Clarkson to Introduce Division I Women’s Program
Clarkson is expected to announce at a Thursday news conference that it will be introducing a Division I women’s program to begin play for the 2003-2004 season, USCHO has learned.
Wisconsin’s Boeser Fighting Lymphoma
Wisconsin defenseman Dan Boeser is fighting a form of cancer, but he hopes to be ready for the Badgers’ Oct. 11 season opener.
Barrett Named Women’s Coach at QU
Quinnipiac alumnus Michael Barrett was named as the school’s new women’s coach. “The return of Mike Barrett to Quinnipiac is welcome by our student-athletes, staff and alumni,” said athletic director Jack McDonald. “Mike returns with outstanding credentials as an intercollegiate women’s head coach. This experience, along with his successful tenure as a University administrator, make … Read more
Berenson’s Comments Raise Tough, Good Questions
Michigan coach Red Berenson is outspoken about players staying in school four years. Mike Machnik ponders the many questions raised by Red’s recent comments about two more defections.
Judge Grants Injunction Allowing Aquino to Play in OHL
U.S. Federal Court Judge Victoria Roberts granted a preliminary injunction in the case of the NHL Players’ Association and Merrimack senior Anthony Aquino against the Ontario Hockey League, allowing Aquino to play in the OHL as an overage 20-year-old this season. Aquino had recently joined the lawsuit filed over a year ago by the NHL … Read more
Aquino’s Fate at Merrimack to be Decided in Court
The immediate fate of both the Merrimack hockey team and its star player was put in the hands of a federal court judge today. The issue is whether Anthony Aquino can play in the OHL this year, with the intent to become a free agent, or whether the OHL restricting him from doing that is valid.
Mankato’s Pateman Won’t Return for Redshirt Season
Minnesota State-Mankato goaltender Eric Pateman won’t return to school for a fifth season provided to him by a medical redshirt.
Miller Forgoes Senior Season
Ryan Miller, one of just two goalies ever to win the Hobey Baker Award, will forgo his senior season at Michigan State after agreeing to a two-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.
Thomaris Tabbed To Coach Potsdam
Former Elmira coach Glenn Thomaris has given a verbal commitment to become the new men’s coach at Potsdam.
Report: Miller Set to Leave Michigan State
Ryan Miller is ready to forego his senior year to sign with the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres.
Q&A With Mike Eaves: Entering the Great Unknown
Mike Eaves doesn’t yet know what to expect from his players in his first year as Wisconsin’s coach.
Bruce Olson Named to Coach Bemidji Women
Bemidji State has named Roseau (Minn.) High School boys’ coach Bruce Olson to take over its Division I women’s program. “We’re very excited to have Bruce join our program,” said athletic director Dr. Rick Goeb. “He has done a great job with the program at Roseau. He has strong northern Minnesota ties and seems to … Read more
Seney Leaves Potsdam For St. Anselm
Ed Seney has been named as the new men’s hockey coach at St. Anselm. Seney spent the last 14 years as head coach at Potsdam State in New York. He replaces Ken Kuzyk, who resigned in June. Kuzyk coached the Hawks for 17 years with a 161-243-27 record. “I’m just excited about coming back to … Read more
Trinity Names Andrew McPhee to Coach Women
Andrew McPhee was named as the new women’s head coach at Trinity today. McPhee has been an assistant coach for the team for the last two seasons and is also an assistant football coach in charge of wide receivers. “McPhee [brings] quality coaching experience both at Trinity and traditional women’s ice hockey power Middlebury to … Read more
Melody Davidson to Coach Cornell Women
Melody Davidson, an assistant coach for the gold medal winning 2002 Canadian Olympic women’s team, has been named as the new women’s head coach at Cornell. “We are thrilled to have Melody join our coaching staff,” said Cornell athletic director Andy Noel. “She has a wealth of experience from coaching at the highest level of … Read more
Mankato Loses Cunningham to Eligibility Rules
Jerry Cunningham won’t play for Minnesota State-Mankato this season after failing to meet requirements as a partial qualifier.
Berenson Speaks Out
Michigan coach Red Berenson is college hockey’s most outspoken critic about players leaving school early. Now two more of his players have done just that.
New England College Tabs Carroll as Head Coach
Tom Carroll, a former assistant coach at Notre Dame for 14 years, was named as the new head coach at Division III New England College. “We are all very excited that Tom Carroll will be coaching the Pilgrims,” said athletic director Lori Runksmeier. “Tom’s coaching experience, recruiting expertise and coaching style should be a perfect … Read more
College Hockey America Starts Division I Women’s League
College Hockey America announced the formation of a new four-team Division I women’s hockey league to serve as the counterpart to the men’s league created in 1999. The league will begin play immediately in 2002-03. The inaugural members of the women’s CHA are current men’s CHA members Findlay, Niagara, and Wayne State, as well as … Read more
Colgate Picks Wiley as New Women’s Coach
Colgate has named Scott Wiley its new women’s coach. Wiley replaces Ted Wisner, who served as head coach of the Raiders for three seasons, including their first in Division I last season. Wiley served as an assistant coach under Wisner for three seasons. “I’m very excited about the future of the program under Scott,” Colgate … Read more