Former Maine forward Ronan joins Mercyhurst staff as assistant coach
Ronan was an assistant coach with the USHL’s Youngstown Phantoms in 2014-15 after a year volunteering with Union.
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Lake Superior State assistant Aubry lands goalie coach job with Blackhawks
Lake Superior State announced Monday that assistant coach Peter Aubry is leaving the program to become the developmental goaltending coach for the Chicago Blackhawks organization. Aubry served one season on the Lakers’ bench after three years as an assistant at his alma mater, Mercyhurst. “I am extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity with the … Read more
Oliveto leaves Niagara staff for HarborCenter academy position
Patrick Oliveto has left his position as assistant coach at Niagara to join the staff of the Academy of Hockey at Buffalo’s HarborCenter.
American International names former Curry assistant Wiedler to same job with Yellowjackets
American International has announced the hiring of Stephen Wiedler as the team’s new assistant coach. Wiedler joins AIC after spending the past two seasons as the lead assistant at Curry. “We are especially pleased that Steve will be joining our staff,” AIC head coach Gary Wright said in a statement. “He has two years of … Read more
Mercyhurst associate coach Ferraris takes job at high school alma mater
Mercyhurst associate coach Robert Ferraris has stepped down, effective at the end of August, to become head hockey coach at his high school alma mater, Trinity-Pawling, in upstate New York. Trinity-Pawling is an all-boys boarding school located in Pawling, N.Y., near the Connecticut border. “The last 10 years have been, quite possibly, the best to … Read more
Former Union, RIT coach Delventhal to retire Jan. 1, 2016 from Plattsburgh’s AD post
Plattsburgh director of athletics Bruce Delventhal has announced his decision to retire, effective Jan. 1, 2016. Delventhal has served as AD for the past 10 years. “It has been an honor to be the athletic director at SUNY Plattsburgh for the past ten years,” Delventhal said in a statement. “I have been fortunate to work … Read more
Robert Morris women’s assistant Bittle promoted to associate coach
Logan Bittle has been elevated from assistant coach to associate head coach of the Robert Morris women’s team. A former player at RMU from 2004 to 2008, Bittle has been an assistant under head coach Paul Colontino the past five seasons. “Some of the big things that make [Logan] so deserving of this title are … Read more
Elmira grad Waters named new AHA/CHA director of communications
Steffan Waters is the new Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America director of communications. Waters takes over for David Rourke, who stepped down to pursue other non-athletic related opportunities. Waters, a 2013 graduate of Elmira, joins the AHA/CHA after spending the last two years at his alma mater as a graduate assistant in the Department … Read more
Bentley adds Dyment to coaching staff
For the last two years, Dyment has been the head coach of the Tier III Junior A New Hampshire Junior Monarchs.
Former St. Thomas assistant Burgess ‘rose to the top’ over 100 candidates, tabbed head coach at Nichols
Nichols has announced the hiring of Parker Burgess as the 18th head coach in school history. Burgess spent the previous five seasons at St. Thomas, first as an assistant coach (2010-13) before being elevated to associate head coach in 2013. The Tommies posted a combined mark of 82-38-12 with Burgess on staff and made a … Read more
Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center undergoing major renovations
The Island Sports Center, home to both the men’s and women’s teams at Robert Morris, is getting a major revamp this summer. The rink has been the home of RMU men’s hockey since 2004 and the women’s program since 2005. Phase 1 of this extensive project, carried out by Graziano Construction, will result in a … Read more
Nicholson steps down as associate coach at Robert Morris for NAHL job
Robert Morris associate head coach Matt Nicholson has stepped down and accepted the head coaching job for the Amarillo Bulls of the North American Hockey League. “I’m very happy for Matt,” RMU head coach Derek Schooley said in a statement. “He has dreamed of becoming a head coach and now he realizing his dream. I … Read more
Buffalo State coach Carriere gets assistant’s job with AHL’s IceCaps
The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that they have hired Nick Carriere as an assistant coach for their AHL affiliate, the St. John’s IceCaps. The former Niagara player just completed his tenth year as head coach at Buffalo State in 2014-15, leading the Bengals to their fourth consecutive trip to the SUNYAC semifinals. He led his … Read more
Air Force lands longtime assistant Miller as director of hockey
Steve Miller, former associate head coach at Providence and Denver, has been named the director of hockey at Air Force. Miller comes to the Academy after one season as the associate head coach at Providence where he helped lead the Friars to the 2015 NCAA championship. Prior to his stint in Providence, he spent 20 … Read more
Trinity assistant Roundy joins Holy Cross staff in similar role
Holy Cross announced Thursday it has named former Stonehill captain and Trinity assistant coach Peter Roundy as a new assistant coach. “I am very excited to welcome Peter Roundy to our coaching staff,” said Crusaders coach David Berard in a statement. “Peter brings a wealth of knowledge to our program from his experience at Trinity … Read more
Wilson rewarded with seven-year contract extension from RIT
Rochester Institute of Technology men’s coach Wayne Wilson has signed a seven-year contract extension that will run through the 2021-2022 season. In 16 seasons at RIT, Wilson has an overall record of 302-180-54. In 2014-15, Wilson led the Tigers to their second Atlantic Hockey conference championship and second trip to the NCAA tournament. “Wayne Wilson … Read more
Hardy named U.S. NTDP director of player personnel
USA Hockey announced Tuesday that Ryan Hardy has been named director of player personnel at the National Team Development Program. Hardy worked for the past two years as the assistant director of player personnel at the NTDP after working for the NHL during the 2012-13 season as a regional amateur scout in the New England … Read more
RIT gives women’s coach McDonald a five-year contract extension
Rochester Institute of Technology women’s coach Scott McDonald has signed a five-year contract extension that will run through the 2019-20 season. In nine seasons as head coach at RIT, McDonald has an overall record of 186-72-23, including winning the 2012 Division III national championship. In just three seasons as a Division I program, he has … Read more
Brooklyn’s Barclays Center to host doubleheader on Nov. 1
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn will host a college hockey doubleheader on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. This inaugural event will feature Army playing Bentley and Notre Dame taking on Connecticut. The doubleheader will showcase different teams each year. “Hockey East is pleased to join with our friends in Atlantic Hockey and Play By Play Sports … Read more
Colgate adds former Holy Cross assistant, Niagara goalie Pagliero to coaching staff
Colgate announced Monday the addition of Juliano Pagliero as a new assistant coach. Pagliero replaces Jason Lefevre, who left his position this past January. Pagliero will work primarily with the Raiders goaltenders and defensemen and will also oversee the program’s recruiting efforts while assisting in the day-to-day operations of the team. “We are excited to … Read more