Wilkes men’s hockey assistant coach Bennett, who has a ‘deep understanding of the game,’ named new head coach at King’s

King’s has announced Race Bennett as the next men’s hockey head coach. Bennett, who takes over for Tom Seravalli, who stepped down in August, becomes the program’s third full-time head coach in the young program’s history and began his duties on Sept. 4 ahead of the 2025-26 season. “We’re thrilled to announce that Race Bennett … Read more

Utica’s Scoville earns UCHC player, defensive player of year, Stevenson’s Outen named top goalie, Utica’s Vitale top rookie, Pioneers’ Heenan best coach

The UCHC has announced its 2023-24 men’s hockey award winners and all-conference teams. The award winners were selected through a thorough survey of the league’s 11 head coaches. Utica senior defenseman Brian Scoville was named both the 2023-24 UCHC player of the year and defensive player of the year. He becomes the first student-athlete in … Read more

Stevenson’s McCanney UCHC men’s player of year as league hands out 2022-23 season awards

The UCHC has announced its 2022-23 men’s hockey award winners, as well as two All-UCHC teams and an all-rookie team. 2022-23 UCHC Men’s Hockey Award Winners Player of the Year: Liam McCanney, Stevenson Rookie of the Year: Caden Smith, Chatham Goaltender of the Year: Ryan Kenny, Stevenson Defensive Player of the Year: Jayson Dobay, Utica … Read more

Former King’s coach, Plattsburgh defenseman Grace hired as new assistant coach for Elmira men’s hockey team

Elmira has announced the hiring of assistant men’s hockey coach Mike Grace. Grace, who most recently served as a coach with the EHL’s Boston Jr. Rangers, takes over for Mike Zannella, who departed earlier this month to take a position with the USHL’s Lincoln Stars. Grace played his collegiate hockey at Plattsburgh from 2009 to … Read more

Utica’s Zapata garners UCHC player of year accolades, while Stevenson’s Kenny named top goalie, Neumann’s Martino best rookie

The UCHC announced Wednesday its 2021-22 men’s award winners and all-conference teams. The award winners were selected through a thorough survey of the league’s 10 head coaches. Utica junior forward Dante Zapata was named the 2021-22 UCHC Player of the Year. Zapata is 10th nationally in points per game, averaging 1.56. He has 16 goals … Read more