St. Norbert looks to repeat in NCHA and NCAA
St. Norbert was back on top last year, winning the NCHA and then winning the NCAA tournament. They will have a huge fight from Adrian, as well as several other teams in the conference.
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St. Thomas looks to win the MIAC again
St. Thomas has won six of the last seven MIAC titles, but Augsburg beat St. Thomas in the conference tournament, won the title, and advanced to the NCAA tournament. St. Thomas returns as the favorite again in a conference where parity is the norm, not the exception.
Adrian tabs former Princeton director of hockey operations Moore as new assistant coach
Kevin Moore has been hired by the Adrian men’s team as a new assistant coach.
Nominees being sought for 2019 Hockey Humanitarian Award
The Hockey Humanitarian Award is presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” and seeks to recognize college hockey players, male or female, who contribute to local and/or global communities in a true humanitarian spirit (photo: Jim Rosvold/Hockey Humanitarian Award).
UCHC announces changes to men’s postseason tournament, will utilize minigame series format
The UCHC has announced a change to the tournament format for the UCHC men’s championship, effective for the 2018-19 season.
Men’s, women’s Division III schools to start utilizing PairWise for ’18-19 season
The NCAA Championships Committee announced Tuesday that is has approved a two-year pilot program recommended by the Division III Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Committees that will allow the committees to use the PairWise selection system to rank and select teams for championship competition. The software is already in use in Division I “and has … Read more
Adrian tabs former men’s standout Skelly as fourth head coach in women’s team’s history
Adrian has announced Shawn Skelly as the new head coach for the Bulldogs’ women’s program (photo: Wade Gardner/d3photography.com).
After year in NA3HL, Thorson returns to St. John’s as new assistant coach
St. John’s has announced the hiring of Cory Thorson as an assistant coach (photo: Sean Donohue).
Merrimack women tab former Colby men’s assistant Hall for similar role with Warriors
The Merrimack women’s program has announced the hiring of Chris Hall as an assistant coach.
Utica names former Pioneers goaltending standout Therrien first full-time assistant coach
Utica has announced the hiring of former Pioneer standout Nick Therrien as the program’s first full-time assistant coach.
Babson assistant, longtime Boston University assistant Bavis takes head coaching job with ECHL’s Nailers
The ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers have announced Mike Bavis as the team’s new head coach and director of hockey operations.
Cortland tabs former Fredonia top scorer Castriota as team’s new assistant coach
Cortland has named Stephen Castriota as the team’s new assistant coach.
Milwaukee School of Engineering names Johnson new head coach
Graham Johnson has been named head coach at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (photo: EHL).
St. Norbert coach Coghlin to receive Pat Quinn Coach Award from British Columbia Hall of Fame
St. Norbert men’s coach Tim Coghlin will be presented with the Pat Quinn Coach Award by the British Columbia Hockey Hall of Fame (photo: St. Norbert Athletics).
UMass Lowell assistant Ellsworth to take over as new Norwich head coach
Norwich announced on Monday that Cam Ellsworth has been tabbed as the 11th head coach in the school’s 100-plus year history.
Albertus Magnus tabs Vermont associate coach Wallack to lead team for inaugural season in ’19-20
Albertus Magnus announced Monday that Kyle Wallack has been appointed as the first head men’s coach at the school, which will begin NCAA Division III play for the 2019-2020 season (photo: Albertus Magnus College Athletics).
Saint John’s enjoys once-in-lifetime trip to Japan for hockey exchange
Saint John’s rising senior Evan Okeley had no idea what to expect when he and his teammates flew out to Japan for a 10-day trip in late May that was highlighted by hockey and, maybe more importantly, the cultural experience of a lifetime. “It seems like a dream that we went there,” Okeley said. “Flying … Read more
After 46 years coaching, including last 23 at Norwich, McShane announces retirement
After 23 years at the helm of the Norwich men’s team, Mike McShane announced his retirement from coaching on Friday morning at a press conference inside Kreitzberg Arena (photo: Norwich Athletics).
Wisconsin-Stevens Point removes interim tag, names Krueger men’s coach
After an extensive national search, Wisconsin-Stevens Point announced Thursday that Tyler Krueger has been elevated to permanent men’s hockey coach.
Former Niagara assistant Madsen takes head coaching job at St. Scholastica
St. Scholastica announced on Wednesday the hiring of Tim Madsen as the 10th men’s coach in school history. Madsen comes to CSS after spending the last two years as the head coach and director of hockey operations for the NAHL’s Minnesota Wilderness, guiding the team to two Robertson Cup playoff appearances. “I am honored to … Read more