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 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:02:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 QU’s Wyttenbach named top rookie https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/11/qus-wyttenbach-named-top-rookie/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:02:26 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231935 LAS VEGAS — Quinnipiac forward Ethan Wyttenbach earned the 2026 Tim Taylor Award, given to the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey National Rookie of the Year, the Hockey Commissioners’ Association announced on Friday night at the Park MGM Hotel. Wyttenbach became the second Bobcat to win the award, joining Sam Anas, who won in 2014 ... Read more

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]]> Princeton’s Anderson wins Hines Award https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/10/princetons-anderson-wins-hines-award/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:50:50 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231932 LAS VEGAS — Senior forward Kevin Anderson of Princeton was named the 2026 recipient of the Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award, presented by the Hockey Commissioners Association Friday night in Las Vegas. The award was established by the HCA in honor of former Army player Derek Hines, who played from 1999-2003 and was a four-year ... Read more

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]]> AHCA names 24 All-Americans https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/10/ahca-names-24-all-americans/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:17:51 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231920 The nation’s top 24 college hockey players were announced Friday night as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for the 2025-26 season. The team: First Team East — Michael Hrabal, Massachusetts; Brandon Holt, Maine; Cole Hutson, Boston University; James Hagens, Boston College; Hayden Stavroff, Dartmouth; Ethan Wyttenbach, Quinnipiac; First Team West — Trey Augustine, Michigan State; Jake Livanavage, ... Read more

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]]> Max Plante wins Hobey, carrying on family legacy at Duluth https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/10/max-plante-wins-hobey/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:14:20 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231907 LAS VEGAS — The happiest person in the Park MGM ballroom on Saturday night as the Hobey Baker Award was announced, other than the recipient of course, might have been the recipient’s grandfather. Flash back to 33 years ago, when Minnesota Duluth’s Derek Plante was up for the same award, Bruce Plante, a longtime, highly ... Read more

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]]> Middlebury’s Simon wins Hockey Humanitarian Award https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/10/middleburys-simon-wins-hockey-humanitarian-award/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:04:48 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231911 LAS VEGAS — Meg Simon of Middlebury College (Vt.) was named winner of the 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award on Friday during a ceremony at Park MGM. “I feel incredibly fortunate to receive the prestigious Hockey Humanitarian Award,” Simon said. “I’m proud to represent my family, Middlebury Athletics, the NESCAC, and Division III as a whole ... Read more

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]]> MSU’s Augustine wins Richter Award https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/10/augustine-wins-richter-award/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:50:43 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231904 LAS VEGAS — Trey Augustine is the 2026 Mike Richter Award winner, given to the nation’s top goalie. The Michigan State junior was a two-time finalist for the award. The award was announced Saturday night at the Park MGM by Richter himself. “It’s an honor and a privilege to receive this award,” said Augustine, via ... Read more

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]]> FROZEN FOUR NOTEBOOK: Coaches share mutual respect https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/10/frozen-four-notebook-coaches-share-mutual-respect/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:28:06 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231900 LAS VEGAS — It’s clear that there’s mutual respect between Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings and Denver bench boss David Carle. They went head to head in 2022’s national championship game when Hasting’s Minnesota State squad faced off against Carle’s Denver, with the Pioneers coming out on top, 5-1. “Obviously, (I have) a lot of respect ... Read more

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]]> STATE OF THE GAME: Hockey leaders target expansion amid losses https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/10/state-of-the-game-hockey-leaders-target-expansion-amid-losses/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:18:36 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231918 LAS VEGAS — How to increase the number of teams in Division I hockey, despite the recent shutdown of two Atlantic Hockey America programs, was a hot subject at Friday’s “State of the Game” panel discussion at the Frozen Four. As part of a wide-ranging press conference, College Hockey Inc. executive director Sean Hogan said ... Read more

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]]> FROZEN FOUR: Denver outlasts Michigan in double-OT thriller https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/10/frozen-four-denver-outlasts-michigan-in-double-ot-thriller/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:30:06 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231853 LAS VEGAS — Kent Anderson’s goal at 12:35 of the second overtime lifted Denver to a 4-3 win over Michigan in the second Frozen Four semifinal Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. The Pioneers will face Wisconsin in Saturdays NCAA title game, looking for their 11th national title. The game was the 48th longest in men’s ... Read more

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]]> FROZEN FOUR: Wisconsin advances, holds off late ND surge https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/10/frozen-four-wisconsin-advances/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:29:42 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231769 Wisconsin will play for a national championship after beating North Dakota 2-1 in the Frozen Four semifinal Thursday night in Las Vegas.

