This week in men’s D-III East: Hobart looking to peak at the right time
Hobart has fit in well in its new conference, and now is looking to take advantage of the postseason opportunities the NEHC offers.
Men’s D-II/III: NEHC
D-III East: A letter to Santa
Well it is the most wonderful time of the year — or at least that is how the song goes. Best wishes for the holiday season to all! The first half has closes out for all this week. It’s time to think about whether Santa puts your team on the naughty or nice list over … Read more
Beacons showcasing a complete game
After opening the season with two blowout wins over Wentworth and Curry, the Massachusetts-Boston Beacons started league play on the road against the defending national champions from Norwich. The Beacons lost 5-0, but found their game in the losing effort and since have reeled off seven straight wins to go 9-1-0 in their first 10 … Read more
Utica the favorite in the new United Collegiate Hockey Conference
The last of the D-III conferences with an ECAC moniker is gone. The former ECAC West has now become the United Collegiate Hockey Conference, or UCHC. The members of the former league, minus Hobart (now a member of the NEHC), have been joined by newcomers King’s College and Chatham University to create a new nine-team … Read more
Norwich looks to hold off Hobart in realigned NEHC
The conference is officially realigned as an eight-team conference with the addition of Hobart from the former ECAC West, where they have won multiple conference championships and appeared in the NCAA tournament without the luxury of an autobid. The schedule is also a bit different, as this year some travel partners will play each other … Read more
Endicott to edge University of New England in CCC
The CCC will be changing after the season, as Johnson & Wales and Suffolk move on to the NEHC, but that is too far off for Endicott coach RJ Tolan to worry about. After winning the league title last season and advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament, where a double OT goal from … Read more
UMass Boston hires former Wentworth assistant Schneider to same role with Beacons
UMass Boston has announced the hiring of Cory Schneider as a new assistant coach. Schneider makes the short trip to UMass Boston from Wentworth, where he spent the past two season as an assistant coach. While with the Leopards, Schneider was charged with planning and running practices, recruiting, breaking down film, and helping to run … Read more
Cavanagh hired as Robert Morris women’s team’s director of hockey operations
The Robert Morris women’s program has added Liam Cavanagh to its staff as director of hockey operations. Cavanagh is a 2017 graduate of Acadia University in Canada, where earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing. “Liam is an excellent addition to our staff [and] we are excited he is able to join us … Read more
Mason added to Niagara staff as director of hockey operations
Niagara has announced the addition of Andrew Mason as director of hockey operations. Mason will be responsible for video analysis, analytics, team logistics and academic coordination at Niagara. Mason joins the Purple Eagles after spending the 2016-17 season in the same position at Hobart, returning to his alma mater where he previously served as a … Read more
Hockey Humanitarian Award co-winners Divis, McKenzie to throw out first pitches at Fenway on Aug. 5
St. Michael’s graduates Danny Divis and Justin McKenzie (both 2017) have been invited to throw out ceremonial first pitches at Fenway Park on Saturday, Aug. 5, when the homestanding Boston Red Sox take on the Chicago White Sox at 7:10 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast live on NESN. Co-winners of the 2017 Hockey … 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
UMass Boston assistant Walsh named new head coach at Southern New Hampshire
Southern New Hampshire announced Friday that Sean Walsh has been hired as the sixth coach in program history. Walsh will begin his duties with the Penmen on July 10. “During the search process, the name ‘Sean Walsh’ kept coming up as a bright, up-and-coming, coach,” said SNHU associate athletics director and search committee chair Tom … Read more
McDonald stepping down as University of New England director of athletics
University of New England has announced that VP of student engagement and director of athletics Jack McDonald will step down, effective Sept. 1, 2017. McDonald is stepping down for personal reasons. “The past two years have been two of the best of my career due to the outstanding leadership of President Danielle Ripich, UNE’s talented … 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
Former NCAA player, ‘Miracle’ actor Mantenuto passes away at 35
Former Disney actor Michael Mantenuto has died at the age of 35. TMZ reports that Mantenuto committed suicide by shooting himself. He was found dead by police in Des Moines, Wash. Mantenuto, a former Maine (2000-01) and UMass Boston (2001-02) player, earned a role in Disney’s 2004 movie “Miracle” about the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, … Read more
Brown graduate, former UMass Boston assistant Kelleher named new USA Hockey executive director
Pat Kelleher, who has guided USA Hockey’s efforts in development since 2008 and prior to that was recruited to launch what is today known as the United States Ice Rink Association, has been named executive director of USA Hockey. He will officially begin his duties on June 10 and replaces Dave Ogrean, who is retiring … Read more
Eight conferences and 19 schools represented on All-USCHO D-III teams
The All-USCHO D-III teams represented eight of the 10 Division III conferences, and 19 schools were represented on them. Sid Watson Award winner Evan Buitenhuis led the way on the first team, with runner-up Stephen Collins also first team.
Bloom, one of BFF’s, named USCHO D-III men’s rookie of the year
The “B” in the University of New England’s feared BFF line (with the Fleurant brothers), Ryan Bloom led all rookies in scoring and is our USCHO rookie of the year.
Norwich’s McShane earns men’s D-III coach of the year
He guided his team to a national championship and outstanding 27-1-3 record. Norwich’s Mike McShane is our coach of the year.
Goalie tandem delivers title for Cadets
When it comes to the postseason, most teams ride one goalie as far as they can go. Norwich, however, played different goalies in the semifinal and championship games of the Frozen Four in Utica.