Category Archives: College
San Diego native, Jr. Gulls, Jr. Ducks alum Groll takes home weekly honors from CCHA
October 21st, 2024The CCHA has announced that the CCHA Forward of the Week is Minnesota State graduate student Josh Groll. A San Diego native, Groll paced all CCHA skaters with three goals last week, helping then-No. 20 Minnesota State to a split with then-No. 5 North Dakota. For the week, he was plus-4 with six shots on…
San Carlos native, Eagles, Blackhawks alum Cosentino nabs weekly AHA college hockey honors
October 9th, 2024Atlantic Hockey America has announced that Air Force senior Clayton Cosentino is the AHA Forward of the Week. Cosentino, a center from San Carlos, had four points (3-1-4) as the Falcons split with Arizona State, while also winning 27 faceoffs and blocking a pair of shots. The senior captain matched his career high with two…
New era dawns for SDSU men’s hockey program with new head coach Wilson at helm of Aztecs
September 15th, 2024The San Diego State University men’s ice hockey team enters its third year at the ACHA Division 1 level hoping to build off its record-breaking sophomore season. The Aztecs finished 8-14-1 in 2023-24. While that may seem like a modest record, it was light years ahead of SDSU’s inaugural season with a 1-20-1 mark. The…
Jr. Sharks alum, Hobey Baker winner Celebrini comes full circle, signs first NHL contract with Sharks
July 6th, 2024The San Jose Sharks announced today that the club has signed center Macklin Celebrini, the Sharks’ first-overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, to a standard, entry-level contract. “Macklin is not only a special player on the ice, but he is a poised, confident and intelligent young man off of it,” said San Jose GM Mike…
After four seasons at Boston University, Roseville native Peterson signs NHL deal with St. Louis
April 18th, 2024The NHL’s St. Louis Blues have agreed to terms on a two-year entry-level contract with Dylan Peterson. The 6-foot-4, 22-year-old forward was the Blues’ third-round selection (86th overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft and has spent the past four seasons with NCAA Division I Boston University (Hockey East). In 119 NCAA regular-season games, Peterson recorded…
San Diego native, SDIA, Jr. Kings product Buium wins NCAA national title, signs NHL contract with Red Wings
April 18th, 2024Denver junior defenseman Shai Buium has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings beginning in 2024-25. He will report to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign on an amateur tryout. Buium recorded career highs this season with seven goals, 29 assists and 36 points while…
Acrisure Arena to host inaugural Coachella Valley Cactus Cup college hockey event in 2025
April 15th, 2024Acrisure Arena, home to the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, an affiliate of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, will host the Coachella Valley Cactus Cup 2025 men’s college hockey series. Holy Cross, UMass Lowell, Michigan Tech and Omaha will play in Palm Springs next Jan. 3-4. The event starts Jan. 3 with Holy Cross taking on Omaha…
Jr. Sharks alum Celebrini wraps 2023-24 season as Hobey Baker Award winner as college hockey’s top player
April 13th, 2024At just 17, Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini is the youngest player in college hockey and the youngest to win the Hobey Baker Award. He stands out as one of the country’s top centers, showcasing a comprehensive, 200-foot game that balances elite playmaking with diligent defensive responsibility. His blend of superior talent, hockey sense, competitive…
San Diego native, Oilers, Jr. Kings alum Buium picks up monthly NCHC accolades, All-American honors
April 4th, 2024Denver freshman defenseman Zeev Buium has been named NCHC Co-Rookie of the Month and has been named a First Team All-American. Buium continued his stellar rookie season, helping lead the Pioneers to a Frozen Faceoff title and a fifth Frozen Four appearance in eight seasons last month. The projected NHL first-round draft pick led all…
Hermosa Beach native, Jr. Kings grad Sholl collects monthly CCHA honors
April 3rd, 2024Bemidji State junior Mattias Sholl has been named the CCHA Goaltender of the Month. Sholl led all CCHA goalies in goals-against average (1.41) and save percentage (.942), going 4-1-0 in five March starts. He totaled 114 saves in 297:48 minutes of action, recording a league-high two shutouts. He had at least 20 saves in four…