The Rink Live, a digital platform dedicated to covering college hockey, has announced a new partnership with USA Hockey, the national governing body of ice hockey in the United States. The Rink Live will be the official media partner for the USA Hockey/USA Today men’s and women’s college hockey polls, which rank the top teams in NCAA Division I hockey.
The Rink Live: A one-stop destination for college hockey fans
The Rink Live was launched in 2018 by Forum Communications Company, a media company that owns newspapers, websites, radio stations and television stations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Rink Live covers college hockey teams from these four states, as well as national and regional stories, features, podcasts, videos and live streams.
The Rink Live’s mission is to provide comprehensive and engaging content for college hockey fans across the country and beyond. The Rink Live’s staff includes veteran journalists who have decades of experience covering college hockey, such as Mick Hatten, Jess Myers, Brad Schlossman, Matt Wellens and Austin Monteith.
The Rink Live also features contributions from student journalists from various college campuses, giving them an opportunity to showcase their work and gain valuable experience in sports media.
USA Hockey/USA Today polls: A weekly snapshot of the college hockey landscape
The USA Hockey/USA Today polls are conducted by a panel of coaches and journalists from across the country who vote for the top 15 teams in men’s and women’s Division I hockey. The polls are released every Monday during the college hockey season and are widely recognized as a measure of the strength and performance of the teams.
The polls also serve as a basis for selecting the teams that will compete in the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s ice hockey championships, which are held every March and April. The polls also generate interest and debate among fans, players, coaches and media about the state of college hockey.
A win-win partnership for both parties
The partnership between The Rink Live and USA Hockey will benefit both parties by increasing their exposure and reach to college hockey fans. The Rink Live will publish the USA Hockey/USA Today polls on its website every Monday, along with analysis and commentary from its staff and contributors. The Rink Live will also promote the polls on its social media platforms and newsletters.
USA Hockey will feature The Rink Live’s content on its website, social media platforms and newsletters, as well as on its digital magazine, USA Hockey Magazine. USA Hockey will also provide The Rink Live with access to its resources, such as statistics, photos, videos and interviews.
The partnership will also enhance the credibility and visibility of the polls, as The Rink Live is a trusted and respected source of college hockey information. The partnership will also create more opportunities for collaboration and interaction between The Rink Live and USA Hockey on various projects and events related to college hockey.
A new era for college hockey coverage
The partnership between The Rink Live and USA Hockey marks a new era for college hockey coverage, as it brings together two organizations that share a passion and commitment for the sport. The partnership will provide college hockey fans with more access and insight into the teams and players that make up the exciting and competitive world of college hockey.
The partnership will also showcase the talent and diversity of college hockey, as it features teams and players from different regions, conferences, backgrounds and levels of experience. The partnership will also celebrate the history and tradition of college hockey, as it honors the achievements and contributions of past and present players, coaches and programs.
The partnership between The Rink Live and USA Hockey is a win-win situation for both parties, as well as for college hockey fans everywhere. It is a partnership that will enhance the quality and quantity of college hockey coverage, as well as the popularity and growth of the sport.
