
Ohio University Hockey Secures Fifth National Championship
Ohio University's men's hockey team captured its fifth ACHA Division I national title on March 17, 2026, defeating Adrian College 3‑1 in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Ohio University's men's hockey team captured its fifth ACHA Division I national title on March 17, 2026, defeating Adrian College 3‑1 in St. Louis, Missouri.

The United States Hockey League is set to broaden its footprint, bringing professional‑level competition to Arizona for the first time. Starting in the 2027‑28 season, teams based in Prescott Valley and Phoenix will join the league, marking a strategic push to grow the sport beyond its traditional Midwest strongholds.

A look at the numbers, the institutions lagging behind, and the broader implications for the sport and its athletes.

The sport’s gender gap is stark, but schools like Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, North Dakota, and Colorado have the resources to close it.
University of Oregon mourns the loss of 21‑year‑old Sidney Brill, a promising hockey player whose death on July 22 remains unexplained.

Wayne State University’s hockey program dazzled the nation in the early 2000s, capturing three straight CHA titles and earning an NCAA tournament berth. After a decade of financial strain and venue instability, the school is exploring a comeback, but the lack of a dedicated arena remains the biggest barrier.

Once a powerhouse in collegiate hockey, Wayne State University discontinued its program in 2007 after a decade of competition, citing cost and lack of a home venue.

Two Wisconsin hockey stars receive the 2026 Big Ten Medal of Honor, making program history with athletic and academic excellence.

Five Wisconsin alumni become first‑round picks in the 2026 PWHL Draft, setting new records for the program and highlighting the league’s expanding talent pool.
Jullia Gross‑Turkey and Asher Printzen, standout players from Michigan State, are among 236 prospects eligible for the 2026 Premier Women’s Hockey League draft in Detroit. Both navigate financial hurdles and resource disparities while eyeing professional careers and a mission to mentor young girls.

Two Michigan State graduates, forward Printzen and goaltender Gross‑Turkey, are among the prospects for the upcoming Professional Women’s Hockey League draft in Detroit. Their journey highlights the scarcity of institutional support for women’s club hockey at MSU and underscores growing calls for an NCAA Division I women’s program.

USA Hockey will launch a 55‑game Development League in the 2026‑27 season, limiting back‑to‑back games and emphasizing citizen goalies, while seeking to fill a talent pipeline ahead of NCAA eligibility changes.

On February 15, the ninth annual Pink the Rink hockey game at Colorado Mesa University concluded with a 2-1 victory over Grand Canyon University, generating $38,000 for local cancer programs and pushing cumulative donations past $240,000.

Colorado Mesa University's Pink The Rink hockey game captured national attention after its ninth edition raised $38,000 for cancer patients on the Western Slope, a milestone that underscores the team's commitment to community service.

Northern Arizona University once fielded a Division I hockey team from 1980 to 1986 before budget and ice‑facility cuts ended the program; now alumni and stakeholders are exploring a revival amid a thriving state hockey market.

Colorado Mesa University's club hockey team raised a record $38,000 during its Pink the Rink fundraiser, bringing the cumulative total since 2016 to $240,000 and earning national service accolades.

The Edwards twins, alongside Revelstoke alumni, pledge to strengthen Drury University's hockey program for the upcoming season.