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Top NHL prospect makes college choice

Mighty Ducks stars reunite for Anaheim Ducks draft pick The Anaheim Ducks reunited “Mighty Duck” actors Joshua Jackson (Charlie Conway) and Marguerite Moreau (Connie Moreau) to make their NHL Draft pick. Forward Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, will play for Penn State next season, he announced on […]

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Forward Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, will play for Penn State next season, he announced on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” on July 8.

McKenna, who has the same pre-draft hype as 2023 No. 1 overall pick Connor Bedard, is switching to college hockey after being named the Canadian Hockey League player of the year in 2024-25. The 17-year-old was the third youngest to win the award, behind Sidney Crosby and John Tavares.

The 6-foot, 165-pounder had 41 goals, 88 assists and 129 points last season with the Medicine Hat (Alberta) Tigers and went to the CHL’s Memorial Cup final. He has played three seasons in the Western Hockey League and had 97 points in 2023-24.

A recently approved NCAA rule change allows CHL players to play college hockey for the first time this season. They previously had been prohibited.

Landing McKenna is big news for Penn State, which went to the Frozen Four for the first time last season before falling in the semifinals to Boston University.

If McKenna goes No. 1 as expected, he’d be the third college hockey player in five years to be taken first, following Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks) in 2024 and Michigan’s Owen Power (Buffalo Sabres) in 2021.

“While the term ‘generational talent’ is thrown around far too loosely these days, if it doesn’t apply to McKenna, then it should never apply to anyone,” said Kyle Woodlief, publisher and chief scout for Red Line Report. “His gifts are so special, it’s hard to find the superlatives to adequately describe them. He is so phenomenal that he might just instantly transform whichever team gets to draft him next June.”

Oilers acquire Hobey Baker winner

The Oilers acquired the rights to Michigan State forward Isaac Howard from the Lightning and signed him to a three-year entry-level contract.

Howard was the No. 31 overall pick of the 2022 NHL Draft. He had 26 goals and 26 assists in 37 games last season to win the Hobey Baker Award as top men’s college hockey player.

Edmonton sent forward Sam O’Reilly, the 32nd overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, to the Lightning in the trade. He helped the London (Ontario) Knights win the 2025 Memorial Cup title and reach the final in 2024.

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Perry Repeats as CSC Academic Academic All-American Selection

Story Links GREENWOOD, Ind. – For the second consecutive year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s lacrosse standout Joseph Perry has been named a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-American®, recognizing his continued excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Perry, a senior goaltender and two-time First Team USA Lacrosse All-American, […]

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GREENWOOD, Ind. – For the second consecutive year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s lacrosse standout Joseph Perry has been named a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-American®, recognizing his continued excellence both on the field and in the classroom.

Perry, a senior goaltender and two-time First Team USA Lacrosse All-American, adds another Academic All-American honor to a growing list of accolades following another dominant campaign in net for the Engineers. The Liberty League Defensive Player of the Year, he compiled a 14-3 record and led the conference in goals against average (7.45), while ranking second in save percentage (.593). He finished the season with 172 saves in 948 minutes and contributed offensively with three goals and one assist. Perry also collected 47 ground balls and caused 24 turnovers, ranking among the national leaders in both GAA (4th) and save percentage (16th).

A business management major, Perry has balanced his athletic commitments with rigorous academic achievement, exemplifying the ideals of the Academic All-America® program. The prestigious honor, which is selected by College Sports Communicators, recognizes student-athletes who have attained significant academic and athletic success. Nominees must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher and play a key role on their team. Perry was one of 15 honorees on the Academic All-America® Division III at-large teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school.

Academic All-America is the longest-running and most prestigious academic and athletic award in college sports, with roots dating back to 1952. It has honored more than 42,000 student-athletes across all NCAA divisions, the NAIA, two-year colleges, and Canadian institutions.

