Men’s D-I in general
Denver announced Friday that assistant coach Joe Clark and volunteer assistant coach Brett Blatchford have both resigned their posts in order to pursue “other opportunities.” Clark and Blatchford both joined Denver’s coaching staff last summer. “Joe and Brett both did a great job for us this past season and we wish them all the best … Read more
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn will host a college hockey doubleheader on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. This inaugural event will feature Army playing Bentley and Notre Dame taking on Connecticut. The doubleheader will showcase different teams each year. “Hockey East is pleased to join with our friends in Atlantic Hockey and Play By Play Sports … Read more
Connecticut announced on Thursday that Mike Souza has been promoted to associate head coach. Souza joined UConn prior to the 2013-14 season as an assistant as part of Mike Cavanaugh’s first coaching staff. “Mike’s extensive playing experience and coaching skills continue to enhance our program,” said Cavanaugh in a statement. “He was an integral part … Read more
Colgate announced Monday the addition of Juliano Pagliero as a new assistant coach. Pagliero replaces Jason Lefevre, who left his position this past January. Pagliero will work primarily with the Raiders goaltenders and defensemen and will also oversee the program’s recruiting efforts while assisting in the day-to-day operations of the team. “We are excited to … Read more
Harvard junior forward Jimmy Vesey has been selected as the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for March/April 2015 and Boston University forward Jack Eichel has picked up the HCA National Division I Rookie of the Month award for the same time period. Vesey, a Hobey Baker Award finalist, led the … Read more
When the first 17 players were named this week to the United States team for the 2015 IIHF World Championship that starts in May, four players were named that skated in the NCAA ranks during the 2014-15 season. Forwards Dylan Larkin (Michigan) and Jimmy Vesey (Harvard), defenseman Mike Reilly (Minnesota) and goaltender Alex Lyon (Yale) … Read more
Former Lake Superior State goaltender and assistant coach Don Muio died on April 12 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 65. Muio resided in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., with his wife, Barb. He is survived by Barb, three daughters and five grandchildren. Muio was the director of human resources for Cross Country Automotive … Read more
Union junior forward Theo Di Pauli von Treuheim has been named a 2015 Barry Goldwater Scholar – one of 12 recipients from Illinois honored with the scholarship. The purpose of the award is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue … Read more
The Calgary Flames announced the signing of Providence junior goaltender Jon Gillies on Wednesday. Gillies, who recently was named the Most Outstanding Player at the Frozen Four and a CCM All-America East Second Team nod, tallied a career-high 49 saves against Boston University in the national championship game to lead the Friars to the program’s … Read more
Colorado College senior Aaron Harstad has been named a 2015 All-American Athlete Award recipient by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and EAS Sports Nutrition. The All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award program recognizes collegiate and high school athletes whose athletic accomplishments, in the opinion of their strength coach, reflect their dedication … Read more
The Friars’ Jon Gillies and the Terriers’ Jack Eichel and Matt Grzelcyk were selected for the first team.
Wisconsin sophomore forward Morgan Zulinick will be leaving school at the end of the spring semester and will return home to British Columbia be with his family, which includes his three-year-old son, Noah. “I’ve decided after three years here at Wisconsin, my heart is back home with my family and my son, Noah,” Zulinick said … Read more
Minnesota defenseman Mike Reilly is the only repeat first-team All-American among the players honored with 2015 awards on Friday.
Colgate defenseman Spiro Goulakos has been selected as the 2014-15 Senior CLASS Award winner in NCAA Division I men’s hockey. The award, chosen by a nationwide vote of Division I men’s hockey coaches, national hockey media and fans, is given annually to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I men’s hockey. To be eligible … Read more
For the second consecutive year, North Dakota senior defenseman Nick Mattson has been named the men’s hockey recipient of the NCAA Elite 89 Award, given to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average among all participants at their NCAA championship. Mattson received the award at Wednesday night’s Frozen Four championship reception at Fenway Park … Read more
According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Badgers coach Mike Eaves let go assistant coaches Gary Shuchuk and Matt Walsh on Tuesday. Reportedly, this development evolved out of discussions Eaves had with UW athletic director Barry Alvarez. “This falls under the category of taking extreme measures to make sure that we get out of this and … Read more
NCAA Division I hockey is coming to Northern Ireland next Thanksgiving. According to Belfast Live, Belfast is set to host the Festival of Ice Hockey tournament at the Odyssey Arena Nov. 27-28 with Brown, Colgate, Northeastern and Massachusetts-Lowell taking part. Lord Mayor Arder Carson will travel to Boston this coming weekend to jointly launch the … Read more
The 2015 tournament will be the eighth time the NCAA championship has been awarded in the city, including one at Boston College in Chestnut Hill.
The history and the dining are impressive, but beware of the tourist traps.
The New York Islanders announced Thursday that Minnesota State junior goaltender Stephon Williams has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract that will take effect with the 2015-16 season. Williams will join the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2014-15 season. The Islanders … Read more