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2003-04 Rules Changes Finalized

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The NCAA has released the final set of approved rules changes for Division I men and women, with the aforementioned chang to the fast faceoff rule prominently mentioned. That change will now increase the total time between faceoffs to 18 seconds instead of 15. The points of emphasis include a new rule that automatically grants … Read more

McGonagle Named Interim Bowdoin Women’s Coach

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Former Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts men’s coach Kevin McGonagle has been named interim women’s coach at Bowdoin. Head coach Michele Amidon has received a one-year leave of absence for personal reasons. Also, athletics director Jeff Ward said men’s ice hockey coach Terry Meagher has been named the school’s director of hockey. McGonagle is a … Read more

Robert Morris Selects Head Coach

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Robert Morris University has officially announced its intention to add men’s ice hockey in 2004-05, and named its first head coach, current Air Force assistant Derek Schooley. It has been assumed Robert Morris will look for acceptance into Atlantic Hockey beginning in 2004-05. The conference, however, has yet to officially deliberate about expansion. Last year, … Read more

Richmond Leaves Michigan for OHL

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In the latest of the growing list of college hockey defections to major junior, Michigan sophomore-to-be Danny Richmond, the 31st overally selection in last June’s NHL Draft, has left the Wolverines and will play for the OHL’s London Knights this fall. (List of Player and Coaching Moves) richmond The 6-foot-1, 185-pound defenseman was named to … Read more

‘Miracle’ … Disney Style

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Disney tries to capture the magic of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team’s gold medal run. The film stars Kurt Russell, and a number of former college hockey players in their first roles.

Clarkson President Weighs in on Pending D-III Legislation

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Clarkson president Tony Collins became the latest school president to weigh in on the pending Division III NCAA legislation that would force “play-up” schools to stop awarding athletic scholarships. The four Division I hockey schools affected — St. Lawrence, Colorado College, Clarkson and Rensselaer — have all vowed to fight the legislation, which is due … Read more

Ellis and Kesler Leave College Ranks

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Two stars of the CCHA have decided to forgoe their remaining years of eligibility to sign contracts with NHL teams. Nebraska-Omaha goaltender Dan Ellis has decided to forego his senior year of eligibility with the Mavericks to sign a professional contract with the Dallas Stars while Ohio State forward Ryan Kesler has decided to forgoe … Read more

U.S. Under-18 Team Wins Gold

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The 2003 United States Under-18 Select Team claimed its first-ever championship at the Under-18 Junior World Cup, defeating Russia 3-2 in the gold medal game. Forward Eric Lampe of Madison, Wis., scored two goals, including the game winner, as Team USA completed the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record. Russia began the scoring in the … Read more

Brooks Funeral Details Announced

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A service for Herb Brooks, the legendary coach at Minnesota, the U.S. Olympic team and the NHL, who died Monday in an auto accident, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. CT at the Cathedral of St. Paul, Minn. In advance of that service, a wake will be held Friday from 3-8 p.m. CT, and … Read more

Rensselaer President Reacts to D-III Legislation

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Rensselaer president Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson released the strongest statement yet in response to pending legislation that would eliminate the ability of Division III institution from awarding athletic scholarships in Division I sports. “If it is approved, this proposal could place Rensselaer’s well-respected hockey tradition in jeopardy, and hamper the ability of ice hockey players … Read more

D-III Proposal Threatens D-I Future of 4 Hockey Schools

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The Division I future of four of the nation’s most storied programs has been threatened by a proposal that has swept through Division III. As part of a sweeping reform package, the Division III President’s Council has recommended a proposal that would eliminate the ability for Division III schools that “play up” in one sport … Read more

Vanek to Return to Gophers

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Minnesota forward Thomas Vanek, the Most Outstanding Player of the 2003 Frozen Four, will return for his sophomore season. The Buffalo Sabres, who drafted Vanek in the first round of this year’s NHL Draft, said they believed it was best for Vanek to return to school. (Offseason coaching and player moves) “Our view is another … Read more

Morris, Clarkson Settle Suit

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Clarkson University and ousted coach Mark Morris reached a settlement today on Morris’ lawsuit against the school. The settlement came as Day 3 of Morris’ suit — for breach of contract and defamation — was about the begin. After a day of jury selection and opening arguments, Morris and four of his witnesses took the … Read more

Middlebury’s Sinclair to Coach Williams Women

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Neil Sinclair, the interim coach of the Middlebury men last year when long-time coach Bill Beaney was on sabbatical, has been named the head coach of the Williams women’s team. Sinclair, a 1993 graduate of Middlebury, was an assistant there for three years prior to last year. Sinclair then guided the Panthers to a regular-season … Read more

Wayne State Hires Women’s Coach

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Wayne State has hired Jim Fetter as its women’s hockey coach. Fetter spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach with nationally-ranked women’s hockey programs. “Jim brings the kind of experience that is so important as we continue to develop our women’s hockey program,” said Rob Fournier, Wayne State’s athletics director. “His work ethic, … Read more