TMQ: Northeastern, Lake Superior State offer surprises, while Wisconsin takes a fall
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Men’s D-I: Alabama-Huntsville
Finally part of a conference again, Alabama-Huntsville builds on excitement
The Chargers have their third coach in as many seasons in former Air Force assistant Mike Corbett.
Laurila joins Alabama-Huntsville as director of hockey operations
Former Michigan Tech video coordinator Nick Laurila has joined Alabama-Huntsville’s staff as director of hockey operations. Laurila, a Carol Stream, Ill., native, is a 2010 graduate of Michigan Tech and spent four seasons in the video role there.
Thomas replaces Garber as new Alabama-Huntsville assistant coach
Alabama-Huntsville has announced the hiring of Matty Thomas as an assistant coach for the 2013-14 season, the Chargers’ first in the WCHA. Thomas replaces Bruce Garber. “I couldn’t be more excited about the addition of Matty to the UAH coaching staff,” said UAH head coach Mike Corbett in a statement. “He brings a wealth of … Read more
Corbett’s No. 1 goal at Alabama-Huntsville: Establish program’s identity
The Chargers enter a conference after a stretch as an independent, but Mike Corbett is the team’s third head coach in the last four years. Matthew Semisch reports.
Alabama-Huntsville tabs longtime Air Force assistant Corbett as new head coach
Alabama-Huntsville announced on Monday the hiring of Mike Corbett as the Chargers’ new head coach. Corbett replaces Kurt Kleinendorst, who stepped down earlier this offseason after one season at UAH. Corbett spent the past 10 years as an assistant coach at Air Force, including serving as the team’s associate head coach during the 2012-13 season. … Read more
Gwozdecky tells newspaper he’s no longer a candidate at Alabama-Huntsville
George Gwozdecky interviewed at Alabama-Huntsville and said he was impressed with what the school has to offer, but he told the Wisconsin State Journal that he’s no longer a candidate for the head coaching job there. Gwozdecky, a two-time national championship-winning coach who was fired as Denver’s coach on April 1, met with Chargers athletic … Read more
Report: Gwozdecky a candidate at Alabama-Huntsville
According to WHNT in Alabama, ousted Denver coach George Gwozdecky is a candidate for the vacant Alabama-Huntsville head coaching position and spent Wednesday afternoon on campus. Reportedly, Gwozdecky was seen walking into Spragins Hall with UAH athletics director E.J. Brophy. It is unclear if Gwozdecky has actually interviewed, but the TV station did say that … Read more
Kleinendorst one and done at Alabama-Huntsville
Alabama-Huntsville announced Wednesday that Kurt Kleinendorst has stepped down as the Chargers’ head coach after just one season behind the bench. Kleinendorst guided the Chargers through the team’s final season as a Division I independent before joining the revamped WCHA in 2013-14. “Kurt Kleinendorst has steadied the rough waters during our transition into the WCHA … Read more
Alabama-Huntsville junior Uusivirta arrested on rape charge
According to the Huntsville Times, Alabama-Huntsville junior defenseman Lasse Uusivirta was arrested Monday and charged with raping an 18-year-old woman back on Jan. 13. “Information about an incident on campus came to the attention of university officials,” UAH spokesman Ray Garner said in a statement. “The facts of the incident were immediately submitted to the … Read more
Alabama-Huntsville’s Lysaght injured in car wreck, condition improving
Alabama-Huntsville sophomore forward Kyle Lysaght is in critical condition following a car accident Friday in his hometown of Marietta, Ga. Lysaght, 22, was airlifted by a Life Flight helicopter to the Atlanta Medical Center, according to the East Cobb Patch. According to the story, Lysaght was a front-seat passenger in a 2007 Lexus heading southbound … Read more
WCHA adjusts schedule to give Alabama-Huntsville full complement of league games
Alabama-Huntsville will have a full league schedule when it joins the WCHA next season. When the WCHA voted in January to accept the Chargers as its 10th member for the 2013-14 season, commissioner Bruce McLeod said the league would make a “good-faith effort” to give UAH a complete schedule. But at that point, a nine-team … Read more
WCHA unanimously approves adding Alabama-Huntsville for 2013-14 season
Alabama-Huntsville’s long drive for conference affiliation ended Thursday when the WCHA voted unanimously to admit the Chargers to the league, with the move coming at least in part next season. The Chargers have been an independent since College Hockey America folded after the 2009-10 season, and it appeared at one point that the 2011-12 season … Read more
Alabama-Huntsville’s chances to join WCHA may be decided this week
According to a report in the Huntsville Times, the fate of Alabama-Huntsville joining the WCHA may be decided in a vote by the league this week during the annual NCAA Convention in suburban Dallas. “The WCHA is one of the finest leagues in the country,” said UAH director of athletics Dr. E.J. Brophy in the … Read more
TMQ: Struggles in the middle of the rankings
Ranked teams Dartmouth, Cornell, Union and St. Cloud State combined to go 0-9 last week. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss the impact in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
At a glance: Quick facts on the holiday tournaments
Summaries of the seven tournaments that run Friday through Monday.
At Alabama-Huntsville, eyes on the future during a tough present
The Chargers are 1-12-1 in their third season as an independent but hopes lie in a meeting with the WCHA. Matthew Semisch reports.
TMQ: Separating New Hampshire and Boston College, making a run and changing the tournament
Given their similar records and no head-to-head results, is it possible to separate New Hampshire and Boston College right now? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski look into it in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
New coach Kleinendorst looking for progress from Alabama-Huntsville
When asked what he would consider to be a successful season, first-year Alabama-Huntsville head coach Kurt Kleinendorst was succinct. “Progress,” said Kleinendorst, who takes over a program that, as the cliche goes, has nowhere to go but up. “To what degree [we make progress], I don’t know,” Kleinendorst said. “For me to sit here and … Read more
Kleinendorst replaces Luongo as Alabama-Huntsville coach
Chris Luongo has resigned as Alabama-Huntsville’s head coach and the school replaced him with former NHL and AHL coach Kurt Kleinendorst, UAH announced Tuesday night. Luongo was 6-54-3 in two turbulent seasons with the Chargers after being the team’s assistant coach for two seasons. Alabama-Huntsville’s varsity program, an independent since the demise of the CHA … Read more