Colgate announced Monday the promotions of Sophie Leclerc to lead assistant coach and Stefan Decosse to assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. “I’m thrilled about these two promotions and the fact that we are returning two great people on our staff moving forward,” Colgate head coach Greg Fargo said in a statement. “Both Sophie … Read more
The Washington Capitals announced Monday that they have signed Boston College sophomore forward Zach Sanford to a three-year, entry-level contract. Sanford will give up his last two years of NCAA eligibility. He was originally selected by the Capitals in the second round (61st overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft. Sanford registered 39 points (13 goals, … Read more
Minnesota-Duluth has added Duluth native Chris Connolly to the women’s staff as a new assistant coach. A four-year letter-winner at Boston University from 2008 to 2012, Connolly won an NCAA national title with the Terriers in 2009. “I’m really excited to announce the hiring of Chris Connolly,” said Bulldogs head coach Maura Crowell in a … Read more
Outdoor hockey is returning to Boston for the 2016-17 season with Frozen Fenway 2017, a two-week series of hockey and ice skating events taking place at Fenway Park from Jan. 4-16, 2017. Frozen Fenway will feature two marquee Hockey East men’s doubleheaders, along with additional college and high school hockey games and a free public … Read more
McAvoy was one of four players connected to the Terriers chosen in Friday’s first round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
The Terriers could have four current or future players picked in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
St. Lawrence announced Thursday that Matt Deschamps will join the men’s staff as an assistant coach for the 2016-17 season. Deschamps spent the last two years in Austria with EC Red Bull Salzburg Hockey Club as the head coach of the RBS U18 team while also serving the club in director and development coordinator roles. … Read more
Former Massachusetts All-American and career assists leader James Marcou has joined his alma mater as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2016-17 season. Marcou played for UMass from 2007 to 2010. “James was a skilled player and an important part of the history of our program,” Minutemen coach Greg Carvel said in a news release. … Read more
While not confirmed or made official by Boston College or the Florida Panthers, Ian McCoshen has apparently signed with the NHL club, giving up his senior season with the Eagles. In an Instagram post Monday, McCoshen himself confirmed as much. I would like to thank my teammates and the coaching staff at Boston College for … Read more
Arizona State has added graduate transfer forward Robbie Baillargeon from Boston University for the 2016-17 season. As a graduate transfer, Baillargeon will be eligible to play right away and won’t be required to sit out a season. A 2012 fifth round draft pick of the Ottawa Senators, Baillargeon played three years for the Terriers (2013-16) … Read more
Aurora announced Monday that Jason Bloomingburg has been named the team’s new head coach. Bloomingburg comes to AU after spending the previous four seasons as the head coach of the Florida Eels of the United States Premier Hockey League. In four seasons, he amassed a 124-48-6 record, led the team to a pair of division … Read more
Sean Flanagan has been named an assistant coach for Cornell and joins the Big Red after serving as Massachusetts-Lowell’s director of hockey operations during the 2015-16 season. “Sean is an up and coming coach in college hockey,” said Cornell head coach Mike Schafer in a statement. “He has a great reputation for tireless work ethic … Read more
Robert Morris has added former Massachusetts-Lowell forward Michael Louria to the team’s roster. Louria will not play until the 2017-18 season due to NCAA transfer rules. With UMass Lowell the last two seasons, Louria skated in 51 games and registered 10 goals and 14 assists for 24 points. During his freshman season, Louria led UMass … Read more
Cornell and New Hampshire are set to play at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in a game being branded “The Frozen Apple.” The nonconference game will mark the sixth consecutive season and the eighth time in the last 10 years that Cornell has played on the storied ice in Manhattan. Tickets for … Read more
Colgate women’s assistant coach Josh Sciba has been named the new women’s head coach at Union. Sciba had been at Colgate since 2012 and inherits a Union team that went 0-28-6 during the 2015-16 season. In his playing days, Sciba skated for Notre Dame from 2003 to 2007 after two seasons with the U.S. National … Read more
Wisconsin-Superior announced Wednesday that Rich McKenna is the new head coach of the Yellowjackets men’s team. “It’s really exciting to be part of the Yellowjacket family,” said McKenna in a statement. “It has a rich hockey tradition and is a great school. I am looking forward to moving my family here and raising them in … Read more
In a press release sent out Tuesday afternoon, Ohio State announced seven new players to the team this fall, including two transfers that must sit out the upcoming 2016-17 season. Freshman defenseman Wyatt Ege spent 2015-16 at Alaska-Anchorage and sophomore goalie Sean Romeo played the past two years at Maine. Ege will have three years … Read more
According to a report from MyChamplainValley.com, Vermont freshman goalie Packy Munson won’t be back for his sophomore season. The report says Munson, a Minnesota native, is leaving for “personal reasons” and wants to play closer to home. No word on where Munson may look to transfer. During the 2015-16 season with the Catamounts, Munson was … Read more
Mike Richter Award winner and Hobey Baker Award finalist Thatcher Demko has signed with the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks after his junior season. He’s the fifth Boston College player this offseason to sign a pro deal with college eligibility remaining. Demko, who led the country with 10 shutouts in his third season at BC, was fifth … Read more
New Massachusetts head coach Greg Carvel announced Tuesday the additions of Ben Barr, Jared DeMichiel and Brennen McHugh to his staff. “Ben, Jared and Brennen are a great fit for our hockey team,” Carvel said in a statement. “They come with many years of playing and coaching experience that will contribute to building a successful … Read more