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Colorado College has announced that Emily West has joined the program as the director of hockey operations. West, a Colorado Springs native, returns to her hometown after serving as an assistant coach for the Ohio State women’s hockey program for three seasons. She helped lead the Buckeyes to their first NCAA Division I title in … Read more
Abby Ostrom has been named the new head coach of the Suffolk women’s hockey team. Ostrom takes over as the second-ever head coach for the Rams, replacing Taylor Wasylk, who was named head coach at Lindenwood after leading Suffolk to its first CCC crown and NCAA appearance in program history. Ostrom had been working on … Read more
Saint Mary’s announced Tuesday that Sarah Murray has stepped down as the head women’s hockey coach to accept a position as the head girls hockey coach at her high school alma mater, Shattuck-St. Mary’s. “We are happy for Sarah and she will be greatly missed,” said SMU athletic director Brian Sisson said in a statement. … Read more
Cam Clarke has been named an assistant coach with the Norwich men’s hockey team. Clarke has also been named Norwich’s head men’s golf coach. “It is an honor to be chosen as the next head men’s golf coach in addition to being named an assistant men’s hockey coach,” said Clarke in a statement. “Thank you … Read more
After a three-year hiatus, Amber Fryklund has rejoined the Bemidji State women’s hockey coaching staff and will return as associate head coach. Fryklund rejoins the Beavers after a career in teaching and served as an assistant professor of Human Performance, Sport and Health at Bemidji State following her leave of the program after the 2019-20 … Read more
Steve Jennings has been named an assistant hockey coach at Air Force. A 1991 Naval Academy graduate, Jennings brings a wealth of hockey knowledge to the Falcons. “Steve is a great addition to our staff,” Air Force head coach Frank Serratore said in a statement. “He is a terrific hockey man with a great eye … Read more
Augustana has announced the hiring of Chad Demers and Brandon Wildung as the team’s newest assistant coaches. Demers and Wildung join the Vikings after spending time in the USHL. Demers comes to Augustana after a successful 2022-23 season in the USHL as the associate head coach of the Fargo Force. Before joining the Force, Demers … Read more
Middlebury has announced the hiring of Jack Fitzgerald as the assistant men’s hockey coach. Fitzgerald joins the program after spending the previous four seasons as an assistant men’s hockey coach at Amherst. “I am extremely excited for the opportunity to be joining such a storied hockey program,” said Fitzgerald in a news release. “Middlebury is … Read more
Nate Guenin, a former captain for the Ohio State men’s hockey team, is returning to his alma mater as an assistant coach. Guenin played four years for the Buckeyes (2002-06) before an 11-year professional career that included more than 200 NHL appearances. “I am thrilled to add Nate to our staff,” said Ohio State head … Read more
Providence has announced the addition of Joe Palmer to the men’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. Palmer spent the previous four seasons (2019-23) as a goaltending and video coach with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch. Prior to Syracuse, Palmer spent 2015-19 as the director of hockey operations for the Cornell men’s hockey program and also … Read more
After nearly 10 months of exploration and discussions with stakeholders across the Union College community, the school’s mascot has been changed from Dutchmen/Dutchwomen to Garnet Chargers. Garnet Chargers rose to the top of a field of 400-plus unique names offered by more than 1,100 Union students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. “I am thrilled to … Read more
UMass Lowell has named Andy Boschetto as the new associate head coach of the River Hawks men’s hockey team. Boschetto comes to Lowell after helping Augustana with the start of its men’s hockey program in 2022. “Andy will be a welcome addition to our staff,” said UMass Lowell head coach Norm Bazin in a statement. … Read more
Harvard announced Thursday that Laura Bellamy will be the next women’s hockey head coach. Bellamy, a 2013 Harvard graduate, takes over for Katey Stone, who retired in June. “We are excited to welcome Coach Bellamy back to lead Harvard women’s ice hockey,” said Harvard director of athletics Erin McDermott in a statement. “Laura brings a … Read more
King’s announced Wednesday that Josh Hoff will join the Monarchs as the next head women’s hockey coach. Hoff joins the Monarchs after spending the 2022-23 campaign across town as an assistant coach with the men’s team at Wilkes, where he assisted in designing and executing on-ice practices, systems, and bench management as well as conditioning … Read more
Ed Harding has announced his departure as head coach of the Southern Maine men’s hockey team. The seventh coach in program history, Harding was named USM’s head coach in April 2015 after taking over as interim head coach at the midway point of the 2014-15 season. Harding played for the Huskies from 1985 to 1988, … Read more
Plymouth State head women’s hockey coach Mollie Fitzpatrick has resigned her position. Fitzpatrick led the Panthers to a 3-19-1 mark in her first season as a head coach, earning her first victory in a 3-2 win over Curry on Nov. 5, 2022. According to a news release, Fitzpatrick intends to leave the sport to “pursue … Read more
University of New England head women’s hockey coach David Venditti has stepped down from the position for “personal reasons,” according to a news release. A national search for the Nor’easters’ next women’s hockey coach began in late June. “David essentially built our women’s ice hockey program from scratch into a championship-caliber contender,” said UNE director … Read more
Peter Mannino has been promoted to associate head coach of the Colorado College hockey team. Mannino, a former head coach in the USHL and starting goaltender for the 2005 NCAA Division I national champion Denver team, is entering his third season with the Tiger hockey program in 2023-24 after serving as an assistant coach for … Read more
Minnesota Duluth has named Emma Sobieck an assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. Sobieck will join Bulldogs head coach Maura Crowell’s staff and will serve alongside associate head coach Laura Bellamy and assistant coach Laura Schuler. “I am honored and beyond excited to join the Bulldog community,” said Sobieck in a statement. “The biggest … Read more
After originally announcing his return to Minnesota earlier this offseason, forward Logan Cooley on Thursday signed a three-year, entry-level with the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes. Cooley was the Coyotes first-round selection (third overall) in the 2022 NHL Draft and forgoes his remaining NCAA eligibility. “We are thrilled to sign Logan to an NHL contract,” said Coyotes … Read more