Hockey East gives Bertagna two-year contract extension to stay as commissioner

Hockey East has awarded a two-year contract extension to commissioner Joe Bertagna. The longest serving commissioner in league history, Bertagna’s new contract will cover the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons and he will reach 20 years with the conference and 35 years overall as a conference administrator. “The member institutions of Hockey East Association are pleased … Read more

Twenty candidates announced for 2015 Walter Brown Award

The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Wednesday the 20 NCAA Division I players that are semifinalists for the 63rd Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. The nation’s oldest nationally-recognized college hockey honor, the Walter Brown Award was established in 1953 by the members of the … Read more

Vermont suspends Hoffman for ‘violation of team value and expectations’

According to a Vermont spokesperson, the Catamounts have suspended junior goalie Brody Hoffman indefinitely for “violation of team value and expectations.” Hoffman was pulled from last Friday’s 4-2 loss to Boston University after allowing three goals. “We’ll meet with the team and the captain and decide when [Hoffman’s] return is going to be considered,” Vermont … Read more

Boston University’s Somerby suspended for one game by Hockey East

Hockey East suspended Boston University defenseman Doyle Somerby for Saturday’s game against Vermont after he was penalized for a hit in Friday’s win over the Catamounts. The one-game suspension came after Somerby was called for interference on a check. Somerby, a sophomore, has played in 21 of the Terriers’ 22 games, with three assists. He’s … Read more

Massachusetts senior Auvenshine suspended indefinitely after off-campus incident

Massachusetts senior forward Emerson Auvenshine has been suspended indefinitely from the hockey program. “Due to an off-campus incident, we have suspended Emerson from the program on an indefinite basis,” said UMass coach John Micheletto in a statement. According to a report on MassLive.com, Auvenshine allegedly broke into an ex-girlfriend’s apartment before being arrested. He was … Read more

Billitier bolts Notre Dame for OHL’s Frontenacs

According to the Kingston Whig-Standard, Notre Dame freshman defenseman Nathan Billitier has left school to play for the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. “Ever since I was a kid I wanted to play in the OHL,” Billitier told the paper. “I just decided I wanted to pursue my hockey career. I decided the … Read more