Illinois still banking on new program, could join Big Ten if rink built by 2022
According to the News-Gazette, Illinois has “come close on multiple occasions” to making a new hockey program official (photo: Joe Connor).
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St. Olaf coach Eaves leaves after three seasons, named new coach of AHL’s Monsters
After three seasons as the head men’s coach at St. Olaf, Mike Eaves has accepted a job as the head coach of the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters (photo: Melissa Wade).
Pegula Ice Arena to host Sabres, Penguins in NHL preseason game Sept. 16
Penn State’s Pegula Ice Arena will once again host an NHL preseason game, with the Buffalo Sabres hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. EDT (photo: Mark Selders/Penn State Athletic Communications).
Western Michigan assistant Krygier takes same job with AHL’s Griffins
Western Michigan assistant coach Todd Krygier has left the program to accept an assistant coaching position with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins (photo: Gary Shook).
Former Bowdoin assistant Graham named new coach at Johnson and Wales
Eric Graham has been named the new head coach at Johnson and Wales, replacing James Lacour.
O’Brien leaves Providence, will play 2019-20 season in BCHL
The BCHL’s Penticton Vees have announced that forward Jay O’Brien has committed to the Vees for the 2019-20 season (photo: Stew Milne).
Omaha goalie Tomek gives up senior season, signs with Slovakian pro team
Omaha junior goalie Matej Tomek will not return for his senior season, choosing to sign a pro contract with HC Dukla Trencin in Slovakia for the 2019-20 season (photo: Dan and Margaret Hickling).
Arizona State adds former Boston University goalie Prawdzik as graduate transfer for 2019-20 season
Former Boston University goalie Max Prawdzik will play the 2019-20 season at Arizona State as a graduate transfer (photo: Melissa Wade).
NCAA rules committee proposes clarification to video review, changes to in-season tournaments’ overtime
The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee proposed Thursday that all video reviews for offsides or too many players on the ice infractions leading to a goal in the regular season be reviewed by coach’s challenges only.
Blanchard, Kimball named new assistants for Yale women’s team
Danielle Blanchard and Grant Kimball have been named assistant coaches for the Yale women’s team (photos: Plattsburgh/Aurora Athletics).
Nichols women’s coach O’Grady announces resignation after two years with Bison
Nichols women’s coach Mike O’Grady announced his resignation recently to accept the same position at another NCAA Division III institution (photo: Nichols College Athletics).
Former Minnesota Duluth national champ Murray named new women’s coach at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s announced on Wednesday that Sarah Murray has been named the fifth head coach in the program’s 21-year history.
Spooner, Umberger to be inducted into Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame
This fall, 10 new members will be inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame. The group includes Natalie Spooner (women’s hockey) and RJ Umberger (men’s hockey).
Big Ten tabs Minnesota Vikings COO Warren as new commissioner
The Big Ten announced Tuesday that Kevin Warren has been named the sixth commissioner of the conference.
Long Island women’s team adds former New Hampshire standout Faber as new assistant coach
Long Island announced Monday that Sam Faber has been named a full-time assistant coach for the women’s team that will start play in 2019-20 in the NEWHA.
ECAC Hockey brings aboard Feola, Hicks as directors of officiating
ECAC Hockey announced Monday a pair of staff hires, as Peter Feola and Bryan Hicks were both named directors of officiating.
Flowers named new WCHA women’s commissioner, will start duties in July
The WCHA on Monday named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference assistant commissioner Jennifer Flowers as its next vice president and women’s commissioner.
Bowling Green names former Merrimack assistant Carr to same role with Falcons
Bowling Green announced Friday that the Falcons have named Curtis Carr an assistant coach.
Ohio State’s Rohlik signs contract extension through ’23-24 season
Ohio State head coach Steve Rohlik has signed a contract extension with the Buckeyes that runs through the 2023-24 season (photo: Jim Rosvold/USCHO.com).
Merrimack hires longtime Plattsburgh coach Emery as director of men’s hockey program
Merrimack announced Thursday the addition of Bob Emery as the team’s director of men’s ice hockey.