Mike McMahon
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Statement from Penn State: "We are aware that charges have been filed; however, as this is an ongoing legal matter, we will not have any further comment."
February 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Statement from Penn State: "We are aware that charges have been filed; however, as this is an ongoing legal matter, we will not have any further comment."
Not the first to report this - but am told regarding Gavin McKenna:
Penn State's team gathered postgame Saturday at Doggies Pub in a private room. An individual unrelated to the team was verbally harassing a member of McKenna's family, and there was a physical altercation.
Penn State's team gathered postgame Saturday at Doggies Pub in a private room. An individual unrelated to the team was verbally harassing a member of McKenna's family, and there was a physical altercation.
February 5, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Not the first to report this - but am told regarding Gavin McKenna:
Penn State's team gathered postgame Saturday at Doggies Pub in a private room. An individual unrelated to the team was verbally harassing a member of McKenna's family, and there was a physical altercation.
Penn State's team gathered postgame Saturday at Doggies Pub in a private room. An individual unrelated to the team was verbally harassing a member of McKenna's family, and there was a physical altercation.
'06 Carson Woodall commits to Boston College. He's eligible for this summer's NHL Draft, and he leads the WHL with 54 points (9g, 45a) in 49 games. 6-0/180. He's originally from Belle River, Ont.
www.eliteprospects.com/player/61722...
www.eliteprospects.com/player/61722...
Carson Woodall - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Carson Woodall, 2006-05-26 Belle River, ON, CAN Canada. Most recently in the OHL with Windsor Spitfires. Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:10 PM
'06 Carson Woodall commits to Boston College. He's eligible for this summer's NHL Draft, and he leads the WHL with 54 points (9g, 45a) in 49 games. 6-0/180. He's originally from Belle River, Ont.
www.eliteprospects.com/player/61722...
www.eliteprospects.com/player/61722...
(#637) Mailbag: Will Michigan State's penalties be costly? How do coaches react to tampering? Is scoring up? Non-Conf. strategies? D-I expansion wish list?
Plus, the latest recruits, including an Avs pick headed to UMass.
🔗: snip.ly/lyj2x6
Plus, the latest recruits, including an Avs pick headed to UMass.
🔗: snip.ly/lyj2x6
February 4, 2026 at 9:07 PM
(#637) Mailbag: Will Michigan State's penalties be costly? How do coaches react to tampering? Is scoring up? Non-Conf. strategies? D-I expansion wish list?
Plus, the latest recruits, including an Avs pick headed to UMass.
🔗: snip.ly/lyj2x6
Plus, the latest recruits, including an Avs pick headed to UMass.
🔗: snip.ly/lyj2x6
(#637) Mailbag: Will penalties cost Michigan State? Could the 2028 Wisc. regional be moved? How coaches react to tampering? Is scoring up? Are there strategies to non-conf. games? Wishlist of schools to launch D-I programs?
Plus, the latest commits.
🔗: snip.ly/r1lti8
Plus, the latest commits.
🔗: snip.ly/r1lti8
February 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
(#637) Mailbag: Will penalties cost Michigan State? Could the 2028 Wisc. regional be moved? How coaches react to tampering? Is scoring up? Are there strategies to non-conf. games? Wishlist of schools to launch D-I programs?
Plus, the latest commits.
🔗: snip.ly/r1lti8
Plus, the latest commits.
🔗: snip.ly/r1lti8
'06 Melker Sigurd has committed to Holy Cross. Swedish defenseman is 6-1/181 and is playing for Rogle BK's U20 team where he has 22 points (3g, 19a) in 29 games. I believe he's going to be a 2027 recruit.
www.eliteprospects.com/player/86271...
www.eliteprospects.com/player/86271...
Melker Sigurd - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Melker Sigurd, 2006-04-27 Stockholm, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the U20 Nationell with Rögle BK U20. Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:19 PM
'06 Melker Sigurd has committed to Holy Cross. Swedish defenseman is 6-1/181 and is playing for Rogle BK's U20 team where he has 22 points (3g, 19a) in 29 games. I believe he's going to be a 2027 recruit.
www.eliteprospects.com/player/86271...
www.eliteprospects.com/player/86271...
'05 winger Samuel Rousseau committed to @LIUMHockey. He's currently with the Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) where he has 14 points (7g 7a) in 16 games since moving over from the Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) where he had 30 points in 24 games.
www.eliteprospects.com/player/59201...
www.eliteprospects.com/player/59201...
Samuel Rousseau - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Samuel Rousseau, 2005-06-08 St-Eustache, QC, CAN Canada. Most recently in the QMJHL with Halifax Mooseheads. Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
'05 winger Samuel Rousseau committed to @LIUMHockey. He's currently with the Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) where he has 14 points (7g 7a) in 16 games since moving over from the Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) where he had 30 points in 24 games.
www.eliteprospects.com/player/59201...
www.eliteprospects.com/player/59201...
