Former Bemidji State captain Kinne named director of hockey operations at Air Force
Ben Kinne has been named the director of hockey operations at Air Force (photo: Candace Horgan).
Men’s D-I: Bemidji State
Bemidji State men’s team adds former Finlandia, Adrian assistant Workman to staff
The Bemidji State men’s team has hired Cole Workman to serve as an assistant coach in charge of video and goaltenders and as director of hockey operations.
Bemidji State men’s, women’s teams, Minnesota State women to play Hockey Day Minnesota 2019
The 13th Annual Hockey Day Minnesota schedule has been announced and Bemidji State’s men’s and women’s teams, along with Minnesota State’s women’s team, will take part.
Bemidji State’s Whitecloud gives up junior, senior seasons to sign with NHL’s Golden Knights
The NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights have signed Bemidji State sophomore defenseman Zach Whitecloud to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Whitecloud, Sikura lone current NCAA players named to Canada entry at Karjala Cup
Bemidji State sophomore defenseman Zach Whitecloud and Northeastern senior forward Dylan Sikura are among a group of 25 players named to Hockey Canada’s National Team roster for the 2017 Karjala Cup, which will be held Nov. 8-12 in Biel, Switzerland and Helsinki, Finland. Players in the event are eligible to play for Canada at the … Read more
Minnesota State chosen as preseason favorite in WCHA media, coaches’ polls
Minnesota State is the top choice in both the preseason WCHA coaches’ poll and media poll. Both the coaches and media also chose preseason All-WCHA Teams and preseason Players of the Year. WCHA Preseason Coaches’ Poll WCHA Preseason Media Poll All-WCHA Preseason Team – Coaches’ The coaches voted Minnesota State teammates Daniel Brickley and Marc … Read more
Beauvais joins Robert Morris as graduate transfer from Bemidji State
Robert Morris has added a graduate transfer and two players that skated with the Colonials in practice last season to the 2017-18 roster. Defenseman Brett Beauvais played three seasons at Bemidji State and will play for RMU as a graduate transfer who is eligible immediately. Beauvais appeared in 28 games for the Beavers last season, … Read more
Bemidji State’s Harms wins the 2017 Senior CLASS Award
The award recognizes the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I men’s hockey.
Five finalists named for 2017 Mike Richter Award as top goalie in Division I
The five finalists for the 2017 Mike Richter Award, which honors the most outstanding goaltender in NCAA men’s Division I hockey, were announced Thursday. The fourth annual award will be presented at the Frozen Four in two weeks in Chicago. Past winners of the award include Thatcher Demko (Boston College, 2016), Zane McIntyre (North Dakota, … Read more
WCHA roundups: Crazy special teams night sees Wisconsin beat Northern Michigan
Tony Granato’s first victory as Wisconsin coach came despite a wacky night on special teams. The Badgers scored four power-play goals but allowed two short-handed scores. Northern Michigan had a third-period five-on-three advantage but failed to convert. And Trent Frederic’s first collegiate goal on — what else? — a Wisconsin power play with 8:24 remaining … Read more
Bowling Green favored in WCHA coaches, media polls; Ferris State’s Mayhew preseason player of the year
On Tuesday, the WCHA announced the results of its coaches and media preseason polls, in addition to preseason All-WCHA Teams, preseason Player of the Year and preseason Rookies of the Year. Bowling Green took the top spot in both polls, while Ferris State’s Gerald Mayhew was tabbed preseason Player of the Year in both. Minnesota … Read more
Former Salem State goalie LaCour hired as new coach at Johnson and Wales
James LaCour has been hired as the new head coach at Johnson and Wales. LaCour is the fifth head coach in the program’s 23-year history and replaces Erik Noack, who left earlier this offseason to take a similar job at Massachusetts-Dartmouth. “We are excited to have James join our staff as our head men’s ice … Read more
WCHA announces 3-on-3 overtime and shootout, three-point standings structure and new NHL-sized nets
The WCHA announced Tuesday three pivotal changes to take effect for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The changes include the introduction of 3-on-3 overtime and shootout (both if necessary) for regular-season league games, a three-point-per-game structure to the league standings and mandatory NHL nets in all arenas. “The WCHA is committed to evolving and adapting however … Read more
After six years in Califiornia, Burcar returns to guide Finlandia men’s team
Finlandia is going to have a familiar face leading the team this season as the winningest coach in team history, Joe Burcar, has been hired as the Lions’ new head coach. Burcar replaces Dane Litke, who stepped down for personal reasons earlier this summer after two seasons with the Lions. “I am proud and excited … Read more
Pedan gives up final season at Bemidji State, signs to play in KHL
Bemidji State defenseman Ruslan Pedan has signed a two-year contract with HC Sochi of the Kontinental Hockey League, forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility, to stay home and begin his professional hockey career in Russia. “Ruslan made an big impact on our team as a freshman and has been a consistent defensman for us … Read more
Former Niagara, Utica assistant coach Olczyk named to same role at Bemidji State
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
Longtime Bemidji State assistant Belisle steps down to scout for Kings
After nearly 20 years at Bemidji State, Ted Belisle has resigned from his position as assistant coach to join the scouting staff of the Los Angeles Kings. “This is a great opportunity for Teddy to advance his career at the professional level,” said BSU coach Tom Serratore in a statement. “He has a great eye … Read more
Army West Point to have twins on bench after Chris McKelvie named new assistant coach
Army West Point has announced the hiring of new assistant coach Chris McKelvie. McKelvie is the identical twin brother of current assistant coach Zach McKelvie, who has been on Riley’s staff for two seasons and is a 2009 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy. The brother combination joins the Granatos (Wisconsin) and Kyles (Northern Michigan) … Read more
WCHA administrators see host of benefits in moving postseason to campus sites
Fewer teams will have to travel, which could make for more rested teams as they enter the NCAA tournament.
WCHA announces entire playoffs, starting with ’16-17 season, will be at campus sites
Starting with the 2016-17 season, the WCHA men’s playoffs — from the quarterfinals through the championship game — will be hosted by the highest remaining seeds at on-campus venues. Starting in 2017 and continuing for at least the next three seasons, the “WCHA Playoffs” will consist of four best-of-three, quarterfinal round series hosted by the … Read more