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NHL Prospect Watch: Oscar Hemming Looks To Make Larger NCAA Impact, Team Canada Announces U-17 Rosters Featuring Schultz, Pue And Daneault

Oct 16, 2026, 3:28 PM ET|Comments (0)

from The Hockey News, by Ryan Kennedy,

Oscar Hemming endured a draft-eligible season few, if any, have dealt with. But the Columbus Blue Jackets prospect didn't let it bring him down, and now he looks to dominate at the NCAA level for Boston College.

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The college game today — Thursday, October 15

Oct 15, 2026, 10:39 PM ET|Comments (0)

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New season’s NCAA Rules Book changes include an emphasis on modernizing body contact rules and application for the women’s game

Oct 14, 2026, 4:57 PM ET|Comments (0)

from USCHO.com — U.S. College Hockey Online, by Nicole Haase,

There were quite a few rules changes in college hockey before this season and for the first time, the NCAA hosted a webinar with NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor Steve Piotrowski to specifically talk about how those changes and areas of focus would affect women’s college hockey.

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WATCH: Is the gap between programs shrinking in college hockey?

Oct 14, 2026, 11:50 AM ET|Comments (0)

from USCHO.com — U.S. College Hockey Online,

Are Atlantic Hockey America teams and independents closing the gap in college hockey? This week, UFR takes a look at early results as proof.

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The college game today — Thursday, October 8

Oct 8, 2026, 10:31 PM ET|Comments (0)

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The college game today — Wednesday, October 7

Oct 7, 2026, 4:44 PM ET|Comments (0)

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The college game today — Tuesday, October 6

Oct 6, 2026, 6:55 PM ET|Comments (0)

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Canadiens Prospect Report: Hage Dominates NCAA

Oct 5, 2026, 2:04 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Montreal Hockey Now, by Marc Dumont,

The Montreal Canadiens had an opportunity this summer to land a marquee player in a potential trade this summer, but the organization was unwilling to include top prospect Michael Hage given his impressive potential.

Many expected Hage to make his NHL debut this season, yet the 20-year-old centre opted to return to the University of Michigan for one final year in a bid to capture the national championship. While some viewed the decision as frustrating, there is something to be said for allowing a prospect to develop at his own pace rather than rushing him through the ranks.

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NCAA Scoring Leader Ethan Wyttenbach Is Returning To Quinnipiac With Even Higher Aspirations

Oct 4, 2026, 2:20 PM ET|Comments (0)

from The Hockey News, by Ryan Lambert,

HAMDEN, Conn. — Ethan Wyttenbach is not the first freshman in recent memory to lead the NCAA in scoring.

Last season, the Quinnipiac winger went from being a relatively obscure freshman and a fifth-round pick of the Calgary Flames to the nation's points leader with 25 goals, 34 assists, and 59 points. He beat out first-round picks, top prospects, players several years his senior, and more to join that elite club.

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NHL Prospect Watch: Landon DuPont Looks Smashing In NCAA Debut, Which CHL Players Are Standing Out?

Oct 3, 2026, 2:06 PM ET|Comments (0)

from The Hockey News, by Ryan Kennedy,

Landon DuPont looked as comfortable as ever and was everything as advertised in his NCAA debut. With CHL players returned to their major junior teams, which players will continue to light up their leagues now that the competition is at its peak?

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The college game today — Friday, October 2

Oct 2, 2026, 11:07 PM ET|Comments (0)

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The PodKaz: Digging into NCAA women’s hockey rule changes and this week’s games

Oct 1, 2026, 9:02 AM ET|Comments (0)

from USCHO.com — U.S. College Hockey Online,

What's legal contact and what should be penalized as body checking in NCAA women's hockey? The PodKaz goes through some of the clarifications.

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2027 PWHL Draft: Top 15 NCAA prospects to watch

Sep 30, 2026, 1:00 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),

The puck has been dropped on the 2026-27 NCAA Women’s Hockey season, and there’s a lot to be excited about this year and beyond.

There are a number of talented players looking to end their college careers on a high, ensuring their status as future PWHLers. While the class might not be as deep as that of the 2026 group, there are still several big names that are going to be stars for years to come.

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NCAA Men’s Hockey Power Rankings: Defending champion Denver leads preseason Top 10

Sep 27, 2026, 11:55 AM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),

As the leaves start to change color, the puck is set to drop on a new season of NCAA Men’s Hockey in the U.S.

