Matt MackinderThe Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation has announced its 2012 Legend of Hockey recipient is former Northeastern coach Fernie Flaman. Flaman was behind the Huskies’ bench from 1970-1989 and ranks as the longest-tenured and winningest coach in program history, racking up 255 victories in 19 seasons. Prior to his extensive coaching career, Flaman was well-known … Read more
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Thursday that Bentley sophomore forward Brett Gensler has been named the winner of the 60th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Gensler finished first in the final balloting ahead of runner-up Barry Almeida of Boston College and third-place finisher … Read more
Colgate announced Wednesday afternoon that Scott Wiley has resigned from his position as head women’s hockey coach. “We would like to thank Scott for his 10 years of service as a head coach,” stated Colgate director of athletics David Roach in a statement. “We wish him well thank him for all he has contributed to … Read more
Notre Dame junior forward Riley Sheahan, the Detroit Red Wings’ top pick in the 2010 NHL draft, is on the verge of turning pro, according to mlive.com. Sheahan has left school and signed an amateur tryout contract with the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins and is expected to join the Griffins for Thursday’s game … Read more
Robert Morris’ home ice of the university’s men’s and women’s teams has been named the 84 Lumber Arena, effective March 21, 2012. The 84 Lumber Arena is part of the RMU Island Sports Center, which also hosts numerous youth and adult ice hockey leagues and tournaments. “84 Lumber has been a significant sponsor of hockey … Read more
Notre Dame sophomore left wing Anders Lee announced on Tuesday that he would be returning to Notre Dame to continue his collegiate hockey career during the 2012-13 season. “I look forward to returning to Notre Dame next season to work towards my degree while pursuing a championship on the ice with my teammates,” said Lee … Read more
St. Cloud State junior forward David Eddy will forgo his senior season at SCSU after signing a two-year contract with the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Eddy will report to the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League. Eddy completed the 2011-12 season with nine goals and 25 points. He finishes his three-year career at SCSU … Read more
Niagara University has announced a restructuring of its athletics program that includes the addition of women’s track and field and the elimination of women’s hockey. “Niagara University has a proud history of competition in the NCAA and any change to our programs are taken very seriously and reviewed completely – today’s announcement is no exception,” … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha junior left wing Terry Broadhurst has signed a professional contract with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks, foregoing his senior season with the Mavericks. “Terry has excelled in his three seasons at UNO and he is someone who has always had high expectations,” said UNO coach Dean Blais in a statement. “It has been his aspiration … Read more
RIT finishes the season as Division III national champions and also on top of the USCHO.com Division III Women’s Poll with all 15 first-place votes this week. Norwich is again second, followed by Plattsburgh up three to No. 3, Gustavus Adolphus up one to No. 4 and Middlebury down a pair to No. 5. Amherst … Read more
Division III men’s national champion St. Norbert vaults four spots this week to finish the season No. 1 in the USCHO.com Division III Men’s Poll. Runner-up Oswego is second, followed by last week’s No. 1, Norwich, now third, Amherst down two to No. 4 and Plattsburgh down two to No. 5. Gustavus Adolphus rises two … Read more
Boston College received all 50 first-place votes in the final regular-season USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll of the year. Michigan jumps one to No. 2, Union is up three to sit third, North Dakota jumps eight to No. 4 and Minnesota-Duluth drops three places to No. 5 this week. Minnesota falls two to No. 6, … Read more
In the final USCHO.com Division I Women’s Poll of the 2011-12 season, newly-crowned national champion Minnesota received all 15 first-place votes this week. National runner-up Wisconsin is No. 2 this week, while the rest of the poll mimics last week’s poll with Cornell at No. 3, Boston College fourth and Boston University fifth. North Dakota … Read more
Two of this year’s finalists for the BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award, Yale forward Aleca Hughes and Miami goalie Cody Reichard, have been nominated for the 2012 Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup. The Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup is named in honor of legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, one of the greatest collegiate coaches … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology will announce on Tuesday that it is moving its women’s hockey program to Division I beginning next season. The Tigers, who won the Division III national title on Saturday, have reportedly been accepted into the College Hockey America conference and will begin league play in 2013-14. Sources tell USCHO.com that RIT … Read more
St. Cloud State announced Friday that Heather Weems, associate athletics director and senior woman administrator at Drake University, has been named athletic director at SCSU, effective July 1. Weems will take over for retiring athletic director Morris Kurtz, who has been at St. Cloud State since 1984. “We are pleased to welcome Heather Weems and … Read more
A total of 21 different schools are represented on the five men’s Division II/Division III All-American teams (three East, two West), as announced Thursday. St. Norbert and Elmira have three selections apiece. East First Team West First Team East Second Team West Second Team East Third Team
The two women’s Division I All-American teams were announced Thursday with the WCHA leading the way with eight of the 12 selections. Seven players have previously been honored, including Cornell junior defenseman Laura Fortino, who was named a First Team pick for the third straight season. 2012 Women’s Division I All-American First Team 2012 Women’s … Read more
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Friday that senior forward Jeremiah Ketts of Johnson and Wales is the winner of the 12th annual Joe Concannon Award, which recognizes New England’s best American-born hockey player at the Division II-III level. Ketts led the nation in points per game for the Wildcats and finished his four-year … Read more
Amherst coach Jack Arena has been named the 44th recipient of the Edward Jeremiah Award, given annually to the men’s Division III coach of the year. The Lord Jeffs have been one of the most consistent teams in Division III this year, following an 8-1 start with a 6-2-1 record during a grueling nine-game road … Read more