Category Archives: College
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…
Jr. Sharks grad Celebrini keeps honors rolling, named Hockey East, HCA National Rookie of the Month
April 2nd, 2024Boston University freshman Macklin Celebrini has been named Hockey East Rookie of the Month and the Hockey Commissioners Association National Rookie of the Month. After helping lead BU to its second straight Frozen Four appearance, Celebrini is now a two-time Hockey East Rookie of the Month in addition to being chosen as the league’s Player…
Oilers, Jr. Kings alum, San Diego native Buium collects NCHC Rookie of the Year award for ’23-24
March 24th, 2024Denver freshman defenseman Zeev Buium was unanimously chosen as the NCHC Rookie of the Year and was also selected the NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year. The projected NHL first-round draft pick was also a unanimous First-Team All-NCHC and NCHC All-Rookie Team honoree this year. Buium led both NCHC freshmen and NCHC defensemen with 31…
Jr. Kings product, Manhattan Beach native Shane cops ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Year honors, All-American recognition
March 24th, 2024Cornell junior goaltender Ian Shane has been named the 2024 recipient of ECAC Hockey’s Ken Dryden Goaltender of the Year. He also earned Second Team All-American honors. Shane is the first Cornell goaltender to garner the conference’s top goaltending honor since Matthew Galajda did so as a freshman following the 2017-18 season. With the honor,…
Jr. Sharks graduate Celebrini collects Hockey East player, rookie of year honors for ’23-24 season
March 20th, 2024Hockey East announced today that Boston University freshman forward Macklin Celebrini has been named Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Year and Hockey East Player of the Year. Celebrini becomes just the fourth player win Hockey East Rookie and Player of the Year awards in a single season following Jack Eichel (2014-15), Paul Kariya (1992-93), and…