Matt MackinderNebraska-Omaha has added Alex Todd, former head coach at Castleton, as the Mavericks’ new assistant coach, replacing Steve Johnson. Todd, a defenseman in his playing days, will coach the UNO blueliners. Todd took over at Castleton in 2005-06 and guided the Spartans to a 22-4-1 record in 2010-11, 19-7-2 the following year and 15-10-2 this … Read more
After initially being ruled academically ineligible for the fall semester, Western Michigan defenseman Garrett Haar has been released from the team. “Garrett has not lived up to his commitment to his academics and his Bronco hockey teammates and we have decided to part ways with him,” said WMU coach Andy Murray in a news release … Read more
Michael McCarron won’t be playing for Western Michigan after all. After getting selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round (25th overall) of the NHL draft back on June 30, McCarron signed with the club Thursday, forgoing his commitment to Western Michigan. McCarron is expected to play for the London Knights of the Ontario … Read more
Alabama-Huntsville announced on Monday the hiring of Mike Corbett as the Chargers’ new head coach. Corbett replaces Kurt Kleinendorst, who stepped down earlier this offseason after one season at UAH. Corbett spent the past 10 years as an assistant coach at Air Force, including serving as the team’s associate head coach during the 2012-13 season. … Read more
Guy Gosselin, a regional manager of USA Hockey’s American Development Model, will be enshrined into the Minnesota-Duluth Athletic Hall of Fame. Gosselin played parts of five seasons (1982-87) on the blue line with the Bulldogs, helping the team to its first two Frozen Fours (1984, 1985), as well as its first two WCHA regular-season (1983-84, … Read more
USA Hockey announced Monday that Tom Minton has been named as the fourth recipient of the Brendan Burke Internship. Minton worked last season as both the director of hockey operations for the Neumann men’s team and as an assistant coach for the Saint Joseph’s men’s team.
Former Boston University player Steve Greeley has returned to the Terriers to serve as the associate head coach on first-year head coach David Quinn’s staff. Greeley, who spent the last seven years as a scout for the Los Angeles Kings’ organization, replaces Mike Bavis, who resigned after serving on the BU hockey staff for 15 … Read more
Josh Fenton said he has reached out to several commissioners or former commissioners to gauge what the life as a college hockey commissioner entails. Matt Mackinder reports.
Army announced Tuesday that Eric Lang has been named the Black Knights’ new assistant coach. Lang, who replaces Mike Warde, spent the 2012-13 season as a volunteer assistant coach with Army. Lang spent three seasons as the women’s head coach at Manhattanville and one season as the men’s head coach before moving to Army last … Read more
Western Michigan will be without junior defensemen Garrett Haar for the first half of the upcoming season due to academic and athletic ineligibility. “At this point, he’s not going to be playing until at least Christmas,” WMU coach Andy Murray told MLive.com. “He did not live up to Bronco hockey athletic and academic standards.” Haar, … Read more
The NCHC announced Monday that longtime Miami administrator Josh Fenton has been named conference commissioner and will begin his appointment on July 15. Fenton replaces Jim Scherr, who resigned as commissioner in May to accept the position of chief operating officer with the European Games. Fenton played an integral role in the formation and development … Read more
Jason Guerriero has been named as an assistant coach at Yale after spending the last two seasons coaching at Holy Cross. Guerriero, who captained Northeastern and was a first-team All-America forward in 2004-05, coached the Crusaders’ forwards and penalty-kill unit the last two years while recruiting, working with video and other aspects of team operations. … Read more
Pittsburgh Penguins’ head coach Dan Bylsma has been named the head coach of the men’s 2014 U.S. Olympic Team. Bylsma, Grand Haven, Mich., native who played at Bowling Green from 1988-92 and then nine years in the NHL, was tagged with the honor at a news conference Saturday in New York City. “It’s an unbelievable … Read more
Boston College assistant coach Jim Logue is calling it a career after more than 50 years in the sport. Logue, who was a goaltender for the Eagles from 1959-61, began his coaching tenure at Boston College in December 1993. “Jim Logue has been an invaluable resource to the program and our coaching staff for quite … Read more
Enforcing current college hockey rules, instead of rule changes, was the focus of the recent annual meeting of the men’s and women’s ice hockey rules committee. According to NCAA.com, “in reviewing several key initiatives and data about the game, the committee determined that enforcement of the current rules is an area that needs improvement. The … Read more
Maine announced Tuesday that Jay Leach has been hired as the Black Bears’ new associate head coach. Leach, who previously served as an assistant coach at Maine under Shawn Walsh, comes to Maine with 30 years of coaching experience, including a total of 22 years in the NHL. “We are absolutely thrilled at the hiring … Read more
USA Hockey announced Monday the 25-player roster for the U.S. Women’s National Team that will play at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. The team is made up of 13 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders – all but 16-year-old defenseman Jincy Dunne have either played college hockey, are currently in college or … Read more
According to Mix 93 in Houghton, Mich., Michigan Tech forward Milos Gordic and defenseman Tommy Brown will not be back with the Huskies for their senior seasons in 2013-14. It’s unknown where the pair will play next season.
According to WHNT in Alabama, ousted Denver coach George Gwozdecky is a candidate for the vacant Alabama-Huntsville head coaching position and spent Wednesday afternoon on campus. Reportedly, Gwozdecky was seen walking into Spragins Hall with UAH athletics director E.J. Brophy. It is unclear if Gwozdecky has actually interviewed, but the TV station did say that … Read more
Matt Thomas has been named the new head coach at Alaska-Anchorage, replacing Dave Shyiak, who was relieved of his duties in April. The fifth head coach in UAA history, Thomas comes to the Seawolves after nine years as a head coach and general manager in the ECHL, including the last four-plus seasons with the Stockton … Read more