Middlebury hires former Amherst men’s hockey assistant coach Fitzgerald for same job with Panthers

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

After 11-year NHL, AHL career, former Ohio State captain Guenin back with Buckeyes as new assistant coach

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

Former Ohio State goalie, Cornell director of hockey operations Palmer named new assistant coach at Providence

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

Union drops Dutchmen/Dutchwomen nickname, to be known as Garnet Chargers moving forward

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

Former Harvard goalie Bellamy leaves Minnesota Duluth bench after eight seasons, returns to Crimson as new women’s hockey head coach

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

Former Wilkes men’s hockey assistant Hoff named new women’s hockey head coach at King’s

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

After one season behind Plymouth State women’s hockey team’s bench, Fitzpatrick leaves for ‘new career opportunities’

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 women’s hockey coach Venditti leaves position after 10 seasons due to ‘personal reasons’

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

‘Fantastic teacher’ Mannino promoted to associate head coach role with Colorado College men’s hockey team

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 women’s hockey team names former Bemidji State captain, coach Sobieck new assistant for Bulldogs

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

NHL’s Coyotes sign 2022 first-round pick Cooley, who leaves Minnesota after originally committing to return to Gophers in ’23-24

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

After eight seasons at Morrisville, Utica grad Lomanto returns to Pioneers as new assistant coach for women’s hockey team

Utica has announced the hiring of Melissa Lomanto as a full-time assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. Lomanto comes to Utica after serving as the head coach at Morrisville since the program’s inaugural season in 2015-16. There, the Utica grad guided the Mustangs to 89 wins, including two Colonial Hockey Conference championship titles in … Read more

Colgate men’s hockey team names former NTDP coach Walsh new assistant coach for Raiders

Colgate has announced Anthony Walsh will be joining the men’s hockey program as an assistant coach. Walsh comes to Colgate after most recently serving as an assistant coach with the U.S. National Team Development Program since March 2022. He began working with the NTDP Under-17 team before transitioning to the Under-18 team. Walsh helped guide … Read more

Bemidji State volunteer assistant Schoen earns assistant coaching role with Bowling Green hockey team

Bowling Green has announced the hiring of Dylan Schoen to the men’s hockey team’s staff as an assistant coach. Schoen joins the Falcons after serving as a volunteer assistant coach for Bemidji State during the 2022-23 season, working with the team’s goaltenders. He will have a similar role with BGSU. “We are very excited to … Read more

Minnesota State adds Wisconsin prep coach McCracken to Mavericks men’s hockey coaching staff

Minnesota State has announced that Cory McCracken will join the men’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. “Cory brings experience as a head coach as well as a tremendous background in player development and recruiting,” said Mavericks head coach Luke Strand in a statement. “His knowledge base of the player pool is second to none … Read more

Keene State adding NCAA Division III men’s, women’s hockey starting with 2024-25 season

Keene State has announced the addition of men’s and women’s hockey to the list of its varsity program offerings. Hockey will start with the 2024-25 season. “I am thrilled to announce the launch of Keene State Owls D-III ice hockey,” Keene State president Dr. Melinda Treadwell said in a statement. “The decision supports strategic enrollment … Read more

Little East Conference to join NCAA men’s Division III hockey ranks in 2025-26, eyeing women’s hockey membership as well

The Little East Conference announced Monday that the league will begin sponsoring men’s hockey as a championship sport beginning with the 2025-26 academic year. The addition of men’s hockey raises the LEC’s championship offerings to 22 sports. The conference’s ability to sponsor men’s hockey follows Keene State’s addition of men’s and women’s hockey as varsity … Read more