According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague resigned Friday after reportedly sexually harassing two female university employees at a recent university-sponsored event. On Friday, Teague acknowledged his actions and admitted substance abuse issues in a text message to members of the media. “At a recent university event, I had entirely too … Read more
Minnesota announced Thursday that forward Mike Szmatula has joined the Gophers program. Szmatula played two seasons at Northeastern, where he collected 68 points (28 goals, 40 assists) in 73 career games before announcing his departure earlier this summer. He was a Hockey East All-Rookie Team honoree in 2013-14 after ranking second in the nation in … Read more
Michigan Tech has hired former Wisconsin assistant coach Gary Shuchuk to fill a similar position with the Huskies. Shuchuk comes to MTU after a five-year stint (2010-15) with the Badgers. He was fired in April along with fellow assistant coach Matt Walsh. “I’m extremely excited to announce the addition of Gary to our coaching staff,” … Read more
Penn State announced Monday the appointment of Dr. Michael Cross as assistant athletic director – new business development. Cross brings nearly 25 years of coaching and athletic administrative experience to Penn State and will serve as the sport administrator for the men’s and women’s hockey teams. Cross comes to Penn State after serving the past … Read more
The Nashville Predators announced Friday that the club has signed Wisconsin defenseman Jack Dougherty to a three-year, entry-level contract. Dougherty spent the 2014-15 season with the Badgers, tying for fourth among Big Ten freshmen defensemen in points (nine). Nashville, who selected Dougherty in the second round (51st overall) of the 2014 NHL draft, also announced … Read more
USA Hockey announced Friday that Nick Siergiej, coordinator of hockey operations at Notre Dame, will serve as video coordinator for the 2016 U.S. National Junior Team.
The Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League announced Thursday the hiring of Jason Lammers as the team’s new head coach and general manager. Lammers leaves Massachusetts-Lowell, where he served as associate coach the past three seasons. He came in as an assistant in 2011. “I’m elated to be a part of the … Read more
Michigan State associate head athletic trainer Dave Carrier was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame on June 25 at the organization’s annual convention in St. Louis. Carrier will enter his 32nd season as the athletic trainer of the Spartan hockey team this fall.
Minnesota State announced Monday that head coach Mike Hastings has agreed to a new eight-year contract with the school. Hastings recently completed his third year with the Mavericks in 2014-15. “We are pleased to offer Coach Hastings this contract,” said Minnesota State director of athletics Kevin Buisman in a news release. “During his time here, … Read more
He’s expected to play next season for the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers.
Michigan had the most with six; Boston College, Boston University, Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin had four each.
Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin and Zach Werenski were joined by four incoming freshmen among the first-round selections.
He won’t turn 18 until July 19, but the Wolverines rising sophomore is ranked eighth in the final Central Scouting rankings.
The University of Minnesota “M” Club will induct former men’s players Roland DePaul, Dick Meredith and Bill “Buzz” Schneider and former women’s player Ronda Curtin to its Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held in the DQ Club Room at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 15, 2015.
Steve Swistak, who played 37 games for Michigan State from 2000 to 2004, passed away on June 11 after a 2 1/2-year battle with esophageal cancer. Swistak was just 33. According to a Facebook post from his father, Len, Swistak was surrounded by his extended family “just as he had lived – with dignity, love, … Read more
Paul Tilley will be inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 18. Tilley played for the Buckeyes from 1976 to 1980 and recorded 81 goals and 131 assists for 212 points in 148 games.
Wisconsin announced Wednesday that the Badgers’ revamped coaching staff is now in place as with the addition of JB Bittner as new assistant coach. “One of the reasons we were drawn to JB was his huge passion for the recruiting side of things,” UW head coach Mike Eaves said in a news release. “His knowledge … Read more
Big Ten associate commissioner Jennifer Heppel has been appointed as the Patriot League’s new executive director, the conference announced Monday. She joins the Patriot League after working the past five years for the Big Ten, including the last two for the league’s hockey conference. A Big Ten spokesperson said how Heppel will be replaced in … Read more
According to The Hockey News, Minnesota senior defenseman Mike Reilly will not sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets and will instead meet with nine teams this weekend after deciding to become a free agent. In a TSN report, Reilly will meet with the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, … Read more
Wisconsin announced Wednesday the hiring of Luke Strand as the Badgers’ new associate head coach. Strand will move his office about three miles, from the Alliant Energy Center to the Kohl Center, as he comes to the Badgers after spending the past year as the head coach and general manager of the United States Hockey … Read more