With the new rules regarding major junior players’ participation, the collegiate game is better than it has ever been. Deeper rosters, thrilling stars and future NHLers are balancing both their athletic and academic careers, all to the enjoyment of us university hockey fanatics.

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Bruins Prospect Notebook: Europe, CHL Seasons in Full Swing as NCAA, AHL Await

Sep 26, 2026, 9:45 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Boston Hockey Now,

With Boston Bruins training camp winding down, the Providence Bruins roster is beginning to take shape. Some key prospects remain in Boston, as Frederic Brunet , Matthew Poitras , and Dans Locmelis are all candidates to make the main roster. With Poitras nursing an injury, he could start the season on IR to make room for Locmelis. Meanwhile, Brunet is expected to be at least the seventh defenseman while Charlie McAvoy serves his six-game suspension.

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Women’s Hockey: 2026-27 WCHA season preview

Sep 25, 2026, 12:41 PM ET|Comments (0)

from USCHO.com — U.S. College Hockey Online,

Wisconsin repeated as national champions, earning their third title in the last four years. For the fourth straight year, they faced off against WCHA rival Ohio State. Polls differ early on about which team is currently #1, but the consensus seems to be that they are the top two teams in the country. The WCHA ...

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Women’s Hockey: 2026-27 Hockey East season preview

Sep 24, 2026, 9:42 AM ET|Comments (0)

from USCHO.com — U.S. College Hockey Online,

Northeastern returned to the top of the conference, winning the regular season title after a two year absence. But Connecticut eked out a 2-1 win in overtime of the conference championship game. Both teams advanced to the NCAA Tournament. UConn earned their first-ever tournament win in their second berth, defeating Princeton 4-1. Northeastern took down ...

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Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks NCAA Prospects; Love For Frondell; Guerin’s Extension

Sep 23, 2026, 1:13 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Chicago Hockey Now,

The Chicago Blackhawks are already halfway through their four-game preseason slate. After five straight days of practice at training camp, plus the home preseason opener against the Minnesota Wild on Monday, it was finally time for a day off.

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Six Blackhawks NCAA Prospects Playing For Preseason Top-20 Teams

Sep 23, 2026, 11:43 AM ET|Comments (0)

from Chicago Hockey Now,

The Chicago Blackhawks will have seven prospects playing college hockey this season, and six are playing for preseason top-20 programs. Five of them are playing for teams ranked in the top 10.

The highest-ranked college team with a Blackhawks prospect on their roster is the Michigan State Spartans, ranked third in the top 20. Mason West, a 2025 first-round pick, will play his freshman season for Michigan State this year.

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Women’s Hockey: 2026-27 ECAC season preview

Sep 22, 2026, 12:49 PM ET|Comments (0)

from USCHO.com — U.S. College Hockey Online,

Just seven points separated first-place Yale and Princeton from seventh place Brown at the end of last season and I expect it will be an equally tight fight for the championship this season. Honestly, it doesn’t seem like any place in this conference is secure.

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Tweet of note via Red Wings Prospects: Max Plante named to NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team

Sep 16, 2026, 8:12 AM ET|Comments (0)

from George Malik of The Malik Report,

Via Red Wings Prospects on Twitter comes this from college’s NCHC conference, which has named Red Wings draft pick and University of Minnesota-Duluth captain Max Plante, and his brother, Penguins prospect Zam Plante, as members of their Preseason All-Conference team: The votes are in! 🗳️🌟@UMDMensHockey & @UNDmhockey each have a trio of representatives on the

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NCAA Women’s Hockey Power Rankings: Ohio State leads preseason Top 10

Sep 13, 2026, 10:22 AM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),

The NCAA Women’s Hockey season begins this weekend, and the quest for a national championship starts. With popularity in the women’s game continuing to grow expotentially, attention on campus puck is closer than ever. More and more people are keen to watch the next wave of PWHL talent, as young faces slowly take the torch from the old guard.

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One Year Into The CHL and NCAA's New Reality, Opinions Vary But Positives Are Evident

Sep 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET|Comments (0)

from The Hockey News,

It's been just over a year since CHL players have been deemed eligible for NCAA hockey programs, and Tony Ferrari speaks with some of the most important figures in Canadian junior hockey to share their perspectives on this changing landscape.

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Are The Michigan Wolverines NCAA National Championship Favorites After Securing Landon DuPont?

Sep 6, 2026, 9:33 PM ET|Comments (0)

from The Hockey News,

The Michigan Wolverines added the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2027 NHL draft, Landon DuPont, but in the evolving landscape of college hockey, is that enough to win a national title?

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