Leaverton leaves Colorado College, seeks transfer

Colorado College sophomore defenseman Doug Leaverton has left the Tigers’ program and hopes to transfer to another Division I school. “The way the (2010-11) season ended was a sign,” Leaverton told the Colorado Springs Gazette. “I didn’t play the last four weeks. I decided I need to pursue my career elsewhere. I’ve made some good … Read more

Yale assistant Wallack takes USHL job in Indy

The Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League have hired former Yale associate head coach Kyle Wallack as their new head coach and general manager. Wallack was at Yale the past five seasons. “We feel we have the right fit in Kyle,” said Ice president Charlie Skjodt in a statement. “Today’s game is built … Read more

Ohio State hires Handrahan to coach women’s team

Ohio State announced Monday the hiring of Nate Handrahan as the head coach of the women’s hockey team, becoming just the second coach in the 12-year history of the women’s hockey program. “My family and I are grateful for the opportunity athletics director Gene Smith and the hiring committee has given me to be the … Read more

Minnesota-Duluth assistant Larson takes USHL gig

The USHL’s Sioux City Musketeers announced that Brett Larson has been named the team’s head coach and general manager. Larson joins the Musketeers after serving as the associate coach at Minnesota-Duluth for the past three seasons. “This is a dream come true to be the head coach of the Sioux City Musketeers,” said Larson in … Read more

Clarkson tabs Jones as new head coach

Clarkson has named Casey Jones its new head coach after an extensive national search. Jones, associate head coach and Cornell alumnus, previously served as an assistant coach at Clarkson from 1993-1995. “Jones brings a high energy-style to the Golden Knights that matches the enthusiasm of Clarkson fans and our commitment to great hockey in the … Read more

Gardiner leaves Gophers to play in USHL

Minnesota freshman forward Max Gardiner will not be back with the Gophers next fall, choosing to leave the program to play junior hockey in the United States Hockey League with the Dubuque Fighting Saints. Dubuque obtained Gardiner’s rights in this past Monday’s USHL Entry Draft. “We had a good conversation and he was disappointed in … Read more

Gregoire leaving North Dakota for NHL options

North Dakota junior forward Jason Gregoire announced Wednesday that he will forgo his senior year of eligibility next season in order to play professionally. Gregoire was a third-round pick of the New York Islanders in the 2007 NHL draft, but will take advantage of a loophole in the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement that allows him … Read more

Wisconsin-Stevens Point tabs Brooks as new coach

Chris Brooks has been hired as the next men’s head coach at Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Brooks becomes the fifth head coach in Pointers history, replacing Wil Nichol, who resigned to accept a front office position in the National Hockey League. “Chris brings over 12 years of proven success as a hockey coach at the collegiate and … Read more

Atlantic Hockey revamps playoff format

The Atlantic Hockey post-season tournament next spring will have a new format. Starting next March, all 12 teams will be seeded based on the results of the regular season standings with the top four teams getting a bye in the first round. The first round match-ups will then be the fifth seed hosting the 12th … Read more

UMD awards Sandelin with five-year extension

Scott Sandelin, who guided Minnesota-Duluth to its first national championship last month, has signed a five-year contract extension that will keep him behind the Bulldogs’ bench through the 2016-2017 season. Sandelin will earn an annual salary of $235,000. “We are very pleased with the leadership Scott has provided to our men’s hockey program and are … Read more

UNH alum van Riemsdyk joins U.S. at Worlds

Former New Hampshire forward James van Riemsdyk has been added to the roster of the U.S. men’s national team that is currently competing at the IIHF World Championship in Kosice and Bratislava, Slovakia. The Philadelphia Flyers’ forward will be making his sixth U.S. national team appearance, having previously competed at three World Junior Championships (2007-2009) … Read more

Burlon to leave Wolverines for deal with Devils

While he hasn’t signed on the dotted line just yet, Michigan defenseman Brandon Burlon will forego his senior year with the Wolverines and sign an NHL deal with the New Jersey Devils, according to The Wolverine. “It’s just been something that has been brewing in my head for awhile – it’s time for a change,” … Read more

Gadowsky hires familiar assistants at Penn State

Penn State has announced Keith Fisher and Matt Lindsay will be head coach Guy Gadowsky’s assistant coaches when the Nittany Lions hit the ice in 2012-2013. Fisher and Lindsay were assistant coaches under Gadowsky at Princeton. “Keith Fisher and Matt Lindsay both have excellent work ethic and have proven to be very successful recruiters of … Read more

Longtime Vermont supporter ‘Mac’ passes away

The University of Vermont athletic department lost a dear friend on Monday when Frank McIntosh passed away. “Mac,” as he was known, was associated with the Vermont men’s hockey program for 31 years. A native of Burlington, Vt., McIntosh graduated from Burlington High School and attended UVM. His involvement with the Catamounts began in 1978 … Read more

Ex-Wolverines defender Johnson the latest to Team USA

USA Hockey announced Wednesday that defenseman Jack Johnson (Michigan) has been added to the 2011 U.S. Men’s National Team that will compete at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Men’s Championship starting Friday in Kosice and Bratislava, Slovakia. Johnson currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings and will be making his ninth Team USA apperance. … Read more