Castleton announced Monday the hiring of DJ Fimiani as the head coach of the Spartans’ women’s team. Fimiani comes to Castleton after building the women’s program at Daniel Webster from scratch starting in April 2014. He was able to recruit young women from all over North America for the inaugural season of 2015-16, bringing in … Read more
Sacred Heart and Webster Bank Arena announced a new five-year partnership Monday for the Pioneers to play their home games at the facility beginning with this upcoming 2016-17 season. Webster Bank Arena has been home to the New York Islanders’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, since the team’s inception in 2001. “Being … Read more
RIT earned eight first-place votes in the annual preseason Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches poll and is looked at as the team to beat this season in the conference. Air Force (two) and Holy Cross (one) also earned first-place votes.
UPDATE (Sept. 15): Citing sources with knowledge of the situation, USCHO has learned that Hockey East has not approached Holy Cross and Holy Cross has not applied for membership in Hockey East. The original story from Sept. 14 is below: According to the Worcester Telegram, citing multiple sources, Holy Cross has been approached about replacing … Read more
The Minnesota women’s program announced Wednesday the addition of alumna Bethany Brausen as the team’s new assistant coach. Brausen, who competed for the Gophers from 2010 to 2014, fills the open position left by Nadine Muzerall, who recently accepted a position as head coach at Ohio State. “We are so excited to welcome Bethany to … Read more
Following Atlantic Hockey’s annual directors meeting, the league has announced that the scholarship limit will once again increase in the conference. A major move regarding the future of Atlantic Hockey, the directors voted to move to 18 scholarships, the maximum allowed per the NCAA. “This is another step forward for our league” said Atlantic Hockey … Read more
Mike Nepsa and Dan Johansson have joined the Canisius staff for the 2016-17 season. Nepsa will serve as volunteer assistant coach working with the goaltenders and Johansson is the team’s equipment manager. In addition, former volunteer assistant coach David Smith will serve as director of player development/assistant strength and fitness coach with the Griffs. “We … Read more
Massachusetts-Dartmouth announced Friday the appointment of Erik Noack to serve as the fourth head coach of the Corsairs. Noack joins UMass Dartmouth after spending the past 13 seasons as the head men’s coach at Johnson and Wales. Under his leadership, the Wildcats went 148-172-21 and Noack led them to the ECAC Northeast playoffs in 11 … Read more
Holy Cross assistant coach Brock Sheahan has been promoted to associate head coach. Sheahan is entering his third year at Holy Cross and has served as an assistant coach for the past two seasons. “[Sheahan] has done an outstanding job since his arrival at Holy Cross two years ago, and his exemplary leadership has helped … Read more
Castleton head coach Steve Moffat has resigned his position after three seasons to take an assistant coaching position at Plattsburgh. Moffat will replace Mike Coppola, who was the assistant coach at Plattsburgh for the past three seasons. “I want to thank Steve for his work with our men’s hockey program over the past three seasons,” … Read more
American International announced Tuesday that the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass., will be the team’s new home rink for games and practices. “I’d like to start by thanking the Olympia Ice Center (in West Springfield) for being a great partner for the past 18 years,” said AIC athletic director Matthew Johnson in a news release. … Read more
Sacred Heart assistant coach Joel Beal has been promoted to associate head coach. “This is a very deserving promotion for Joel and we’re excited that he’s a part of our coaching staff,” said SHU head coach C.J. Marottolo in a news release. “Joel is a very valuable cog in what we’re building here with our … Read more
In an email to USCHO.com Thursday, a Robert Morris spokesperson said that RMU associate head coach Mark Workman “is no longer with Robert Morris Men’s Hockey.” A search is underway for his replacement. “I would like to thank Mark Workman for his seven years of service to Robert Morris hockey,” said Colonials coach Derek Schooley … Read more
Niagara announced Tuesday the hiring of Michael Findorff as the team’s new assistant coach. Findorff replaces Tim Madsen, who took a head coaching job with the NAHL’s Minnesota Wilderness earlier this summer. “Michael is a perfect fit for Niagara hockey and my new staff,” Purple Eagles coach Dave Burkholder said in a statement. “I have … Read more
Zach McKelvie has been elevated to associate head coach at Army West Point. McKelvie has been an assistant coach at Army since 2014. “Zach has been an incredible part of our program as a player and a coach,” said Black Knights coach Brian Riley in a statement. “He is very deserving of this title due … Read more
Suffolk announced Monday that women’s hockey will be added as a varsity sport for the 2018-19 season. Women’s hockey is one of six new sports teams being added at the school. “This is an exciting time for Suffolk athletics,” said Suffolk director of athletics Cary McConnell in a statement. “To announce today that we are … Read more
Bemidji State has announced the hiring of Eddie Olczyk as the team’s new assistant coach. The former NCAA Division I player joins the BSU coaching staff after coaching stops at Division I and Division III programs, including last year at Niagara. “Eddie has great presence and a great demeanor about him, qualities that have earned … Read more
Becker College men’s coach and assistant athletic director Steve Hoar has passed away, the school announced Tuesday. No cause of death or age was disclosed in the Becker announcement. Hoar was the head coach of the Hawks since 2007, earning a record of 84-143-15. He earned the ECAC Northeast Coach of the Year award following … Read more
Dan Rubin examines the effects of the Falcons’ announcement that they’ll build an on-campus arena.
“Whether it’s new lighting or new video boards or improving seating, this is part of the ongoing process of the league and its directors,” Atlantic Hockey commissioner Bob DeGregorio said after Bentley announced plans for a new, on-campus arena.