2025-26 Men's Ice Hockey News

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Univ. of Saint Joseph (Conn.) to Compete as Varsity Program for Men's and Women's Ice Hockey in 2026-27
Univ. of Saint Joseph (Conn.) to Compete as Varsity Program for Men's and Women's Ice Hockey in 2026-27

The University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) and the MASCAC have announced that the Blue Jays men’s and women’s ice hockey programs will begin varsity competition within the MASCAC starting in the 2026-27 season.

Anna Maria's Hennessey, Fitchburg State's Halbig Earn NEHWA All-Star Honors, AMCATS' McCauley Named Coach of the Year
Anna Maria's Hennessey, Fitchburg State's Halbig Earn NEHWA All-Star Honors, AMCATS' McCauley Named Coach of the Year

After an outstanding season for both teams, Anna Maria's Matthew Hennessey and Fitchburg State's Christian Halbig earn New England Hockey Writers' Association DII/DIII All-Stars. AMCATS David McCauley named Coach of the Year as announced by the organization.

38 MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized on the 2026 Winter Sportsmanship Teams
38 MASCAC Student-Athletes Recognized on the 2026 Winter Sportsmanship Teams

38 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) student-athletes have been honored for their outstanding sportsmanship as members of the 2026 Winter Sportsmanship Team.

Bridgewater State Retains Lead in 2025-26 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings
Bridgewater State Retains Lead in 2025-26 Howard C. Smith Cup Standings

With the conclusion of winter regular season, Bridgewater State retains their lead in the 2025-26 Howard C. Smith Cup standings. The Smith Cup is awarded annually to the member institution which compiles the most points based on the placement of each of its programs competing in the league championship sports.

Anna Maria’s Hennessey Voted MASCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Player of the Year, Fitchburg State’s Halbig Named Defensive Player of the Year, Headline 2025-26 MASCAC All-Conference Team
Anna Maria’s Hennessey Voted MASCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Player of the Year, Fitchburg State’s Halbig Named Defensive Player of the Year, Headline 2025-26 MASCAC All-Conference Team

Matt Hennessey of Anna Maria and Christian Halbig of Fitchburg State have been voted as the 2025-26 MASCAC Men’s Ice Hockey Player and Defensive Player of the Year and headline this year’s All-Conference teams as voted on by the coaches from around the conference prior to the conference tournament.

MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 3/9
MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 3/9

The Anna Maria duo of Dylan McElhinny and Matt Hennessey earn the MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Player, Goalie and Rookie of the Week awards after claiming the MASCAC Tournament title on Saturday.

Anna Maria Wins Their First MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Title
Anna Maria Wins Their First MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament Title

Anna Maria College men's ice hockey shut out Westfield State University 3-0 to win the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship in just its second season in the conference, punching its ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.

MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 3/2
MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 3/2

Nolan Ring of Anna Maria along with Aiden Winslow and Liam Krupcyznski of Westfield State are the MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Player, Goalie and Rookie of the Week after leading their teams to the MASCAC Tournament title game next weekend.

MASCAC SA Spotlight: Matt Hennessey, Anna Maria Men's Ice Hockey
MASCAC SA Spotlight: Matt Hennessey, Anna Maria Men's Ice Hockey

Each week, the MASCAC highlights an amazing student from around the conference. This week's interview is with Matt Hennessey of Anna Maria men's ice hockey.

Westfield State and MCLA Heading to 2026 MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Semifinals
Westfield State and MCLA Heading to 2026 MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Semifinals

After coming out on top of their quarterfinal games Thursday night, #3 Westfield State and #5 MCLA are headed to the semifinals of the 2026 MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament.

Anna Maria Earns Top Seed in the 2026 MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament
Anna Maria Earns Top Seed in the 2026 MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament

For the first time since joining the MASCAC, Anna Maria earned the top seed in the 2026 MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Tournament which starts on Thursday with the quarterfinal round.

MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/23
MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/23

Owen Barrow of Anna Maria, Will Nepveu of Salem State and Myles Kidd of Worcester State are the MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Player, Goalie and Rookie of the Week honorees.

MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/17
MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/17

Braedon McKinnon of Anna Maria and Rocco Stolz of MCLA earn the MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Player, Goalie and Rookie of the Week awards.

MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/9
MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Weekly Awards 2/9

Hunter Dunn of Fitchburg State, Will Nepveu of Salem State and Cannon Bonifay of Westfield State take home the MASCAC Men's Ice Hockey Player, Goalie and Rookie of the Week accolades.

University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) to Join MASCAC in Men's and Women's Ice Hockey
University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) to Join MASCAC in Men's and Women's Ice Hockey

The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Council of Presidents and Commissioner Angela Baumann are pleased to announce the addition of the University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) in the sports of men’s and women’s ice hockey beginning in 2027-28.

MASCAC SA Spotlight: Raphael Seguin, Westfield State Men's Ice Hockey
MASCAC SA Spotlight: Raphael Seguin, Westfield State Men's Ice Hockey

Each week, the MASCAC highlights an amazing student from around the conference. This week's interview is with Raphael Seguin of Westfield State men's ice hockey.