Trine names Western New England assistant Keiser to same role with Thunder

Trine has named Austin Keiser the program’s first assistant coach. Keiser most recently worked as an assistant coach at Western New England, his alma mater. He served as the team’s strength and conditioning coordinator while working on player/goalie skill development and systems development and implementation. “I am excited to be a part of history with … Read more

Former Williams coach McCormick passes away at 88

Bill McCormick, who was head coach at Williams for 35 seasons, passed away on July 30 in Spring Hill, Fla. McCormick was 88. McCormick came to Williams in 1953 to work as the freshman hockey coach and became head coach the next season. During his distinguished career, he was elected president of the American Hockey … Read more

Salve Regina tabs Klann as new Seahawks men’s coach

Salve Regina has announced the hiring of Zech Klann as head coach for the Seahawk men’s hockey program. “We are so excited to have Zech join us at Salve Regina,” said Salve Regina director of athletics Jody Mooradian in a statement. “His strong ties in the community and ice hockey connections will help us grow … Read more

Zannella leaves Skidmore bench, named assistant men’s coach at Elmira

Elmira has announced the appointment of Mike Zannella as assistant men’s hockey coach for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Zannella, who was also named head golf coach, takes over coaching duties from former assistant Tim Crowley, who has assumed head coaching responsibilities for EC’s women’s hockey program. “We are excited to have Coach Zannella join Elmira … Read more

NCAA recommends changes to video review, also wants to emphasize ‘respect for officials, respect for the game’

The NCAA announced this week that video replay rules in hockey “may soon be amended regarding reviews of goals scored after infractions involving offsides or too many players on the ice.” The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee has a proposed adjustment in place that it hopes will limit lengthy reviews while maintaining … Read more

Former New Hampshire, Providence, Colby coach Tortorella chosen new men’s bench boss at St. Anselm

St. Anselm announced Tuesday the hiring of Jim Tortorella as the seventh head coach in program history. Former coach Ed Seney stepped down in March. Tortorella brings more than two decades of experience at the collegiate level, including Providence, New Hampshire and Colby. “Coach Tortorella is an excellent fit for Saint Anselm College and our … Read more

Franklin Pierce chooses former assistant Millerick as next head coach

Franklin Pierce announced Tuesday that Shaun Millerick has been named the sixth head coach in program history. Millerick brings with him experience as an assistant coach at the Division II and Division III levels. “I am extremely excited and honored to have been selected to lead the men’s ice hockey program at Franklin Pierce University,” … Read more

Longtime Becker associate coach, former Framingham State assistant Sullivan passes away

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According to a tweet Monday evening, Becker associate head coach Walter Sullivan passed away earlier in the day. It is with great sadness that we inform you that Associate Head Men’s Hockey Coach Walter “Sully” Sullivan has passed away. — Becker Athletics (@BeckerAthletics) May 1, 2017 Sullivan graduated from Merrimack in 1978. According to HockeyDB.com, … Read more