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Preview: Michigan State Hockey's Series vs. Minnesota

Michigan State hockey is returning to action in what is sure to be an emotional weekend at Munn Ice Arena. The second-ranked Spartans are hosting unranked Minnesota on Friday and Saturday, but these two games will not really be about MSU against the Golden Gophers.

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Preview: MSU Hockey's Massive Series vs. Wisconsin

Michigan State hockey is heading into a gotta-have-it type of series over the next two days against Wisconsin. The Spartans just had to accept a series split with Ohio State last weekend, and the path for them to three-peat as Big Ten regular season champions is beginning to narrow.

College Hockey News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 14

Why this weekend against No. 1 Michigan could define Gophers hockey’s season

Gophers men's hockey will host No. 1 Michigan this week at 3M Arena at Mariucci, in its first home series of 2026. Early betting odds from DraftKings Sportsbook list Minnesota as a +154 moneyline underdog for Friday night's series opener.

PWHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

2026 PWHL Draft Rankings: January Top 15 NCAA Prospects

As we shake off the holiday cheer, the top teams in the NCAA are gearing up for the home stretch of the regular season, with the hopes of playing in the Frozen Four in two months’ time.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / December 29

Preview: No. 12 Boston College Men's Hockey's Matchup With Lake Superior State

The No. 12 Boston College Eagles (10-6-1, 7-3-0 HE) men’s hockey team is set to take on the Lake Superior State Lakers (6-12-1, 3-9-0 CCHA) in the third place game of the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off on Monday evening. In the first round, Boston College lost to the No.

College Hockey News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

Miami RedHawks Great Lakes Invitational Preview

The Miami RedHawks (10-6-2) of the NCHC head into their second in-season tournament of the season this weekend, this time inside the United States. Miami opens the 59th Great Lakes Invitational on Sunday, Dec.

Preview: MSU Hockey's Massive Rivalry Series vs. Michigan

One of the defining series for third-ranked Michigan State hockey is here, as the Spartans get ready to go against No. 1 Michigan. Friday's game is in East Lansing; Saturday's is in Ann Arbor.

College Hockey News / Daily Faceoff / November 20

NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: St. Cloud State gives Wisconsin a run for its money

The WCHA was back in full force last week, and it led to many exciting matchups out west. One of the surprising results came in the State of Hockey, as St.

College Hockey News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: ECAC, Hockey East teams jockey for position

With the majority of the WCHA taking last weekend off in recognition of the Rivalry Series, college hockey fans were treated to some exciting matchups from some of the other conferences last week.

College Hockey News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 7

Preview: MSU Hockey's Series vs. Penn State

Top-ranked Michigan State will get another early-season test on both Friday and Saturday against No. 3 Penn State . MSU enters 5-1 on the year, while the Nittany Lions are 9-1.

College Hockey News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 7

Preview: Penn State Hockey's Big Ten Series vs. No. 1 Michigan State

No. 3 Penn State visits No. 1 Michigan State this weekend in the most-anticipated series of the young college hockey season. The matchup features the Spartans’ ninth-ranked scoring defense (1.8 goals allowed per game) against the Nittany Lions’ sixth-rated scoring offense (4.1 goals scored per game).

College Hockey News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: Wisconsin remains No. 1, despite Minnesota closing the gap

As the calendar turns to November, the level of play is starting to rise across NCAA Women’s Hockey. While the stud programs of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Ohio State continue to pace the field, a few other teams are doing their part in making themselves known as potential Frozen Four contenders.

Michigan Wolverines News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3

Flames prospect Henry Mews suffers season-ending injury

Calgary Flames prospect and University of Michigan defenseman Henry Mews will miss the rest of the season with a lower-body injury, per Matthew Auchincloss of The Michigan Daily.

College Hockey News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: Penn State creeps up the charts

While everyone remains focused on how things play out in the WCHA, there’s a team that continues to be consistent, despite being in an inferior league.

Preview: Boston College Men's Hockey's Series Against Northeastern

The No. 11 Boston College Eagles (2-2-1) men’s hockey team opens Hockey East play with a home-and-home series against the Northeastern Huskies (3-1) this week. Both teams are coming off games against the No.

College Hockey News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: Minnesota, Ohio State battle, battered Wisconsin stays hot

As we gear up for another entertaining weekend of college hockey, there are a number of teams that are further establishing themselves as Frozen Four favorites, while others are looking to show they have what it takes to simply compete against the top programs in the country.

College Hockey News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: Excitement gearing up towards more WCHA action

We saw some more entertaining games around college hockey last weekend, but the story remains the same – Wisconsin, Ohio State and Minnesota are the teams to beat.

Gophers hockey vs. North Dakota: Preview and prediction

One of the most heated rivalries in college sports adds another chapter this weekend. Minnesota will travel to Grand Forks, North Dakota, to face the Fighting Hawks for the first time since 2023.

Gavin McKenna and Penn State Hockey 2025 Opener preview

After a compelling run to the 2025 Frozen Four, Penn State men's hockey opens the season among the favorites to win the 2026 NCAA men's hockey title. And the Nittany Lions will open with a bang in the desert.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 29

Veteran winger reportedly retires from NHL after 17 seasons

One of the NHL’s better goal-scorers from the 2010s has reportedly hung up his skates.

Maple Leafs, Anthony Stolarz agree to a four-year extension

Toronto made the right move by extending its veteran goaltender

Will someone lure Marc-Andre Fleury out of retirement this season?

Key Jets defenseman is out long term with a broken wrist

Top Red Wings prospect out indefinitely

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 29

Penn State may have opened door to hosting NHL Winter Classic

Penn State may have opened door to hosting future NHL Winter Classic

The Winter Classic is still the NHL's signature regular-season event, and one of the most anticipated venues to host one has been Penn State's Beaver Stadium for a Keystone State Game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.

Wild could reach record-breaking deal on Kirill Kaprizov extension

Blue Jackets' extension talks with young star will have impact on salary

Shane Pinto extension not expected before start of season

Oilers’ Connor McDavid earns top player rating in 'EA Sports NHL 26'

Mitch Marner needed full-time security at home after Game 7 loss

Boston College Eagles News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13