Wisconsin goalie carousel has Jurusik going back to USHL, Hayton a possible grad transfer

The Sioux City Musketeers acquired the USHL rights to goaltender Matt Jurusik from the Bloomington Thunder on Monday morning. Jurusik spent the last two seasons playing at Wisconsin, but according to the Musketeers, will be joining the USHL for the 2017-18 season. “Our team picked up an experienced collegiate goaltender that is very competitive and … Read more

CWHL draft sees slew of NCAA women’s connections selected Aug. 20

A total of 113 players representing nine countries were selected in the 2017 Canadian Women’s Hockey League draft on Aug. 20 and will join the Boston Blades, Calgary Inferno, Kunlun Red Star, Markham Thunder, Les Canadiennes de Montreal, Toronto Furies and Vanke Rays for the 2017-18 season. Held at the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Doc Seaman … Read more

Boston College’s Burt taken No. 1 overall in 2017 NWHL Draft

The National Women’s Hockey League held its third annual draft Thursday night and all 20 players selected came from the NCAA Division I ranks, led by Boston College goaltender Katie Burt, who went first overall to the Boston Pride. Boston College, Boston University and Northeastern had the most players drafted with three each. Hockey East … Read more

Marian brings back Gaynor as Sabres’ new head coach

Zach Gaynor has been named the new head coach at Marian.  Gaynor replaces Lincoln Nguyen, “who recently accepted a Division I assistant coaching position,” according to a Marian news release. “I am pleased to announce that Zach Gaynor will be taking over the leadership of our men’s hockey program,” said Marian director of athletics Jason … Read more

McGowan back at Adrian as Bulldogs’ new assistant coach

Former Adrian women’s standout Hannah McGowan will return to her alma mater as assistant coach for the Bulldogs. “The program is excited to have Hannah back,” said Adrian head coach Chad Davis in a statement. “She is a person that can help get us to the next level with her passion, dedication and experience with … Read more

Smaby returns to North Dakota as Fighting Hawks’ student manager

North Dakota announced Thursday the addition of former UND captain Matt Smaby to his program’s support staff. Smaby, who will serve as student manager, recently retired after an 11-year professional playing career and returned to UND to complete his bachelor’s degree. Smaby played at UND from 2003-04 through 2005-06 and captained the 2005-06 squad to … Read more

Trine names Western New England assistant Keiser to same role with Thunder

Trine has named Austin Keiser the program’s first assistant coach. Keiser most recently worked as an assistant coach at Western New England, his alma mater. He served as the team’s strength and conditioning coordinator while working on player/goalie skill development and systems development and implementation. “I am excited to be a part of history with … Read more

Crowell agrees to three-year extension with Minnesota Duluth women’s program

Minnesota Duluth women’s coach Maura Crowell has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep her on staff through the 2021-22 season. In just two seasons at UMD, Crowell has compiled an overall record of 40-28-6, including a WCHA postseason mark of 5-2. “I am thrilled to extend my contract through 2021-2022 at the University of Minnesota … Read more