Yale Adds Koizumi to Women’s Coaching Staff

Former Minnesota-Duluth captain and assistant coach Jessica Koizumi has joined new Yale coach Joakim Flygh’s staff as an assistant. Koizumi, who played at Minnesota-Duluth from 2003 to 2007 and also was part of the world championship 2008 U.S. Women’s National Team, spent last season as an assistant coach at the North American Hockey Academy. She … Read more

Stem Cell Transplant Complete for Yale’s Schwartz

Yale’s Mandi Schwartz received the long-awaited stem cell transplant Wednesday in a 32-minute procedure at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s inpatient transplant unit at the University of Washington Medical Center. Yale’s athletic department confirmed the procedure in a post on a site dedicated to Schwartz’s battle with acute myeloid lymphoma. The next step is engraftment, when … Read more

Media, Coaches See Yale as Tops in ECAC Hockey

Two-time defending ECAC Hockey champion Yale is the pick of both league coaches and media to finish atop the standings in 2010-11. The Bulldogs got 11 of the 12 first-place votes from coaches and 25 of the 30 votes in the media poll, conducted through the ECAC Hockey Writers and Broadcasters Association. Cornell, Union and … Read more

Wednesday Transplant Scheduled for Yale’s Schwartz

Doctors have set Wednesday as the day for a stem-cell transplant for Yale center Mandi Schwartz. That news came in an update on the Yale page dedicated to Schwartz’s battle with acute myeloid lymphoma. Schwartz had been scheduled for the transplant earlier, but that had to be postponed because she was no longer in remission. … Read more

Daigneau Named Assistant Coach at Canisius

Former Harvard goaltender John Daigneau has joined the Canisius staff as an assistant coach. Daigneau will work with Canisius’ goaltenders and in recruiting, video operations, academics and community outreach. “We are extremely excited to have John join our staff,” Canisius coach Dave Smith said in a statement. “He comes very highly recommended from his coaches … Read more

Pirri Signs With Chicago, Leaves Rensselaer After One Season

Rensselaer has seen a second player this offseason sign a pro contract after just one season in school. Brandon Pirri’s contract with the Chicago Blackhawks was finalized Tuesday. “It is a terrific opportunity as I continue to work toward my ultimate goal, which is to play in the NHL,” Pirri said in a statement. “Signing … Read more

Setback for Yale’s Schwartz in Battle With Leukemia

Tests have indicated that Yale’s Mandi Schwartz is no longer in remission in her battle with acute myeloid leukemia, a development that has postponed her stem cell transplant. Schwartz needs to be in remission to have the transplant, so she will undergo more chemotherapy. Her doctors at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Care Center in Seattle have … Read more

D’Amigo Signs With Toronto, Leaves Rensselaer After Strong Freshman Season

ECAC rookie of the year Jerry D’Amigo is leaving Rensselaer after one season. The forward has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced Wednesday. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason D’Amigo had 34 points (10 goals, 24 assists) in 35 games for Rensselaer last … Read more

Report: Leukemia Charities Under Investigation

As Yale player Mandi Schwartz prepares for a cord blood transplant in her battle with leukemia, two charities organized by a man involved in efforts to help her face investigation by the Connecticut attorney general, a newspaper reported. The New York Times reported that charities started by Tedd Collins IV after his daughter’s death last … Read more

Leblanc Leaves Harvard After One Season

Forward Louis Leblanc is leaving Harvard after one season. The Ivy League rookie of the year signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Friday. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason TSN.ca reported that Leblanc has also signed with the Montreal Juniors of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Leblanc led Harvard … Read more

Quinnipiac Rewards Seeley With Contract Extension

Quinnipiac women’s coach Rick Seeley has signed a contract extension through the 2014-15 season. Seeley led the Bobcats to the best record in school history last season, a 19-10-8 record that made him the coach of the year in ECAC Hockey. “I am thrilled with my contract extension Quinnipiac University has quickly become home for … Read more

Coaching Experience Helps Flygh Land Yale Women’s Spot

Assistant coaching positions at NCAA powers Minnesota-Duluth and Harvard have opened the door for Joakim Flygh’s first head coaching position. Flygh was named Yale’s women’s coach on Wednesday, elevating him to a top spot after nine seasons as an assistant. “We are thrilled to have Joakim taking over our women’s hockey program,” Yale athletic director … Read more

Pecknold Gets Contract Extension at Quinnipiac

Coach Rand Pecknold has signed a contract extension at Quinnipiac that runs through the 2014-15 season, the school announced Monday. Terms were not disclosed. Rand Pecknold is entering his 17th season at Quinnipiac (photo: Quinnipiac Athletics). “I’m very excited with my new contract extension,” Pecknold said in a statement. “I look forward to another five … Read more

Cornell Junior Riley Nash Signs With Carolina

Cornell junior Riley Nash has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League, the team announced on Monday afternoon. Nash leaves Cornell after three seasons with the Big Red, where he averaged a point per game. Nash’s rights were acquired by Carolina from Edmonton, the club that initially drafted … Read more

Graham Returns to Rensselaer as Assistant Coach

Former Rensselaer player Nolan Graham has been named an assistant coach at his alma mater. Graham, who played for the Engineers from 1999 to 2003, was the coach and general manager of Alberni Valley in the BCHL last season. “I am extremely excited to once again play an active role in RPI hockey, and continue … Read more

Granato to be One of First Two Women in Hall of Fame

Cammi Granato, three-time ECAC Player of the Year, two-time Olympian and 15-year member of the U.S. Women’s National Team, was today announced as one of the first two female members in the 65-year history of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Granato will be formally inducted into the Hall on Nov. 8 as part of the … Read more