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FRIDAY ROUNDUP: New Hampshire upsets top-ranked Boston University, No. 2 Minnesota edges St. Thomas in overtime, No. 4 Boston College rallies to topple LIU, Minnesota State beats No. 9 St. Cloud State in OT

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It’s still very early in the 2023-24 college hockey season, but one of the first upsets has taken place as New Hampshire knocked off No. 1 Boston University 6-4 Friday night in front of 6,070 at the Whittemore Center in Durham, N.H. The game was not without its moments as when BU scored to bring … Read more

Former ECAC, Hockey East commissioner Bertagna named recipient of 2023 Lester Patrick Trophy for service to hockey in U.S.

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Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna was in attendance. - The visiting Boston University Terriers defeated the Boston College Eagles 5-3 (EN) on Friday, November 7, 2014, at Kelley Rink in Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Melissa Wade)

The NHL has announced that Joe Bertagna has been named the recipient of the 2023 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. The annual award, one of the most prestigious in hockey, was presented to the NHL by the New York Rangers in 1966. It honors the memory of Lester … Read more

Former Trine goaltender Nettesheim named new goalie coach for Chatham women’s hockey team

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Chatham has announced that Emily Nettesheim will be joining the Cougars women’s hockey coaching staff as a goalie coach. Nettesheim joins the staff after having played for Trine from 2018 to 2022. “I am very excited to welcome Emily to our staff,” said Chatham coach Mike O’Grady in a statement. “Her enthusiasm for the sport … Read more

Augsburg women’s hockey team adds Bauer as new assistant coach, Neuberger as graduate fellow assistant coach

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Elizabeth “Biz” Bauer, a former standout women’s hockey player at Wisconsin-Eau Claire, has been named the full-time assistant coach for the Augsburg women’s hockey team. In addition, Nicole Neuberger, a two-time all-conference collegiate women’s hockey player, has been named as the Augsburg women’s hockey team’s new graduate fellow assistant coach. A four-year player for NCAA … Read more

Former Salem State women’s hockey head coach Giantonio hired for same job at Marian

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Julian Giantonio has been named the third head coach of the Marian women’s hockey team. Giantonio joins the Sabres after serving as the head coach at Salem State this past season. “Congratulations to Julian on his well-deserved hire as the head women’s ice hockey coach,” said Marian director of athletics Tony Draves in a statement. … Read more

Salem State tabs former Vikings player, assistant coach MacInnis as men’s hockey team’s new head coach

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Salem State has announced that former Vikings player and assistant coach Chris Maclnnis has been named the new head men’s hockey coach. MacInnis replaces Bill O’Neill, who retired this past summer after 42 years. “Chris was a valuable member of the Viking community as a student-athlete and assistant coach, and we are excited to have … Read more

Dartmouth hires former UMass Boston assistant coach Fahey for same role with Big Green for 2023-24 hockey season

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Dartmouth has announced the addition of Brian Fahey to the men’s hockey staff as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. Fahey comes to Hanover after spending the 2022-23 season as an assistant coach with UMass Boston. “We are excited to add Brian Fahey to our staff,” said Dartmouth head coach Reid Cashman in a … Read more

‘Tears of joy’ coming this weekend as Robert Morris hockey reboot taking center stage with Bowling Green home-and-home

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By Mike Prisuta/Special to USCHO.com As the days dwindled down this week toward the triumphant return of Robert Morris men’s hockey, coach Derek Schooley found himself wrestling with perhaps the only emotion that had escaped him since the men’s and women’s programs had been abruptly terminated in May 2021. “I wonder if I remember how … Read more

NCAA modifies transfer window for hockey players to 45 days after championship selections

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NCAA allowing athletes’ uniforms to include patches supporting social justice issues

The NCAA Division I Council on Wednesday approved changes to notification-of-transfer windows across all sports. The Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee supported 45-day windows as preferable to previously introduced 30-day windows. In men’s and women’s hockey, windows will be modified to 45 days, beginning seven days after championship selection. “We are pleased the student-athlete voice … Read more

With Bertagna stepping down after ’23-24 season, AHCA looking to fill executive director position

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The 2023-24 college hockey season will be Joe Bertagna’s last as executive director of the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA). With that, the AHCA has created a job posting for Bertagna’s replacement. The job is a part-time position answering to the president and board of the AHCA. The candidate must be a self-starter and preferably … Read more

After 68 wins in Atlantic Hockey play over six seasons, Canisius gives hockey coach Large multi-year contract extension

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Canisius announced on Thursday that head coach Trevor Large has agreed to a multiple-year contract extension. Per university policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Entering his seventh season as head coach of the Golden Griffins, Large has amassed an overall record of 88-98-19 behind the Canisius bench, highlighted by a 68-66-15 record in … Read more

Air Force, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Omaha comprise field for 2024 Ice Breaker Tournament to be played in Las Vegas

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Minnesota will host the 2024 men’s Ice Breaker Tournament at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Air Force, Massachusetts and Omaha will also compete in the event, scheduled for Oct. 11-12, 2024. “Las Vegas hosting the 2024 Ice Breaker is another example of the impressive growth of hockey, and particularly college hockey, in our country,” said … Read more

Michigan blueliner Druskinis no longer on Wolverines hockey team after ‘violation of team rules’

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According to the Michigan Daily, Wolverines sophomore defenseman Johnny Druskinis has been removed from the team. “Johnny Druskinis is no longer on the Michigan Hockey roster, following a violation of team rules,” a Michigan hockey spokesperson said in a statement to the publication. Druskinis played eight games for the Wolverines last year, compiling two assists.

Longtime Minnesota Duluth goaltender coach Nicklin elevated to assistant coach with Bulldogs men’s hockey team

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Minnesota Duluth has elevated the role of longtime goaltender coach Brant Nicklin to assistant coach. Nicklin has been a volunteer assistant coach for the Bulldogs men staff since the 2014-15 season, and prior to joining the men, served as the UMD women’s goaltending coach from 2009 to 2014. Nicklin was on coaching staff for the … Read more

NCAA announces recruiting violations for Air Force men’s hockey team, team accepts responsibility for infractions

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The NCAA announced Thursday recruiting violations pertaining to the Air Force hockey team. In an announcement regarding the Air Force golf coach and gambling, the hockey violation was noted. “The school, enforcement staff, men’s ice hockey head coach (Frank Serratore) and two assistant coaches agreed that an additional violation at Air Force occurred in the … Read more