Men’s D-I in general
According to Fox 9 in Minnesota, the Gophers have received verbal commitments from brothers Chaz Lucius and Cruz Lucius. Chaz is 14 and Cruz a year younger. Both are forwards and both currently play at the Gentry Academy in Vadnais Heights, Minn. “Cruz is the best passer and Chaz is the best shooter,” said the … Read more
After first reported by the Wisconsin State Journal last month, St. Lawrence and Wisconsin made it official Friday by announcing that All-American goaltender Kyle Hayton has completed his bachelor’s degree at SLU and will continue his education by enrolling in a graduate MBA program at Wisconsin. Hayton will also use his remaining NCAA eligibility as … Read more
Northeastern has announced the first endowed head coaching fund in university history with the creation of the Fernie Flaman Endowed Men’s Hockey Coach Fund. Jim Madigan, the current Huskies coach, has been named the inaugural holder of the position. “An endowed head coaching position is something we’ve been working towards for quite some time, and … Read more
Mercyhurst announced Monday that Tom Upton has been hired as a new assistant coach. Upton replaces former assistant coach Joe Mormina, who took a position with the AHL’s Hartford Wolfpack. “I would first like to thank coaches Rick Gotkin and Greg Gardner for this great opportunity,” said Upton in a statement. “I have always heard tremendous … Read more
Union has extended the contract of head coach Rick Bennett through the 2022-23 season. Bennett, who once again was tabbed as the ECAC Hockey Tim Taylor Coach of the Year for the second time in his career, guided the Dutchmen to a share of their fourth Cleary Cup title with a conference record of 16-4-2 … Read more
Omaha announced Friday that former Mavericks forward David Brisson will join the staff as a volunteer assistant coach. “David has a great understanding of the game and the teaching ability along with the personality to connect with our players,” said UNO head coach Mike Gabinet in a statement. “I am excited for our players to … Read more
Penn State has announced the hiring of Kyle MacDonald as volunteer assistant coach for the 2017-18 season. MacDonald is a 2016 graduate of St. Lawrence, where he was a goaltender with the Saints. “I want to thank Coach Gadowsky and the entire Penn State hockey staff for this tremendous opportunity,” said MacDonald in a news … Read more
Robert Morris has added a graduate transfer and two players that skated with the Colonials in practice last season to the 2017-18 roster. Defenseman Brett Beauvais played three seasons at Bemidji State and will play for RMU as a graduate transfer who is eligible immediately. Beauvais appeared in 28 games for the Beavers last season, … Read more
Denver vice chancellor for athletics and recreation Peg Bradley-Doppes announced a shift in roles in her division, appointing longtime DU administrator Ron Grahame to his new role as the day-to-day athletic director, effective immediately. Bradley-Doppes announced her plans to retire June 30, 2018. She will continue her role as vice chancellor for athletics, recreation and Ritchie Center operations until then, … Read more
Western Michigan has announced the hiring of J.J. Crew as the program’s director of player development. Crew replaces David Killip, who recently took an assistant coaching position with Salmon Arm of the British Columbia Hockey League. In his new position, Crew will assist the staff in analyzing the development of the student-athletes, recognition of skill … Read more
When Niagara recently announced the addition of seven players for the 2017-18 season, two of them included Division I transfers. Defenseman James Roll joins Niagara for his final year of collegiate eligibility as a graduate transfer after three seasons at Lake Superior State and Jared Brandt comes to Monteagle Ridge after playing the 2016-17 … Read more
Niagara has announced the addition of Andrew Mason as director of hockey operations. Mason will be responsible for video analysis, analytics, team logistics and academic coordination at Niagara. Mason joins the Purple Eagles after spending the 2016-17 season in the same position at Hobart, returning to his alma mater where he previously served as a … Read more
Providence junior forward Garrett Gamez has announced that he will no longer play hockey due to ongoing health concerns. Gamez will join the men’s hockey staff this upcoming season as a student assistant coach. “After speaking with the doctors, we have come to the conclusion that playing hockey would require risks to my health that … Read more
Robert Morris announced Tuesday that head men’s coach Derek Schooley has agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension through the 2022-23 season. Schooley is entering his 14th season at the Colonials helm, as the program’s only head coach since its founding in 2003. Schooley has led the Colonials to a 213-205-58 (.508) record since … Read more
The Sioux City Musketeers acquired the USHL rights to goaltender Matt Jurusik from the Bloomington Thunder on Monday morning. Jurusik spent the last two seasons playing at Wisconsin, but according to the Musketeers, will be joining the USHL for the 2017-18 season. “Our team picked up an experienced collegiate goaltender that is very competitive and … Read more
Michigan Tech assistant coach Gary Shuchuk has been named head coach of the NAHL’s Janesville Jets. Shuchuk spent two years as an assistant at MTU, where he helped the Huskies win the 2016 McNaughton Cup as WCHA regular-season champions, and a 2017 Broadmoor Cup as WCHA playoff champions. He served five seasons as assistant coach … Read more
Denver has announced that Joe Howe has been named the program’s new director of hockey operations. Howe replaces David Tenzer, who tendered his resignation earlier this week after spending 16 seasons with the Pioneers. Howe was named Denver’s volunteer coach in Sept. 2015 after retiring as a player earlier that summer. “Joe Howe has proven … Read more
North Dakota legend and Olympic medalist Dan McKinnon died Aug. 6 at the age of 90. McKinnon was a defenseman at UND from 1947-48 through 1949-50 and collected seven goals and 15 points in 61 career games. He was a member of the 1947-48 UND team that, in just its second year of varsity hockey, … Read more
The Holy Cross men’s program has announced Matt Grogan as a volunteer assistant coach. Grogan was a standout goalie at Connecticut and also brings professional playing experience in the ECHL and SPHL. “We are very excited to welcome Matt to our staff as our volunteer assistant coach,” said Holy Cross coach David Berard in a … Read more
Denver has announced that director of hockey operations David Tenzer has resigned his post with the program in order to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with his family. “It’s been an unbelievable 16 years here at Denver but my family and I have made the decision that it’s time for me to move … Read more