College Hockey Inc. seeking new executive director

College Hockey Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional for the position of executive director, formerly held by Paul Kelly. CHI is a non-profit corporation that serves as the “educational, promotional and marketing arm of Division I men’s college hockey.” The full job description can be found on the ECAC website. Applications and nominations of candidates … Read more

Former Holy Cross goalie McCullion named Penn State women’s assistant

Former Holy Cross goaltender and New England prep school coach Casey McCullion has been named an assistant coach for the Penn State women’s team. From 2008-10, McCullion worked alongside Brandwene at Kingswood Oxford (Conn.) as an assistant/goaltending coach. McCullion was then elevated to head coach for the 2010-11 season after former coach Josh Brandwene (now … Read more

BU’s Nicastro has rape charges dropped, says he’s ‘happy it’s done’

Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against former Boston University defenseman Max Nicastro, saying during a brief hearing Friday in Brighton District Court that, without giving reasons, they are no longer pursuing the case. NiCastro was arrested Feb. 19 and called the months since the arrest a “hard road,” according to the Boston Herald. “I’m just … Read more

Alaska AD Karr moving to Northern Michigan for similar role

Forrest Karr has been named the Northern Michigan director of athletics, recreational sports and the United States Olympic Education Center/special assistant to the president and will start his new position on June 11. Karr is currently the athletic director at Alaska and was one of three finalists considered for the Wildcats athletic director position. “I’m … Read more

Hockey East hiring full-time officiating coordinator

Hockey East is looking to hire a full-time officiating coordinator and hopes to have the position filled on or about July 1. Currently, Richard Decaprio is the supervisor of officials, a part-time position, and John Jones is Decaprio’s assistant. According to the new job description, an ideal applicant should have at least five years of … Read more

RIT women’s coach McDonald takes plea deal

Rochester Institute of Technology women’s coach Scott McDonald, who was facing criminal charges for an alleged fight that happened in a men’s league game last December, pled guilty to harassment in Perinton Town Court Thursday morning. McDonald was originally charged with assault for punching a man during a game at Thomas Creek Ice Arena in … Read more

Fargo tapped to guide Colgate women’s team

Colgate has announced the hiring of Greg Fargo as the new head coach of its women’s team. Fargo spent the last four seasons coaching the Elmira women’s squad, where he was the 2009 ECAC West co-coach of the year and a two-time nominee for top AHCA coaching honors. He was also a goalie at Elmira … Read more

Big Ten names Piotrowski coordinator of officials

The Big Ten announced Monday that Steve Piotrowski will assume the role of coordinator of men’s ice hockey officials for the conference at the conclusion of the upcoming 2012-13 season. A CCHA on-ice official for 26 years, Piotrowski has served as the director of officials for the CCHA the last five years. “I am excited … Read more