Men’s D-I: AHA

Ice Hockey Committee Adds 2 Members

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In a move that has long been talked about, the Men’s Division I Ice Hockey Committee has officially increased the number of members from four to six. Wayne Dean, associate athletic director at Yale, will represent the ECAC on the committee, and Frank Serratore, head coach at Air Force, will be the at-large member of … Read more

CHA Gets Automatic Bid Boost

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After a couple years of uncertainty, the CHA’s future was laid out a bit more clearly thanks to a recent ruling by the NCAA. With their ducks in a row, the CHA is on track for an NCAA tournament automatic bid by 2003.

Army Player Killed After Being Struck by Train

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Army freshman John Heinmiller died early Sunday morning after being struck by a train in Garrison, N.Y. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Heinmiller was standing on the tracks when a northbound Amtrak Express train hit the 19-year old about 30 miles north of New York City. There were no indications of foul play or … Read more

Niagara Tabs Burkholder as Second Head Coach

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Former assistant coach David Burkholder has been named the new head coach at Niagara. Burkholder, who signed a four-year contract, replaces Blaise MacDonald, who accepted the head coaching position at UMass-Lowell last Friday. “I am honored to have been selected as the next head coach and continue along our path of success,” said Burkholder. “Our … Read more

Gotkin Gets Contract Extension

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Mercyhurst coach, Rick Gotkin, already the longest serving full-time head coach in the school’s history, was granted a three-year contract extension today, taking him through the 2003-04 season. “We wanted to reward Rick for what he’s done with the men’s program over the years and, particularly, for his team’s accomplishments in the 2000-01 season,” said … Read more

MacDonald Named Coach at UMass-Lowell

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Blaise McDonald, a native of nearby Billerica, Mass., was named head coach at UMass-Lowell late Thursday. With the move, MacDonald leaves Niagara, a program he helped start from scratch in 1995.

MacDonald Interviews with Lowell

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Niagara’s Blaise MacDonald visited UMass-Lowell on Monday to interview for the head coaching position opened by the departure last month of Tim Whitehead. MacDonald Speaking to reporters Monday evening at Buffalo Niagara International Airport upon his return, MacDonald said his interest in the Lowell job is heightened by Niagara’s status as a member of College … Read more

RIT’s Wilson Named College Division Coach of the Year

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Wayne Wilson, head coach of RIT, has been named the 2000-2001 Edward Jeremiah Award winner. The award, presented by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA), recognizes the National College Division Coach of the Year. Wilson led his team to a 27-1-1 season, going undefeated throughout the season before losing to Plattsburgh in the national championship … Read more

A Little Respect

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There are still some who doubt the MAAC’s right to an NCAA tournament bid, but after Mercyhurst’s near-upset of Michigan, their ranks are thinned. Jim Connelly reports on the Lakers’ mission in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Bright Lights, Big Dance

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Head coach Rick Gotkin calls him Mercyhurst’s team MVP. Jeff Gould battled through two injury-filled seasons early in his college career, and Saturday he got his reward: a trip to the NCAA tournament. Michael Kobylanski reports.

Gotkin: Fulfilling His Dreams

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Rick Gotkin has built the Mercyhurst program from scratch, through transitions from D-III to D-II to D-I. Now, the Lakers are a step away from the NCAA tournament, a dream so amazing, Gotkin is trying not to think about it.

Almost Perfect

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Should RIT capture the national championship this weekend, the Tigers will become the first undefeated NCAA titlist since the 1970 Cornell Big Red. Chris Lerch observes history in the (possible) making.

RIT Selected to Host D-III Frozen Four

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The NCAA made it official today, announcing that RIT will host the Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Frozen Four next Friday and Saturday at the Ritter Memorial Arena on the RIT campus. RIT, 26-0-1 on the season and the No. 1-ranked team in the nation, earned the right to host after an 8-1, 10-2 sweep … Read more

CHA Honors Award Winners at Final Five

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The second annual College Hockey America postseason tournament kicked off with an awards ceremony honoring the five qualifying teams and conference award winners. Air Force senior goaltender Marc Kielkucki earned College Hockey America Player of the Year honors.