Matt MackinderVermont has signed men’s coach Kevin Sneddon to a contract extension through the 2017-18 season. “We look forward with much optimism and excitement knowing that our men’s hockey program will continue in the very capable hands of Kevin and his staff,” said associate vice president and director of athletics Dr. Robert Corran in a statement. … Read more
Michigan senior forward Zach Hyman was honored as one of five finalists (and the lone hockey player) for the 11th Annual Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup in an awards ceremony in Atlanta on Monday night. Hyman attended the awards ceremony and was honored with a short video presentation before having the chance to address the crowd … Read more
After the worst season in program history, Wisconsin’s athletic board decided against extending head coach Mike Eaves’ contract last Friday. However, the UW board did vote to maintain Eaves’ five-year contract that runs through June 30, 2019. This is all a normal part of the process at the end of each season for the board … Read more
Denver announced Friday that assistant coach Joe Clark and volunteer assistant coach Brett Blatchford have both resigned their posts in order to pursue “other opportunities.” Clark and Blatchford both joined Denver’s coaching staff last summer. “Joe and Brett both did a great job for us this past season and we wish them all the best … Read more
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn will host a college hockey doubleheader on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. This inaugural event will feature Army playing Bentley and Notre Dame taking on Connecticut. The doubleheader will showcase different teams each year. “Hockey East is pleased to join with our friends in Atlantic Hockey and Play By Play Sports … Read more
Connecticut announced on Thursday that Mike Souza has been promoted to associate head coach. Souza joined UConn prior to the 2013-14 season as an assistant as part of Mike Cavanaugh’s first coaching staff. “Mike’s extensive playing experience and coaching skills continue to enhance our program,” said Cavanaugh in a statement. “He was an integral part … Read more
Colgate announced Monday the addition of Juliano Pagliero as a new assistant coach. Pagliero replaces Jason Lefevre, who left his position this past January. Pagliero will work primarily with the Raiders goaltenders and defensemen and will also oversee the program’s recruiting efforts while assisting in the day-to-day operations of the team. “We are excited to … Read more
Harvard junior forward Jimmy Vesey has been selected as the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for March/April 2015 and Boston University forward Jack Eichel has picked up the HCA National Division I Rookie of the Month award for the same time period. Vesey, a Hobey Baker Award finalist, led the … Read more
When the first 17 players were named this week to the United States team for the 2015 IIHF World Championship that starts in May, four players were named that skated in the NCAA ranks during the 2014-15 season. Forwards Dylan Larkin (Michigan) and Jimmy Vesey (Harvard), defenseman Mike Reilly (Minnesota) and goaltender Alex Lyon (Yale) … Read more
Former Lake Superior State goaltender and assistant coach Don Muio died on April 12 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 65. Muio resided in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., with his wife, Barb. He is survived by Barb, three daughters and five grandchildren. Muio was the director of human resources for Cross Country Automotive … Read more
Union junior forward Theo Di Pauli von Treuheim has been named a 2015 Barry Goldwater Scholar – one of 12 recipients from Illinois honored with the scholarship. The purpose of the award is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue … Read more
The Calgary Flames announced the signing of Providence junior goaltender Jon Gillies on Wednesday. Gillies, who recently was named the Most Outstanding Player at the Frozen Four and a CCM All-America East Second Team nod, tallied a career-high 49 saves against Boston University in the national championship game to lead the Friars to the program’s … Read more
Colorado College senior Aaron Harstad has been named a 2015 All-American Athlete Award recipient by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and EAS Sports Nutrition. The All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award program recognizes collegiate and high school athletes whose athletic accomplishments, in the opinion of their strength coach, reflect their dedication … Read more
Jenny Potter has been named the new head coach of the Ohio State women’s team. Potter, who is just the third coach in Buckeyes’ team history, replaces Nate Handrahan, who resigned in March. “We are extremely excited to welcome Jenny Potter to the Ohio State family as the head coach of the women’s hockey program,” OSU … Read more
Wisconsin sophomore forward Morgan Zulinick will be leaving school at the end of the spring semester and will return home to British Columbia be with his family, which includes his three-year-old son, Noah. “I’ve decided after three years here at Wisconsin, my heart is back home with my family and my son, Noah,” Zulinick said … Read more
In a report from Fox 11 News out of Appleton, Wis., Lawrence men’s coach Mike Szkodzinski, who has served as the school’s athletic director for nearly six years, will step aside and concentrate on coaching as the school looks to hire a full-time athletic director. “It has been a pleasure working with Coach Szkodzinski during my … Read more
Colgate defenseman Spiro Goulakos has been selected as the 2014-15 Senior CLASS Award winner in NCAA Division I men’s hockey. The award, chosen by a nationwide vote of Division I men’s hockey coaches, national hockey media and fans, is given annually to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I men’s hockey. To be eligible … Read more
According to Q30 Sports, Quinnipiac women’s head coach Rick Seeley has been removed after seven seasons behind the bench following an investigation into what the website calls “potentially abusive behavior.” Unnamed sources confirmed to Q30 Sports that Seeley had been under investigation from the school after he allegedly forcibly grabbed one of his players by … Read more
For the second consecutive year, North Dakota senior defenseman Nick Mattson has been named the men’s hockey recipient of the NCAA Elite 89 Award, given to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average among all participants at their NCAA championship. Mattson received the award at Wednesday night’s Frozen Four championship reception at Fenway Park … Read more
According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Badgers coach Mike Eaves let go assistant coaches Gary Shuchuk and Matt Walsh on Tuesday. Reportedly, this development evolved out of discussions Eaves had with UW athletic director Barry Alvarez. “This falls under the category of taking extreme measures to make sure that we get out of this and … Read more