Men’s D-I: Hockey East

Berard new assistant with Connecticut

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David Berard has been named an assistant coach at Connecticut, leaving Providence after a 14-year stint with the Friars. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of his caliber and experience to enhance our program,” Huskies head coach Bruce Marshall said in a statement. “He brings a wealth of knowledge in recruiting and coaching. We … Read more

Merrimack’s Dennehy inks two-year extension

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Merrimack head coach Mark Dennehy has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him as the Warriors’ head coach through the 2018-19 season. “I am humbled and my family is truly grateful for the support and trust that (Merrimack president) Dr. Hopey and (director of athletics) Glenn Hofmann have continued to show in me … Read more

Despite slow start, 57 players with college ties selected on NHL Entry Draft’s second day

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — In 2007, college hockey had a banner year at the NHL Entry Draft with a record 11 collegians selected in the opening round. If that was college hockey’s shining moment, this weekend might be considered college hockey’s draft disaster. In Friday’s opening round, only four college or college-bound players heard their … Read more

Four players with college ties selected in first round of NHL Entry Draft matches lowest in a decade

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It was a long night of waiting for college hockey fans watching the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. And once the waiting ended, the floodgates didn’t exactly open. Northeastern sophomore-to-be Jamie Oleksiak was the top collegian selected on Friday, going 14th overall to the Dallas Stars. Oleksiak was also the first U.S. player (he holds dual … Read more

Cronin leaves Northeastern to be Maple Leafs assistant

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Greg Cronin has left Northeastern to become an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the NHL team announced Monday. The news was first reported by the Boston Herald in Monday’s edition. “I want to thank Greg for the incredible work he has done on behalf of this university and our student-athletes,” Northeastern athletic director … Read more

Lammers, Ellsworth new assistants at UMass-Lowell

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Jason Lammers and Cam Ellsworth have been named assistant coaches at Massachusetts-Lowell. Lammers brings over a decade of coaching experience to Lowell, most recently spending the last two seasons with Colorado College. In addition, he has coached at Ohio State, SUNY-Geneseo, Princeton, Alaska-Fairbanks, Clarkson and Hobart College. Ellsworth joins the River Hawks after three seasons … Read more

UNH alum van Riemsdyk joins U.S. at Worlds

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Former New Hampshire forward James van Riemsdyk has been added to the roster of the U.S. men’s national team that is currently competing at the IIHF World Championship in Kosice and Bratislava, Slovakia. The Philadelphia Flyers’ forward will be making his sixth U.S. national team appearance, having previously competed at three World Junior Championships (2007-2009) … Read more

Longtime Vermont supporter ‘Mac’ passes away

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The University of Vermont athletic department lost a dear friend on Monday when Frank McIntosh passed away. “Mac,” as he was known, was associated with the Vermont men’s hockey program for 31 years. A native of Burlington, Vt., McIntosh graduated from Burlington High School and attended UVM. His involvement with the Catamounts began in 1978 … Read more

Bazin reportedly next coach at Massachusetts-Lowell

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While nothing official has been announced, a report in the Lowell Sun all but confirms Norm Bazin as Massachusetts-Lowell’s next head coach. Blaise MacDonald was let go following this past season. Bazin played for the Riverhawks from 1990-1994 and has previously been an assistant coach at Lowell and Colorado College and most recently, was the … Read more