NCAA
NCAA Aug. 1 Names to Watch (Part II)
Posted on July 29, 2022
Starting Monday (Aug. 1) players who are about to enter their junior year of high school are eligible to receive scholarship offers and make verbal commitments to NCAA programs. It’s a big day in college hockey, and in relation to college football, it’s as close to “signing day” as it gets. Traditionally, there are a…
NCAA Aug. 1 Names to Watch (Part I)
Posted on July 27, 2022
Starting Monday (Aug. 1) players who are about to enter their junior year of high school are eligible to receive scholarship offers and make verbal commitments to NCAA programs. It’s a big day in college hockey, and in relation to college football, it’s as close to “signing day” as it gets. Traditionally, there are a…
Another Potential D-I Program on the Horizon
Posted on July 26, 2022
Binghamton University is currently conducting a study into the possible addition of a men’s hockey program. Binghamton president Harvey G. Stenger confirmed that the school was looking into the possibility of men’s hockey in a recent letter to the university. “Collegiate sports are an important part of our University experience,” he said. “Currently, more than 400 students…
College Hockey, USHL Coaching Updates
Posted on June 21, 2022
The college hockey assistant carousel is in full swing this offseason. New Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale made two significant hires when he landed UMass associate head coach Jared DeMichiel and Clarkson associate head coach Mike Towns. According to multiple sources, former Omaha Lancers GM/head coach David Wilkie is going to return to the…
Inside the NCAA Transfer Portal
Posted on June 11, 2022
Over the last two years, the NCAA Transfer Portal has taken over college hockey. Now, thanks to the NCAA Transformation Committee, it could become an even larger part of college hockey. According to my numbers, there are currently 247 eligible players in the Division I transfer portal (I backed out players who have signed pro…
Minnesota’s Top Recruiting Class Takes a Hit
Posted on May 2, 2022
One of the top recruits in the nation has reopened his recruitment. According to The Rink Live, Cruz Lucius has decommitted from Minnesota. Minnesota currently has the No. 1 ranked recruiting class in our 2022 NCAA Class Rankings and Lucius is one of the top recruits in that class. Lucius is a 4.75-star rated recruit…
Chicago Tenders Two Top 2006’s Ahead of USHL Draft
Posted on April 27, 2022
The Chicago Steel landed a huge commitment from Ontario forward Michael Hage, signing him to a USHL tender agreement for the 2022-23 season. “I am very excited to sign with the Chicago Steel,” said Hage. “I look forward to playing and growing within such an amazing organization that has an unparalleled track record of developing…
Hockey Returning at MCLA
Posted on April 21, 2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts announced on Thursday that the school was going to bring back its men’s hockey program and they would also start a new women’s hockey program beginning in the 2023-24 season. Both programs will be in Division III Both men’s and women’s ice hockey teams are scheduled to begin competing in…
Augustana Tabs Raboin as First Head Coach
Posted on April 19, 2022
Garrett Raboin, an assistant coach a Minnesota for the last four seasons, has been named the first head coach at Augustana. Augustana, which is located in Sioux Falls, S.D., is currently a Division II school but is in the process of moving to Division I. The hockey program – which would be a new program for…
One of the Top ’04 Recruits Back on the Market
Posted on April 14, 2022
Cole Spicer is back on the market after he decommitted from North Dakota, according to Brad Elliott Schlossman of The Grand Forks Herald. We had Spicer projected as a 2023 recruit but he reportedly wanted to enroll this upcoming fall. With Spicer back on the market, he’s looking for a 2022 commitment. A 5-foot-10 forward…