 



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BCHL: Bono one of several former Bulldogs making headlines in college

Hockey season may be over, but former B.C. Hockey League players are making waves in higher leagues Former Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ hockey player Ethan Bono has been named to the 2024-25 Hockey East All-Academic team. Bono is just one of several former Bulldogs who are making waves in their respective hockey leagues. Aaron Bohlinger and […]

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Hockey season may be over, but former B.C. Hockey League players are making waves in higher leagues

Former Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ hockey player Ethan Bono has been named to the 2024-25 Hockey East All-Academic team. Bono is just one of several former Bulldogs who are making waves in their respective hockey leagues.

Aaron Bohlinger and Braden Blace both made the ECAC All-Academic team for the Quinnipiac Men’s Ice Hockey team. Bohlinger was also one of seven players named Academic All-Americans.

Logan Holm is one of six BCHL players to earn the BCHL Canucks Alumni Scholarships for 2024-25. Holm has committed to York University. He and the other winners will receive $2,500 in scholarship funds to go toward their education.

Ryan Miotto has been signed again by the Iowa Heartlanders of the ECHL. He finished second in team scoring last season with 18 goals (third with 39 points).

Former Bulldog Mirko Buttazzoni has been named to the Vancouver Canucks’ development camp roster.

Keep up to date with the goings on of former Bulldogs’ players on the Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ Alumni Facebook page.

*Edited to correct reference of ECHL.



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Utah-BYU game recognized as one of college football’s greatest rivalries

From battles with in-state foes to conference counterparts, the Utah football program is entrenched in some of college football’s most heated rivalry games. The Utes’ series with Utah State, known as the “Battle of the Brothers,” is one of their longest-standing rivalries that dates back to the late 1800s. Utah’s also had memorable tussles with […]

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From battles with in-state foes to conference counterparts, the Utah football program is entrenched in some of college football’s most heated rivalry games.

The Utes’ series with Utah State, known as the “Battle of the Brothers,” is one of their longest-standing rivalries that dates back to the late 1800s. Utah’s also had memorable tussles with Colorado over the past century in a contest referred to as the “Rumble in the Rockies,” which has only intensified since both schools moved from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 together.

Very few head-to-head matchups, though, compare in terms of overall history and name cache to that of the annual BYU-Utah affair.

The Athletic recently examined the nature of the best rivalry games in college football, and the yearly showdown between the Utes and Cougars — fittingly known as the “Holy War” — was recognized for both its intensity on the gridiron, as well as its clever nickname.

The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman ranked the BYU-Utah game as the No. 28-best rivalry game in the country, sandwiching the Holy War between two former Pac-12 showdowns in Stanford-Cal (No. 29) and Oregon-Oregon State (No. 27).

The Utes and Cougars have been going at each other for at least the past 100 years, though there’s some disagreement as to when the first matchup actually occurred. While Utah’s official website goes all the way back to 1895 — BYU was known as Brigham Young Academy at the time — the Cougars don’t recognize any meeting with the Utes prior to 1922, shortly after the program was brought back following a two-decade hiatus.

Regardless, Utah comfortably leads the all-time series against BYU 52-30-4, according to the Utes’ official athletics page. The Cougars have won the last two contests, though, including last season’s improbable 22-21 comeback at Rice-Eccles Stadium that prompted harsh criticism over the officiating crew from Utah athletic director Mark Harlan.

Even fewer college football rivalries boast a better nickname than the Holy War, according to a separate ranking post from The Athletic’s Chris Vannini. The Holy War moniker checked in at No. 4 on Vannini’s list of the best rivalry nicknames in college football, behind only Montana-Montana State (Brawl of the Wild), Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (Bedlam) and UAB-Memphis (The Battle for the Bones).

“While some other rivalries use this name, most people associate it with BYU and Utah, and the history, hatred and drama back it up,” Vannini wrote. “There are lots of rivalry ‘wars,’ but ‘Holy’ takes things up another level.”

