Jane McNally

Westchester County, New York

Senior Editor and Hockey Director at The Cornell Daily Sun

Reporter at CHN: College Hockey News

sports editor & cornell hockey beat writer @cornellsun. ecac reporter @chnews. @cornellbigredfh & @cornellucomm ‘26. ✍️ prev: @inside_lacrosse @rangernationnyc

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The Sun’s Postseason Men’s Hockey Mailbag

1 week ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

Though Western Michigan was just crowned the national champion of a tumultuous college hockey season, men’s hockey hasn’t taken the ice for 18 days, and has already seen a handful of intriguing developments. As the dust settles on what was a sprint to the end of a turbulent Cornell hockey season — the final one for Mike Schafer ’86 — 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

1 week ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

After entering the transfer portal on April 7, sophomore defenseman Ben Robertson will transfer to the University of Michigan, announced on Tuesday afternoon. Robertson announced his transfer through an Instagram post that was collaborated with Michigan’s hockey’s official account. Robertson captioned the post with just two emojis signifying the maize ‘M’ of Michigan.
BREAKING: Sophomore Defenseman Ben Robertson Enters Transfer Portal

2 weeks ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

This story will be updated. Sophomore defenseman Ben Robertson entered the transfer portal on Monday morning, per Brad Elliot Schlossman and the Grand Forks Herald transfer portal tracker. Robertson will use his final two years of NCAA eligibility elsewhere. The surprising development comes as Cornell is already losing three key defenseman to graduation — seniors Tim Rego (who played on the top defensive pair with Robertson), Hank Kempf and Michael Suda.
Offseason Week One: Six Men’s Hockey Seniors Go Pro

2 weeks ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

It has barely been one week since men’s hockey saw its season end at the hands of Boston University in the NCAA Tournament regional final in Toledo, Ohio. In just one week, six departing seniors have inked professional contracts. Those signings are coupled with the loss of junior forward Dalton Bancroft, who opted to sign with the Boston Bruins instead of returning for his senior season.
Dalton Bancroft Forgoes Senior Year, Signs NHL Contract With Boston Bruins

2 weeks ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

With ten graduating seniors, most of them regulars on men’s hockey’s roster, the 2025-2026 season was already set to be one permeated with question marks. On Thursday, things got a whole lot more complicated. Junior forward Dalton Bancroft has signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins, meaning he will forgo his senior season to kick start his professional career.
Men’s Hockey’s Season, Schafer’s Career Ends With Overtime Defeat to Boston University in Regional Final

3 weeks ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

This story will be updated. TOLEDO, Ohio — One shot can change everything. For men’s hockey, one shot could have sent it to the Frozen Four, somewhere head coach Mike Schafer ’86 had been only once before. For Boston University, one shot sent it to its third straight championship weekend. For Cornell, one shot ended a Cinderella season — and an unfathomably legendary career. Men’s hockey saw its season end in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, falling to Boston University 3-2 in overtime.
NCAAs Notebook: Men’s Hockey Faces Boston University in Regional Final

3 weeks ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

TOLEDO, Ohio — 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. For the latest updates on the men’s hockey team, follow senior editor and men’s hockey beat reporter Jane McNally @janemcnally_. The Numbers: Records: Cornell (19-10-6, 10-8-4 ECAC) Boston University (22-13-2, 14-8-2 Hockey East). Power play percentage: Cornell 15.1 percent (56th) Boston University 28.2 percent (4th).
Last-Second Goal Sends No. 16 Men’s Hockey to NCAA Regional Final, Topping No. 1 Michigan State

4 weeks ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

TOLEDO, O.H. — After 40 minutes, things seemed as good as done. Men’s hockey mustered just four shots on goal in the second period against top-ranked Michigan State. It surrendered a goal — a turnover by the goaltender — that seemed destined to be the game-winner. But there aren’t 40 minutes in a hockey game. Cornell skated out for the final 20 minutes with its back up against the wall — a phrase that has been used quite a lot throughout these last few weeks.
Meet the Other 15 Schools Joining Men’s Hockey in the 2025 NCAA Tournament

1 month ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally |Eli Fastiff

This story is a part of The Sun's 2025 NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament Supplement. 2024 Results Jane: 7/11Eli: 9/11Manchester, New Hampshire RegionalFor the second year in a row, Boston College has clinched the top overall seed in the NCAA tournament. That was decided even before the Eagles got upset in the Hockey East quarterfinals by Northeastern, a rare blip in what has otherwise been another dominant season in Chestnut Hill.
NCAAs Notebook: Men’s Hockey Faces Michigan State in Toledo, Ohio Regional Semifinal

1 month ago | cornellsun.com | Jane McNally

This story is a part of The Sun's 2025 NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament Supplement. TOLEDO, O.H.. — 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. For the latest updates on the men’s hockey team, follow senior editor and men’s hockey beat reporter Jane McNally @janemcnally_. The Numbers: Records: Cornell (18-10-6, 10-8-4 ECAC) Michigan State (26-6-4, 15-5-4 Big 10).