Matt Mackinder
The Boston College standout will enter the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame with the 1996 U.S. World Cup of Hockey team and Bill Belisle, who is entering his 42nd season as head coach at Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, R.I., in 2016-17.
Holy Cross assistant coach Brock Sheahan has been promoted to associate head coach. Sheahan is entering his third year at Holy Cross and has served as an assistant coach for the past two seasons. “[Sheahan] has done an outstanding job since his arrival at Holy Cross two years ago, and his exemplary leadership has helped … Read more
Castleton head coach Steve Moffat has resigned his position after three seasons to take an assistant coaching position at Plattsburgh. Moffat will replace Mike Coppola, who was the assistant coach at Plattsburgh for the past three seasons. “I want to thank Steve for his work with our men’s hockey program over the past three seasons,” … Read more
Jordan Ernst, who played the second half of the 2015-16 season on the Bowling Green blue line, has left school and signed with the Ontario Hockey League’s Sarnia Sting. Originally selected fifth overall by the Madison Capitals in Phase II of the 2015 United States Hockey League Draft, Ernst played in 16 games with the … Read more
Becker has announced the promotion of Michael Chartrand as the team’s new head coach. Chartrand, who has been a Becker assistant since the 2011-12 season, takes over for Steve Hoar, who passed away on July 11. “It has been a difficult three weeks for Becker athletics, particularly for our men’s ice hockey program,” said Becker … Read more
King’s College announced Tuesday that Jen Kindret has been named the head coach of the school’s new Division III women’s program that will take the ice in 2017-18. Kindret will begin her duties Aug. 15. The 27-year old Kindret comes to King’s after spending the last two years as a graduate assistant coach at Lindenwood. … Read more
Former Ferris State volunteer assistant coach Vince Pietrangelo was named Tuesday as an assistant coach at Canton. Pietrangelo played 36 games at Finlandia from 2010 to 2013 and was an associate head coach for Big Rapids (Mich.) High School under former Ferris State assistant coach Tim Blashill from 2013 to 2015. “Vince has great experience … Read more
American International announced Tuesday that the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass., will be the team’s new home rink for games and practices. “I’d like to start by thanking the Olympia Ice Center (in West Springfield) for being a great partner for the past 18 years,” said AIC athletic director Matthew Johnson in a news release. … Read more
Former Boston College standout Craig Janney and the 1996 World Cup of Hockey Team will be enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame as the Class of 2016. USA Hockey made the announcement Monday night. “This is a truly magnificent class,” said USA Hockey president Jim Smith in a news release. “Each member … Read more
Lake Superior State has announced the appointment of Jamie Henderson as the director of hockey operations, beginning with the 2016-17 season. Henderson, a native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., most recently served as the general manager of the Soo Thunderbirds of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League during 2015-16 after a season as the club’s … Read more
Sacred Heart assistant coach Joel Beal has been promoted to associate head coach. “This is a very deserving promotion for Joel and we’re excited that he’s a part of our coaching staff,” said SHU head coach C.J. Marottolo in a news release. “Joel is a very valuable cog in what we’re building here with our … Read more
In an email to USCHO.com Thursday, a Robert Morris spokesperson said that RMU associate head coach Mark Workman “is no longer with Robert Morris Men’s Hockey.” A search is underway for his replacement. “I would like to thank Mark Workman for his seven years of service to Robert Morris hockey,” said Colonials coach Derek Schooley … Read more
The College Hockey America tournament will return to Buffalo’s HarborCenter in 2017. “We are thrilled to be able to return to the HarborCenter for a second straight year,” said CHA commissioner Robert DeGregorio in a statement. “All three games were highly competitive [in 2016], not to mention, we had nearly 2,500 people come out during … Read more
Bemidji State defenseman Ruslan Pedan has signed a two-year contract with HC Sochi of the Kontinental Hockey League, forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility, to stay home and begin his professional hockey career in Russia. “Ruslan made an big impact on our team as a freshman and has been a consistent defensman for us … Read more
Niagara announced Tuesday the hiring of Michael Findorff as the team’s new assistant coach. Findorff replaces Tim Madsen, who took a head coaching job with the NAHL’s Minnesota Wilderness earlier this summer. “Michael is a perfect fit for Niagara hockey and my new staff,” Purple Eagles coach Dave Burkholder said in a statement. “I have … Read more
Western Michigan announced Thursday the hiring of Todd Krygier as an assistant coach. Most recently, Krygier was the head coach of the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks and led the team to the USHL Clark Cup finals during the 2014-15 season. Current Broncos players Frederik Tiffels, Griffen Molino, Matheson Iacopelli and Corey Schueneman all played under Krygier … Read more
North Dakota will play host to the 2018 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game against Minnesota at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Las Vegas by officials representing UND, the Orleans Arena and a special appearance by the Lieutenant Governor for the State … Read more
Union associate head coach Joe Dumais is expected to be named assistant coach at Quinnipiac, according to the Daily Gazette. Dumais will replace Reid Cashman, who is reported to be leaving for an assistant’s job with the AHL’s Hershey Bears. “Joe and I met yesterday morning, and Joe informed me that he was leaving Union … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that the team has signed Denver forward Trevor Moore to a three-year, entry-level contract. Moore, who signed as a free agent, will give up his final year of NCAA eligibility. In 40 games with the Pioneers last season, Moore compiled 44 points (11 goals, 33 assists) and just eight penalty … Read more
Zach McKelvie has been elevated to associate head coach at Army West Point. McKelvie has been an assistant coach at Army since 2014. “Zach has been an incredible part of our program as a player and a coach,” said Black Knights coach Brian Riley in a statement. “He is very deserving of this title due … Read more