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Apr 9th, 15:00NCAAFrozen Four semifinal preview: Which teams and players have the edge?
In both of Thursday's Frozen Four matchups, there are compelling cases for and against every team.
Apr 7th, 14:49NCAAWho will win the 2026 Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, and Tim Taylor awards, and who should?
Let's talk about why the college hockey awards voters will choose the winners of the Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, and Tim Taylor trophies, and whether they will be getting those calls right.
Apr 3rd, 12:53NCAANCAA notebook: Hobey and Richter top 3, Mercyhurst cuts its program, coaching changes and more
Even beyond the drama of the NCAA tournament, it's been a busy couple of weeks in college hockey.
Mar 27th, 18:26NHLElite Prospects' 2026 U23 NHL organizational ranking
After breaking down the top-100 under-23 skaters and top-25 under-23 goaltenders, it's time to look at which NHL teams have the best crops of talent in that demographic.
Mar 25th, 14:46NCAA2026 NCAA tournament preview: Biggest-name teams lead one of the best fields ever
It's hard to remember a time when so many truly great teams had a chance to win a national title.
Mar 20th, 15:11NCAANCAA Notebook: Gavin McKenna leads Hobey top 10, Bob Motzko out at Minnesota
It was a busy week in college hockey, and that was before the six conference championships this weekend.
Mar 2nd, 16:10NCAANCAA Weekender: Terriers may be back, plus awards picks for every conference
With a sweep of BC this weekend, BU may have turned the corner just before the conference playoffs begin.
Feb 6th, 16:19NCAANCAA Notebook: Hobey race very much up in the air
In a season with few truly exceptional performances, who stands out among the best in college hockey?
Jan 16th, 16:35NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-January 2026
The boys are back at it again, talking power rankings, injuries, awards, and the NCAA tournament.
Jan 2nd, 15:26NCAANCAA notebook: 5 things to watch as second half begins
The second half of the NCAA season gets fully underway this weekend, and there's a lot up in the air.
2025-12-18, 15:15NCAAMidseason top 10 candidates for the Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, and Tim Taylor awards
Ryan Lambert takes a look at the the front-runners for college hockey's biggest individual trophies at the halfway mark of the NCAA season.
2025-11-27, 14:12NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late November
We're back at it again with another perfect power ranking which everyone loves.
2025-11-07, 15:20NHLNCAA notebook: Alaska, injuries, and awards
A look at how injuries are mounting for some of the best teams in the country, life on the independent circuit, hits and misses in awards predictions, and more.
2025-10-31, 17:13NCAANCAA notebook: Special teams, CHL departures, and Spengler additions
Just another packed week of college hockey news... and some analysis???
2025-10-27, 16:34NCAANCAA Weekender: State of Michigan (currently) the best in college hockey
Western Michigan, Michigan State, and Michigan have been the three best teams in college hockey so far this season. Can anyone break the blockade?
2025-10-17, 19:44NCAANCAA Notebook: A massive series, injuries, and adjusting to the college game
It's another massive week in college hockey, headlined by BU/Michigan State on Friday and Saturday. The Friday game is actually on national TV, for crying out loud.
2025-10-02, 19:17NCAANCAA season preview: Who are the top 10 candidates for the Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, and Tim Taylor awards?
Previewing the most outstanding candidates for all three of college hockey's major awards.
2025-09-17, 20:13Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 1-ranked San Jose Sharks
The Elite Prospects' scouting staff break down the San Jose Sharks' prospect pool.
2025-04-11, 12:08NCAAFrozen Four recap: Western Michigan, BU pick up close wins to advance to NCAA title game
Western needed double overtime, and BU needed a big game from Mikhail Yegorov, but they're both through to Saturday's final.
2025-04-10, 14:12NCAAFrozen Four preview: Western Michigan trying to deny Denver repeat
Denver has more NCAA championships than any program in the country, including last year's. Western Michigan has never been to a Frozen Four before. What more storyline do you need?
2025-03-31, 12:48NCAANCAA Tournament Takes Day 4: Denver, Penn State punch Frozen Four tickets
Denver and Penn State rounded out the slate for the Frozen Four with narrow wins over two higher-ranked Hockey East teams.
2025-03-26, 13:56NCAANCAA tournament preview: No. 1 seed and defending champs highlight Manchester regional
Previewing the two first-round matchups in the Manchester regional of this year's NCAA tournament.
2025-03-23, 17:28NCAANCAA Championship Saturday recap: Bentley, Cornell, Denver, and Western Michigan win conference titles
Four close games capped an excellent Championship Weekend.
2025-03-23, 00:21NCAANCHC championship: Potential for fireworks between Western Michigan and Denver
Tonight's NCHC championship game between Western Michigan and Denver will probably be extremely sick.
2025-03-20, 18:10NCAANCHC semifinals: Arizona State, North Dakota looking for upsets against tournament-bound Denver and Western Michigan
Arizona State and North Dakota are playing win-or-go-home hockey against the reigning NCAA champion and the NCHC regular-season champion, respectively.
2025-02-06, 18:25NCAANCAA hockey notebook: Atlantic Hockey race heating up
News, notes, and takes from around the college hockey landscape.
2024-11-05, 15:03NCAANCAA Hockey: What makes Denver tick?
Denver has a lot of success, year after year. How do they keep it up?
2024-09-12, 19:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 1-ranked San Jose Sharks
J.D. Burke takes you through the best prospect pool in the NHL going into the 2024-25 NHL season, with scouting reports and tools grades on its 23 best players
2023-12-19, 23:15World Juniors 2024Meet the Team: USA's roster for the 2024 World Juniors
Joey Padmanabhan previews Team USA's roster for the 2024 World Junior Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden.
2023-12-17, 20:40World Juniors 2024Team USA 2024 World Junior Selection Camp Notebook
Sean Shapiro brings you his notes and observations from Team USA's three-day selection camp for the 2024 World Junior Championship.
2023-08-05, 11:24NHL ProspectsEmptying the notebook from the World Junior Summer Showcase
Associate Editor Sean Shapiro breaks down the players that filled out his notebook during the WJSS in Plymouth this past week.