Izzi Takes Over at Nichols

Nichols has named Lou Izzi as its new ice hockey coach. Izzi, a former coach at Johnson and Wales University, replaces Mark Jago, Nichols’ coach the last four seasons. Izzi compiled an 86-65-3 record in six years at Johnson and Wales, including an 18-7-2 mark in 2000-01. Izzi is a 1987 graduate of Providence College. … Read more

Former Nichols Coach: ‘I Was Fired’

Former Nichols coach John Snyder, who left his post in February, claims he was fired and did not resign, as the school announced. In an attempt to explain his side of the story, Snyder recently sent a scathing letter to fellow ECAC Northeast coaches. In the letter, Snyder writes, “There have been great strides made … Read more

Nichols Coach Resigns

John Snyder resigned as head coach at Nichols, after the Bison ended their season with a 7-5 loss against Worcester State. Assistant coach Mark Jago has been named the program’s interim head coach.