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Story Link Colorado Springs, Colorado – The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) has finalized a 10-team playoff model that the conference will use beginning in 2027, when the University of St. Thomas will begin NCHC play. The conference announced in May that St. Thomas will join the NCHC as the 10th team, beginning with the 2026-27 season. If St. Thomas becomes an official member for the 2026-27 school year, all 10 teams will compete in the NCHC Tournament. The NCHC Playoffs will be played on campus over a three-week period, beginning with the 2026 NCHC Tournament. Beginning in…

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The red Grosse Ile ice hockey team closed out its summer league campaign with a win over Riverview Cabrini United at Southgate Arena on July 24, 2024. (Samantha Elliott — Courtesy of MediaNews Group) SOUTHGATE – After five weeks of competition, local ice hockey teams wrapped up their respective summer leagues this week at Southgate Arena. The Grosse Ile team ended its summer campaign with a 6-3 win over the Riverview-Cabrini JV on Wednesday night. With the majority of their team graduating — nine seniors, to be exact — the Red Devils are searching for players to take a big…

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Both the New Boston United and Grosse Ile ice hockey teams put the finishing touches on their respective Southgate Summer League seasons with games being held in the final week of the league on July 22 and 23, 2024. (SAMANTHA ELLIOTT — For MediaNews Group) The local high school ice hockey summer league wrapped up its five-week stretch of exhibition games this week at Southgate Arena with two more games taking place each night Monday through Thursday.On Tuesday, the New Boston United co-op team in its penultimate summer game fell hard by a final score of 13-2 against Brownstown Woodhaven.…

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Boston Bruins forward Tim Schaller prepares to take a shot against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray during a game on Jan. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Former National Hockey League forward and Merrimack, New Hampshire native Tim Schaller has been named assistant coach for the Rivier University men's ice hockey team, head coach Sean Millerick announced. “We are excited to welcome Tim to our program as an assistant coach,” said Millerick, who is in his second year as head coach. “It's clear that he has a strong passion for the sport and is eager to help student-athletes reach their…

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Aaron BrittPhoto by Michael D. WilsonFrom the August 2024 issue The factory floor of Lewiston shoe manufacturer Rancourt Co. was filled with whirring, clicking and clanging on a recent afternoon. About 40 employees were hard at work in the cutting, sewing and polishing stations, and at least as many machines were drying and polishing shoes and sewing soles. I walked down the noisy road to see Rancourt's latest creations. A rack in the middle of the store displayed a pair of ivory suede Bucks with brick-red soles. With their tailored cut and traditional color scheme, the shoes embodied the classic…

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Story Link Plymouth, Michigan – The Pioneers will once again be represented at the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase this week as the United States begins the defense of its IIHF World Junior Championship and seeks to become the first team in history to win back-to-back championships. Led by Denver Richard and Kitzia Goodman, head hockey coaches David CarlThe U.S. team won its sixth gold medal at the World Junior Championships in January, defeating host nation Sweden in the final. Karl will return as USA bench boss for the 2025 U-20 tournament and will be joined…

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Ice Hockey Stick MarketAccording to a new report published by Allied Market Research, “Ice Hockey Stick Market – By Type (Composite, Wood), By End User (Adult, Kids), By Distribution Channel (Offline, Online) – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031,” the report offers a detailed analysis of top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers and opportunities, market size and estimations, competitive landscape, and changing market trends. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 $2.50.0 𝟏𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 is getting a discount of $1.50 per month, which is a discount rate of 1.50% Sorry.𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬…

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It's unusual for a tropical country to beat a country that has a winter sports season, but the Jamaican hockey team showed extraordinary ability by winning the Challenger Series recently. The Jamaican team won the championship, beating Lebanon 12-8 in the final at Toronto's College Ice Arena. Head coach Ted Cheesebrough said the win was important for the team and its development. “Winning the Challenger Series title confirms our belief that Jamaican ice hockey can compete and win with anyone on the international stage,” he said. The Challenger Series is a new tournament featuring Puerto Rico, Lebanon and Jamaica, all…

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Story Link 8th AHCA National Scholar 2023-24 AHCA National Scholars Announcement Ten players from the Hamilton College Continentals have been named to the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) 8th Annual Clampde Men's All-American Scholars List for the 2023-24 season.To be eligible, student-athletes must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher each semester and play in 40 percent of their team's games. Exceptions are made for injured players and backup goalies. Schools must also be members of the AHCA.Hamilton finished the season with 17 wins, 8 losses and…

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The Johnstown Tomahawks consider matches against USA Hockey's National Team Development Program (NTDP) under-17 teams as the benchmark.Former Conemaugh Valley High School skater Brodie George will have a different perspective when the game begins at First Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial on Sept. 18. It will be a homecoming of sorts for George, who joined the National Team Development Program in April. He is one of 23 players, including 13 forwards, selected for the 2024-25 National Under-17 Team.”Our entire organization is proud to partner with USA Hockey to bring the NTDP Under-17 to Johnstown,” said Tomahawks majority owner…

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