Mike McMahon
@mikemcmahon.bsky.social
Publisher of the College Hockey Insider newsletter and senior writer at CHN.
Merrimack hit a HR with these road blues. Genuinely. At first I wasn't sure about the large stripe at the bottom, but seeing in application, I'm a fan.
December 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Merrimack hit a HR with these road blues. Genuinely. At first I wasn't sure about the large stripe at the bottom, but seeing in application, I'm a fan.
(#616) Weekend Preview: Michigan vs. Michigan State headlines this weekend's slate of games, plus I have some weekly picks, and notes on the SCORE Act, and revenue-sharing figures from Western Michigan.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
(#616) Weekend Preview: Michigan vs. Michigan State headlines this weekend's slate of games, plus I have some weekly picks, and notes on the SCORE Act, and revenue-sharing figures from Western Michigan.
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There's a rumor Merrimack will wear their new blue jerseys at home tonight against UConn. They're modeled after the jerseys they wore from 2009-16. These will replace the (very) yellow road jerseys moving forward.
December 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
There's a rumor Merrimack will wear their new blue jerseys at home tonight against UConn. They're modeled after the jerseys they wore from 2009-16. These will replace the (very) yellow road jerseys moving forward.
Long Island picks up a commitment from '05 F Luc Bydal. Originally from Grand Forks, N.D., Bydal has 38pts, including 21 goals, in just 24 games for the Anchorage Wolverines in the NAHL this season. He has spent time in the NAHL, BCHL, and SJHL after finishing HS.
December 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Long Island picks up a commitment from '05 F Luc Bydal. Originally from Grand Forks, N.D., Bydal has 38pts, including 21 goals, in just 24 games for the Anchorage Wolverines in the NAHL this season. He has spent time in the NAHL, BCHL, and SJHL after finishing HS.
'05 forward Jake Gudelj commits to Princeton from Tri-City in the WHL. He has 16 points (2g, 14a) in 24 games this season. He's a veteran of more than 200 WHL games.
December 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
'05 forward Jake Gudelj commits to Princeton from Tri-City in the WHL. He has 16 points (2g, 14a) in 24 games this season. He's a veteran of more than 200 WHL games.
The U.S. Collegiate Selects added Quinnipiac forward Chris Pelosi to the roster for the Spengler Cup.
December 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The U.S. Collegiate Selects added Quinnipiac forward Chris Pelosi to the roster for the Spengler Cup.
(#615) Mailbag: Which teams are best positioned to take advantage of rev-share in college hockey? Plus questions on the NPI, Spengler Cup, Western Michigan, the independents forming a conference, and a notebook on the SCORE Act and more.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
(#615) Mailbag: Which teams are best positioned to take advantage of rev-share in college hockey? Plus questions on the NPI, Spengler Cup, Western Michigan, the independents forming a conference, and a notebook on the SCORE Act and more.
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA), who played D-I volleyball at Georgetown, released the following statement on the SCORE Act. One of the consistent themes among those in opposition was how it capped players, but coaches (specifically football) still received huge buyouts.
December 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA), who played D-I volleyball at Georgetown, released the following statement on the SCORE Act. One of the consistent themes among those in opposition was how it capped players, but coaches (specifically football) still received huge buyouts.
A vote on the SCORE Act is being shelved for now, according to multiple reports. Bipartisan opposition stopped it.
December 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A vote on the SCORE Act is being shelved for now, according to multiple reports. Bipartisan opposition stopped it.
(#615) Mailbag: Which teams are best positioned to take advantage of rev-share in college hockey? Plus questions on the NPI, Spengler Cup, Western Michigan, the independents forming a conference, and a notebook on the SCORE Act and more.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
(#615) Mailbag: Which teams are best positioned to take advantage of rev-share in college hockey? Plus questions on the NPI, Spengler Cup, Western Michigan, the independents forming a conference, and a notebook on the SCORE Act and more.
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'09 F Braiden Scuderi commits to @NDHockey as the Irish stay hot on the recruiting trail. Scuderi is one of the top players in his age group. He has 10pts in 21 games as a rookie in the USHL this season. He had 127 points in 61 games for Mount St. Charles 15U team last season.
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
'09 F Braiden Scuderi commits to @NDHockey as the Irish stay hot on the recruiting trail. Scuderi is one of the top players in his age group. He has 10pts in 21 games as a rookie in the USHL this season. He had 127 points in 61 games for Mount St. Charles 15U team last season.
Anthony Thomas-Maroon (Pat Maroon's son) committed to Western Michigan. The '08 forward from St. Louis has 12 points (2g-10a) for Muskegon in the USHL this season. He played AAA for the St. Louis AAA Blues and Long Island Gulls (16U). The London Knights own his OHL rights.
December 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Anthony Thomas-Maroon (Pat Maroon's son) committed to Western Michigan. The '08 forward from St. Louis has 12 points (2g-10a) for Muskegon in the USHL this season. He played AAA for the St. Louis AAA Blues and Long Island Gulls (16U). The London Knights own his OHL rights.
Providence announced a rev-share challenge for men's hockey. An anonymous donor has pledged to match donations at a 10-to-1 ratio up to $3 million through Dec. 31, 2025.
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Providence announced a rev-share challenge for men's hockey. An anonymous donor has pledged to match donations at a 10-to-1 ratio up to $3 million through Dec. 31, 2025.
College Hockey Rundown Ep. 8: This week, @TylerMcMahon28 talk about Michigan, Michigan State, Miami, the WJC, ASU/Greg Powers, Albany attendance, and a wild animal that makes the best pet?
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December 3, 2025 at 3:39 AM
College Hockey Rundown Ep. 8: This week, @TylerMcMahon28 talk about Michigan, Michigan State, Miami, the WJC, ASU/Greg Powers, Albany attendance, and a wild animal that makes the best pet?
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(#614) NPI Tracker: While volatility still reigns, not much changed in the Top 16.
Also:
- Albany attendance was bad in 2022. How might the NCAA address that?
- Best path for HEA?
- US WJC roster announced
- SCORE Act vote coming
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Also:
- Albany attendance was bad in 2022. How might the NCAA address that?
- Best path for HEA?
- US WJC roster announced
- SCORE Act vote coming
🔗: bit.ly/4p8qSgF
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
(#614) NPI Tracker: While volatility still reigns, not much changed in the Top 16.
Also:
- Albany attendance was bad in 2022. How might the NCAA address that?
- Best path for HEA?
- US WJC roster announced
- SCORE Act vote coming
🔗: bit.ly/4p8qSgF
Also:
- Albany attendance was bad in 2022. How might the NCAA address that?
- Best path for HEA?
- US WJC roster announced
- SCORE Act vote coming
🔗: bit.ly/4p8qSgF
Tickets for the Hockey East men's championship at TD Garden went on sale through Ticketmaster. The championship is back to its Friday-Saturday format.
December 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Tickets for the Hockey East men's championship at TD Garden went on sale through Ticketmaster. The championship is back to its Friday-Saturday format.
'05 Aidan Dyer committed to Ferris State. Alternate captain of the Chicago Steel (USHL) has 7pts (2g-5a) in 23 games this season. Dyer is a forward from Grand Rapids.
December 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
'05 Aidan Dyer committed to Ferris State. Alternate captain of the Chicago Steel (USHL) has 7pts (2g-5a) in 23 games this season. Dyer is a forward from Grand Rapids.
