Men’s D-II/III in general
The MIAC will become the first Division III men’s conference to use a shootout to decide tied games, effective with the 2013-14 season. If a game is tied after the five-minute overtime, a shootout will occur to decide a winning a team. Under the new MIAC format, a team will get three points for a … Read more
The Hamline men’s team will play their home games at Oscar Johnson Arena for the 2013-14 season. Last year, HU practiced at Oscar Johnson regularly and called the Vadnais Heights Sports Center home.
Former Saint Michael’s captain Dan Evarts has been hired as the program’s top assistant coach. Evarts replaces Adam Berger, who recently accepted a position with the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League. “I feel very fortunate to have been given this opportunity by Coach (Damian) DiGiulian and the Saint Michael’s College athletic department,” … Read more
The American Development Model will continue to evolve into the way to produce the next generation of hockey stars, Dave Starman writes.
St. Michael’s assistant coach Adam Berger announced his resignation from the program on Wednesday to take a video coach position with the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League. Berger will join the Rampage on Sept. 16 and will report to both the team and parent Florida Panthers. “I would like to thank Damian … Read more
Utica has been cited by the NCAA for failing to monitor its financial aid program for Canadian students and will be on probation for two years. The punishment, announced Thursday by the NCAA, also includes public reprimand and censure, a postseason ban for any teams that include a player still receiving that kind of financial … Read more
Robert Morris has announced the promotion of Matt Nicholson and Mark Workman to dual associate head coaching roles under head coach Derek Schooley. “Mark and Matt are starting their fifth season at Robert Morris and both are integral parts of our team,” said Schooley in a news release. “Both have done an excellent job in … Read more
Holy Cross has named former Niagara goalie and Utica assistant coach Juliano Pagliero the Crusaders’ new assistant coach. “We are extremely excited to bring Juliano into the Holy Cross Hockey family,” said Holy Cross head coach Paul Pearl in a statement. “He comes to us with extensive college, professional and junior hockey playing experience. As … Read more
The MIAC has announced several changes that will take effect starting with the 2013-14 season in both its men’s and women’s ranks. The MIAC men will be the first conference in NCAA Division III to adopt the shootout for conference games. In addition, the MIAC men’s standings will change to a three-point system, with three … Read more
Greg Dumais has been named the field director of hockey operations for ECAC Division III hockey. Dumais was most recently the assignor and director of officials for Maine Junior Hockey and Preparatory Schools and officials supervisor for ECAC Division I men’s and women’s hockey. He has also worked as an on-ice official with the QMJHL, … Read more
Cortland head coach Joe Baldarotta has announced his retirement and associate director of athletics Tom Cranfield will coach the Red Dragons in 2013-14 while still assuming his administrative duties. Cranfield previously coached the team from 2001-07. Baldarotta coached six seasons at Cortland from 2007-13 and led the squad to the 2008 SUNYAC playoffs. His overall … Read more
Former Bowdoin player and coach C. Nels Corey passed away on August 11 in Gardiner, Maine. Corey was 98, but according to a Bowdoin news release, “he always greeted friends and former players alike with a laugh, genuine enthusiasm and the firm handshake of a man half his age.” Corey earned All-New England honors as … Read more
Castleton announced Monday that longtime Plattsburgh assistant coach Steve Moffat has been named the Spartans’ new head coach. Moffa, who has been a member of the Plattsburgh staff for the last 13 years, including the past 10 as head coach Bob Emery’s top assistant, replaces Alex Todd, who resigned to become an assistant at Nebraska-Omaha … Read more
The NCHA announced Monday that it will add Aurora University to its men’s conference starting with the 2014-15 season. “We are very pleased to have Aurora University as a member of the NCHA,” said NCHA commissioner Dr. G. Steven Larson in a news release. “Their leadership is committed to fielding strong, competitive intercollegiate athletics programs … Read more
Penn State has announced that Alex Dawes, former Utica assistant coach and student video coordinator and director of hockey operations at Vermont, will take over as the director of operations for the PSU women’s team on July 29. Dawes replaces Mo Stroemel, who accepted an offer from Penn State-Altoona as an academic instructor in the … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha has added Alex Todd, former head coach at Castleton, as the Mavericks’ new assistant coach, replacing Steve Johnson. Todd, a defenseman in his playing days, will coach the UNO blueliners. Todd took over at Castleton in 2005-06 and guided the Spartans to a 22-4-1 record in 2010-11, 19-7-2 the following year and 15-10-2 this … Read more
USA Hockey announced Monday that Tom Minton has been named as the fourth recipient of the Brendan Burke Internship. Minton worked last season as both the director of hockey operations for the Neumann men’s team and as an assistant coach for the Saint Joseph’s men’s team.
The six finalists for the Alaska-Anchorage head coaching position were announced Monday by the school. will come to Anchorage for on-campus interviews. That announcement was made today by UAA Vice Chancellor Dr. William Spindle. Those finalists include original finalists Chris Brown (Augsburg head coach) and Michael Corbett (Air Force associate head coach), along with new … Read more
Salem State will play Massachusetts-Boston outdoors as part of Frozen Fenway 2014. The Vikings and Beacons will skate on a date to be determined between December 28, 2013 and January 13, 2014. “We’re elated,” said Salem State athletic director Tim Shea in a statement. “It’s an honor to be selected to play at one of … Read more
Canton has named former Oswego player Trevor Gilligan as the Kangaroos’ new head coach. Gilligan takes over for assistant athletic director Pat Martin, who served as interim coach for the second half of the 2012-13 season. “Trevor was a national champion as a player and he’s a proven winner as a coach,” said Canton athletic … Read more