Matt MackinderThe Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association announced Monday a new name and representation of both men’s and women’s teams under one association. The MCHA announced last summer that both St. Norbert and St. Scholastica will be joining the league for the 2013-14 campaign, which will also see the MCHA renamed the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association. “We … Read more
Miami announced Monday that head coach Enrico Blasi has signed a new 10-year contract that will keep him behind the RedHawks’ bench through the 2022-23 season. Blasi’s original contract expired after the 2016-17 season and this new deal provides another six-year extension. “Miami holds a special place in my heart, having both played and coached … Read more
The Rochester Americans players’ wives and girlfriends will be having a fundraising raffle to benefit the family of Nazareth coach George Roll, whose wife has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, during the Amerks’ game versus the Hamilton Bulldogs on Saturday, April 20 at the Blue Cross Arena. The efforts are being spearheaded by Amerks’ … Read more
Ken Godfrey, Northern Michigan’s athletic director from 2003-11, passed away April 17 at the age of 64 following a long battle with cancer and suffering from a graft-versus-hosts disease from his bone marrow transplant. Godfrey was a former chair of the CCHA Executive Committee and also hired current NMU head coach Walt Kyle.
USA Hockey announced Thursday that Princeton’s women’s coach Jeff Kampersal has been named head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team for the 2013-14 season. Joining him as assistant coaches will be Boston College associate coach Courtney Kennedy and Boston University assistant coach Katie Lachapelle.
Massachusetts-Lowell defenseman Chad Ruhwedel will not be back for his senior season, instead signing a two-year, free-agent contract with the Buffalo Sabres. Ruhwedel recorded seven goals and 16 assists for 23 points in 41 games this past season with UML. He ranked fourth among all Hockey East defensemen in scoring, earned First-team All-America honors and … Read more
St. Cloud State announced Wednesday that the National Hockey and Event Center has been renamed the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. According to a school-issued news release, the university is working with sponsors on commercial naming rights and naming opportunities within the arena. “Just as Herb Brooks saw Division I hockey as important to the … Read more
Yale senior forward Alyssa Zupon has been named the winner of the 2013 Sarah Devens Award, a joint award between ECAC Hockey and Hockey East that is presented annually to a player who “demonstrates leadership and commitment both on and off the ice.” The winner receives a post-graduate scholarship of $10,000.
Alaska-Anchorage announced Wednesday that Chris Brown, Michael Corbett, Gary Heenan and Damon Whitten are the four finalists for the Seawolves’ head coaching position. Dave Shyiak was fired on March 29 after eight years at the helm. Brown is a former UAA assistant coach (1997-2000) and has spent the last 13 years as head coach at … Read more
Maine has announced formation of a seven-member search committee to help determine the new head coach of the Black Bears’ hockey program. Tim Whitehead was relieved of his duties on April 9. Bob Corkum was named interim coach the following day. The search committee will begin its duties immediately and according to a Maine press … Read more
In the final USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of the 2012-13 season, national champion Yale takes the top spot with 47 of 50 first-place votes after blanking Quinnipiac 4-0 in the national title game on April 13. Yale was ranked 15th in the last poll, conducted on March 25. Quinnipiac finishes second in this week’s … Read more
Mark Osiecki said he was “very surprised” to learn he would not be continuing as Ohio State coach. The school fired Osiecki on Monday after a three-year stint as coach of the Buckeyes. “They came in this morning and told me at 8 a.m.,” Osiecki said. “We didn’t know anything.” Ohio State was 16-17-7 this … Read more
The Los Angeles Kings have signed Denver junior forward Nick Shore to a three-year, entry-level contract. Shore was originally selected by the Kings in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2011 NHL draft. An assistant captain in 2012-13, Shore played in 39 games for the Pioneers and recorded a team-leading 34 points on 14 … Read more
According to the Denver Post, Jim Montgomery will be named the new head coach at Denver, succeeding George Gwozdecky. Denver has announced a press conference for Monday, but a press release would only say that the eighth head coach in program history would be unveiled. Gwozdecky’s two assistant coaches, Steve Miller and David Lassonde, will … Read more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute announced Saturday that head coach Seth Appert’s contract has been extended through the 2020-21 season. Appert was reportedly a finalist for the Denver head coach position. “I am thrilled to be at RPI, where we continue to build our program the right way,” Appert said in a statement. “I am humbled by … Read more
Providence senior forward Kyle Murphy has capped his college career as the 2013 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award winner. “I am extremely honored and deeply humbled to accept the Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award,” Murphy said in a statement. “Derek was a great hockey player, but more importantly, he was an extraordinary person. Derek’s infectious … Read more
Three-time Atlantic Hockey academic all-star and Rhodes Scholar candidate Cheyne Rocha of Army has been selected as the 2012-13 winner of the Senior CLASS Award. The award, chosen by a vote of Division I men’s coaches, media and fans, is given annually to the most outstanding senior. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for … Read more
Just one day after firing Tim Whitehead, Maine named associate head coach Bob Corkum interim head coach on Wednesday. Corkum, a Maine alumnus (1985-89), has been the Black Bears’ associate head coach since 2008. “Bob Corkum was a great Black Bear and NHL player,” said Maine athletic director Steve Abbott in a statement. “He did … Read more
Union announced Tuesday that it has extended the contract of coach Rick Bennett through the 2019-20 season. Union finished the 2012-13 season 22-13-5 (10-8-4 ECAC), clinching its fourth straight 20-win season and in the process, making Bennett the first coach in program history to record 20 wins in each of his first two seasons behind … Read more
Maine fired coach Tim Whitehead on Tuesday after 12 seasons and with one year remaining on the four-year extension he signed in 2010. “This is about the future of our marquee program,” said Maine director of athletics Steve Abbott in a press release. “Since 2008, UMaine has experienced declining Hockey East success, season ticket sales … Read more