Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top forwards for 2013-14
From Agostino to Walters, here are some forwards that are expected to put up big numbers this season.
Men’s D-I: ECAC
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top defensemen for 2013-14
Here’s our look at some defensemen who’ll be counted on to play big this season.
Ten to watch: Picking college hockey’s top goaltenders for 2013-14
As the new season approaches, we take a look at the goalies you’ll be hearing about all season.
Leaman inks contract extension at Providence
On the night Providence celebrated the reopening of Schneider Arena, the Friars announced that head coach Nate Leaman has signed a contract extension. While not officially confirmed by the school, the Providence Journal reported the extension is through the 2020-21 season as Leaman had four years remaining on the original six-year deal he signed when … Read more
Full slate of events announced for Frozen Fenway 2014
Fenway Sports Management announced Thursday the full schedule of hockey and skating events taking place at Fenway Park as part of Citi Frozen Fenway 2014 that will run from Dec. 28, 2013 through Jan. 13, 2014. Aside from the scheduled events, a ramp will be installed in center field for sledding and tubing and will … Read more
Yale the coaches’ choice, Rensselaer the media’s pick in ECAC preseason polls
The ECAC coaches and media differ in their assessment of how the league will stack up during the 2013-14 season. Rensselaer was picked to win the regular-season title in the 15th annual ECAC Hockey Media Association’s 2013-14 preseason poll, receiving 18 of 33 first-place votes and 367 overall points in the poll conducted by Schenectady … Read more
Longtime college assistant Forton gets same role with NHL’s Sabres
While not officially announced by the school, Harvard assistant coach Jerry Forton has been hired by the Buffalo Sabres to become an assistant coach on Ron Rolston’s staff, according to the Associated Press. Forton has 18 years of experience coaching at the college level, including the past two at Harvard. He has also coached at … Read more
Union defenseman Boyle leaves school to play in new USPHL
According to the Daily Gazette, defenseman Tim Boyle has left Union and will not return for his sophomore season. Instead, Boyle will be playing junior hockey for the South Shore Kings of the new United States Premier Hockey League after posting two assists in 15 games in 2012-13. “Tim Boyle is no longer in our … Read more
Commentary: The highlights and rankings from a trip to 13 college hockey arenas
Joe Connor hands out some awards and ranks his top five venues from a whirlwind tour through the Northeast.
Princeton assistant Marks gets video job with AHL’s Senators
Princeton assistant coach Tim Marks has been hired as the video coach for the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League. “This is a great opportunity for Tim,” Princeton coach Bob Prier said in a statement. “He was an invaluable asset to my staff this past season and we loved having him be a part … Read more
Nicholson, Workman promoted to associate head coach at Robert Morris
Robert Morris has announced the promotion of Matt Nicholson and Mark Workman to dual associate head coaching roles under head coach Derek Schooley. “Mark and Matt are starting their fifth season at Robert Morris and both are integral parts of our team,” said Schooley in a news release. “Both have done an excellent job in … Read more
Harder named volunteer assistant at Colgate
Colgate’s all-time leading scorer Mike Harder has been hired by the team as a volunteer assistant coach. Harder tallied 88 goals and 126 assists for 214 points and also enjoyed a 13-year pro playing career. He coached last season with I Play Harder (IPH) Hockey.
Back on the ice: Colgate captain Goulakos’ cancer in remission
Colgate junior captain Spiro Goulakos, who was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma in the middle of the 2012-13 season, is now in remission and will be returning to campus – and the ice – this fall. Goulakos left the Raiders in late January to begin cancer treatments in his native Montreal, but came back toward the … Read more
Union names Ronan as volunteer assistant
Union has announced the addition of John Ronan as a volunteer assistant coach. Ronan played at Maine from 2001-05.
Former Clarkson defenseman Curley hired as assistant coach at Bentley
Bentley has named Matt Curley to its staff as a new assistant coach. Curley comes to the Falcons after spending the 2012-13 season as the associate head coach of the Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League. He also coached with the United States National Team Development Program in 2011-12. He was also a … Read more
Jooris gives up senior season at Union to sign with Calgary
Union forward Josh Jooris has given up his senior season with the Dutchmen for an NHL contract with the Calgary Flames, according to the Daily Gazette. The 23-year-old Jooris leaves Union after scoring 29 goals and adding 59 assists for 88 points in 117 career games. “I think shocked and stunned has been used a … Read more
ECAC Hockey partners with Fox College Sports for championship TV coverage
ECAC Hockey’s postseason championship will again be on television when it returns to Lake Placid, N.Y. The league and Fox College Sports have partnered to show the 2014 semifinals and finals. FCS also showed the 2013 tournament from Atlantic City, N.J. It was not available on TV in 2012 after a stretch where the league … Read more
Ice Breaker headed to Notre Dame in 2014, Maine in 2015
College Hockey Inc. will stage the season-opening Ice Breaker Tournament at Notre Dame in 2014 and in Portland, Maine, in 2015. The organization announced those locations on Tuesday, when it also unveiled that the 2014 field would include the host Fighting Irish, Minnesota, Minnesota-Duluth and Rensselaer. Maine will host the 2015 event at the Cumberland … Read more
Holy Cross assistant Guerriero moves to take same job at Yale
Jason Guerriero has been named as an assistant coach at Yale after spending the last two seasons coaching at Holy Cross. Guerriero, who captained Northeastern and was a first-team All-America forward in 2004-05, coached the Crusaders’ forwards and penalty-kill unit the last two years while recruiting, working with video and other aspects of team operations. … Read more
National top rookie award renamed in honor of the late Tim Taylor
The Hockey Commissioners Association announced Monday that is plans on naming its Division I men’s national rookie of the year award the Tim Taylor Award, starting with the 2013-2014 season. “Coach Taylor spent a good deal of his career identifying and developing young hockey players, whether during his time at Yale or through his many … Read more