Men’s D-I in general
In two seasons at North Dakota, goaltender Matej Tomek has seen action in just two games. With Cam Johnson returning for his senior season, Tomek has decided to play in the United States Hockey League in 2017-18 after being drafted in the second round this past week in Phase II of the USHL draft by … Read more
Michigan State coach Danton Cole has completed his coaching staff with the hiring of Chris Luongo and Joe Exter as assistant coaches. Luongo and Exter will join current director of hockey operations Brad Fast and volunteer goaltending coach Jason Muzzatti to round out the Spartan coaching staff. “I am eager to have both Chris and … Read more
The inaugural Ice Vegas Invitational will take place Jan. 5-6, 2018, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, home of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. The four-team tournament will feature Arizona State, Boston College, Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan. “Las Vegas is quickly transforming from a purely entertainment mecca to one of the world’s destination locations … Read more
Trevor Large, a member of the Canisius coaching staff for the past three seasons and an 11-year coaching veteran in Atlantic Hockey, was named head coach of the Golden Griffins on Friday. The seventh head coach in program history and the fourth at the Division I level, Large was promoted after serving as an assistant … Read more
Former Disney actor Michael Mantenuto has died at the age of 35. TMZ reports that Mantenuto committed suicide by shooting himself. He was found dead by police in Des Moines, Wash. Mantenuto, a former Maine (2000-01) and UMass Boston (2001-02) player, earned a role in Disney’s 2004 movie “Miracle” about the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, … Read more
Pat Kelleher, who has guided USA Hockey’s efforts in development since 2008 and prior to that was recruited to launch what is today known as the United States Ice Rink Association, has been named executive director of USA Hockey. He will officially begin his duties on June 10 and replaces Dave Ogrean, who is retiring … Read more
According to WETM, former Niagara forward Thomas Clayton was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Clayton was convicted in February of hiring another man, Michael Beard of Elmira, N.Y., to kill his wife, Kelley Stage Clayton, back in September 2015. Clayton had an alibi as he was at a poker … Read more
Union junior defenseman Nick DeSimone has signed a two-year contract with the San Jose Sharks. DeSimone also signed an AHL amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2016-17 season and will play for the San Jose Barracuda. “I am thankful for all that Union College has done for me, from the professors to the coaching … Read more
Niagara announced Monday that the school has named Jason Lammers the third head coach in Purple Eagles history. Lammers is currently the head coach and general manager of the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints and will remain in his position through the conclusion of the team’s postseason. Dubuque has advanced to the USHL Eastern Conference finals … Read more
Michigan Tech head coach Mel Pearson has been named Michigan’s new head coach. Pearson, who becomes the ninth head coach in program history, returns to Ann Arbor after previously serving 23 seasons as an assistant coach for the Wolverines and the past six as head coach at Michigan Tech. “I am very honored and proud … Read more
Dave Noel-Bernier has been hired as an assistant coach at Omaha. “I’m excited to add someone with Dave’s experience to our staff,” said Omaha head coach Mike Gabinet. “He has a tremendous coaching background, having worked in the National Hockey League. “Everyone I spoke with about him was very positive about his abilities and work … Read more
USA Hockey announced Friday that Bob Motzko (St. Cloud State), who guided the U.S. National Junior Team to its fourth-ever gold medal at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship in Montreal and Toronto, will return as head coach for the 2018 U.S. National Junior Team. Motzko will be joined by the entire 2017 U.S. coaching … Read more
Boston College has named Martin Jarmond, deputy director of athletics at Ohio State, as the school’s next director of athletics. He succeeds Brad Bates, who will become vice president of collegiate sports associates in June. “I am humbled and honored to serve as the William V. Campbell Director of Athletics at Boston College,” said Jarmond … Read more
Jack Grinold, the longtime sports information director at Northeastern, died on Friday. He was 81. Grinold, whose legendary presence was felt across the Boston sports and cultural landscapes, joined Northeastern in 1962 and never left. After his retirement, he continued to serve the university as associate athletic director emeritus and was widely regarded as the … Read more
Alaska Anchorage announced Thursday that the annual hockey team awards have been renamed to honor past Seawolves. The renaming was voted on by current alumni members of Seawolf hockey. “It is important that our current and future Seawolves recognize the legacy left behind by the players that came before them,” said UAA head coach Matt … Read more
Denver associate vice chancellor for sport supervision and deputy athletics director Ron Grahame has been named the second recipient of the NCHC’s Distinguished Service Award. Wrapping up his term as the chair of the NCHC Athletic Council this month, Grahame has played a vital role, along with others, in the formation of the NCHC and … Read more
On Tuesday, the NCAA announced the future regional and NCAA tournament sites for Division I men and Division I women and Division III men. DIVISION I MEN 2018 East Regional (March 23-25): DCU Center, Worcester, Mass. Northeast Regional (March 23-25): Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport, Conn. Midwest Regional (March 23-25): PPL Center, Allentown, Pa. West Regional … Read more
Grant Potulny was announced Tuesday morning as the third head coach in Northern Michigan. Potulny spent the past eight seasons as an assistant coach at Minnesota, where he helped the Golden Gophers capture six regular-season conference titles and qualify for five NCAA tournaments. “Grant impressed everyone throughout the interview process and truly earned this opportunity,” … Read more
Minnesota Duluth sophomore defenseman Neal Pionk confirmed on Monday to www.wdio.com that he will be leaving school to pursue a professional hockey career. “It will be process,” Pionk said to the site. “It will take a few days.” Pionk was an All-NCHC second team pick in 2016-17 and ranked fifth among all NCAA defenseman in … Read more
While the Denver Pioneers had a lot of offensive talent and an outstanding goalie in Mike Richter Award winner Tanner Jaillet, it’s not hyperbole to say that without the presence of senior Will Butcher on the blue line, Denver might not have won its eighth national championship this year. Butcher, our 2017 USCHO player of … Read more