Mastalerz returns to UMass as new director of player development for Minutemen hockey team

Massachusetts hockey alum Steve Mastalerz has returned to his alma mater to join the Minutemen staff as director of player of development. Mastalerz, who was a goaltender for the Minutemen from 2011 to 2015, comes back to Amherst with nine years of experience coaching goaltenders on a professional, collegiate and youth level. “We are very … Read more

UMass Lowell promotes director of hockey operations, former River Hawks defenseman Zink to assistant coach role

UMass Lowell has announced the promotion of Dylan Zink to assistant coach ahead of the 2023-24 season. Zink, a 2017 graduate of UMass Lowell and a four-year standout on the River Hawks hockey team, has spent the last three seasons as the director of hockey operations at his alma mater. “Promoting Dylan was an easy … Read more

Bentley, entering 25th season of D-I hockey, tabs UMass Lowell associate head coach Jones new bench boss for Falcons

Andy Jones, most recently the associate head coach at UMass Lowell, has been named the head hockey coach at Bentley. Jones takes over for Ryan Soderquist, who departed in April after 21 seasons with the Falcons. Jones, a 2000 graduate of Amherst, has spent the last eight years on the River Hawks staff, including the … Read more

Vermont director of hockey operations Michals hired as new assistant coach for Holy Cross men’s hockey team

Holy Cross has announced the addition of Drew Michals as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. Michals most recently served as the director of hockey operations at Vermont. In that role, Michals was responsible for pre-scouting opponents, post-scouting games, running team video sessions, and managing the team budget. As a volunteer assistant coach … Read more

After freshman season at Boston College, Powell leaving Eagles to play ’23-24 season with USHL’s Fighting Saints

According to the Telegraph Herald, defenseman Seamus Powell is leaving Boston College after one season to return to junior hockey with the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints. During the 2022-23 season with the Eagles, Powell collected one goal and was minus-3 in 21 games. “It’s a really good opportunity to play a lot more, get stronger … Read more

Gift from Richard, Susanna Gallant to fund upgrades, modernizations for Merrimack’s Lawler Rink

Renovations are underway to modernize Merrimack’s Lawler Rink in time for the 2023-24 season. Thanks to a transformative multi million-dollar gift from Richard and Susanna Gallant, the college’s board of trustees approved significant renovations that will update several aspects of the storied facility, including a new luxury pavilion with premium seating at the north end … Read more

Holy Cross men’s hockey assistant coach Sorenson moves to UMass Lowell for same job with River Hawks

UMass Lowell has tabbed Eric Sorenson as the men’s hockey team’s newest assistant coach. Sorenson comes to Lowell after spending two years as an assistant hockey coach at Holy Cross. “Eric was organized and very prepared for this process,” said UMass Lowell head coach Norm Bazin in a statement. “Throughout our discussions, he came across … Read more

Former UMass Lowell, Canisius assistant Nelson moves to Augustana for same job with first-year Vikings

Augustana has announced the addition of Taylor Nelson to the men’s hockey coaching staff. Nelson joins the first-year Vikings after spending the past two seasons at UMass Lowell. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Taylor, his wife Claire, and three young children back to the Midwest,” Augustana head coach Garrett Raboin said in a … Read more

Quinnipiac’s Quillan, Michigan’s Fantilli, Boston University’s Commesso, St. Cloud State’s Castor gain last HCA monthly honors for ’22-23

The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced its men’s monthly honorees for March-April performances. Quinnipiac sophomore forward Jacob Quillan is the player of the month, Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli is the rookie of the month, and Boston University junior Drew Commesso and St. Cloud State senior Jaxon Castor are co-goaltenders of the month. Quillan scored … Read more

USCHO.com announces trio of men’s All-USCHO teams for 2022-23 college hockey season

USCHO.com announced Thursday its three All-USCHO teams for the 2022-23 season. Voters were comprised of the full editorial staff of USCHO.com. First All-USCHO Team F Adam Fantilli, Michigan F Collin Graf, Quinnipiac F Matthew Knies, Minnesota D Brock Faber, Minnesota D Luke Hughes, Michigan G Devon Levi, Northeastern Second All-USCHO Team F Logan Cooley, Minnesota … Read more

After three seasons in Boston University crease, Commesso leaves Terriers, signs NHL contract with Blackhawks

The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks have announced that the team has agreed to terms with Boston University junior goaltender Drew Commesso on a three-year, entry-level contract. Commesso will report to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs on a professional tryout. In signing the deal, Commesso gives up his senior year with the Terriers. Commesso served as an alternate … Read more