USCHO Staff
NCAA Division I hockey student-athletes once again performed above the national average academically, according to the annual Academic Progress Rate (APR) data released this month by the NCAA. The women’s hockey four-year average score from 2020-21 through 2023-24 was 993, while men’s hockey scored 986, placing both among the top six among all women’s and men’s sports, … Read more
With the departure of head coach Pat Bingham following the program’s first-ever NEWHA semifinals appearance in February, a familiar face is taking over the reins of the Post women’s hockey program as alumni and current men’s hockey assistant coach and women’s hockey goaltender coach Brandon Brown has been announced as the program’s interim head coach … Read more
Vermont has announced that Erik Strand has joined the women’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. Strand joins the Catamounts after 10 seasons as head coach at Wisconsin-Eau Claire. “We are very excited to welcome Erik Strand and his family to Vermont,” said UVM head coach Jim Plumer in a statement. “Throughout the time I … Read more
Stonehill has announced a landmark $15 million gift from Tom and Kathleen Bogan, kickstarting a fundraising campaign to support the construction of a new ice hockey and basketball arena. In recognition of their philanthropy, the facility will be named the Tom & Kathleen Bogan Arena. “This generous gift — the largest in the college’s history … Read more
St. Catherine has announced the hiring of Kayla Chilstrom as the Wildcats’ new head hockey coach. Chilstrom, the program’s assistant for the past three seasons, is the fourth coach headed into the program’s 29th season. “I want to personally thank (athletic director) Eric Stacey and the athletic department for believing in me to lead this … Read more
Norwich has announced the hiring of Justin Simpson as the third head coach in the history of the women’s hockey team. Simpson comes to Northfield after spending the last four seasons behind the bench at Brown, the first three as an assistant coach and the most recent campaign as the associate head coach. Under his … Read more
Norwich women’s hockey assistant coach Taylor Willard has stepped down from her post and accepted a position as an assistant at Delaware. Willard completed her fourth season at Norwich this past season. In each of her four seasons, she oversaw a defense that finished in the top 15 in Division III in goals-against average, never … Read more
Roger Williams has announced the appointment of Lora Ardoin as the inaugural head coach for the RWU women’s hockey team, which officially starts with the 2026-27 season. Ardoin joins Roger Williams after serving as an assistant coach for the Utica women’s hockey team during the 2024-25 season. At Utica, she instructed players on ice skills … Read more
King’s has named Quinn La Rock as the next coach of the women’s hockey team. “We are thrilled to welcome Quinn La Rock to King’s,” said assistant athletic director Andy Orlowski. “He brings with him a record of success and a dynamic vision for the future of our women’s ice hockey program founded on building … Read more
The Middle Atlantic Conference has announced the addition of Neumann as the 17th member of the MAC beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. Neumann has most recently competed in the UCHC. “On behalf of the presidents of the member institutions of the Middle Atlantic Conference, it is my honor to welcome Neumann University to the … Read more
Beloit College will join the WIAC as an affiliate member in men’s and women’s hockey beginning with the 2025-26 academic year. Beloit will be in its inaugural seasons for both sports during the 2025-26 season. The Buccaneers will join a conference that includes full-time members UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Stout, as well … Read more
Tage Thompson (Connecticut) scored the overtime game-winning goal to clinch the first gold medal for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the IIHF Men’s World Championship since 1933, defeating Switzerland 1-0 Sunday at Avicii Arena in Stockholm. “What an absolutely amazing feeling,” said Ryan Warsofsky, head coach of Team USA, in a statement. “Everyone in … Read more
Cara Gardner Morey has resigned her position as head coach of Princeton’s women’s hockey team to accept a new role as general manager of PWHL Vancouver, an expansion franchise set to begin play in the 2025-26 season. Gardner Morey has spent the last 14 seasons as a member of Princeton’s coaching staff, including the last … Read more
RIT men’s hockey associate head coach Brian Hills announced his retirement on Thursday. Hills joined Wayne Wilson’s staff in 2005 prior to RIT’s inaugural NCAA Division I season and was a driving force behind the program’s success the last 20 years. A rabid recruiter, Hills helped build a program that won 10 Atlantic Hockey championships, … Read more
Matt Walton has been named the fourth head coach of the Marian women’s hockey team. Walton spent last season on the bench for the Sabres women’s hockey team as an assistant coach. “Marian University athletics is excited to name Matt Walton as the next head coach of our women’s ice hockey program,” said Marian director … Read more
Milwaukee School of Engineering has announced that interim head coach Brandon Richards has been elevated to head coach for the MSOE men’s hockey. “I am excited to see the Brandon Richards era begin” said MSOE athletic director Bill Massoels in a statement. “We had numerous quality candidates apply, but I kept coming back to Brandon … Read more
Ferris State has announced the appointment of three new members of the coaching staff. Zack Cisek has been named the Bulldogs’ associate coach, while Ferris State alum Justin DeMartino and Gehrig Sarosy are the new assistant coaches. “I’m excited to have all three of these guys on board and believe they are the best fit … Read more
Michigan Tech has announced that Bill Muckalt has been named the new head hockey coach. Muckalt is the 23rd head coach in program history and returns to Tech after one season as head coach at Lindenwood. Muckalt replaces Joe Shawhan, who has led the Huskies since May 2017. In eight seasons, Shawhan went 154-120-29. “Joe … Read more
North Dakota has announced the hiring of former UND captain and defenseman Matt Smaby as the program’s associate head coach. “We are excited to welcome Matt to our coaching staff,” said Fighting Hawks head coach Dane Jackson in a statement. “Much like his playing days, his teams brought a strong work ethic and tenacity to … Read more
Notre Dame has announced Mike Garman has been named associate head coach of the Fighting Irish hockey team. Garman arrives in South Bend after eight seasons with the USHL’s Chicago Steel, where he served in a variety of roles during his time with the Steel, including assistant coach, associate head coach, GM and most recently, … Read more