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After 11 years as a member of the Lake Forest men’s hockey coaching staff, including the last seven as head coach, Patrick Kelliher is resigning to relocate with his family. He will be replaced by Sean O’Malley, the team’s top assistant for the last seven years, effective June 1. Lake Forest is 87-64-16 overall and … Read more
Lake Superior State coach Damon Whitten has agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension to stay with the Lakers through the 2027-28 season. Whitten, who was named the tenth head coach in program history in April 2014, has led the team to six WCHA playoff appearances, including the program’s first WCHA championship in 2021. … Read more
Penn State senior defensemen Clayton Phillips and Adam Pilewicz will return for a fifth season of college hockey with the Nittany Lions for the 2021-22 season. “I made the decision after the season ended,” Phillips said to gopsusports.com. “I talked with the coaches, my parents and Pittsburgh (Penguins). I love this place and feel like … Read more
Bowling Green senior forward Sam Craggs will be returning to the Falcons for the 2021-22 season, using his extra year of eligibility. Over his four years as a Falcon, Craggs has totaled 50 points (21 goals, 29 assists) over 144 games. During the 2020-21 season, Craggs tallied four goals and eight assists for a total … Read more
College hockey coaching veteran Matt Lindsay has joined Massachusetts as an assistant coach. Lindsay, who replaces Ben Barr after he took the Maine head coaching job, comes to Amherst following 10 seasons at Penn State, where he was an assistant coach under Guy Gadowsky. “We are very excited to welcome Matt Lindsay to our program,” … Read more
The CCHA announced Wednesday that the league has secured the rights to the Mason Cup and that the trophy will now be awarded to the CCHA playoffs postseason tournament champion annually. “With the Mason Cup joining the historic MacNaughton Cup as part of the CCHA family, the CCHA now has arguably the best trophy tandem … Read more
The CCHA announced Tuesday that the annual CCHA regular-season champion will be awarded the prestigious MacNaughton Cup, which has previously been used for the same purpose in the WCHA. “We are thrilled to award the MacNaughton Cup to the CCHA regular-season champions,” CCHA commissioner Don Lucia said in a statement. “The 40-pound handcrafted pure silver … Read more
Colorado College announced Friday that Peter Mannino will join the Tigers as an assistant coach. Mannino recently completed a two-year stint as head coach of the USHL’s Des Moines Buccaneers. Prior to Des Moines, he spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Omaha. The following season, he was hired as the associate head coach … Read more
Stonehill has named Boston University assistant coach Tara Watchorn the first head coach of its women’s hockey program. The team is set to compete in the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance (NEWHA) starting with the 2022-23 season. “We are thrilled to welcome Tara to Stonehill as our inaugural head coach,” said Stonehill director of athletics … Read more
Massachusetts associate head coach Ben Barr has been named the fifth head coach in Maine history, agreeing to terms on a four-year contract. The 39-year-old Barr has served in his role at UMass since 2016 and helped lead the Minutemen to their first national championship this past season. “We are thrilled to welcome Ben Barr … Read more
Wisconsin senior forward Linus Weissbach was named Tuesday as one of the school’s recipients of the Big Ten medal of honor, the conference’s highest honor. The awards were presented as part of the 2021 Buckinghams, UW Athletics’ annual awards show and student-athlete showcase. This year’s Buckinghams were presented online live via YouTube and social media. … Read more
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has named Brock Anundson the next director of athletics for the Nanooks. Anundson, selected from a pool of four finalists after a national search led by Athletics Staffing and Consultants, will start his new position on July 12. “I want to thank the search committee for their efforts and the … Read more
Colorado College announced Tuesday that Mark Stuart will join the Tigers as an assistant coach. Stuart played at CC from 2002 to 2005. He captained the 2004-05 squad to the Frozen Four before falling to eventual champion Denver in the semifinals. Stuart, who collected 54 points (12 goals, 42 assists) in 118 career games with … Read more
USA Hockey announced on Monday that Providence coach Nate Leaman has been named to the staff of the 2021 U.S. Men’s National Team as an assistant coach. Leaman joins a staff comprised of Jack Capuano (head coach), Adam Nightingale (assistant coach), Kevin Reiter (goaltending coach) and Mike King (video coach). The U.S. Men’s National Team … Read more
North Dakota announced Monday that former men’s hockey goalie Jon Casey and former women’s hockey forward Casie Hanson have been named to the UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2021. With no event last season due to the pandemic, the 46th annual Athletics Hall of Fame event will take place with a dinner … Read more
Five St. Cloud State players will return for their fifth seasons in 2021-22, the school announced Friday. Forwards Easton Brodzinski and Kevin Fitzgerald, defensemen Seamus Donohue and Luke Jaycox and goaltender David Hrenak will be back for their final year of NCAA eligibility. The five returning Huskies all played key roles for St. Cloud State … Read more
St. Thomas announced Thursday that Tom Palkowski will not return as its head women’s hockey coach for the 2021-22 season. Palkowski, who spent nine seasons as an assistant at St. Thomas, recently finished his 14th season as head coach. He has coached 33 years overall. During the 2020-21 season, St. Thomas finished 6-2-0. Overall, the … Read more
Dave Flint has signed a new four-year contract to remain as the Northeastern women’s hockey coach at least through the 2024-25 season, the school has announced. Last season, Flint moved into 12th all-time in NCAA history with 344 career wins (15 seasons), and his 256 victories in 12 seasons at Northeastern is a program record. … Read more
As of May 5, 2021, Alabama Huntsville as not secured a conference home for the upcoming 2021-22 season, and has announced that the program will suspend its hockey operations, effective immediately. If UAH ultimately secures conference membership, it plans to promptly reinstate its hockey program. However, UAH will not be eligible for conference play for … Read more
Holy Cross announced Tuesday that the school has named Bill Riga as the next head men’s hockey coach. Riga, who joins the Crusaders after 13 years at Quinnipiac, the last seven as the Bobcats’ associate head coach, replaces David Berard, who stepped down in April before being named Providence’s associate athletic director for men’s and women’s … Read more