Though it’s unclear where the term “Holy War” derived from, its association with the Utah-BYU rivalry isn’t as big of a mystery. BYU is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is based in Utah. The University of Utah is by nature a public research institution, though Latter-day Saints do make up approximately 36% of the student body, according to a 2019 survey conducted by the Daily Utah Chronicle.

Sharing a religious identity — despite only one of the schools being directly affiliated with the church — creates a unique tension between BYU and Utah’s respective fanbases.

“Rumble in the Rockies” was the No. 18-best nickname among college football rivalries, while “Battle of the Brothers” just missed the cut as an honorable mention.

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Northside Jamboree Brings Hockey, Hoops & H2O to Minneapolis July 26

Free Kid-Focused Party Celebrates Upcoming World Junior Championshipwith Sports, Music and Summer Fun MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – Get ready, Northside! Minnesota Sports and Events is throwing a summer bash like no other. The Northside Jamboree: Hockey, Hoops & H2O is coming to the V3 Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — and it’s […]

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with Sports, Music and Summer Fun

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – Get ready, Northside! Minnesota Sports and Events is throwing a summer bash like no other. The Northside Jamboree: Hockey, Hoops & H2O is coming to the V3 Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — and it’s all free!

Part of the Assist26 Legacy Program, the jamboree is a high-energy, all-ages celebration that brings together street hockey with the Minnesota Wild, hoops with the North High Polars’ Girls Basketball Team, and a chance to cool off in the V3 pool. Add dancing, DJs, mural painting, mascots, special guest athletes, and giveaways — and you’ve got yourself a jam-packed day of fun.

“This is what it’s all about — building community and creating opportunities through sport while getting everyone hyped for the iconic World Junior Championship coming to town this winter,” said Wendy Williams Blackshaw, president and CEO of Minnesota Sports and Events, the state’s sports commission and tournament host in partnership with USA Hockey.

What to Expect:

  • Street hockey, basketball clinics, and open swim (bring your suit!) with water safety programming
  • Hip-hop dance class from V3 Fitness
  • Double-Dutch demos, live mural painting, and mascot mayhem
  • Food trucks, prize giveaways, and chances to win World Juniors tickets
  • Live music from a killer DJ lineup: Bdot (voice of the Minnesota Lynx), DJ McShellen, Miss Brit, and Shannon Blowtorch
  • Athlete appearances and interviews hosted by Henry Lake of WCCO Radio

The Northside Jamboree is part of the lead-up to the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship coming to Saint Paul and Minneapolis this December. It’s all about making sports more accessible, sparking curiosity in new activities, and sharing the excitement of one of hockey’s biggest international tournaments.

EVENT DETAILS
📅 Saturday, July 26
🕚 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 V3 Center – 701 Plymouth Ave. North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
🎟️ FREE and open to the public
🎤 Hosted by Henry Lake, WCCO Radio
The event is part of the Assist26 Legacy Program, Minnesota Sports and Events’ statewide initiative to grow the game, expand access to hockey, and build excitement for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship coming to Minnesota this winter, all while leaving a lasting impact on local communities. For more information about the Northside Jamboree or the Assist26 Legacy Program, visit WorldJuniorsMN26.com/Assist26.
Concurrently, USA Hockey will host the World Junior Summer Showcase at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis from July 25-Aug. 2. The event, which also includes Canada, Finland and Sweden, serves as an evaluation for athletes seeking to make their respective national teams for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship. All total, 11 international games will be played and tickets are now on sale by clicking here.

 

About Minnesota Sports and Events

Minnesota Sports and Events works to attract, promote, and host major sporting events that showcase Minnesota’s communities and create positive economic and social impact throughout the state. The organization is committed to leveraging sport as a catalyst for community development and connection.

