The Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League announced Thursday the hiring of Jason Lammers as the team’s new head coach and general manager. Lammers leaves Massachusetts-Lowell, where he served as associate coach the past three seasons. He came in as an assistant in 2011. “I’m elated to be a part of the … Read more
He replaces Neil Sinclair, who left Skidmore to take over at Middlebury.
Defending national champion Providence announced Friday that Scott Borek has joined the program as an associate head coach. Borek, who was an assistant coach with the Friars from 1985 to 1988, has been an associate head coach and assistant coach with New Hampshire for the past 13 seasons. “We’re excited to be adding Scott to … Read more
He also served as a president of the American Hockey Coaches Association.
Neil Sinclair has been named the head coach of the Middlebury men’s hockey program, taking over for the recently-retired Bill Beaney. Sinclair, a 1993 Middlebury graduate, is just the fourth men’s hockey coach at Middlebury since 1946. He comes to Middlebury from Skidmore, where he has served in the same role for the past 10 … Read more
Fielding was also the 2015 Sid Watson Award winner.
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Thursday that Babson junior goaltender Jamie Murray is the winner of the 15th annual Joe Concannon Award, which recognizes New England’s best American-born hockey player in Divisions II and III. Murray led the Beavers to the ECAC East title game, where they lost 3-2 to top-ranked Norwich and … Read more
Eleven coaches have been named finalists for the Edward Jeremiah Award, given annually to the NCAA Division III men’s coach of the year. Named in honor of the former Dartmouth head coach, the award will be presented during the AHCA Convention on Saturday, May 2, in Naples, Fla., after being announced March 26 at the … Read more
The NCAA Division III field of 11 teams for the 2015 national tournament was announced Monday morning. Seven conferences have been awarded an automatic bid, while the remaining four teams were selected as at-large teams. Teams that received an auto-bid by winning the conference playoff tournaments are Norwich (ECAC East), Nichols (ECAC Northeast), Plymouth State … Read more
Middlebury coach Bill Beaney, the NCAA career leader in Division III men’s hockey coaching wins, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down. Beaney earned his 600th win on Feb. 7 and finishes his career with a record of 602-260-59. He spent 28 of his 35 seasons at Middlebury, where he posted record of 516-184-51. He … Read more
The ECAC East recently announced its year-end award winners for the 2014-15 season, in addition to three All-Conference Teams and an All-Rookie Team. Norwich sophomore William Pelletier took home the Player of the Year award after averaging more than two points per game with 14 goals and 35 points in just 17 games for the … Read more
The award, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is given annually to college hockey’s finest citizen.
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Sunday the 18 semifinalists for the fifteenth Joe Concannon Award, presented annually to the best American-born college player in New England at the NCAA Division II/III level. This year’s list is made up of nine forwards, five defensemen and four goaltenders. The candidates include eight players from the … Read more
The Bangor Daily News and Portland Press Herald have reported that Jeff Beaney has retired as Southern Maine’s men’s coach. Beaney was in his 30th season on USM’s coaching staff and 28th as head coach. Assistant coach Ed Harding has been named interim head coach for the Huskies and ran his first practice Wednesday. “It … Read more
There is much about Norwich sophomore Austin Sorowiec that stokes the curiosity. The familial connection to the NHL’s greatest dynasty. The familial connection to a state that has not a single NHL link. Or, for now, how he has emerged as the top scorer on the second ranked team in the Nation. Where to start? … Read more
Eye popping. Such are the saves that Babson goalie Jamie Murray makes, as well as the resulting stat package. Through the early stages of the new season – three games worth – Murray has allowed just one goal, and has racked up shutouts – his seventh and eighth career blankings – in his last two … Read more
Still young, still hungry, and until proven otherwise, the best of the bunch in the ECAC Northeast. Such as it is for Nichols, which won both the regular-season and conference tournament titles last year on the way to their second-ever NCAA appearance. The Bison did so with a cast of talented novices – including … Read more
Babson and Norwich. Norwich and Babson. It’s been that way in the ECAC East for just about forever, or so it seems. Between them, the two powers have captured a whopping 13 of the last 15 conference tournament titles, with Norwich going on to win the national title three times (2000, 2003, 2010). What’s more, … Read more
The team to beat in the ECAC West is … Elmira. That notion wouldn’t have put you out on a limb not too many seasons ago. For half a decade, from 2008 to 2012, the Soaring Eagles owned the spot at the top of the league at the end of the regular season. Each of … 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