Men’s D-I in general
St. Scholastica has named Patricia Elsmore as the women’s team’s new assistant coach. Elsmore replaces Jessi Flink, who “left last month,” according to a news release A native of Switzerland, Elsmore was a CSS volunteer assistant from 2010 to 2012 and played college hockey at Minnesota-Duluth from 2001 to 2003 and then 2004-05, where she … Read more
After four years at Alaska, the husband-wife duo of Corbin and Andrea Schmidt have announced their resignations, with their last official day being July 22. Corbin is currently the assistant men’s coach and Andrea is the senior woman administrator/assistant athletic director for student-athlete academic services. They will be moving onward to Minnesota for new career … Read more
Minnesota State announced Wednesday that it has applied for admission in the NCHC. School president Richard Davenport said in a statement that the school has a strong relationship with the WCHA, which it joined in 1999, but needs to be proactive in seeking what’s best for the university. Davenport said the school believes “that now … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha announced Tuesday that goaltender Kirk Thompson will join the staff this fall as a volunteer assistant coach. “Kirk was a big part of our team during the last three years and had success both on the ice and in the classroom,” said Omaha coach Dean Blais in a statement. “Kirk will begin work on … Read more
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
RIT announced Friday that former Tigers’ men’s hockey standout goaltender Shane Madolora will join the RIT women’s staff as an assistant coach for the 2016-17 season. Madolora will work with the RIT goaltenders, alongside fellow assistant Matt Woodard, assisting head coach Scott McDonald in all aspects of the program. Madolora replaces Lisa Marshall, who is … Read more
Denver announced Wednesday that head coach Jim Montgomery has signed a multi-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season. “We couldn’t be more pleased to be signing Jim to this well-earned extension and we’re incredibly excited about the state of our hockey program,” said DU vice chancellor for athletics Peg Bradley-Doppes in a statement. “Jim’s dynamic … 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
Andrew Peeke was the first collegian selected in the second round, going to Columbus with the 34th overall pick. Just six picks later, Colorado tabbed Peeke’s Notre Dame teammate Cameron Morrison.
Boston University led the way with four selections, including the top overall college player picked, forward Clayton Keller.
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
After nearly 20 years at Bemidji State, Ted Belisle has resigned from his position as assistant coach to join the scouting staff of the Los Angeles Kings. “This is a great opportunity for Teddy to advance his career at the professional level,” said BSU coach Tom Serratore in a statement. “He has a great eye … Read more
North Dakota has unveiled a logo and wordmark for the Fighting Hawks nickname. “This is an outstanding day for the University of North Dakota and UND athletics,” said UND president Ed Schafer in a statement. “We are thrilled to introduce a champion logo and wordmark for North Dakota’s teams, our champion Fighting Hawks athletics program.” … 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
A public funeral service for former college hockey coach and Michigan State athletics director Ron Mason will be held on Thursday, June 16 at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing, Mich. Mason, who played at St. Lawrence and later coached at MSU, Bowling Green and Lake Superior State, retiring as the winningest NCAA coach of … Read more
NCHC director of officiating Don Adam was inducted into to the Colorado Ice Hockey Referee Association Hall of Fame on June 12. Adam, who has served as the NCHC’s only director of officiating since he started in Sept. 2012, is a native of Westminster, Colo., and has lived in Denver for much of his life. … Read more