About the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship

The IIHF World Junior Championship showcases the best men’s ice hockey players in the world under 20 years of age competing for the gold medal. The tournament, which features the future stars of the National Hockey League, will be held from Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026, at Saint Paul’s Xcel Energy Center, soon to be known as Grand Casino Arena, home of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild and PWHL’s Minnesota Frost, and 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. In the lead up to the tournament Bemidji, Duluth, Mankato, and Rochester will host exhibition games called the World Juniors Pre-Tournament Series presented by Delta Dental of Minnesota. The exhibition game schedule, ticket information, and related events will be announced in the coming months.

Minnesota Sports and Events is proud to partner with USA Hockey to host the 50th edition of World Juniors in Minnesota along with local organizing committee partners at the Minnesota Wild, Xcel Energy Center, University of Minnesota, Visit Saint Paul, Meet Minneapolis and Mall of America.



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When does the 2025 college soccer season start?

After a thrilling season where Vermont captured its first title on the men’s side, and North Carolina won its first title in over a decade on the women’s, it’s time to start preparing for another captivating season in 2025.  You can find information on when the 2025 college soccer season starts here. This story will […]

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After a thrilling season where Vermont captured its first title on the men’s side, and North Carolina won its first title in over a decade on the women’s, it’s time to start preparing for another captivating season in 2025. 

You can find information on when the 2025 college soccer season starts here. This story will be updated if games and times are changed.

When does the 2025 college soccer season start?

The 2025 college soccer season kicks off on Thursday, August 14 with the women’s, and the men’s follow a week later on Thursday, August 21

Click or tap here for the women’s season-long schedule and here for the men’s schedule. Here are some of the top games on the women’s and men’s sides during their opening days. 

*All times Eastern

Women start date: August 14

  • North Carolina at Tennessee, TBD
  • Texas Tech at Wake Forest, 7 p.m. 
  • Penn State at Duke, 7 p.m.
  • Florida at Florida State, 7 p.m.
  • Michigan State at Colorado, 9 p.m.
  • San Francisco at Stanford, 10 p.m.

Men’s start date: August 21

  • Sacred Heart at Vermont, 6 p.m.
  • Ohio State at Virginia Tech, 7 p.m.
  • Clemson at Indiana, 8 p.m.
  • Kansas City at SMU, 8 p.m.
  • Washington at Denver, TBD
  • George Mason at Marshall, 7:15 p.m. | August 22

Seven of the eight 2024 national semifinalists play on opening day for the men and women. Marshall, the men’s national runner-up, kicks off a day later on Friday, Aug. 22. 

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Here are some nonconference games to look out for before conference play takes off. 

Women

  • August 17
    • Notre Dame at Arkansas, 6:30 p.m.
  • August 20
    • Tennessee at UCLA, Time TBD
  • August 21
    • Ohio State at South Carolina, 7 p.m.
    • Pepperdine at Southern California, 10 p.m. 
  • August 24
    • Georgetown at Virginia Tech, 1 p.m.
    • West Virginia at Penn State, 3 p.m.

Men

  • August 24
    • Dayton at Western Michigan, 12 p.m
    • Denver at Stanford, 10 p.m.
    • SMU at Saint Louis, Time TBD
  • August 26
    • South Carolina at Clemson, 6 p.m. 
  • August 29
    • Pittsburgh at Georgetown, 7:30 p.m.
  • August 31
    • Oregon State at Indiana, 8 p.m.

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2025 Division I soccer tournament schedule

Women’s championship schedule

  • Selection show: Monday, November 10
  • First Round: Thursday, November 13
  • Men’s College Cup: Friday, December 5 and Monday, December 8 in Kansas City, MO

The Women’s College Cup will be held at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, MO. It will move back to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC in 2026. 

Men’s championship schedule

  • Selection show: Monday, November 17
  • First Round: Thursday, November 20
  • Men’s College Cup: Friday, December 12 and Monday, December 15 in Cary NC

Starting in 2026, WakeMed Soccer Park will host both the Men’s and Women’s College Cup on the same weekend. This year, and in years past, the Women’s College Cup was the week before the Men’s College Cup. 

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