000

Michigan assistant coach Rob Rassey has been named head coach at Harvard, the school announced on Tuesday. Rassey becomes the 12th head coach in program history after serving as assistant coach at Michigan the four seasons. He joined the staff in Ann Arbor in 2022 as an assistant and was elevated to associate head coach ... Read more

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PODCAST: 2026 NHL Draft preview with Central Scouting’s Dave Gregory

Jim Connelly — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:05:03 +0000

NHL Central Scouting’s Dave Gregory explains how rankings come together, what fans should understand, and how scouts compare prospects.

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Howe joins staff at St. Cloud as assistant coach

USCHO Staff — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:17:31 +0000

The rebuilding of the coaching staff at St. Could continued this week as former Yale interim coach Joe Howe joined the staff as an assistant coach, the school announced. Howe spent the last five seasons at Yale where he served as an assistant coach from 2021-25 before serving as the interim head coach following the ... Read more

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Engstrom steps down at Maine to join PWHL Detroit

USCHO Staff — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:45 +0000

Maine women’s hockey coach Molly Engstrom has stepped down to accept an assistant coaching role with the PWHL expansion team Detroit, the school announced Friday. A national search for Engstrom will begin immediately, the school said. The PWHL Detroit team is scheduled to begin play this fall. “I would like to thank Molly for her ... Read more

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D-I Cabinet advances age-based eligibility proposal

USCHO Staff — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:46:09 +0000

The Division I Cabinet on Friday continued its review of an age-based eligibility model that could be brought forward for a formal vote as early as the end of this month. As part of ongoing discussions, the Cabinet approved a modification to the proposed model that would start an athlete’s eligibility clock either upon initial ... Read more

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Minnesota State extends Strand through 2033

USCHO Staff — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:22:53 +0000

Minnesota State coach Luke Strand has been signed to a contract extension through the 2032-33 season, the school announced this week. Strand just completed the third year of the five-year contract he signed when he joined the Mavericks in 2023. The Mavericks are coming off back-to-back MacNaughton and Mason Cups and appearances in the NCAA ... Read more

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Proposed ice hockey rule changes aimed at aligning with NHL

Jim Connelly — Fri, 22 May 2026 13:47:48 +0000

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

John Doyle — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:20:15 +0000

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

Ed Trefzger — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:03:37 +0000

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

Jim Connelly — Tue, 12 May 2026 23:02:08 +0000

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

USCHO Staff — Fri, 08 May 2026 00:15:09 +0000

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

Chris Lerch — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:34 +0000

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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