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Fri, 15:51NCAABreaking down the biggest names in the men's college hockey transfer portal so far
After just five days, hundreds of players across Div. 1 have entered the transfer portal in search of new teams. We break down the top skater commitments, and key names still looking for a landing spot.
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 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 11th, 16:32NHL ProspectsThe Elite Prospects 2026 NCAA Free Agency Guide
It's been a banner year for NCAA free agents. Here, we look at 40 of the best offerings.
Mar 9th, 15:28NCAANCAA Weekender: Zam Plante powers UMD, plus other playoff heroes
Minnesota-Duluth's Zam Plante scored four huge playoff goals this weekend, two with the extra attacker and two in OT.
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 19th, 16:51NCAANCAA Weekender: Teams making the most of midseason additions
Several big-name college hockey programs added junior and even professional players to their rosters in recent weeks. But how long will this trend last?
Jan 16th, 15:47NCAANCAA Notebook: Huge weekend series could shake up NCHC
There are two massive series in the NCHC this weekend, with No. 2 North Dakota hosting No. 11 Denver, and No. 4 Minnesota-Duluth visiting cross-state rivals No. 19 St. Cloud.
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.
2025-12-05, 14:45NCAANCAA notebook: NPI, Minnesota, and World Juniors up for debate
A look at some of the biggest stories in college hockey this week.
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.
2025-10-29, 17:19NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late October
Another wild fortnight in college hockey shook up the power rankings once again.
2024-12-27, 22:59NCAANCAA: Top 10 Tim Taylor award candidates of the first half
Who has been the best freshman in the country so far, and who is most likely to keep it up?
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.
2024-12-21, 19:16NCAANCAA: Top 10 Mike Richter award candidates of the first half
Who has been the best goalie in the country so far, and who is most likely to keep it up?
2024-11-14, 15:38NCAAAn early look at the NCAA hockey tournament field
We already know the vast majority of March's NCAA tournament participants. It's just a matter of the order in which they finish.
2024-10-11, 16:23NCAAEP Rinkside NCAA hockey October Power Rankings
You know we had to do the dang NCAA power rankings!
2024-03-22, 16:45NCAANCAA tournament update: Where things stand as Championship Weekend begins
Multiple NCAA teams' tournament fates will be decided tonight.
2024-03-21, 17:30NCAANCAA Championship Weekend preview
Ryan Lambert previews the NCAA Conference Championship weekend.
2024-03-06, 14:45NCAAHow many NCHC teams will make the NCAA tournament?
Ryan Lambert looks at the NCHC on its path to the NCAA tournament.
2023-03-26, 01:32NCAANCAA Tourney Takes Day 3: BU smothers Cornell, Minnesota cruises past St. Cloud
Ryan Lambert wraps up the Manchester and Fargo Regional Finals, which saw Boston University and Minnesota advance to the Frozen Four.
2023-03-24, 03:37NCAANCAA Tourney Takes Day 1: Cornell pulls off the upset; stage set for all Minnesota battle
Ryan Lambert recaps all four games from the first day of the NCAA Tournament, going over Cornell, Minnesota, St. Cloud, and Boston University's wins.
2023-03-22, 13:00NCAANCAA Hockey Tournament Preview: Can Quinnipiac finally break through?
The NCAA men's hockey tournament starts tomorrow, and Ryan Lambert's preview tells you everything you need to know ahead of four action-packed days of college hockey.
2023-01-11, 20:10NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Tristan Broz has found his game again at Denver
The NCAA prospect Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Tristan Broz, Michael Benning, Logan Cooley, Rutger McGroarty, Adam Ingram, and Josh Doan.
2022-03-26, 03:44NCAANCAA Tournament Takes Day 2: Two OT thrillers in Worcester; two ugly games in Allentown
EP Rinkside's college hockey expert Ryan Lambert recaps the second day of action at the NCAA tournament.
2022-03-23, 18:38NCAANCAA tournament preview: Can Michigan meet its lofty expectations?
The NCAA tournament starts tomorrow, and EP Rinkside senior columnist gets you prepared with this preview of the annual college hockey tournament.
2022-03-23, 13:06NHL ProspectsScout's Notebook: Shai Buium, Olen Zellweger, and Jack Peart
The latest edition of the Scout's Notebook has Elite Prospects Dir. of North American scouting looking at the progress of three second-round pick defensive prospects from the 2021 NHL Draft -- Shai Buium, Olen Zellweger, and Jack Peart.
2022-03-07, 17:45NCAAAs NCAA tournament approaches, who’s in and who’s out?
It's playoff time in college hockey, and NCAA tournament seeding is on the line every night.
2022-01-18, 16:52NHLHow will Olympic invitations impact NCAA hockey?
The United States and Canada are using college players to fill out their rosters at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. Ryan Lambert looks at the playoff picture with so many high-end players out of action during the games.
2021-10-08, 17:48Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 3-ranked Minnesota Wild
Seemingly overnight, the Minnesota Wild have become one of the NHL’s most exciting teams. So many of their players register high on the fun-to-watch meter, and their team has plenty...