Men's Hockey

Amid Sweeping Changes in College Hockey, Transferring to Cornell Was a “No-Brainer” for Luke Ashton ’28

By Jane McNally · Tuesday, July 8, 2025

“The history is something to just be in awe of,” Ashton said. “[In] both school and hockey, the team has a winning reputation. I know that Cornell is quite a prestigious school with a lot of rich history, which I love.”

Incoming Men’s Hockey Goaltender Alexis Cournoyer ’29 Selected by Hometown Team at 2025 NHL Draft

By Jane McNally · Saturday, June 28, 2025

Cornell Hockey Schedule Tracker: What We Know About the Men's and Women's Hockey 2025-2026 Schedules

By The Cornell Daily Sun Hockey Beat · Thursday, June 12, 2025

In His 'Last Lecture,' Schafer Reflects on 30 Years of Coaching, What Makes a Legacy

By Jane McNally · Thursday, April 24, 2025

The Sun’s Postseason Men’s Hockey Mailbag

By Jane McNally · Wednesday, April 16, 2025

As the dust settles on what was a sprint to the end of a turbulent Cornell hockey season, there remain endless questions about how the 2024-2025 season unfolded, and how things might change for 2025-2026.

Sophomore Defenseman Ben Robertson Transfers to Michigan

By Jane McNally · Tuesday, April 15, 2025

After entering the transfer portal on April 7, Robertson will transfer to the University of Michigan, announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Sophomore Defenseman Ben Robertson Enters Transfer Portal

By Jane McNally · Monday, April 7, 2025

Though he came to Cornell undrafted, Robertson has emerged as one of the Red’s top defensemen.

Offseason Week One: Six Men’s Hockey Seniors Go Pro

By Jane McNally · Friday, April 4, 2025

In just one week, six departing seniors have inked professional contracts.

Dalton Bancroft Forgoes Senior Year, Inks NHL Contract With Boston Bruins

Dalton Bancroft Forgoes Senior Year, Signs NHL Contract With Boston Bruins

By Jane McNally · Friday, April 4, 2025

Bancroft will spend the rest of the 2024-2025 season with the Providence Bruins — Boston’s American Hockey League affiliate — on an amateur tryout agreement.

Men’s Hockey’s Season, Schafer’s Career Ends With Overtime Defeat to Boston University in Regional Final

By Jane McNally · Saturday, March 29, 2025

Saturday marked eight straight NCAA regional final losses. Three were in overtime. Six of the eight were by one goal.

NCAAs Notebook: Men’s Hockey Faces Boston University in Regional Final

By Jane McNally · Friday, March 28, 2025

No. 16 Men’s hockey is slated to face No. 8 Boston University in the NCAA Tournament regional final at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Last-Second Goal Sends No. 16 Men’s Hockey to NCAA Regional Final, Topping No. 1 Michigan State

By Jane McNally · Thursday, March 27, 2025

“This season has fed me everything that I could not imagine,” Schafer said. “As a coach, you've been in the business for 39 years, and you think you've seen everything.”

Regional Semifinal Preview: No. 16 Men’s Hockey Tasked With No. 1 Michigan State in NCAA Tournament

By Jane McNally · Tuesday, March 25, 2025

“I think for a team like ourselves, you're always going to be the lower seed. But at the same time, the goal is not to make the NCAA [tournament — the goal is to win the NCAA championship.”

Meet the Other 15 Teams Joining Men’s Hockey in the NCAA Tournament

Meet the Other 15 Schools Joining Men’s Hockey in the 2025 NCAA Tournament

By Jane McNally and Eli Fastiff · Tuesday, March 25, 2025

16 teams will battle for a national champions. Cornell is one of them.

NCAAs Notebook: Men’s Hockey Faces Michigan State in Toledo, Ohio Regional Semifinal

By Jane McNally · Tuesday, March 25, 2025

No. 16 Men’s hockey is slated to face No. 1 Michigan State in the NCAA tournament regional semifinal at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.

The Difference One Year Can Make

By Jane McNally · Tuesday, March 25, 2025

“I was done last year,” Schafer said. “I was ready to retire. I thought it was awesome that we won a championship. … I had another year left in me.”

Back-to-Back: Men’s Hockey Downs Clarkson to Secure Second-Straight ECAC Title in Schafer’s Final Season

By Jane McNally · Saturday, March 22, 2025

“I'm very grateful for this season,” Schafer said. “And it's not over.”

Men’s Hockey Beats Quinnipiac in Overtime After Thrilling Comeback, Advances to ECAC Title Game

By Jane McNally · Friday, March 21, 2025

"Our team — they just believed.”

ECAC Semifinal Preview: Men’s Hockey, Quinnipiac Matchup Features College Hockey’s Best Behind the Benches

By Jane McNally · Thursday, March 20, 2025

Quinnipiac might have the edge in playoff series victories, but the Bobcats and the Red have never met each other past the ECAC tournament quarterfinal round.

Lake Placid Notebook: Men’s Hockey Prepares for Quinnipiac in ECAC Semifinal

By Jane McNally · Thursday, March 20, 2025

Everything you need to know before men’s hockey faces No. 12 Quinnipiac in the ECAC semifinal.

Amid Sweeping Changes in College Hockey, Transferring to Cornell Was a “No-Brainer” for Luke Ashton ’28

Incoming Men’s Hockey Goaltender Alexis Cournoyer ’29 Selected by Hometown Team at 2025 NHL Draft

Cornell Hockey Schedule Tracker: What We Know About the Men's and Women's Hockey 2025-2026 Schedules

In His 'Last Lecture,' Schafer Reflects on 30 Years of Coaching, What Makes a Legacy

The Sun’s Postseason Men’s Hockey Mailbag

Sophomore Defenseman Ben Robertson Transfers to Michigan

Sophomore Defenseman Ben Robertson Enters Transfer Portal

Offseason Week One: Six Men’s Hockey Seniors Go Pro

Dalton Bancroft Forgoes Senior Year, Signs NHL Contract With Boston Bruins

Men’s Hockey’s Season, Schafer’s Career Ends With Overtime Defeat to Boston University in Regional Final

NCAAs Notebook: Men’s Hockey Faces Boston University in Regional Final

Last-Second Goal Sends No. 16 Men’s Hockey to NCAA Regional Final, Topping No. 1 Michigan State

Regional Semifinal Preview: No. 16 Men’s Hockey Tasked With No. 1 Michigan State in NCAA Tournament

Meet the Other 15 Schools Joining Men’s Hockey in the 2025 NCAA Tournament

NCAAs Notebook: Men’s Hockey Faces Michigan State in Toledo, Ohio Regional Semifinal

The Difference One Year Can Make

Back-to-Back: Men’s Hockey Downs Clarkson to Secure Second-Straight ECAC Title in Schafer’s Final Season

Men’s Hockey Beats Quinnipiac in Overtime After Thrilling Comeback, Advances to ECAC Title Game

ECAC Semifinal Preview: Men’s Hockey, Quinnipiac Matchup Features College Hockey’s Best Behind the Benches

Lake Placid Notebook: Men’s Hockey Prepares for Quinnipiac in ECAC Semifinal

Former Cornell Student Convicted of Rape Over 2024 On-Campus Sexual Assault

Cornell Announces New CALS School With Historic $55 Million Endowment

Limited But Lasting: Netflix Limited Series

Mamdani Walks Back Prior Call To Boycott Cornell Tech

‘Extortion Dressed Up In The Language of Contracts’: Cornell Professors Weigh In On Settlement