Franklin Pierce coach Marshall, former UConn leader, dies at 54
Franklin Pierce coach Bruce Marshall, who led Connecticut from 1988 to 2013, died in his sleep early Saturday morning. He was 54.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
Slowly but surely, Hockey East looking to reclaim the game
The groaning started in many arenas by 7:30 p.m. local time, and grew into a firestorm of frustration soon after. A monsoon of penalties was turning five-on-five play into an endangered species. “This is awful!” “Let ’em play!” “Put away the whistles!” Have patience, folks. There’s a method to the madness. The next month or … Read more
NCHC roundups: BC defeats Denver in battle of Frozen Four teams
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Hockey East roundups: Miami edges Providence
Miami played a swarming, fearless defense at Schneider Arena Saturday night, beating Providence 2-1 while featuring 10 freshmen whom coach Enrico Blasi said “were not afraid to make mistakes.” With sophomore Kiefer Sherwood’s goal at 11:35 of the third period, the RedHawks avenged a one-goal loss to the same Friars on Friday night and left … Read more
Vermont suspends four captains five games each after hazing incident
Vermont co-captains Brendan Bradley and Mario Puskarich, as well as assistant captains Chris Muscoby and Anthony Petruzzelli, have been suspended for the first five games of the season after an off-campus hazing incident, The Hockey News reported Friday. The entire team will also be placed on probation for a full year “with the understanding that … Read more
Hockey East teams make improvements to get results in 2016-17
With the 2016-17 season here, how do the teams stack up in Hockey East? Our columnists make valid points and make bold predictions. Boston College If Boston College were any other program, you might resign to the fact that 2016-17 will be a rebuilding season. It looked like after last season’s run to the Frozen … Read more
Changes in Hockey East mean ‘we’re in a different world now’
Times are changing for Hockey East and a quick look at the league’s coaches poll proves that not only is this no longer your father’s Hockey East, it might not even be your older sibling’s Hockey East. It has been five years since Boston College ripped off four straight postseason titles. And in that time … Read more
League coaches pick Boston University to finish atop Hockey East in ’16-17
In a vote of all 12 league coaches, Boston University will be the team to beat in Hockey East this season. The Terriers garnered 10 first-place votes, while Northeastern and Massachusetts-Lowell each bagged a nod to finish first. Results of the coaches poll were released Tuesday.
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact forwards for 2016-17
Jason Karnosky makes his picks as to which standout players will be the top 10 forwards in the men’s D-I ranks this season.
Hockey East extends commissioner Bertagna three more years through ’19-20 season
Hockey East has awarded a three-year contract extension to commissioner Joe Bertagna, taking him through the 2019-20 season. The deal extends his tenure as both the longest-serving commissioner in Hockey East history and the longest serving commissioner in the six NCAA Division I conferences. This season marks Bertagna’s 20th with Hockey East and 35th as … Read more
Report: Holy Cross to replace Notre Dame in Hockey East?
UPDATE (Sept. 15): Citing sources with knowledge of the situation, USCHO has learned that Hockey East has not approached Holy Cross and Holy Cross has not applied for membership in Hockey East. The original story from Sept. 14 is below: According to the Worcester Telegram, citing multiple sources, Holy Cross has been approached about replacing … Read more
Minnesota brings back former player Brausen as new women’s assistant
The Minnesota women’s program announced Wednesday the addition of alumna Bethany Brausen as the team’s new assistant coach. Brausen, who competed for the Gophers from 2010 to 2014, fills the open position left by Nadine Muzerall, who recently accepted a position as head coach at Ohio State. “We are so excited to welcome Bethany to … Read more
Hockey East brings aboard Boston-area sports marketing guru McNulty
Hockey East announced Tuesday the hiring of Barry McNulty to the staff of Hockey East Sports Properties. McNulty will be responsible for the cultivation and sales of corporate partnerships for Hockey East and will be based out of the league offices in Wakefield, Mass. Hockey East Sports Properties will serve as the exclusive marketing and … Read more
Daniel Webster men’s, women’s D-III teams in doubt with school’s future murky
UPDATE (Sept. 15): The Nashua Telegraph reported Thursday that Daniel Webster fall sports will continue on their current schedule, and SNHU staff are working on next steps for fall and spring athletics. “Our hope is to continue those sports and schedules as planned,” SNHU president Paul LeBlanc said in an email statement. The report also … Read more
Boston University adds trio to operations staff, including first full-time female
Boston University announced Thursday the hiring of three new staff members. On coach David Quinn’s staff, Brittany Miller has been hired as the director of hockey operations, Brian Eklund is the new volunteer assistant coach working the team’s goaltenders and Kyle Czech has been named the program’s strength and conditioning coach. After spending the last … Read more
Former Curry assistant, Southern Maine captain Nies named Merrimack’s video coordinator
Merrimack announced Wednesday the hiring of David Nies as the team’s video coordinator, where he will oversee all aspects of team video, including film breakdown/exchange, and will also assist in analytics. Nies, who was an assistant coach at Curry last season, also played at Southern Maine, captaining the club in 2012-13. “We are thrilled to … Read more
Couturier leaves Boston College blue line, transfers to Massachusetts
Defenseman Josh Couturier has joined Massachusetts as a transfer from Boston College. Couturier will sit out the 2016-17 campaign, per NCAA transfer rules. “Josh is a big defenseman that plays a rugged style,” said UMass coach Greg Carvel in a statement. “He is very solid defensively, has a heavy shot and skates well for his … Read more
Ohio State, women’s coach Potter part ways
Jenny Potter is no longer the women’s head coach at Ohio State, a school spokesperson confirmed Thursday.
Holy Cross assistant Sheahan elevated to associate head coach, calls promotion ‘an unbelievable honor’
Holy Cross assistant coach Brock Sheahan has been promoted to associate head coach. Sheahan is entering his third year at Holy Cross and has served as an assistant coach for the past two seasons. “[Sheahan] has done an outstanding job since his arrival at Holy Cross two years ago, and his exemplary leadership has helped … Read more
Castleton coach Moffat leaving after three seasons, returning to Plattsburgh as new assistant
Castleton head coach Steve Moffat has resigned his position after three seasons to take an assistant coaching position at Plattsburgh. Moffat will replace Mike Coppola, who was the assistant coach at Plattsburgh for the past three seasons. “I want to thank Steve for his work with our men’s hockey program over the past three seasons,” … Read more