
Mike Kelly Resigns After Eight Seasons at Providence, Takes New Coaching Role
After eight years guiding Providence’s women’s hockey team, Mike Kelly steps down to lead Bishop Kearney’s U‑19 squad, as the program seeks new direction.
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After eight years guiding Providence’s women’s hockey team, Mike Kelly steps down to lead Bishop Kearney’s U‑19 squad, as the program seeks new direction.

After eight seasons, Matt Kelly stepped down from the Providence College women's ice hockey bench, prompting the school to promote assistant coach Nicole Norton to interim head coach and elevate Katie Burt to interim associate head coach.

Second‑year forward Hudson Schandor has signed with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for the 2026‑27 campaign, adding depth after a standout college career and a brief stint in the AHL.

The national roster for the 2026 Collegiate Series was unveiled, featuring 25 athletes from the WCHA and other conferences, set to face Canada in Richmond, B.C., on August 12‑14.

The Hockey East conference announced its 2025‑26 men's all‑academic team, recognizing 21 Minutemen who maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher, highlighting a culture of excellence at UMass.
The university will celebrate a diverse group of inductees, highlighting excellence in softball, hockey, baseball, basketball and cross‑country.

Twenty‑one student‑athletes from the Boston University women's ice hockey team were named to the 2025‑26 Hockey East All‑Academic Team, establishing a new program record and underscoring the squad's sustained scholarly achievement.
Hockey East announces its 2025‑26 Men's All‑Academic Team, honoring 218 student‑athletes across the conference, with Boston College leading the way.

Twenty‑five members of the University of Massachusetts Lowell men’s ice hockey team were named to the 2025‑26 Hockey East All‑Academic Team, tying the conference lead and underscoring the program’s dual commitment to athletic performance and academic achievement.

Ten members of the Boston College men's hockey team have been selected for the 2025-26 Hockey East All-Academic Team, highlighting a rare combination of athletic commitment and scholarly achievement.

Boston University’s men’s ice hockey program celebrated a milestone this season as a record 22 players earned spots on the Hockey East All‑Academic Team for 2024‑25, each maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the year.

Sixteen Boston College women's hockey student‑athletes were named to the 2025‑26 Hockey East All‑Academic Team, with Grace Campbell and Kara Goulding earning Distinguished Scholar honors.

The River Hawks will play 34 games, including a record 21 home dates, historic New Year's Day matchups and a packed conference slate.

From NCAA Rookie of the Year laureates to standout collegiate performers, a dozen Canadian prospects are being earmarked as the catalysts for a resurgence in the women's program.

The Vancouver Goldeneyes added five promising players in the 2026 PWHL Entry Draft, highlighted by defenseman Caroline Harvey and forward Thea Johansson.

Boston College reveals its 2026‑27 men’s hockey schedule, highlighting four games against Boston University, a Beanpot appearance and a series of non‑conference matchups that lead into the Hockey East and NCAA tournaments.

Boston University's women's ice hockey program has released its complete 2026‑27 schedule, highlighting home games at Walter Brown Arena, a season‑opening series at Wisconsin, and the first‑ever Ice Breaker Tournament hosted by BU.

The NCAA has accepted a counter‑proposal that preserves college hockey’s ecosystem while extending eligibility for older players.
The NCAA has updated its age‑based eligibility framework, allowing the five‑year participation window to begin at college enrollment or after a student‑athlete turns 19, a change championed by hockey leaders and praised by industry figures.

Lou Lamoriello recalls first noticing Claude Lemieux during the 1986 playoffs, trading for him twice, and witnessing the profound impact of his death on the hockey community and the ongoing debate over player safety.