By Wes Gilbertson | By Postmedia Network | July 12 (National Post) Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano was saluted Tuesday as the winner of ESPN’s Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award, the first recipient since it was renamed for the legendary boxing champion. “I am so incredibly honoured to receive this award,” Giordano said in a statement. “To be mentioned […] | more
By The Hockey Humanitarian Foundation | Watch the 2017 Hockey Humanitarian Award Ceremony. | more
By The Hockey Humanitarian Foundation | Former Irish junior forward Anders Bjork signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. | more
By The Hockey Humanitarian Foundation | Saint Michael’s College men’s ice hockey seniors Danny Divis and Justin McKenzie are this year’s recipients of the Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management. | more
By Roman J. Uschak | Photo courtesy of Quinnipiac Athletics Quinnipiac is in the midst of another successful women’s hockey season. Bobcats senior forward Mika Nervick is also having a outstanding campaign, even if she has only been able to skate in a handful of games. Nervick is one of six finalists, and the lone female, for the 2016-17 Hockey […] | more
By Tom Layberger | Photo courtesy of St. Michael’s College Athletic Communications. “You are not alone.” It is a simple message, yet one that is the core of what Danny Divis and Justin McKenzie have set out to accomplish since the start of the 2015-16 academic year. Danny Divis and Justin McKenzie visit schools and other avenues to make […] | more
By Jake Brown | Photo courtesy of Mike Miller/Fighting Irish Media Notoriety is something Anders Bjork doesn’t seek. Bjork, a junior winger at Notre Dame, has blossomed this season into one of the most dynamic players in the country. He’s scored 17 goals and is top 10 nationally with 40 points. Yet Bjork deflects the spotlight, often crediting teammates […] | more
By Steven DiOssi | Photo courtesy of Mark Selders In the world of college hockey, there are many successful student-athletes. And then there’s Penn State forward David Goodwin. In four years as a Nittany Lion, the senior captain has helped redefine what it means to be a successful college hockey player, through his performance on the ice, in the […] | more
By Chris Bayee | As much as goaltender Collin Delia has meant to Merrimack on the ice this semester, he’s meant even more to the school and its surrounding community during the past three years. | more
By The Hockey Humanitarian Foundation | The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation today announced the five finalists for the 2017 Hockey Humanitarian Award, which is presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” for leadership in community service. The award’s long-time presenting sponsor is BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Below are the finalists: Anders Bjork – (Mequon, Wis.) JR Forward, University of Notre Dame […] | more