Men’s D-II/III in general
St. Thomas head coach Jeff Boeser wanted his top assistant, Parker Burgess, to do the inteview about the season ahead. As far as the Tommies are concerned, it really doesn’t matter who does the talking. The resutls speak for themselves. St. Thomas enters the year as the favorite to win the MIAC. The Tommies have … Read more
Wisconsin-River Falls coach Steve Freeman talked about how strong the WIAC really is from top to bottom. He noted that a year ago his River Falls team won the regular-season title, but Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Wisconsin-Superior played for the conference title, with the Blugolds prevailing in the championship game. Yet, it was Wisconsin-Stevens Point that … Read more
Chris Beaudoin has been named an assistant coach at Western New England. Beaudoin, who was a forward at WNE, served in a similar role at Fermi/Enfield High School in Enfield, Conn., last season. “I am excited to have Chris back with us,” said Western New England head coach Greg Heffernan in a news release. “He … Read more
Wesleyan spring graduate Casey Fratkin has been named the top assistant coach of the Saint Michael’s College men’s team. Fratkin comes to Saint Michael’s after a four-year collegiate playing career split between Wesleyan and Elmira College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history with a concentration in European history. “I would like to thank Coach … Read more
Minnesota-Duluth has named former Bulldogs’ goaltender Brant Nicklin its new volunteer assistant coach. Nicklin, who replaces Bill Watson, has served as the UMD women’s goaltending coach the past four seasons and as an assistant coach at St. Scholastica since 1995-96.
Western Connecticut State University has added a Division III men’s hockey program that will play a full schedule as an affiliate member of the MASCAC during the 2015-16 season. “The MASCAC is excited to welcome Western Connecticut State University as a men’s ice hockey affiliate,” said MASCAC commissioner Angela Baumann said in a statement. “MASCAC … Read more
Providence coach Nate Leaman will be inducted into the Cortland C-Club Hall of Fame during its 46th annual banquet and ceremonies on Saturday, Sept. 13. Leaman is a 1997 graduate of Cortland, where he served as a captain his junior and senior years. He currently ranks 11th at the school in career assists and 18th … Read more
Northeastern announced on Thursday that Jason Smith as been promoted to assistant coach after previously serving as the director of hockey operations for the Huskies. Smith replaces Patrick Foley, who resigned in August after three seasons at Northeastern. “We are thrilled to add Jason as an assistant coach on our staff,” Northeastern coach Jim Madigan … Read more
The Democrat & Chronicle has reported that with Nazareth assistant coach Jared DeMichiel getting hired at St. Lawrence, Phil Rose will move volunteer assistant to full-time assistant at Nazareth. Former St. Cloud State head coach Craig Dahl is the new volunteer assistant at Nazareth after filling the same role at Geneseo.
Nichols announced Wednesday the addition of former Michigan goaltender Adam Janecyk to the men’s coaching staff. Janecyk appeared in 18 games over parts of four seasons with the Wolverines. “We are extremely lucky to have Adam join our staff this season,” said Nichols head coach Kevin Swallow in a statement. “He had a tremendous playing … Read more
St. Lawrence has named former RIT goaltender and Nazareth assistant coach Jared DeMichiel its new assistant coach. DeMichiel, who has been the assistant coach at Nazareth since January 2012, replaces Kris Mayotte, who took an assistant position at Providence in mid-summer. “I am very excited to announce the hiring of Jared as our new assistant … Read more
New Hampshire announced Wednesday that associate head coach Jim Tortorella will leave his position to pursue a career opportunity outside of hockey. Tortorella will serve as chief operating officer at the Foundation House in Portland, Maine. The Foundation House homes provide support for residents in their recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. Starting his collegiate … Read more
Nantucket police have confirmed to Boston.com that former Babson forward Corey Griffin, 27, died early Saturday morning after apparently drowning in the harbor. A witness stated Griffin had dove into the harbor from the “Juice Guys” establishment, then floated to the surface before going under again and not resurfacing. Authorities are investigating. Police told the Cape … Read more
Michael Lysyj has been named assistant coach at Fredonia, replacing Bill Silengo, who left to become an assistant coach at Manhattanville. Lysyj scored 39 goals and had 38 assists in four seasons with Cortland, graduating in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, with a concentration in coaching, and a minor in communications. Following college, … Read more
Bethel announced recently three new assistants for the Royals’ men’s team. Nick Klaren, Tim Fisher and Thomas Stumpf will join Bethel for the 2014-15 season. Klaren, who will focus primarily on the Royals’ defenseman, played one year in the United States Hockey League, two in the North American Hockey League and then after playing at … Read more
Utica has named Eddie Olczyk as the new men’s assistant coach. Olczyk, son of former NHL player and coach Ed Olczyk and brother of Penn State senior captain Tommy Olczyk, will assist Pioneers’ head coach Gary Heenan with all facets of the program, including practice and game preparation, recruiting and office management. “Eddie has been … Read more
Wentworth announced Thursday the hiring of Jay Pecora as the head coach of the men’s team. Pecora replaces R.J. Tolan, who stepped down in June to become the head coach at Endicott. “I am excited to be named the head hockey coach at Wentworth,” said Pecora in a news release. “I would like to thank … Read more
Following two years in Stamford, Conn., the Manhattanville men’s and women’s teams will return to Playland Ice Casino for the 2014-15 season. Playland Ice Casino served as the home of the Valiants for a decade from 2002 until 2012, when parts of the facility were badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy just weeks before the start … Read more
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has given the thumbs-up to a number of changes proposed in June by the Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee.
Princeton head coach Ron Fogarty will have another familiar face with him behind the Tigers’ bench with the announcement Wednesday of Stavros Paskaris as an assistant coach. Paskaris was an assistant coach at Adrian the past five years under Fogarty, also serving as the Bulldogs’ recruiting coordinator. “Stavros has shown his capabilities as a recruiter … Read more