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Boston College Tops Hockey East Coaches’ Poll

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Boston College was voted the overwhelming favorite in the Hockey East pre-season coaches’ poll. The Eagles garnered eight of a possible 10 first-place votes (coaches couldn’t vote for their own team) to easily outdistance their cross-town rivals at Boston University. However, the Terriers, as well as two traditional powerhouses, Maine and New Hampshire, weren’t far … Read more

NESN, Hockey East Ink Three-Year TV Deal

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Hockey East and NESN have extended their television rights agreement, beginning with the upcoming 2006-07 season and running through 2008-09. “We are thrilled to continue our relationship with NESN,” said Hockey East Commissioner Joe Bertagna. “NESN has proven to be a valued partner of Hockey East, and we look forward to Boston Universityilding a stronger, … Read more

Maine Broadcaster Hannigan Wins Hockey East Media Award

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Dan Hannigan of Cod Rock Media Productions is the 2006 recipient of the Joe Concannon Hockey East Media Award. Hannigan, who is entering his 12th year as play-by-play broadcaster for the Maine men’s hockey team, is a three-time winner of the Maine Sportscaster of the Year award, and has been recognized by the Maine Associated … Read more

Mercyhurst Picked In AHA Coaches Poll

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Mercyhurst has been tabbed the top team in the Atlantic Hockey Association Preseason Coaches Poll. This is the third straight year that the Lakers have been chosen the pre-season favorite by the coaches, as last season Mercyhurst shared the top spot with Holy Cross. The Lakers garnered 96 points and seven first place votes. Sacred … Read more

North Dakota To File Lawsuit Against NCAA

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University of North Dakota President Charles Kupchella said a lawsuit against the NCAA regarding the university’s Fighting Sioux nickname and logo could be filed late this week or next week. Last April, the NCAA Executive Committee turned down UND’s final appeal of a policy that penalizes some member schools for using American Indian nicknames, imagery … Read more

Wildcats Favored Again in Women’s Hockey East

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Defending Hockey East champion New Hampshire took the top spot in the league’s preseason poll for good reason. The Wildcats graduated just three seniors from last year’s squad, which was the first from Hockey East to reach the Frozen Four. They return Player of the Year Sadie Wright-Ward, Rookie of the Year Samantha Faber, Coach … Read more

Schultz Tapped At Geneseo

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Geneseo has chosen Chris Schultz as head men’s ice hockey coach. Schultz replaces Jason Lammers, who accepted a position as an assistant coach for Ohio State. Lammers left after one season behind the bench for Geneseo, guiding the Ice Knights to their second straight SUNYAC title. SCHULTZ A native of Rochester, N.Y., Schultz was the … Read more

Wisconsin, Boston College Co-Faves In Men’s D-I Preseason Poll

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Voters in the preseason USCHO.com/CSTV Division I men’s poll showed their respect for both defending national champion Wisconsin and runner-up Boston College Monday, making the Badgers and the Eagles the preseason co-favorites, each with a total of 688 poll points. Wisconsin received 17 first-place votes (out of 40) compared to Boston College’s 10, but the … Read more

ECACHL Coaches and Media Agree On Colgate

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The ECACHL released its preseason polls and both the coaches and the media have made Colgate as the team to beat in the 2006-07 season. Colgate ran away with first place in the media poll, garnering 11 of the 20 first-place votes. The Raiders finished first in the coaches poll with only three of the … Read more

ECACHL Women’s Coaches Pick Dartmouth

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According to this year’s preseason coaches and media polls, the race for the top spot among the ECAC Hockey League’s women will be a tight one, with just a handful of points separating first through third place. Dartmouth tops the coaches’ list, while Harvard has the media’s attention. Both Harvard and Dartmouth finished out of … Read more

Concordia University Wisconsin Adds D-III Hockey

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Concordia University Wisconsin officials have announced that the university is adding Division III men’s and women’s hockey to its sports line-up for the 2007-2008 school year. “We are very excited to be making this announcement,” said CUW President Patrick Ferry. “It will enable students who play hockey another choice in pursuing their higher education goals … Read more

USCHO Announces 2006-07 Women’s Game of the Week Schedule

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Beginning September 30, USCHO will present the third season of the Women’s Game of the Week, the only weekly national Internet broadcast for women’s hockey. Fans will be able to access the live audio feeds through the broadcast schedule linked from the USCHO women’s page. Videocasts of select games will also be available beginning with … Read more

Mitchell Named Assistant At Vermont

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Willie Mitchell, a 1993 graduate of the University of Western Ontario and a former associate head coach at Wayne State has been named an assistant coach for the Vermont men’s hockey team. Head coach Kevin Sneddon made the announcement today. “I feel very fortunate to be adding another great coach to our program,” Sneddon said. … Read more

A Win-Win Situation

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In a year when many elite players jumped early to the pros, Jack Johnson — Michigan’s immensely talented but sometimes controversial defenseman — has said no. Dave Starman sees nothing but good in his choice.

Vicari Forgoes Senior Spartan Season

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Senior goaltender Dominic Vicari has decided to forego his final season of collegiate eligibility, opting to pursue a professional hockey career. Dominic Vicari will pass up his senior year in East Lansing. “In this day and age, the reality is that not all players stay in college all four years,” said Michigan State coach Rick … Read more

Men’s Assistant McDonald Named RIT Women’s Head Coach

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RIT men’s assistant coach Scott McDonald has been named head coach of the RIT women’s team. “We are very pleased to have Scott join us as head coach of women’s ice hockey,” said Lou Spiotti, Director of the Center for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation at RIT. “He brings a strong set of qualities and experiences … Read more

Kessel Signs With Boston

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The Minnesota Golden Gophers losts another player to the NHL as sophomore Phil Kessel signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Bruins. “Phil is a player with world-class speed and gifted offensive talents,” said Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli. “We feel he is ready to begin his professional development and we are looking forward to … Read more

Salcido Leaves CC for NHL

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Brian Salcido, a junior from Colorado College gave up his senior year of eligibility to sign with the Anaheim Ducks. He scored 70 points (15g,55a)the last two seasons combined. He was a second-team All-WCHA selection as a junior in 2005-06, when he finished second in scoring among the league’s defensemen, Salcido is the third Tiger … Read more