<?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>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 url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/29/Krampade.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:46:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>21015</s:story_id></item><item><title>Six Minnesota State Men’s Student-Athletes Named to CSC At-Large Academic All-District Team</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/16/mens-hockey-six-minnesota-state-mens-student-athletes-named-to-csc-at-large-academic-all-district-team.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/6/16/mens-hockey-six-minnesota-state-mens-student-athletes-named-to-csc-at-large-academic-all-district-team.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey, Wrestling</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CSC Men's At Large All-District Team Graphic" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/15/Men_s_CSC_At_Large.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, 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 url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/2026-27_Schedul_e_-_Web.jpg"><media:title>A graphic for the 2026-27 Minnesota State men's hockey schedule</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/11/2026-27_Schedul_e_-_Web.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:04:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>20963</s:story_id></item><item><title>Tuomie, Michaelis to Skate for Team Germany at World Championships</title><link>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/11/mens-hockey-tuomie-michaelis-to-skate-for-team-germany-at-world-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://msumavericks.com/news/2026/5/11/mens-hockey-tuomie-michaelis-to-skate-for-team-germany-at-world-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Hockey</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Marc Michaelis and Parker Tuomie Germany Homepage Picture" src="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/7/MichaelisTuomie.jpg" /><br /><br />MANKATO, Minn. – Former Maverick men's hockey forwards Marc Michaelis '20 and Parker Tuomie were named to Team Germany at the 2026 IIHF World Championships, which begin May 15 in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/7/MichaelisTuomie.jpg" /><media:content url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/7/MichaelisTuomie.jpg"><media:title>Marc Michaelis and Parker Tuomie Germany Homepage Picture</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://msumavericks.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/7/MichaelisTuomie.jpg" 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