Wisconsin hires local product Addamo as assistant director of men’s hockey operations, video coordinator

The Wisconsin men’s hockey team has announced the addition of Zach Addamo to its staff as assistant director of hockey operations and video coordinator. “To be involved with the program like this in Madison is a dream come true and I can’t wait to get started and do whatever the team needs to win,” Addamo … Read more

Concordia (Wis.) men’s hockey names former Falcon, NA3HL coach Eminger to assistant coach’s role

Concordia (Wis.) has hired Nate Eminger as an assistant coach for the 2021-22 season. Eminger comes to the Falcons after a two-year stint as the head coach and assistant general manager of the NA3HL’s Milwaukee Power. “It is great to welcome Nate back home,” Concordia athletic director Rob Barnhill said in a statement. “He has … Read more

Harvard commit Farrell, Niagara commit Sibell collect top junior awards from USA Hockey for ’20-21 season

USA Hockey announced Monday that Sean Farrell has been named the recipient of the 2021 Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year award as the most outstanding American-born player in junior hockey, and Jake Sibell has been named the 2021 Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year as the top American junior-aged goaltender. Farrell led a … Read more

After time with Red Wings, Naurato returns to Michigan as Wolverines’ new assistant coach

Michigan announced Monday the hiring of former Wolverines forward Brandon Naurato as an assistant coach. Naurato spent the last three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, serving as a player development consultant. In his role, he worked with both the Red Wings and AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins coaching staffs to implement individual skill development into … Read more

Pastujov forgoes college hockey career at Notre Dame, signs NHL contract with Anaheim

Sasha Pastujov, who was set to begin his freshman season at Notre Dame with the 2021-22 season, has instead signed an NHL contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Selected by Anaheim in the third round (66th overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft, the Bradenton, Fla., native led USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program’s Under-18 Team in … Read more

Stonehill women’s hockey taps former Becker assistant Myers for same position with Skyhawks

Stonehill has named Megan Myers as its first full-time assistant coach for its women’s hockey program, which is set to start play in the NEWHA with the 2022-23 season. “I am thrilled to welcome Megan Myers as a part of our inaugural coaching staff,” said Stonehill head coach Tara Watchorn in a statement. “She is … Read more

Esposito, who won national championship with Michigan Tech in 1965, loses battle with pancreatic cancer

Former Michigan Tech goaltender Tony Esposito passed away August 10) at the age of 78 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a national champion with the Huskies in 1965, a three-time All-American, a Michigan Tech Sports Hall of Fame inductee, and one of the NHL’s greatest goaltenders. Esposito played for the Huskies … Read more

Lange promoted at Rensselaer, moves from operations coordinator to assistant coach of men’s hockey team

Rensselaer has announced the hiring of Mathias Lange as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. A native of Klagenfurt, Austria, Lange moves over from his role as operations coordinator, which he had held since 2019. “I am excited to have Mathias’ promotion to assistant coach,” said Engineers coach Dave Smith in a statement. … Read more

Former Michigan State goalie Scott to be inducted into Spartans’ athletics hall of fame

Michigan State will induct eight Spartans, including former goaltender Ron Scott, into its athletics hall of fame on Friday, Sept. 24 as part of its annual “Celebrate” weekend. When Ron Scott made the decision to come to Michigan State, he was hoping to be a part of something special. Two first-team All-America selections, two first-team … Read more

Youngest Riley hired as new assistant coach with Wilkes men’s hockey program

Brendan Riley has been named the assistant men’s hockey coach at Wilkes. Riley played four seasons at Mercyhurst (2016-20) and spent last season coaching boys prep hockey at the Winchendon School in Massachusetts. “I’ve always known that college is where I wanted to be so why wait? Let’s get into it,” Riley told the Times … Read more

Former Air Force offensive star Demers back with Falcons as team’s new director of hockey

Chad Demers has been named director of hockey at Air Force. Demers returns to the academy after spending the last three seasons with the USHL’s Fargo Force, which culminated in a Western Conference championship and a trip to the Clark Cup finals last season. “We are very excited and fortunate to have Chad Demers join … Read more

Northeastern adds Levine as associate coach, Condon as volunteer assistant under first-year head coach Keefe

Northeastern has named former Vegas Golden Knights scout and Brown University assistant coach Mike Levine as associate head coach and veteran NHL goalie Mike Condon as volunteer assistant coach (goaltending). “I am pleased to announce the additions of Mike Levine and Mike Condon to our staff,” said first-year Huskies head coach Jerry Keefe in a … Read more

Murray steps down after 10 seasons at Western Michigan, Ferschweiler named Broncos’ new head hockey coach

After a decade leading the Western Michigan hockey program, Andy Murray has announced his resignation as head coach. In addition, Bronco hockey alum Pat Ferschweiler has been selected as the seventh head hockey coach in WMU history, pending “university HR process,” according to a news release. “I want to thank Coach Murray for his tremendous … Read more

USA Hockey names Donato, Mayotte, Miller and Feaster to World Junior staff, will join Leaman at 2022 tournament

USA Hockey announced today that NCAA coaches Ted Donato (Harvard), Kris Mayotte (Michigan) and Steve Miller (Ohio State) will serve as assistant coaches, and Theresa Feaster (Providence director of hockey operations) as video coach, for the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team that will compete in the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship Dec. 26, 2021 to … Read more

After two seasons as volunteer assistant, former Stanley Cup champ Paille named new assistant at Canisius

Canisius announced Monday the promotion of Daniel Paille to assistant coach. A 2002 first-round draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres and a member of the 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup championship squad, Paille spent the previous two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach with the Golden Griffins. “We are all excited to have Dan join … Read more

Hamline women’s hockey coaches Darwitz, Bobrowski hired as new assistants at Minnesota

The Minnesota women’s hockey team has added assistant coaches Natalie Darwitz and Jake Bobrowski to the Gophers’ coaching staff. “We are thrilled to have both Natalie and Jake as part of our coaching staff,” Minnesota head coach Brad Frost said in a statement. “They have great coaching track records separately, but have been very dynamic … Read more

Granted eligibility by NCAA, former OHL player Swankler commits to Bowling Green for 2021-22 season

Bowling Green has received a commitment from Austen Swankler, a forward who last played major junior hockey for the OHL’s Erie Otters during the 2019-20 season. He did not play during the 2020-21 season. According to a CCHA news release, Swankler and his family applied directly to the NCAA for eligibility prior to expressing interest … Read more

St. Thomas women’s hockey coach Johnson chosen to lead U.S. women’s team at 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing

USA Hockey has announced that first-year St. Thomas women’s hockey head coach Joel Johnson has been named head coach for the 2022 Olympic women’s hockey team. The 2022 Olympic Winter Games will be staged Feb. 4-20 in Beijing, China. Johnson, with more than 20 years of collegiate coaching experience, will be guiding his first-ever Olympic … Read more