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

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

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.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / November 19

Preview: No. 15 Boston College Men's Hockey's Home Series With No. 10 Maine

The No. 15 Boston College Eagles (6-4-1, 4-2-0 HE) men’s hockey team is getting ready for another ranked matchup as it hosts the No. 10 Maine Black Bears (7-4-1, 4-2-0 HE) for a series this weekend.  The Eagles are looking to continue their hot streak.

College Hockey News / Daily Faceoff / November 13
NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: ECAC, Hockey East teams jockey for position

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.

Boston College Eagles News / Boston College Eagles on SI / November 12

Preview: No 18 Boston College Men's Hockey's Series Against No 12 UMass

The No. 18 Boston College Eagles (4-4-1, 2-2-0 HE) men’s hockey team is getting ready for a Top 20 showdown with the No. 12 UMass Minutemen (7-4, 1-2 HE) this weekend.

College Hockey News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 7
Preview: MSU Hockey's Series vs. Penn State

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 16
Preview: Top-20 matchup of Wisconsin Badgers hockey & Minnesota State

Preview: Top-20 matchup of Wisconsin Badgers hockey & Minnesota State

Wisconsin Badgers fans may have gotten a sneak peek at this season's team during a 6-0 exhibition victory inside the Kohl Center last week, but the Wisconsin men's hockey team kicks things into full gear in Madison this weekend.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 15

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.

College Hockey News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / October 8

Gophers hockey vs. Boston College preview: Odds, prediction

After splitting their season-opening series against Michigan Tech, life does not get easier for the Gophers as they welcome No. 11-ranked Boston College to 3M Arena at Mariucci for a pivotal nonconference series on Thursday and Friday night.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 3
Gavin McKenna and Penn State Hockey 2025 Opener preview

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

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
College Hockey News / Daily Faceoff / September 18
NCAA Women’s Hockey Power Rankings: Preseason Top 10

NCAA Women’s Hockey Power Rankings: Preseason Top 10

As the color of the leaves starts to change around college campuses across the United States, college hockey is finally upon us. This weekend, the 2025-26 NCAA Women’s Hockey season is set to get underway.

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
Bruins' top prospect makes decision on college that will shake up the scene

Bruins' top prospect makes decision on college that will shake up the scene

Few announcements will shake the college scene as much as this news.

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition
The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz
Arizona State Sun Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29
Bruins prospect won't play at Arizona State after all

Bruins prospect won't play at Arizona State after all

Boston Bruins forward prospect Cole Spicer won’t move forward with his commitment to Arizona State University.

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz
Michigan State Spartans News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21
Flyers first-round pick expected to commit to Michigan State

Flyers first-round pick expected to commit to Michigan State

Porter Martone, taken No. 6 overall in this year’s NHL draft by the Philadelphia Flyers, could be making the jump from the CHL to the NCAA this season.

Gavin McKenna's Penn State commitment is seismic move for NCAA
Canadiens' Jason Robertson trade proposal sparks attention
Maple Leafs get unfortunate news about acquiring Flames veteran
Toronto is reportedly looking to make another big splash trade
This retired star could be the Oilers' secret weapon in 2025-26
Gavin McKenna's Penn State commitment is seismic move for NCAA hockey, player development

Gavin McKenna's Penn State commitment is seismic move for NCAA hockey, player development

The entire saga may have changed the long-term outlook for both the CHL and the NCAA. 

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
Boston College Eagles News / Yardbarker / March 31
With Boston College's season over, Canadiens eye star goalie

With Boston College's season over, Canadiens eye star goalie

Boston College lost to the Denver Pioneers on Sunday, ending its season short of the Frozen Four.

Capitals expected to sign former No. 8 pick for Tuesday debut
Rangers expected to sign top prospect
Avalanche sign superstar's younger brother to an entry-level deal
What went wrong for the Kraken this season, and what’s next
Brad Shaw already putting his stamp on Flyers as new head coach

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