<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://msumavericks.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/rss.aspx?path=mhockey</link><description>Latest news items for Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://msumavericks.com/rss?path=mhockey" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Maverick Men’s and Women’s Hockey to Host Upcoming Youth Games</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/24/mens-hockey-maverick-mens-and-womens-hockey-to-host-upcoming-youth-games.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/8/24/mens-hockey-maverick-mens-and-womens-hockey-to-host-upcoming-youth-games.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey, Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Youth Hockey Game Graphic" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/8/23/Youth_Day_-_Web_v3.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State men's and women's hockey teams will host a pair of youth games to open their upcoming 2026-27 seasons at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/23/Youth_Day_-_Web_v3.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/23/Youth_Day_-_Web_v3.jpg"><media:title>Youth Hockey Game Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/8/23/Youth_Day_-_Web_v3.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:28:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21049</s:story_id></item><item><title>Trio of Mavericks Headed to Developmental Camps</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/30/mens-hockey-trio-of-mavericks-headed-to-developmental-camps.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/30/mens-hockey-trio-of-mavericks-headed-to-developmental-camps.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for our men's hockey players in developmental camp" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/30/NHL_CAMP_-_Web.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- A trio of Minnesota State men's hockey players are headed to NHL Developmental Camps beginning today.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/30/NHL_CAMP_-_Web.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/30/NHL_CAMP_-_Web.jpg"><media:title>A graphic for our men's hockey players in developmental camp</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/30/NHL_CAMP_-_Web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:28:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21018</s:story_id></item><item><title>Eighteen Maverick Hockey Players Claim AHCA Krampade All-American Scholar Honors</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/29/mens-hockey-eighteen-maverick-hockey-players-claim-ahca-krampade-all-american-scholar-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/29/mens-hockey-eighteen-maverick-hockey-players-claim-ahca-krampade-all-american-scholar-honors.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey, Women's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for the Krampade All-American Scholars for men's and women's hockey" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/29/Krampade.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) announced its 10th annual Krampade All-American Scholars for the 2025-26 season and a total of 18 Minnesota State men's and women's hockey players were recognized.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/29/Krampade.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/29/Krampade.jpg"><media:title>A graphic for the Krampade All-American Scholars for men's and women's hockey</media:title></media:content><enclosure 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Minn. --- A total of six Minnesota State men's student-athletes have been named to the CSC At-Large Academic All-District Team for their efforts this past season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/15/Men_s_CSC_At_Large.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/15/Men_s_CSC_At_Large.jpg"><media:title>CSC Men's At Large All-District Team Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/15/Men_s_CSC_At_Large.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:02:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21003</s:story_id></item><item><title>Strand Announces Restructuring of McCracken, Paulsen</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/13/mens-hockey-strand-announces-restructuring-of-mccracken-paulsen.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/13/mens-hockey-strand-announces-restructuring-of-mccracken-paulsen.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for the changes in position titles for Cory McCracken and Keith Paulsen on the men's hockey staff." src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/13/McCracken_and_Paulsen_-_Web_v3.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State head coach Luke Strand has announced that Cory McCracken will take on new responsibilities as Director of Player Personnel and Keith Paulsen will assume a new role as Associate Head Coach.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/13/McCracken_and_Paulsen_-_Web_v3.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/13/McCracken_and_Paulsen_-_Web_v3.jpg"><media:title>A graphic for the changes in position titles for Cory McCracken and Keith Paulsen on the men's hockey staff.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/13/McCracken_and_Paulsen_-_Web_v3.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:45:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21002</s:story_id></item><item><title>Kolarik Joins Maverick Staff</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/11/mens-hockey-kolarik-joins-maverick-staff.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/11/mens-hockey-kolarik-joins-maverick-staff.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic announcing Chad Kolarik as an assistant men's hockey coach" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/11/C_Kolarik_-_Web_v2.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State Men's Hockey Head Coach Luke Strand has announced the addition of Chad Kolarik as Associate Head Coach for the Maverick program.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/11/C_Kolarik_-_Web_v2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/11/C_Kolarik_-_Web_v2.jpg"><media:title>A graphic announcing Chad Kolarik as an assistant men's hockey coach</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/11/C_Kolarik_-_Web_v2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:12:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21001</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ward Resigns from Minnesota State Men’s Hockey Coaching Staff</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/9/mens-hockey-ward-resigns-from-minnesota-state-mens-hockey-coaching-staff.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/9/mens-hockey-ward-resigns-from-minnesota-state-mens-hockey-coaching-staff.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Minnesota State Associate Head coach Troy G. Ward watches the action during a game in the 2025-26 season." src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/9/Ward_1.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. — Minnesota State Men's Hockey Head Coach Luke Strand has announced that Associate Head Coach Troy G. Ward has resigned from his position with the Mavericks to pursue a professional coaching opportunity with the Shanghai Dragons organization competing in the KHL system and based in St. Petersburg.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/Ward_1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/Ward_1.jpg"><media:title>Minnesota State Associate Head coach Troy G. Ward watches the action during a game in the 2025-26 season.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/9/Ward_1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2026 09:28:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20998</s:story_id></item><item><title>Strand, Mavericks Agree on Contract Extension</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/26/mens-hockey-strand-mavericks-agree-on-contract-extension.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/26/mens-hockey-strand-mavericks-agree-on-contract-extension.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic annoucing the contract extension for men's hockey coach Luke Strand" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Strand_Contract_Extended_-_Web_op2.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- Minnesota State Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman has announced that the University has extended the contract of men's hockey coach, Luke Strand, through the 2032-33 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Strand_Contract_Extended_-_Web_op2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Strand_Contract_Extended_-_Web_op2.jpg"><media:title>A graphic annoucing the contract extension for men's hockey coach Luke Strand</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/21/Strand_Contract_Extended_-_Web_op2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20986</s:story_id></item><item><title>Maverick Hockey Announces 2026-27 Ticketing Updates and Enhanced Blue Line Club Benefits</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/26/mens-hockey-maverick-hockey-announces-2026-27-ticketing-updates-and-enhanced-blue-line-club-benefits.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/26/mens-hockey-maverick-hockey-announces-2026-27-ticketing-updates-and-enhanced-blue-line-club-benefits.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for the 2026-27 men's hockey season tickets going on sale." src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/26/2026-27_Season_Tickets_Sale_-_Web.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. ---  Minnesota State Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman has announced several updates and enhancements related to Maverick Hockey ticketing, Blue Line Club membership benefits, and fan engagement opportunities for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/2026-27_Season_Tickets_Sale_-_Web.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/2026-27_Season_Tickets_Sale_-_Web.jpg"><media:title>A graphic for the 2026-27 men's hockey season tickets going on sale.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/26/2026-27_Season_Tickets_Sale_-_Web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20984</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mavericks Announce 2026-27 Hockey Schedule</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/12/mens-hockey-mavericks-announce-2026-27-hockey-schedule.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/12/mens-hockey-mavericks-announce-2026-27-hockey-schedule.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="A graphic for the 2026-27 Minnesota State men's hockey schedule" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/11/2026-27_Schedul_e_-_Web.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State men's hockey team has released its 2026-27 men's hockey schedule featuring 16 home games.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/2026-27_Schedul_e_-_Web.jpg" /><media:content 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