Univ. of Connecticut News & Stories
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Jan 30th, 16:26NCAANCAA Notebook: BU's season in the balance as Beanpot approaches
BU was expects to have another elite season, but instead, it will be fighting for its life every weekend for the rest of the season.
Jan 27th, 16:20NCAATyler Muszelik, Ethan Wyttenbach among standouts from 2026 Connecticut Ice Tournament
The annual tournament between UConn, Quinnipiac, Sacred Heart, and Yale offered some great hockey and standout performances.
Jan 23rd, 15:55NCAANCAA notebook: What we know about the tournament field already
Nine teams already feel pretty locked into an NCAA tournament appearance. Who's just on the outside of that group, and what do they need to do?
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.
2025-12-17, 16:19NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-December
Michigan stays No. 1, but there's lots of change everywhere else.
2025-12-11, 20:12NCAANCAA notebook: Closing out a weird, wild first half
*Looking at the NPI* Uhhh, I didn't have THIS on my freaking 2025 bingo card!!!!
2025-12-08, 16:04NCAANCAA Weekender: Boston College and UConn getting hot
Ryan Lambert recaps the biggest stories of the NCAA weekend.
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.
2025-11-17, 15:17NCAANCAA Weekender: New arenas, player facilities key to keeping teams competitive
Seven different colleges have opened new hockey arenas in the past four years. What does that mean for them, their players, and the future of NCAA hockey?
2025-11-13, 17:40NCAAElite Prospects NCAA power rankings for mid-November
The rowdy boys are back for another perfect power ranking that is completely inarguable.
2025-11-10, 17:15NCAANCAA Weekender: Who's good, and who's just lucky?
Digging into the numbers to see whether the team you like is any good, plus news and notes on every conference.
2025-10-29, 17:19NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late October
Another wild fortnight in college hockey shook up the power rankings once again.
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.
2025-10-16, 15:42NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-October
Our expert panel unveils their ballots and defends their choices for October.
2025-10-02, 21:31NCAANCAA season preview: Breaking down the 2025-26 conference races
A conference-by-conference breakdown of the best players and teams in the country.
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.
2025-04-02, 20:44NHLNCAA Signing Season: What we're hearing on top NHL prospects and their future plans
Cam Robinson breaks down what we've been hearing about NCAA signings.
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.
2025-03-29, 13:19NCAANCAA Tournament Takes Day 2: Penn State and Denver get upsets, but BC and UConn survive
With wins today, Penn State and Denver are positioned to eliminate two Hockey East teams apiece.
2025-03-28, 22:28NCAA2025 NCAA Tournament Day 2 Notebook: Bentley sets new standard in narrow loss
News and notes from the second day of the NCAA tournament.
2025-03-27, 00:44NCAANCAA tournament preview: Allentown regional features a bit of fun and potential chaos
Previewing the two first-round matchups in the Allentown regional of this year's NCAA tournament.
2025-03-22, 13:23NCAANCAA tournament chances: Field is mostly set, but two autobids still up for grabs
The four college hockey conference championship games tonight will determine the full field and seeding for the NCAA tournament that begins next week.
2025-03-22, 05:20NCAANCAA conference championship Friday: Maine, Minnesota State win titles
Maine won its first Hockey East title in 21 years, and Minnesota State won its third CCHA championship in four seasons.
2025-03-21, 13:40NCAANCAA tournament chances: Where things stand after Night 1 of championship weekend
Northeastern is out, but 22 other teams are still alive.
2025-03-21, 13:39NCAAHockey East final: Maine, UConn seek crowning achievement for building programs
Maine and UConn are guaranteed to be in the NCAA tournament, but a Hockey East title would mean the world to both teams.
2025-03-19, 23:00NCAAHockey East semifinals: UConn trying to make history vs. BU, Northeastern trying to stay alive vs. Maine
Can Northeastern keep its underdog run alive against Maine? Can UConn push past Boston University to challenge for its first-ever Hockey East title?
2025-03-19, 18:31NCAANCAA tournament chances: Where things stand as Championship Weekend begins
An in-depth run down of who's already in, who needs to win, and the scenarios that could eliminate a few teams as the conference playoffs wrap up over the next three days.
2025-02-14, 20:24NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-February
More tight rankings this time around, with multiple ties on the ballot because of how close all the top teams are.
2025-02-05, 16:35NCAAUConn on the brink of history with surprising rise
UConn finished last season five games below .500, but is now poised to make the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history.
2025-01-17, 14:41NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-January
Ryan Lambert and Sean Shapiro discuss how the NCAA tournament field is shaping up, conference races, the Hobey Baker, and more.
2025-01-15, 16:22NCAAHockey East teams already in prime position for NCAA tournament
Seven of the top 13 teams in the country play in Hockey East. How does that affect everyone's tournament chances?
2024-12-27, 21:26NCAAAt the holiday break, who has the best chance to make the NCAA tournament?
Breaking down the NCAA tournament odds halfway through the year.
2023-10-03, 17:00NCAANCAA Hockey Season Preview: Ranking the nation's top 20 freshmen classes
J.D. Burke and Mitch Brown rank the 20 best freshmen classes going into the 2023-24 NCAA men's hockey season.
2023-06-27, 18:452023 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Matthew Wood has grand slam potential
Mitch Brown's latest Film Room looks at UConn forward and 2023 NHL Draft prospect Matthew Wood's game.
2023-04-18, 15:002023 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipsMeet the Team: Canada's 2023 U18 World Hockey Championship roster
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown goes player-by-player through Canada's 2023 U18s roster, with scouting reports on the entire team.
2023-04-06, 19:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Zeev Buium establishing himself as a top defenceman in 2024 NHL Draft
The USHL Stock Watch provides an update on Zeev Buium, Will Vote, Jake Richard, Will Smith, and Connor Brown.
2022-12-19, 21:302023 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects December ranking of the top 32 prospects in the 2023 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects scouting team has put together their first draft ranking of the season for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, with scouting reports on their top 32 players.
2022-09-30, 17:30Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 9-ranked New Jersey Devils
The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Ranking series continues with a look at the New Jersey Devils and their ninth-ranked system.
2022-09-22, 17:45Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 20-ranked Toronto Maple Leafs
The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Ranking Series continues with the 20th-ranked Toronto Maple Leafs.
2022-04-14, 00:11NHLTage Thompson: Why the Sabres' late-bloomer has suddenly broken out
Tage Thompson was projected as a complementary piece, but the Buffalo Sabres' late bloomer is having a breakout season at age 24. David St-Louis has a deep dive on how he's been so effective this season.