Robert Morris picks up a commitment from '05 winger Calvin Crombie from the Barrie Colts (OHL). He has 29 points (10g, 19a) in 42 games this season.
www.eliteprospects.com/player/72636...
www.eliteprospects.com/player/72636...
Calvin Crombie - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Calvin Crombie, 2005-09-03 Hamilton, ON, CAN Canada. Most recently in the OHL with Barrie Colts. Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Robert Morris picks up a commitment from '05 winger Calvin Crombie from the Barrie Colts (OHL). He has 29 points (10g, 19a) in 42 games this season.
www.eliteprospects.com/player/72636...
www.eliteprospects.com/player/72636...
Last Call: Doing a mailbag in the newsletter today. Any last-minute submissions, send them here.
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Last Call: Doing a mailbag in the newsletter today. Any last-minute submissions, send them here.
Final: Merrimack beats Stonehill 9-5.
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Final: Merrimack beats Stonehill 9-5.
That 5th Stonehill goal completes a hat trick for JJ Grainda.
9-5 Merrimack with 5:41 left.
9-5 Merrimack with 5:41 left.
February 4, 2026 at 1:57 AM
That 5th Stonehill goal completes a hat trick for JJ Grainda.
9-5 Merrimack with 5:41 left.
9-5 Merrimack with 5:41 left.
Stonehill scores twice and makes it 9-5. 5:53 left.
February 4, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Stonehill scores twice and makes it 9-5. 5:53 left.
Three early goals for Merrimack in the third. They now lead Stonehill 9-3 with 9:25 left.
February 4, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Three early goals for Merrimack in the third. They now lead Stonehill 9-3 with 9:25 left.
End of 2: Merrimack leads Stonehill, 6-2.
February 4, 2026 at 1:16 AM
End of 2: Merrimack leads Stonehill, 6-2.
Shorthanded goal by Caelan Fitzpatrick makes it 6-2 Merrimack with 23.9 left in the 2nd.
February 4, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Shorthanded goal by Caelan Fitzpatrick makes it 6-2 Merrimack with 23.9 left in the 2nd.
Merrimack extends its lead to 5-2. Trevor Hoskin's second of the game, this one on the PP. 5-2 Warriors with 4:05 left in the 2nd.
February 4, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Merrimack extends its lead to 5-2. Trevor Hoskin's second of the game, this one on the PP. 5-2 Warriors with 4:05 left in the 2nd.
Stonehill makes it a 2-goal game with 6:24 left in the 2nd period. 4-2 Merrimack.
February 4, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Stonehill makes it a 2-goal game with 6:24 left in the 2nd period. 4-2 Merrimack.
A pair of enormous stops on the power play by Connor Androlewicz. He's stopped all 9 this period in relief.
February 4, 2026 at 1:02 AM
A pair of enormous stops on the power play by Connor Androlewicz. He's stopped all 9 this period in relief.
End of 1: Merrimack leads Stonehill 4-1.
February 4, 2026 at 12:28 AM
End of 1: Merrimack leads Stonehill 4-1.
Merrimack scores again. Warriors lead 4-1 with 16.5 left in the first period. Two goals in 53 seconds for Merrimack after Stonehill made it a 2-1 game.
February 4, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Merrimack scores again. Warriors lead 4-1 with 16.5 left in the first period. Two goals in 53 seconds for Merrimack after Stonehill made it a 2-1 game.
Just a few seconds later, after winning the draw, Merrimack takes back its 2-goal lead. Joey Henneberry's 2nd of the season makes it 3-1 with 1:09 left in the first.
February 4, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Just a few seconds later, after winning the draw, Merrimack takes back its 2-goal lead. Joey Henneberry's 2nd of the season makes it 3-1 with 1:09 left in the first.
Pat Murphy makes it a 1-goal game for the Skyhawks with a blast from the left side on the power play. Merrimack leads 2-1 late in the first period.
February 4, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Pat Murphy makes it a 1-goal game for the Skyhawks with a blast from the left side on the power play. Merrimack leads 2-1 late in the first period.
Zac Benedetto, the son of longtime Hockey East official Tim Benedetto, is working the lines for this game. Zac is an '06 (so he's younger than several of the players). When he was a teenager, we had him as a referee for several of my son's games, and he always did a great job.
February 4, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Zac Benedetto, the son of longtime Hockey East official Tim Benedetto, is working the lines for this game. Zac is an '06 (so he's younger than several of the players). When he was a teenager, we had him as a referee for several of my son's games, and he always did a great job.
Warriors take a 2-0 lead on Stonehill. Ryan O'Connell scores his second goal in as many games. Third of the season. Midway through the first period.
February 4, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Warriors take a 2-0 lead on Stonehill. Ryan O'Connell scores his second goal in as many games. Third of the season. Midway through the first period.
Merrimack on the board, 1-0. Trevor Hoskin finishes a feed from Nick Pierre.
February 4, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Merrimack on the board, 1-0. Trevor Hoskin finishes a feed from Nick Pierre.