Matt MackinderAccording to a report from MyChamplainValley.com, Vermont freshman goalie Packy Munson won’t be back for his sophomore season. The report says Munson, a Minnesota native, is leaving for “personal reasons” and wants to play closer to home. No word on where Munson may look to transfer. During the 2015-16 season with the Catamounts, Munson was … Read more
North Dakota lost two more juniors Friday as defenseman Paul LaDue signed with the Los Angeles Kings and forward Luke Johnson did the same with the Chicago Blackhawks. Both will forgo their final years of eligibility. Los Angeles drafted LaDue in the sixth round (191st overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft and Chicago selected … Read more
The WCHA announced Thursday that it will launch a national search, beginning immediately, for the next association vice president and women’s commissioner. The announcement was made by Dr. Stephen Castleberry, faculty athletics representative at Minnesota-Duluth and newly-appointed chair of the women’s WCHA. The women’s executive committee has appointed a six-person search committee, chaired by Minnesota-Duluth … Read more
St. Cloud State head coach Bob Motzko has been named head coach for the 2017 U.S. National Junior Team that will compete in the IIHF World Junior Championship in Montreal and Toronto from Dec. 26, 2016 to Jan. 5, 2017. “It is a real honor to be asked to lead your country in what is … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha announced Wednesday that Leigh Mendelson has been hired as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. “Leigh has been with us for the past two seasons as a volunteer goaltending coach and he earned the opportunity to join the staff full time,” said Omaha head coach Dean Blais in a statement. “He’s got experience … Read more
The Denver Post reported Tuesday that Denver’s Magness Arena will be renovated and expanded over the next year, with initial work starting next spring. The Post article states that through private fundraising, the school intends to renovate and expand its off-ice space at the arena and will spend up to $2 million by the beginning … Read more
Michigan junior forward JT Compher has signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, giving up his final season of NCAA eligibility with the Wolverines. Compher — Michigan’s captain — enjoyed his best season with 63 points (16 goals, 47 assists) in 38 games during the 2015-16 season. An AHCA Second Team All-American and … Read more
Dartmouth announced Friday that Laura Schuler, currently the head coach of the Canadian national women’s team, has been named head coach of the Big Green women’s squad. Schuler is the program’s ninth head coach in nearly four decades, taking over for Mark Hudak, who was at the helm for 13 seasons. “I am extremely honored … Read more
The University of Wisconsin Athletic Board met Friday afternoon and approved the extension of women’s head coach Mark Johnson five years through June 30, 2021. Johnson led the Badgers to a 35-4-1 mark in 2015-16. Wisconsin won the WCHA Final Face-off over Minnesota before losing in the national semifinals to Minnesota.
Former North Dakota standout Jason Blake (1996-99) has been named to the UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016. The 42nd annual Athletics Hall of Fame event will take place with a dinner and induction ceremony on Friday, Oct. 14. The Class of 2016 will be recognized the following day during halftime of … Read more
North Dakota junior defenseman Keaton Thompson has signed a three-year, entry level contract with the Anaheim Ducks and will forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility. Anaheim drafted Thompson in the third round (87th overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft. Thompson enjoyed his finest collegiate season in 2015-16 and helped lead the Fighting Hawks to … Read more
A house fire last week displaced several Brown hockey players and sent one person to the hospital. According to a GoFundMe account set up, eight members of the Bears lived in the house located at 185 Angell Street in Providence, R.I. — Mark Naclerio, Joe Prescott, Brandon Pfeil, Peter Lappin, Kyle Kramer and “three other … Read more
New Massachusetts head coach Greg Carvel announced Tuesday the additions of Ben Barr, Jared DeMichiel and Brennen McHugh to his staff. “Ben, Jared and Brennen are a great fit for our hockey team,” Carvel said in a statement. “They come with many years of playing and coaching experience that will contribute to building a successful … Read more
After helping lead North Dakota to its first national championship in 16 years, UND freshman forward Brock Boeser capped a stellar freshman campaign by being selected both Hockey Commissioners’ Association (HCA) National Division I Player of the Month and Rookie of the Month for March/April, which are the final HCA monthly awards for the 2015-16 … Read more
The Minnesota Wild has signed Boston College junior forward Adam Gilmour to a two-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2016-17 season. Gilmour recorded 73 points (28 goals, 45 assists) in 119 games during three seasons with the Eagles and tallied 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 41 games during his recently completed junior season … Read more
The Minnesota Wild announced Friday that the club has signed Quinnipiac junior forward Sam Anas to a two-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2016-17 season. Anas tallied a team-best 50 points in 2015-16 on 24 goals and 26 assists in 43 games. In addition, Anas was named to the 2015-16 AHCA/CCM Hockey Men’s Division I … Read more
Union women’s coach Claudia Asano Barcomb will not be returning next year, the school announced Friday. Barcomb has served as the head coach of the Dutchwomen since the 2007-08 season. A national search for the next coach will commence immediately. “We thank Claudia for her efforts and work with the student-athletes both on and off … Read more
The New York Islanders announced Friday that Quinnipiac junior defenseman Devon Toews has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract. Toews recorded career highs in goals (7), assists (23) and points (30) in 40 games this season. In 108 career collegiate games, Toews totaled 67 points on 12 goals and 55 assists. Toews was originally selected … Read more
The Minnesota Wild has signed Boston College sophomore forward Alex Tuch to a three-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2016-17 season. He was selected by Minnesota in the first round (18th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft. Tuch tallied 34 points on 18 goals and 16 assists with a plus-23 rating in 40 games during … Read more
North Dakota junior defenseman Troy Stecher has signed a contract with the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks and will forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility. Stecher, an undrafted free agent, earned All-America honors in 2015-16 after leading North Dakota’s defensemen in points (29) and goals (8), establishing career highs in both, with a career-best plus-26 rating … Read more