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Whitney Colbert has been named the new head coach for the Hamline women’s hockey team, the fifth coach in the program’s history. Colbert takes over for Natalie Darwitz, who left Hamline earlier this summer to take an assistant coaching position with Minnesota. “Whitney emerged from the talented pool of candidates as someone who shared a … Read more
The NCAA announced Friday that teams advancing in the regional rounds of the Division I men’s NCAA tournament will have a day off before the regional final, starting with the 2022 tournament. The Division I Competition Oversight Committee approved the change recommended by the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee. The rationale for making the … Read more
The four assistant coaches for the 2022 men’s hockey Olympic team all come with NCAA connections. John Hynes, David Quinn, Todd Reirden and Ryan Miller will serve as assistant coaches to head coach Mike Sullivan. “We’ve got a great coaching staff in place,” said Stan Bowman, general manager of the 2022 U.S. Olympic hockey team, … Read more
Wisconsin has been picked among the WCHA head coaches to win the 2021-22 regular=season title. The Badgers, who have won the last two league titles and the last two national championships, totaled 49 points and seven first place votes in preseason polling among the WCHA’s eight coaches. Ohio State received one first place vote and … Read more
Former NCAA hockey players Paul Holmgren and Peter McNab will be enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2021. Journalist and broadcaster Stan Fischler will also be inducted. The class of 2021 will be enshrined together with the class of 2020 at a formal induction celebration in … Read more
St. Cloud State announced Thursday the addition of R.J. Enga to the Huskies’ coaching staff as director of operations and video coordinator. Enga replaces Nick Tomczyk, who was named head coach for Purdue Northwest’s ACHA team this week. Joining the SCSU coaching staff with 17 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, amateur and professional … Read more
Niagara announced Tuesday that the 2021 athletics hall of fame class will include the 2001-02 women’s hockey team. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4. The Purple Eagles advanced to the semifinals of the Frozen Four and tied Minnesota 2-2 in the third-place game after finishing 26-8-2 overall and 19-2-0 in conference play … Read more
Robert Morris announced Tuesday that Derek Schooley has been named head coach and director of men’s and women’s hockey operations. “Naming Derek as the head coach and director of operations for both teams adds stability as we continue to work with the Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation in the goal of reinstating both teams,” RMU vice … Read more
Michigan State has appointed Alan Haller, current MSU assistant vice president and deputy athletic director, as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. The announcement comes after the MSU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the president’s selection during a special meeting. “Alan has been a leader in developing athlete administrators and broadening the … Read more
Vermont has announced coaching and support staff additions ahead of the 2021-22 men’s hockey season. Patrick Dooley has been named men’s hockey equipment manager, Max Gavin will serve as director of hockey operations and Drew Michals will be a volunteer goaltending coach. In addition, Patrick Sharp is returning to the Catamounts as an advisor to … Read more
Harvard has announced the addition of Alicia Scarpa as the women’s hockey director of operations. Scarpa most recently spent the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons assisting the team before being elevated to this new position for the 2021-22 season. “We are thrilled to have Alicia rejoining our staff as the first director of hockey operations fully … Read more
Vermont has announced that 2021 Colby graduate Cierra San Roman will join the women’s hockey staff as the director of hockey operations. “We are really excited to have Cierra join our staff this year,” said UVM coach Jim Plumer in a statement. “She has a unique skill set not only as a former goalie, but … Read more
Alaska Anchorage announced Tuesday that the Seawolves hockey program has surpassed its fundraising mark of $3 million, resulting in the team’s reinstatement and paving the way for the team to resume play in the 2022-23 season. “Thanks to the passionate and determined fundraising efforts of coaches, student-athletes, alumni, boosters, community leaders and corporate donors from … Read more
Lindenwood has announced that assistant coach Kristi Kehoe has been elevated to the position of associate head coach. Kehoe will be entering her third season as a member of the coaching staff in 2021-22. “Kristi plays a valuable role in establishing the team culture of our program,” said Lindenwood head coach Shelley Looney in a … Read more
Boston College alumni Brooks Orpik and Kevin Stevens have been selected to the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame for the fall of 2021. Orpik left his mark on the team and in the NHL as a shutdown defenseman. He was an integral part of the Eagles’ 2001 national championship team and also … Read more
Chris Brown, who led the Augsburg men’s hockey team to some of its greatest successes in program history over the last 15 years, has announced his resignation to take an associate head coach position at Alaska. “Chris is an amazing addition to our staff,” said Alaska head coach Erik Largen in a statement. “First off, … Read more
Mercyhurst announced Friday the addition of Matt Nicholson to the Lakers’ men’s hockey coaching staff. “We are all very excited to have Matt join our Mercyhurst hockey family,” Mercyhurst head coach Rick Gotkin said in a statement. “He brings a tremendous amount of experience, working knowledge, and above all professionalism to our team. Having head … Read more
St. Thomas has announced the addition of Cory Laylin as a full-time assistant coach as the Tommies prepare for their inaugural Division I season in 2021-22. Laylin enjoyed a standout career with Minnesota and later played 16 seasons professionally. He served as head men’s hockey coach at Hamline the last seven seasons, and coached at … Read more
Minnesota State has announced the hiring of assistant coach Paul Kirtland. Kirtland joins the Mavericks after serving as an assistant coach with Yale in the 2020-21, though Yale did not compete during the season due to COVID. “We are excited to add Paul Kirtland to our coaching staff,” said Mavericks head coach Mike Hastings in … Read more
Joe Howe, a goalie at Colorado College who went on to win a national championship on the staff at Denver, has joined the Yale men’s hockey team as an assistant coach. Howe spent the last three winters at Alaska, where he worked with all three positions as well as the power play for the Nanooks. … Read more