Despite mixed bag of results to kick off season, ECAC teams facing challenges head on

Several ECAC teams have faced intimidating early-season schedules, with mixed results. St. Lawrence and Union are both looking for their first wins of the season, checking it at 0-4 and 0-5, respectively. SLU hosted Penn State and then traveled to North Dakota last weekend for a two-game series. The Dutchmen opened on the road against … Read more

St. Lawrence to honor McFarlane, Torrey as inaugural ‘Legends of Appleton’

St. Lawrence will honor Brian McFarlane and Bill Torrey as the inaugural “Legends of Appleton” during this Saturday’s game against UMass Lowell. The Legends of Appleton is a recognition program launched by the university this fall to celebrate the storied history and tradition of the hockey programs, specifically those who helped build the hockey tradition … Read more

Melanson graduates from RPI, eligible immediately as Boston University graduate transfer

In addition to the nine members of the Boston University incoming class, Drew Melanson has joined the Terriers as a graduate transfer after spending the past three seasons at Rensselaer. As a graduate transfer, Melanson is eligible to play immediately. “High-end speed and a guy who has always had the ability to score,” said BU … Read more

Longtime Maine assistant Standbrook, 1993 national championship team, to be inducted into school’s hall

Legendary Maine assistant coach Grant Standbrook will be induced into the UMaine Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2017 on Sept. 8. Standbrook spent 21 seasons behind the bench at Maine, serving as an assistant coach on Maine’s 1993 and 1999 national championship teams. The 1993 team will also be inducted into the hall of … Read more

St. Lawrence goalie Hayton officially transfers to Wisconsin as graduate transfer

After first reported by the Wisconsin State Journal last month, St. Lawrence and Wisconsin made it official Friday by announcing that All-American goaltender Kyle Hayton has completed his bachelor’s degree at SLU and will continue his education by enrolling in a graduate MBA program at Wisconsin. Hayton will also use his remaining NCAA eligibility as … Read more

Wisconsin goalie carousel has Jurusik going back to USHL, Hayton a possible grad transfer

The Sioux City Musketeers acquired the USHL rights to goaltender Matt Jurusik from the Bloomington Thunder on Monday morning. Jurusik spent the last two seasons playing at Wisconsin, but according to the Musketeers, will be joining the USHL for the 2017-18 season. “Our team picked up an experienced collegiate goaltender that is very competitive and … Read more

Segall joins Rensselsaer staff as operations coordinator

Rensselaer has announced the hiring of Noah Segall as the operations coordinator. “Noah is exceptional at what he does,” said first-year RPI coach Dave Smith in a news release. ”We have experience together and his excellence in video and knowledge of what makes a hockey program better are important for the future success of our team. … Read more

Jewell joins Rensselaer staff as new assistant coach

Rensselaer announced Friday the hiring of Dan Jewell as an assistant men’s hockey coach. Jewell, a 2011 graduate of Cortland, where he played three years for the Red Dragons, will assist first-year head coach Dave Smith. “We are excited to have Dan join our staff,” said Smith in a statement. “With his experience as general … Read more

Arizona State adds Quinnipiac transfer Taverner, who will be eligible in ’18-19

Arizona State announced Thursday the addition of transfer forward Andrew Taverner from Quinnipiac. Taverner joins the Sun Devils after spending the last three seasons with Quinnipiac, which included a NCAA tournament championship game appearance. During his three years, he totaled 15 goals and 17 assists in 93 games for the Bobcats, including three goals and … Read more