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

Alaska-Anchorage’s Ege, Maine’s Romeo transfer to Ohio State, will sit out 2016-17 season

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

Boston College’s Demko, Massachusetts-Lowell’s Boyle named Hockey East Co-Players of the Year

Hockey East announced Thursday night that Massachusetts-Lowell senior goaltender Kevin Boyle and Boston College junior goaltender Thatcher Demko have been selected as the Hockey East Co-Players of the Year — just the third time players have been named co-players of the year and the first where two goaltenders share the honor. Additionally, Boston College freshman … Read more

Red Wings sign Maine defenseman Renouf, who forgoes senior season

The Detroit Red Wings have signed Maine junior defenseman Dan Renouf to a two-year, entry-level contract, beginning with the 2016-17 season. Renouf has also signed an amateur tryout with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, where he will report for the remainder of the 2015-16 season. Renouf recently completed his junior season with the Black Bears, … Read more

Maine rewards Gendron with two-year contract extension

Maine announced Friday that head coach Red Gendron has signed a two-year contract extension. The terms of the extension, which runs through the 2018-19 season, “remain unchanged from the current contract,” according to school-issued news release “It is an honor to coach at this outstanding university and to work with so many dedicated faculty, administrators, … Read more

Hockey East hands down one-game suspension to Maine’s Lacroix

Hockey East has suspended Maine forward Cedric Lacroix for one game stemming from a high-sticking incident in the first period Friday, Jan. 29 at Massachusetts. Lacroix will miss tonight’s game (Jan. 30) at Massachusetts. He will be able to return to the Black Bears’ lineup next Friday, Feb. 5, when Maine hosts Providence.

NCAA alumni Crowe, Moore join U.S. NTDP staff

USA Hockey announced Wednesday that former Clarkson defenseman Jeremiah Crowe (2006-10) has been named assistant director of player personnel and ex-Maine forward Greg Moore (2002-06) is the new intern assistant coach at USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in Plymouth, Mich.

Hockey East recognizes All-Rookie Team, announces seven other awards

Hockey East announced on Wednesday the 2014-15 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team and seven other awards. Mike Paliotta of Vermont is the Old Time Hockey Best Defensive Defenseman and Providence’s Noel Acciari is the Gladiator Custom Mouthguards Best Defensive Forward. Additionally, Boston College’s Michael Sit and Northeastern’s Dalen Hedges will receive the Len Ceglarski Sportsmanship Award. … Read more

HEWBA awards announced with Boston University’s Eichel leading the way

The Hockey East Writers and Broadcasters Association has announced its award winners for the 2014­-15 season. Boston University freshman ​Jack Eichel​ is a unanimous selection for Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, First Team All­-Star and an All-Rookie Team member. Boston University head coach ​David Quinn​, who helped lead the Terriers to an 11­-win turnaround from the 2013­-14  regular season, was named the association’s Coach of the Year. Ballots were received from print, web and broadcast media covering the 12 league schools, as well from as regional and national media. The official Hockey East awards will be announced by the league at its annual banquet on Thursday night. HEWBA All-Hockey East First Team HEWBA All-Hockey East Second Team HEWBA Hockey East All-Rookie Team