Zach Richardson

Joined: Sep 29, 2025

Zach Richardson is a graduate of Augustana University, where he double-majored in journalism and media studies. He's a five-year member of the football team and an active contributor to the university’s student newspapers. He's covered a wide range of sports, including hockey, basketball, softball, and baseball. "I know how to break down the game, ask the right questions, and tell compelling stories on and off the field. ... I’ve spent just as much time in locker rooms as I have in newsrooms, and I understand both the athlete and the fan."

Minnesota Duluth and North Dakota players exchange words.

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The bracket is nearly set. The stakes have never been higher. Here is where things stand.

Jan 31, 2026; State College, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) looks to shoot the puck during the first period against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium.

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Every spring, college hockey crowns its best player. And almost every spring, that player scores goals.

Michigan State's Trey Augustine, right, deflects a Notre Dame shot during the first period on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

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Conference tournament time is here, and the pecking order is about to get reshuffled in real time.

Apr 10, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, UNITED STATES; goaltender Matt Davis (35) and Denver Pioneers defenseman Zeev Buium (28) defend the net against Western Michigan Broncos forward Matteo Costantini (25) during the second period of the Frozen Four college ice hockey national semifinals at Enterprise Center.

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The road to the Frozen Four in Las Vegas begins now. Six conference tournaments are underway or approaching.

Bemidji State's Max Hildebrand prepares to defend the net.

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The top team in college hockey visited Columbus last week thinking sweep, but Ohio State's goalie had other plans.

North Dakota has already clinched the 2026 NCHC regular-season title. Can the host of the Frozen Four in Las Vegas win the whole thing?

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As the regular season wraps up, the focus now shifts to momentum, seeding, and who is peaking at the right time.

Apr 12, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, UNITED STATES; Western Michigan Broncos goaltender Hampton Slukynsky (30) defends the net against the Boston University Terriers during the second period of the Frozen Four college ice hockey national championship at Enterprise Center.

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The series presents a compelling contrast in strengths, with North Dakota’s highly effective power play set to challenge Western Michigan’s disciplined defensive structure.

Hampton Slukynsky defends the net against Arizona State.

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Several players delivered dominant performances that helped power their teams to key wins, showing off everything from explosive offense to clutch goaltending.

Michigan State's Griffin Jurecki, center, stops in front of the goal between Notre Dame's Luke Pearson, left, and Michael Mastrodomenico, right, while the Spartans attempt to score during the third period on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

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This final stretch of the college hockey season should bring plenty of drama as teams fight for seeding, momentum and a chance to make a deep run in March.

Penn State ice hockey players enter Beaver Stadium for a top-five Big Ten ice hockey game against Michigan State in Beaver Stadium on January 31, 2026, in State College.

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Here’s where each conference race stands heading into the final push.

Mar 7, 2025; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward T.J. Hughes (13) skates against Penn State during a Big Ten Tournament quarter final game at Yost Arena.

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As the regular season intensifies, the Hobey Baker Award race is beginning to take clearer shape. A diverse group of forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders has separated itself statistically while anchoring top programs across the country.

Minnesota State goaltender Alex Tracy during pregame introductions.

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As the postseason picture sharpens, these four players didn’t just stand out over the past few days; they set the tone.

Zach Richardson

Joined: Sep 29, 2025

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