Men's D1

Everything you need to know for the start of the DI men's hockey season, including dates, special events and the first rankings releases.

The 2027 Men's Frozen Four is April 8-10 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Four semifinalists will compete for the NCAA DI men's hockey championship at the conclusion of the NCAA tournament.

Steve Piotrowski, who has more than four decades of collegiate ice hockey officiating experience, has been named the NCAA secretary-rules editor for men’s and women’s ice hockey, effective Sept. 1. He previously served in this position from 2008-19.

Watch NCAA hockey highlights from Hockey Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis during his trip to the 1996 NCAA DI men's hockey tournament with Vermont.

Penn State's Gavin McKenna is projected to go first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. With several top college prospects projected to go in the first round, here are six names to know before the 2026 NHL Draft.

Gavin McKenna is just the sixth NCAA hockey player ever selected with the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft, making Penn State just the fifth NCAA program with a first-overall pick.

Watch college hockey highlights from projected No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna during his game in the 2026 NCAA men's hockey tournament. At 18 years old, McKenna had 51 points in 35 games at Penn State ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Watch current Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi in the first round of the 2022 NCAA hockey tournament, as he won 2-1 in overtime against Northeastern. Bussi came on in relief in the exciting Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against Vegas Golden Knights.