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One Wisconsin Badger in the leadership group is among just a handful of players in program history with her selection

Play Hockey USA alleges that a former employee in charge of Minnesota operations stole trade secrets before joining a different youth hockey organization run by a former Gophers men’s hockey player.

This made him a selection of the Hockey East All-Rookie Team due to his well-rounded play and was the 7th overall selection by the Boston Bruins in the 2025 NHL Draft. The departure of Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perrault leaves Hagens ready to play an even larger role this year.

The opening month of the season will ramp for Vermont with weekend series against St. Lawrence, St. Cloud State, New Hampshire and Boston College.

Block has been named the new head coach of Montville’s varsity ice hockey team for the 2025-26 season. It will be his first high school head coaching position.