CT Ice tournament returning for 2023-24 season, will again include UConn, Quinnipiac, Sacred Heart, Yale

In partnership with the four Division I men’s hockey teams – Connecticut, Quinnipiac, Sacred Heart and Yale, the CT Ice tournament will return for the fourth season in 2023-24 and continue through the 2025-26 season. The fourth edition of the annual tournament runs Jan. 26-27, 2024 at the XL Center in Hartford and will be … Read more

St. Lawrence adds former Bentley goaltending coach Doomany as assistant coach for Saints ahead of ’23-24 season

St. Lawrence has announced the hiring of assistant coach Cam Doomany to complete the Skating Saints coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. Doomany joins the team after spending two seasons as the goaltending coach at Bentley. “We are extremely excited to have Cam joining our staff,” said SLU head coach Brent Brekke in a statement. … Read more

Bentley, entering 25th season of D-I hockey, tabs UMass Lowell associate head coach Jones new bench boss for Falcons

Andy Jones, most recently the associate head coach at UMass Lowell, has been named the head hockey coach at Bentley. Jones takes over for Ryan Soderquist, who departed in April after 21 seasons with the Falcons. Jones, a 2000 graduate of Amherst, has spent the last eight years on the River Hawks staff, including the … Read more

Vermont director of hockey operations Michals hired as new assistant coach for Holy Cross men’s hockey team

Holy Cross has announced the addition of Drew Michals as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. Michals most recently served as the director of hockey operations at Vermont. In that role, Michals was responsible for pre-scouting opponents, post-scouting games, running team video sessions, and managing the team budget. As a volunteer assistant coach … Read more

Former Robert Morris men’s hockey assistant coach Durocher returning to Colonials in same position for ’23-24 season

Robert Morris announced Tuesday that Ryan Durocher has been named an assistant coach for the Colonials men’s hockey team. Durocher, who spent the 2020-21 season as an assistant coach with the Colonials, is returning to the program after spending a season as director of hockey operations at Colorado College and a year as an assistant … Read more

Holy Cross men’s hockey assistant coach Sorenson moves to UMass Lowell for same job with River Hawks

UMass Lowell has tabbed Eric Sorenson as the men’s hockey team’s newest assistant coach. Sorenson comes to Lowell after spending two years as an assistant hockey coach at Holy Cross. “Eric was organized and very prepared for this process,” said UMass Lowell head coach Norm Bazin in a statement. “Throughout our discussions, he came across … Read more

Atlantic Hockey, College Hockey America to merge operations beginning with 2024-25 college hockey season

Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America will merge operations beginning with the 2024-25 college hockey season. Atlantic Hockey and CHA have shared a commissioner and conference staff since 2010 but have operated as separate entities with their own boards of directors and by-laws. “Merging our two leagues gives us the opportunity to streamline our operations … Read more

Veteran on-ice official Binda, Jr. tabbed new supervisor of officials for Atlantic Hockey, College Hockey America

Following a comprehensive search, Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America have named Eugene Binda, Jr. as their next supervisor of officials. Binda, who retired from officiating following the 2021-22 season, served as an officials observer for Atlantic Hockey during the 2022-23 campaign. He will begin his duties on July 1. “Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey … Read more

American International promotes assistant Woodard to associate head coach role

American International has announced the promotion of Matthew Woodard to the position of associate head coach. “[Matt Woodard] has been an incredible addition to our staff,” AIC head coach Eric Lang said in a statement. “Matt is thorough, organized, and a meticulous recruiter. Our student-athletes are better because Matt is involved in their lives. An … Read more

After 21 seasons behind Bentley men’s hockey bench, Soderquist out as Falcons coach

Ryan Soderquist is out as Bentley’s head coach, having announced he will leave the program on June 30. Soderquist tweeted a statement this morning. Thank you @BentleyHockey for last 26 years. I am extremely proud of what we all accomplished together and look forward to the growth of the program. Daughters Cora/Madelyn and loving wife … Read more

USCHO.com announces trio of men’s All-USCHO teams for 2022-23 college hockey season

USCHO.com announced Thursday its three All-USCHO teams for the 2022-23 season. Voters were comprised of the full editorial staff of USCHO.com. First All-USCHO Team F Adam Fantilli, Michigan F Collin Graf, Quinnipiac F Matthew Knies, Minnesota D Brock Faber, Minnesota D Luke Hughes, Michigan G Devon Levi, Northeastern Second All-USCHO Team F Logan Cooley, Minnesota … Read more

Army West Point’s Wilson named winner of 2023 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award

TAMPA, Fla. — Army West Point senior forward Noah Wilson has been named the winner of the 2022-23 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award, the Hockey Commissioners Association announced Friday night. The award was established by the HCA in honor of former Army player Derek Hines, who was a “consummate team player and team builder.” Hines … Read more

Charged in wheelchair pushing incident, Mercyhurst removes Briere from men’s hockey team

After being charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after pushing an empty wheelchair down a flight of stairs last month, it was unknown what the future held for Mercyhurst hockey player Carson Briere. Monday, the school announced that Briere has been dismissed from the team. A statement on behalf of Mercyhurst University and Mercyhurst … Read more

Previewing the 2023 NCAA hockey tournament, Fargo Regional: Minnesota, St. Cloud State, Minnesota State, Canisius

FARGO REGIONAL When: Thursday, March 23 & Saturday, March 25 Where: Scheels Arena, Fargo, N.D. Matchups (all times Eastern): St. Cloud State vs. Minnesota State, March 23, 5 p.m., ESPNU; Minnesota vs. Canisius, March 23, 9 p.m., ESPN2; championship, March 25, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU 1. MINNESOTA How they got here: At-large bid Overall season record: … Read more

Mercyhurst’s Briere charged with criminal mischief, disorderly conduct after pushing empty wheelchair down flight of stairs

Mercyhurst men’s hockey player Carson Briere has been charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after a video showed him pushing a double amputee’s empty wheelchair down a flight of stairs at an Erie bar on March 11. The Erie police filed the same set of charges against Patrick Carrozzi, a member of the Mercyhurst … Read more

Canisius shuts out Holy Cross 3-0 to claim Atlantic Hockey championship, automatic bid to NCAA tournament

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Nick Bowman’s goal at 17:59 of the second period and Jacob Barczewski’s 24-save shutout were the difference as Canisius defeated Holy Cross 3-0 for its second Atlantic Hockey championship. The Golden Griffins tacked on a pair of empty-net goals in the final minutes to seal the victory. “Down the stretch, the second … Read more