Site AdministratorThe NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee determined its intention to use the two-referee, one-linesman officiating system for all levels of play starting in 2008-09 and set its points of emphasis for the coming season during its annual meeting June 5-7 in Indianapolis. The committee believes a consistent officiating system will enhance training … Read more
The Yale Corporation has approved a $23.5 million renovation of the historic David S. Ingalls Rink. The project will include the addition of approximately 13,000 square feet of varsity operational space as well as a complete renovation of the current facility. The expanded and enhanced home of Yale hockey will include new men’s and women’s … Read more
After 10 years of service to the ECAC, Steve Wisnowski has resigned as Ice Hockey Officiating Coordinator to pursue other opportunities, according to conference officials. “Steve has done an admirable job of assigning and supervising our roster of officials during his tenure,” said senior associate commissioner Stephen R. Bamford. “We wish him, and his family, … Read more
Alaska has named Nebraska-Omaha assistant coach Doc DelCastillo as the seventh head coach in Alaska history. “I have spoken with hundreds of people during the search process,” said UAF athletics director Forrest Karr. “Everyone has different opinions, but everyone that knows hockey agrees on one thing – Doc DelCastillo is an excellent role model and … Read more
Minnesota’s Kyle Okposo announced Wednesday that he will return to the Golden Gophers for his sophomore season. Okposo, a center, was the No. 7 overall draft pick of the New York Islanders at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Kyle Okposo will return to the Gophers this fall (photo: Melissa Wade.) “After meeting with the Islanders … Read more
Following three successful seasons, Neumann coach Dennis Williams has left that program to join Alabama-Huntsville coach Danton Cole as assistant coach. “It was tough to make the choice, but to have the opportunity to go to a Division I program and work under someone like Danton Cole and a program like UAH and their success … Read more
Syracuse officially announced Friday it will cut the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams after the 2007-08 season and add a women’s hockey program beginning in the 2008-09 season.
Bowdoin College’s new ice arena will be named for legendary coach Sid Watson. The announcement was made Saturday at groundbreaking ceremonies for the new facility. Fundraising for the $20-million arena continues. The new Watson Arena will have a seating capacity of 1,900. Its planners say the new arena will have the best and most energy-efficient … Read more
The ECAC Ice Hockey Officiating Bureau will be holding its second annual open tryout for candidates who are interest in officiating NCAA Division III Ice Hockey. On Saturday, June 23, tryouts will be held from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at The ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y. The next day Horgan Arena in Auburn, Mass., will … Read more
Joe Baldarotta has been named the men’s ice hockey head coach at SUNY Cortland, according to Cortland director of athletics Joan Sitterly. Baldarotta replaces Tom Cranfield, who stepped down in April after six seasons to become Cortland’s Assistant Director of Athletics (Compliance/Scheduling). BALDAROTTA Baldarotta brings 16 years of collegiate head coaching experience to Cortland, all … Read more
A national search for the Wisconsin-Stevens Point men’s ice hockey coach resulted in finding the selected candidate just four blocks away. Wil Nichol, a former UW-Stevens Point player — and coach of the Stevens Point Area Senior High School boys’ hockey team the past two years — has been named as the fourth coach in … Read more
After leading the UW-Stevens Point women’s hockey team to its second straight NCAA Division III Frozen Four appearance this past March, Ann Ninnemann has been named the school’s full-time head coach. Ninnemann, who coached the 2006-07 season on an interim basis, guided the Pointers to a 20-7-2 overall record and a third place finish at … Read more
The Colorado Avalanche announced Tuesday that it has signed Dartmouth forward David Jones. Jones signed a two-year deal to the team that drafted him in the 8th round in 2003, forgoing his final year of elgibility. Jones is coming off a strong junior season at Dartmouth where he was named a finalist for the Hobey … Read more
Jonathan Toews will forgo his final two years of eligibility, leaving North Dakota to sign with the Chicago Blackhawks. General Manager Dale Tallon announced that the team agreed Wednesday to terms with the Fighting Sioux center on a three-year entry level contract. Jonathan Toews hoist the trophy following Canada’s gold medal victory in the World … Read more
Jackie MacMillan has been named the Pilgrim’s third head coach in NEC women’s hockey history. “We are all very excited that Jackie MacMillan will be coaching the Pilgrims,” Director of Athletics Lori Runksmeier said. “We are confident Jackie will take our ice hockey program to the next level.” Over the past five seasons, the Pilgrims … Read more
The Bowdoin College Athletic Department has announced the hiring of former Canadian National Team captain Stacy Wilson as the next head coach of the women’s ice hockey program. One of the most respected players in the sport of women’s ice hockey, Wilson will take the helm of one of the nation’s most successful Division III … Read more
Coming off a record-breaking season in which the Irish finished 32-7-3, Notre Dame attempted to ensure the continued success of the hockey program Tuesday, signing coach Jeff Jackson to a two-year contract extension.
Bemidji State will continue seeking viable conference options while continuing fundraising efforts for its men’s hockey program in the wake of the WCHA’s decision last week to maintain a moratorium on expansion of its men’s league. Bemidji State had been pursuing membership in the WCHA on behalf of its NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey … Read more
The Los Angeles Kings have signed Maine forward Teddy Purcell to a multi-year entry-level contract, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi has announced. Purcell played in 40 games this season as a freshman for Maine and had 43 points (16-27–43), seven power-play goals, five game-winning goals and 34 penalty minutes. His 27 assists led the Black … Read more
The WCHA has reaffirmed its moratorium on expansion, the league announced Tuesday. In the wake of the decision, ratified by member schools after recommendation by its structure committee, the WCHA will therefore remain at 10 teams for the foreseeable future. The decision is of principal interest to CHA program Bemidji State, which had been interested … Read more