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Recent data shows that the 2018 recruiting guidelines, designed to curb early commitments in college hockey, are being questioned as high de‑commitment rates and coaching turnover challenge the stability of scholarship projections.
Recent statistics show that the majority of 2023 college hockey commitments either de‑commit or delay entry, signaling a need for updated recruiting rules that reflect the evolving CHL eligibility, transfer portal, and international player trends.
Recent statistics show that more than four‑fifths of early commitments in college hockey fail to materialize, leading officials to revisit the 2018 recruiting framework that once barred 13‑ and 14‑year‑olds from pledging.
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced its 2025‑26 Honor Roll, highlighting a historic number of freshman and transfer student‑athletes who have excelled academically, with Western Michigan contributing eight honorees, six of whom achieved Distinguished Scholar-Athlete status.
Colorado College announced that every eligible player from its 2025‑26 roster has been named to the NCHC Honor Roll, with 13 newcomers joining the recognition.
Bronze‑medalists Cole Reschny, Keaton Verhoeff and Carson Carels join a field of prospects in Windsor as the road to the World Junior Championship in Alberta takes its first decisive step.
Thirty‑two players, including bronze‑medalists Cole Reschny, Keaton Verhoeff and Carson Carels, will compete in a Windsor, Ontario, showcase that will shape the final roster for the December world championship in Alberta.
After a brief hiatus following his March 2025 firing from the University of North Dakota, veteran coach Brad Berry is close to accepting the head‑coaching position with the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League.
After 45 years of iconic play‑by‑play broadcasting for University of North Dakota hockey, Tim Hennessy was unexpectedly let go over salary concerns, igniting a controversy that pits tradition against financial pragmatism.
Tim Hennessy, who spent 45 years as the voice of UND hockey, was dismissed amid a contentious salary decision that favored a new coach, raising questions about tradition and the future of the program.
Following a breakthrough year that saw the Fighting Hawks capture the Penrose Cup and reach the NCAA Frozen Four, UND has reworked head coach Dane Jackson's contract, raising his salary and extending his staff's agreements with performance‑based bonuses.
The NCAA announced that Josh Berlo, vice chancellor for athletics at the University of Denver, will join the Men’s Ice Hockey Oversight Committee, a role that will shape policy and growth of the sport through the 2030 season.
In November 2025, Miami Hockey ended a decade‑long drought by winning the Friendship Four tournament, a victory that propelled the program back into the USCHO rankings.
Two University of Denver hockey players, Kent Anderson and Boston Buckberger, have been named to the 2025-26 CSC Men's Division I Academic All-America At-Large Team, marking the first time multiple Pioneers have been selected for the elite squad in a single year.
The Huskies confront a demanding 2026‑27 season with new leadership, a tough schedule and hopes of returning to the NCAA Tournament
The NCAA's upcoming 'five‑for‑five' rule will allow hockey players to pursue junior competition after turning 18 without sacrificing a year of eligibility, a change that takes effect in the 2027‑28 academic year.
Nine University of Denver hockey student‑athletes were named National All‑American Scholars by the American Hockey Coaches Association for the 2025‑26 season, highlighting a blend of athletic performance and scholarship.
The Kings have inked Scott Perunovich to a one‑year, two‑way contract worth $850,000 annually through the 2026‑27 season, adding depth and veteran savvy to their blue line.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's 2026 Development Camp opened on Monday, featuring player testing, skating work and a mix of drafted prospects and invitees, with veteran coaches providing mentorship ahead of a public 3‑on‑3 tournament.
The Kings announced a 39‑player lineup for their upcoming development camp, highlighting a blend of draft picks, European standouts and returning alumni.
The Fighting Hawks celebrated a historic NHL Draft, with eight of their committed players selected across multiple rounds, a feat not seen since 1984.
St. Cloud State University navigates a delicate balance between lucrative broadcast deals and dwindling arena crowds, exploring new ways to energize its hockey program.
University of Denver hockey standouts Kent Anderson and Boston Buckberger earn Academic All‑District recognition, secure professional deals, and vie for CSC Academic All‑America honors.
The 2026‑27 men’s ice‑hockey schedules for the University of Michigan and Michigan State were released this week, highlighting a slate of marquee non‑conference games, a Hall of Fame Game appearance in Austin, and the ongoing recruitment battle for projected No. 1 NHL draft pick Landon DuPont.