MacMillan Steps in at UAF

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Alaska-Fairbanks wasted no time filling its head coach opening, tabbing former assistant and UAF alum Tavis MacMillan. He succeeds Guy Gadowsky, who was named the new coach at Princeton earlier today. “I have such mixed emotions about this opportunity,” said MacMillan. “Guy has been an instrumental part of my coaching career and I have been … Read more

Princeton Snatches Gadowsky

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After an eight-week search, Princeton named Guy Gadowsky its new head coach today. The announcement leaves a hole at Alaska-Fairbanks, where Gadowsky has been the head coach for five years. Gadowsky will be formally introduced at a news conference, Friday at 11 a.m. at Princeton. “We are delighted to appoint Guy as our new men’s … Read more

Morris Lands at Northwood Prep

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Mark Morris, fired as head coach at Clarkson near the beginning of the 2002-03 season, has been named the new coach at Northwood Prep school, a historically strong feeder program for college hockey. Morris was fired at Clarkson following a November 2002 investigation into an alleged physical confrontation between himself and player Zach Schwan. He … Read more

Nickerson Bolts Clarkson

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Matt Nickerson has decided to leave Clarkson after just one year, signing a three-year deal with the NHL’s Dallas Stars. “Matt is only 19 years old and will go to an American Hockey League camp this fall,” said Stars assistant general manager Francois Giguere. “Based on his performance at the camp, he’s either going to … Read more

Stafford Out of Hospital Following On-Ice Incident

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Former New Hampshire defenseman Garrett Stafford was seriously injured Friday night in the latest incident of severe on-ice hockey violence. Stafford Stafford, now playing for the Cleveland Barons of the AHL, the top minor-league affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, was hit across the face with a two-hander from Hamilton’s Alexander Perezhogin. Stafford was kneeling … Read more

Funding for New Bemidji Rink Passed by Minnesota House

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Funding of a new hockey arena for Bemidji State was part of the budget passed Thursday by the Minnesota house. Within the budget is $677.6 million in building projects, which includes $18 for Bemidji State to build a new on-campus facility. The project still has to survive the Senate’s budget approval process. Plans are already … Read more

Suffolk Coaches Switch Roles

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Suffolk’s head coach and assistant coach are swapping roles. Assistant Chris Glionna is moving up to become the school’s head coach, while Brian Horan, the head coach since 1999, steps aside to become the assistant. Both Glionna and Horan joined the Suffolk staff in 1999. The Rams, under Horan, had a 41-66-8 record and reached … Read more

NCAA Implements New Academic Standards

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The NCAA Board of Directors has given its final stamp of approval on legislation that holds schools to higher standards of accountability when it comes to grades and graduation rates of athletes. In an unprecedented move, instead of just declaring players academically ineligible, schools and programs themselves will now be subject to sanctions for academic … Read more

Pineault Departs BC

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Boston College freshman Adam Pineault has left school, according to the Eagles’ athletic office. No reason was given for Pineault’s departure. In his rookie season, Pineault primarily was a fourth line player, scoring four goals and four assists in 29 games played. Pineault, who won’t turn 18 until May 23, is eligible for this year’s … Read more

Best Of The Best

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See a great game this year? A classic nailbiter, or a slugfest for the ages? Find out if it made the cut as one of our best games of the season.

Robert Morris Women Accepted Into CHA

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Robert Morris’ women’s program, which will begin Division I play in 2005-06, has accepted an invitation to join College Hockey America. CHA athletic directors voted unanimously to accept RMU’s application at the league meeting in Naples, Fla., making the Colonials the fifth member of the conference. Robert Morris will join current members Mercyhurst, Niagara, Quinnipiac … Read more

NCAA Suspends Opt-In Rule

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Currently-enrolled college hockey players who decide to “opt in” to the NHL Draft will no longer be penalized with the loss of NCAA eligibility, at least for one year. The NCAA has granted a one-year suspension of the rule, with the intention of fully reviewing the case in the near future. This will allow all … Read more

Out of St. Cloud, Conboy Lands in San Jose

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Former St. Cloud State defenseman Tim Conboy signed a two-year contract with the San Jose Sharks Thursday, according to the St. Cloud Times. Conboy, a sophomore, had been cut by St. Cloud earlier this month because of an unspecified team rules violation. San Jose assigned Conboy to its American Hockey League team in Cleveland. He’ll … Read more

Lindenwood Explores Move Into D-I

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Representatives of Lindenwood University, an NAIA school located in St. Charles, Mo., approximately 20 miles from St. Louis, met with CHA officials at the recent Coaches Convention in Naples, Fla., as it explores the possibility of playing Division I men’s and women’s ice hockey by 2006.

Hagwell Appointed ECAC Acting Commissioner

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The ECAC made a bold change to its governance structure today, naming Steve Hagwell its acting commissioner for Division I men’s and women’s hockey. The move came after its league meetings at the AHCA Coaches Convention in Naples, Fla.

Denver Pioneers: 55 Years of Overcoming Obstacles

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In the days following the University of Denver’s 2004 NCAA Championship victory over Maine, writers and pundits attributed the success of Denver’s hockey program to a variety of factors. Words like “goaltending,” “grit,” a “loosey-goosey attitude” and “senior leadership” were tossed around in abundance. Some even called it a “Cinderella story” after the lowest-seeded team … Read more