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]]> FROZEN FOUR: With 49 saves by Hicks, Denver still dancing https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/10/frozen-four-with-49-saves-by-hicks-denver-still-dancing/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:29:20 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231863 LAS VEGAS — Johnny Hicks was under siege all night, and never broke. The Denver goalie had 49 saves, including 21 in overtime, as Denver survivesd Michigan 4-3 in a double-OT thriller on Thursday night at the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena. Outshot by a 2-1 ratio over 90 minutes, Denver needed every save Hicks ... Read more

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]]> FROZEN FOUR: By the numbers, Denver vs. Michigan https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/10/frozen-four-by-the-numbers-denver-vs-michigan/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:24:05 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231868 LAS VEGAS — Five numbers to know from Thursday’s 4-3 2OT win by Denver over Michigan in the late national semifinal. .667 Denver now has a 6-3 record in NCAA tournament overtime games. The Pioneers lost in the semifinal round in two overtimes to eventual champion Western Michigan, 3-2, last season and beat Boston University ... Read more

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]]> Watch: Denver overcomes Michigan in 2nd overtime https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/10/watch-denver-overcomes-michigan-in-2nd-overtime/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:23:43 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231874 Denver scored late in regulation and then found the game-winning goal in the 2nd overtime to upset Michigan, despite being outshot, 52-26.

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]]> Watch: Wisconsin Beats North Dakota, Advances to National Championship https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/09/watch-wisconsin-beats-north-dakota-advances-to-national-championship/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:52 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231858 Watch the 2026 Frozen Four National Semifinal Pregame Show on USCHO.com from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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]]> FROZEN FOUR LIVE FEED: Denver vs. Michigan https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/09/frozen-four-live-feed-denver-vs-michigan/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:21:56 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231669 [gameday game_id=2655] https://x.com/i/status/2042466306566324535 JD (12:49): Denver is your winner in double overtime. The Pioneers will play Wisconsin Saturday in search of their 11th NCAA championship. Kent Anderson with the game-winner at 12:35 JD (12:45): I have just been informed that the North Dakota team plane has touched down in Grand Forks. Kidding. I have no ... Read more

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]]> FROZEN FOUR: By the numbers, Wisconsin vs. North Dakota https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/09/frozen-four-by-the-numbers-wisconsin-vs-north-dakota/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:57:34 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231786 LAS VEGAS — Five numbers to know from Thursday’s 2-1 win by Wisconsin over North Dakota in the national semifinal. .739 With today’s win, Wisconsin is now 17-6 all-time in Frozen Four play, the best of any program here in Vegas. That’s .739 if you do the math. 2 While they like to say “correlation ... Read more

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]]> FROZEN FOUR: Five chances, no answers for ND on power play https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/09/frozen-four-five-chances-no-answers-for-nd-on-power-play/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:45:24 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231780 LAS VEGAS — They say that defense wins championships, and while Wisconsin is still one win away from a title, its penalty kill made it possible to advance, with a 2-1 win over North Dakota. The Fighting Hawks had five power plays, including a lengthy stretch of five on three in the second period, put ... Read more

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]]> FROZEN FOUR LIVE FEED: Wisconsin vs. North Dakota https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/09/frozen-four-live-feed-wisconsin-vs-north-dakota/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:35:45 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231667 [gameday game_id=2654] JD (7:45): It’s all over. Wisconsin will play for the NCAA championship vs. either Michigan or Denver. JD (7:40): North Dakota scores, with Spunar pulled, trail 2-1 with 52.7 seconds left. Hold on to your seats… JD (7:34): SPUNAL PULLED. EMPTY NET FOR NORTH DAKOTA JD (7:32): Can Wisconsin do it? Up 2-0 ... Read more

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]]> Watch: 2026 Frozen Four National Semifinal Pregame Show https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/09/watch-2026-frozen-four-national-semifinal-pregame-show/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:59:57 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231666 Watch the 2026 Frozen Four National Semifinal Pregame Show on USCHO.com from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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]]> FROZEN FOUR NOTEBOOK: Smaller schools have big dreams https://www.uscho.com/2026/04/08/frozen-four-notebook-smaller-schools-have-big-dreams/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:02:15 +0000 https://www.uscho.com/?p=231660 While Denver is obviously a college hockey powerhouse, claiming 10 national titles and shooting for an 11th this weekend. But in the larger sports picture, the Pioneers and fellow NCHA member North Dakota are relatively small compared to their Big 10 counterparts in this year’s Frozen Four, Michigan and Wisconsin. The four teams have combined ... Read more

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