USCHO Staff
While not officially announced by the school, Lawrence men’s hockey coach Brett Wall has been named head coach of the NAHL’s Janesville Jets. Wall, who played at Lake Superior State, had been with the Vikings since the 2022-23 season. He graduated with a BS in Sports Recreation and Management from LSSU in 2013. “I’m excited … Read more
Chris Azzano, who has eight seasons of college hockey coaching experience as well as two in the USHL, has been named assistant coach for the Sacred Heart men’s hockey team. Azzano oversaw goalies at Army West Point in 2023-24 after three seasons on the staff at Colgate. He became a full-time Raiders assistant coach for … Read more
Clarkson has announced the addition of Sebastian Ragno to the men’s hockey coaching staff as a new assistant coach. In addition, Cam Basarab has been named an assistant for the Clarkson women’s hockey team. In the summer of 2023, the NCAA expanded the size allowable for college hockey programs from two paid assistants to three … Read more
Lake Forest women’s hockey coach Jennifer Wilson announced Thursday that she will be resigning to accept an opportunity as an NCAA Division I assistant at an unnamed school. Wilson has coached the Foresters for six seasons and compiled an overall record of 77-57-10 and an NCHA mark of 56-25-7. Lake Forest qualified for the NCHA … Read more
Fredonia has announced the addition of Conor Foley as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. Foley played 115 games over five seasons with Franklin Pierce and UMass Boston, finishing his career with 113 points from 2019 to 2024. He was a captain his senior year at Franklin Pierce while also winning the league’s … Read more
Jake Bobrowski has been named the new head coach for the Northland women’s hockey team. Bobrowski, who becomes the fourth head coach of the program, takes over for Natasha Hawkins, who left the program in July. “Northland women’s hockey is excited for a new era, with new leadership in Jake Bobrowski,” said Northland athletic director … Read more
The Big Ten and Chicago Cubs announced Thursday plans to host a pair of college hockey doubleheaders at Wrigley Field in Jan. 2025. The event will be known as The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series. The Frozen Confines will feature three Big Ten men’s hockey games, plus a WCHA women’s game, the weekend of … Read more
A lawsuit against the NCAA and some Division I men’s schools is asking to end the loss of U.S. college hockey eligibility for players who compete in major juniors. Attorneys for Canadian player Rylan Masterson claimed in a lawsuit filed Monday that the NCAA’s rule taking away eligibility for those who play games in the … Read more
Adrian has announced the hiring of Adam Phillips as head coach of the Bulldogs men’s hockey team. Phillips will serve as the program’s third head coach in program history, taking over for Adam Krug, who left for an assistant coaching job with the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors in July. “Adrian College is very excited that Adam … Read more
Saint Michael’s has announced the hire of Spencer Fascetta as the women’s hockey program’s full-time assistant coach. Fascetta arrives at Saint Michael’s from Vermont State Castleton, where he served the past two years as a women’s hockey graduate assistant coach under Saint Michael’s alumnus Tim McAuliffe. Fascetta was responsible for recruiting, scouting, special teams, practice … Read more
Dave Clausen, the only coach the Utica women’s hockey team has ever had, has stepped down after 23 seasons with the program. Clausen is leaving the program to pursue another opportunity, according to WKTV.com. During his time at Utica, Clausen went 347-214-37 and earned four conference coach of the year awards (two ECAC West, two … Read more
Western Connecticut State has announced the hiring of Doug Friedman as head coach of the Wolves’ men’s hockey team that will begin NCAA Division III play in the fall of 2025. Friedman comes to WestConn from Boston University, where he has been director of hockey operations since 2021, helping that squad win the Hockey East … Read more
Legendary Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey head coach Mike Sertich, who not only served as the head coach of the Bulldogs for 18 years, but was a defenseman from 1965 to 1969, passed away on Aug. 8 in Duluth, Minn. He was 77. Sertich, who was at the helm of the UMD program from 1982 to … Read more
Joe Wegwerth has been promoted to assistant coach with the Bemidji State men’s hockey team for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Wegwerth returns to the BSU staff after previously serving as a volunteer assistant and video coordinator with the program last season. A 2019 graduate of Notre Dame, Wegwerth was a two-time Hockey East academic team … Read more
The WCHA has announced that Michelle McAteer is the conference’s new commissioner. McAteer, who replaces Tracy Dill, joins the WCHA from Augsburg, where she served as the women’s hockey head coach for the past 14 seasons. “I am thrilled and honored to be the next commissioner of the WCHA,” said McAteer in a statement. “I … Read more
Matt Gilroy will join the Harvard men’s hockey program as an assistant coach. Gilroy begins his collegiate coaching career after a successful stint as an assistant coach with the U.S. National Development Team Program. “We are very excited about the addition of Matt to our program,” said Crimson head coach Ted Donato in a statement. … Read more
Andrea Peterson, assistant women’s hockey coach at Gustavus Adolphus and the program’s most decorated player, has been promoted to associate head coach of the team. “I couldn’t be more excited and proud to announce the promotion of Andrea to associate head coach,” said Gusties head coach Mike Carroll in a statement. “Over her time here … Read more
Holy Cross and head men’s hockey coach Bill Riga have agreed to a restructured contract that will keep the coach in Worcester, Mass., until 2029. In addition, assistant coach Castan Sommer has been promoted to associate head coach. The Holy Cross program has shown constant improvement during Riga’s three-year tenure, increasing their victory total every … Read more
College Hockey Inc. announced Monday that Sean Hogan will serve as the organization’s new executive director. Hogan was elevated from his previous position of senior director of men’s hockey athlete relations and will begin his new role effective immediately, taking over for Mike Snee, who left earlier this summer for a job in the NHL … Read more
The Superior International Junior Hockey League has announced the hiring of its new commissioner, Dean Thibodeau. Thibodeau joins the league following his time as the assistant commissioner of the CCHA and the associate commissioner of hockey operations with the WCHA. “I appreciated the opportunity to continue my personal and professional growth with the new league … Read more