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Union women’s hockey coach Sciba resigns position, takes role on coaching staff of PWHL New York franchise

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After eight years leading the Union women’s hockey program, Josh Sciba has resigned his head coaching position to accept a spot on the coaching staff of PWHL New York. The position reunites Sciba with new PWHL New York head coach and former Colgate head coach Greg Fargo, under whom Sciba served as an assistant for four years … Read more

WCHA commissioner Dill steps down, citing personal reasons, as he enters ‘next phase of retirement’

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Tracy Dill has announced that he will step down as the commissioner of the WCHA for personal reasons, effective June 30, 2024. Earlier this offseason, Dill had the interim tag removed as commissioner and signed a two-year contract. “I want to express my appreciation to the WCHA membership for allowing me the opportunity to serve … Read more

Former Minnesota women’s hockey standouts Darwitz, Wendell-Pohl elected to Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024

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Minnesota women’s hockey alumni Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl have been selected as 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. The pair of former Gophers will join Colin Campbell, Pavel Datsyuk, David Poile, Jeremy Roenick and Shea Weber to make up the 2024 class. Darwitz played at the ‘U’ for three years (2002-05). In that span, … Read more

Former Princeton, Quinnipiac, Penn State women’s hockey coach Samoskevich added as assistant coach for inaugural coaching staff at Delaware

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Melissa Samoskevich is joining the Delaware hockey program as an assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. Samoskevich will assume the role on July 3. “I am beyond excited for the addition of Melissa to the Blue Hen family,” Delaware head coach Allison Coomey said in a statement. “Melissa brings a wealth of experience to … Read more

Veteran college hockey coach Shyiak returns to Northern Michigan as Wildcats’ new head coach

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Former Northern Michigan hockey player Dave Shyiak has been named his alma mater’s fourth head hockey coach. Shyiak takes over for Grant Potulny, who stepped down earlier this month. “I’m thrilled that Dave Shyiak will be returning to campus to lead our hockey program,” Northern Michigan AD Rick Comley said in a statement. “Dave was … Read more

Ledyard Classic field to include Alaska Anchorage, Dartmouth, Northeastern, Providence for 2024 event Dec. 28-29 at Dartmouth’s Thompson Arena

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Alaska Anchorage, Dartmouth, Northeastern, and Providence will make their way to Thompson Arena for the 35th annual Ledyard Classic. The Ledyard Classic is one of the longest standing Division I hockey tournaments and is presented by Ledyard National Bank. This year, the tournament is set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 28 and Sunday, Dec. … Read more

Former NHL defenseman Wisniewski bringing ‘loyalty and hard work’ to Ohio State as new associate head coach for women’s hockey team

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Ohio State has announced the hiring of James Wisniewski as associate head coach for the women’s hockey program. “The biggest things I look for in a staff member is loyalty and hard work and I know that James possesses both,” OSU head coach Nadine Muzerall said in a statement. “He’s an exemplary coach because of … Read more

Notre Dame announces ’24-25 season will be Jackson’s last behind bench; current assistant, former Irish player Sheahan to take over with ’25-26 season

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A pioneer in the world of amateur hockey and a mainstay behind the Irish bench for nearly two decades, Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson has announced his plans to step down at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Current Notre Dame associate head coach and former Irish player Brock Sheahan will succeed Jackson as the … Read more

Former Dartmouth assistant, Adrian player Gavin tabbed new assistant coach for Boston College women’s hockey team

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Boston College has announced the addition of Max Gavin to the women’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. Gavin arrives at Chestnut Hill from Dartmouth, where he served as an assistant coach since 2022. Before his stint at Dartmouth, Gavin spent the 2021-22 season as the director of hockey operations for the Vermont men’s hockey … Read more

St. Olaf athletic director Bowles, who had been with Oles since July 2015, loses battle with cancer, passes away at 45

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The St. Olaf College community is mourning the loss of athletic director Ryan Bowles, who passed away from cancer on June 19, 2024. Bowles was 45 years old. Hired as St. Olaf’s athletic director in July 2015, Bowles oversaw the college’s 26 varsity sports teams, as well as sports medicine, athletic performance, event management, facility … Read more

Dartmouth names former Northern Michigan assistant Pool to same role with Big Green men’s hockey team

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Dartmouth has announced the hiring of Byron Pool as a new assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. “I would like to welcome Byron and Kay Pool along with their two children, Harper and Curran, to Dartmouth. Their family will be a tremendous addition to the Upper Valley,” said Dartmouth head coach Reid Cashman in a statement. “Byron … Read more

Former Clarkson standout, longtime AHL coach Houle named Golden Knights’ new men’s hockey coach

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Clarkson has announced Jean-François Houle as the 12th coach in the history of the men’s hockey program. Houle replaces Casey Jones, who was named associate coach at Cornell last week. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to return and coach at my alma mater,” said Houle in a statement. “I am excited about the … Read more

St. John Fisher names first hockey coaches as Lesswing to head men’s team, McDonald to take reins of women’s team

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St. John Fisher has named Reid Lesswing head coach of the men’s hockey team and Scott McDonald will take the helm as head coach of the women’s hockey team. The university announced the addition of intercollegiate men’s and women’s hockey teams earlier this year broadening its total number of athletic teams competing in the NCAA … Read more

Saint Michael’s assistant, former Purple Knights captain Sweezey takes over as new women’s hockey head coach

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Saint Michael’s women’s hockey graduate Meghan Sweezey has been named the program’s new head coach, effective July 1. She succeeds Chris Donovan, who coached the Purple Knights during their first 24 years of varsity play and oversaw the program joining the NCAA Division I NEWHA in 2017-18. Sweezey previously served as the squad’s top assistant … Read more