Longtime Clarkson radio voice Elliott dies at 85
Con Elliott, Clarkson’s radio voice from 1955 to 1987, died Thursday in Ogdensburg, N.Y. He was 85. Elliott called nearly 1,000 Clarkson games in a 38-year career.
Men’s D-I: ECAC
Nazareth names Rose new assistant coach, also brings on Dahl as volunteer assistant
The Democrat & Chronicle has reported that with Nazareth assistant coach Jared DeMichiel getting hired at St. Lawrence, Phil Rose will move volunteer assistant to full-time assistant at Nazareth. Former St. Cloud State head coach Craig Dahl is the new volunteer assistant at Nazareth after filling the same role at Geneseo.
DeMichiel ‘thrilled’ with new assistant coach position at St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence has named former RIT goaltender and Nazareth assistant coach Jared DeMichiel its new assistant coach. DeMichiel, who has been the assistant coach at Nazareth since January 2012, replaces Kris Mayotte, who took an assistant position at Providence in mid-summer. “I am very excited to announce the hiring of Jared as our new assistant … Read more
Harvard’s Malone gets valuable offseason competition time at World Junior camp
Crimson sophomore-to-be Sean Malone didn’t make the initial U.S. team cut at Lake Placid, but he played his gritty style.
Union’s Cohn selected for USA Hockey internship
Phil Cohn has been named the fifth recipient of the USA Hockey Brendan Burke Internship. Cohn spent the past five seasons at Union, working as the hockey operations coordinator, student manager and video coordinator in that time.
Colgate promotes Harder from volunteer assistant to assistant coach
Colgate has promoted Mike Harder from volunteer assistant to assistant coach for the 2014-15 season. “Mike Harder is the obvious choice and the best person for this job,” Colgate head coach Don Vaughan said in a news release. “I know I speak on behalf of the coaches and our student-athletes when I say that I … Read more
St. Lawrence assistant Mayotte joins Providence in similar role
Providence announced Wednesday the hiring of Kris Mayotte as an assistant coach. Mayotte spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach at St. Lawrence where he served as the primary recruiter and worked closely with the goaltenders and penalty kill unit. Prior to St. Lawrence, he was a volunteer assistant coach at Cornell (2011-12) … Read more
Mercyhurst tabs former Niagara goalie, coach, and Princeton assistant Gardner to men’s coaching staff
Mercyhurst has named Greg Gardner an assistant coach with the Lakers’ men’s team for the 2014-15 season. Gardner replaces former assistant Peter Aubry, who took a position at Lake Superior State earlier this month. “We are very excited to add Greg to our staff,” said Mercyhurst head coach Rick Gotkin in a statement. “We would … Read more
Paskaris leaves Adrian to reunite with Fogarty on Princeton’s bench
Princeton head coach Ron Fogarty will have another familiar face with him behind the Tigers’ bench with the announcement Wednesday of Stavros Paskaris as an assistant coach. Paskaris was an assistant coach at Adrian the past five years under Fogarty, also serving as the Bulldogs’ recruiting coordinator. “Stavros has shown his capabilities as a recruiter … Read more
Fogarty wants to install up-tempo, creative style at Princeton
The new Tigers coach says the offensive system he’s bringing will give players chances to take risks.
Colgate assistant Dexter joins Fogarty’s first staff at Princeton
Brad Dexter is leaving his position as assistant coach at Colgate to take the same job in new Princeton coach Ron Fogarty’s staff.
After leading Adrian to success, Fogarty tabbed new head coach at Princeton
Ron Fogarty, who leads all active NCAA coaches in winning percentage, has been named the head coach at Princeton. Fogarty has spent the past seven seasons as head coach at Division III Adrian. “I am thrilled to have Ron join our distinguished team of coaches at Princeton,” said Princeton incoming director of athletics Mollie Marcoux … Read more
On heels of national title, Bennett earns two-year contract extension at Union
Union coach Rick Bennett, who led the Dutchmen to the 2014 NCAA national championship, has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season. Bennett owns a career record of 80-27-16 in three seasons at Union, including a postseason mark of 19-2. He has guided the Dutchmen to a pair of Frozen Fours, three NCAA … Read more
Commentary: Holy Cross can cast a wide net in search for Pearl’s replacement
The Crusaders have a recognizable brand to attract a coach, Dan Rubin writes.
Holy Cross confirms Pearl’s departure; AD says he’s ‘saddened to see Coach Pearl go’
Friday afternoon, a Holy Cross press release confirmed that head coach Paul Pearl had resigned to “accept a coaching position at another institution.” Pearl is believed to be taking the assistant’s job at Harvard. USCHO.com originally reported the news on Wednesday. “I am saddened to see Coach Pearl go, as he has been a big … Read more
Holy Cross’ Pearl linked to Harvard assistant job, source says
Paul Pearl is leaving Holy Cross after 19 seasons as head coach to become an assistant at Harvard, a source told USCHO on Wednesday.
Princeton in need of new head coach after Prier resigns
Bob Prier has resigned as Princeton’s head coach after three seasons behind the Tigers’ bench. “On behalf of the Princeton University, I’d like to wish Bob Prier the best of luck in the next chapter of his career,” Princeton athletic director Gary Walters said in a statement. “Bob has represented Princeton with great energy and … Read more
Longtime assistant O’Connell joins Boston University coaching staff
Former Boston University captain Albie O’Connell has returned to the school to serve as an assistant coach. O’Connell, who officially starts at BU on May 1, has previously been an assistant at Northeastern, Harvard, Holy Cross, Merrimack, Niagara and Colby. “We’re very excited to be adding Albie O’Connell to our staff,” said Terriers’ head coach … Read more
Lassonde leaves Denver, named new associate coach at Dartmouth
Dartmouth announced Wednesday that David Lassonde will join the staff as an associate head coach for the 2014-15 season. Lassonde replaces Dave Peters, who left to become head coach for the Selects Academy at the South Kent School in Connecticut. “I am very pleased to have David join our staff and am excited to welcome … Read more
Hat trick of trophies makes Union’s Bennett the choice as top coach
The Dutchmen won a program-best 32 games in Rick Bennett’s third season; he’s never failed to win at least one ECAC Hockey title.