Men’s D-I in general
The NCHC has partnered with NeuLion to launch its own digital network, NCHC.tv, beginning with the upcoming 2014-15 season. In doing so, the NCHC becomes the first single-sport NCAA conference to offer a fully integrated digital network. NCHC.tv will allow fans to watch nearly all of their team’s games live, both home and away, while … Read more
Merrimack announced Wednesday the hiring of former Massachusetts assistant coach Bill Gilligan as the Warriors’ new associate head coach. “I am thrilled to be working with Bill again,” Merrimack head coach Mark Dennehy said in a news release. “He is a tireless worker and an excellent evaluator of talent. He is the perfect compliment to … Read more
As first reported by the Wisconsin State Journal, former Wisconsin star and “Miracle On Ice” Olympian Bob Suter died Tuesday, of an apparent heart attack. Suter was 57. “We are all stunned,” said Suter’s teammate at Wisconsin and on the Olympics and current Wisconsin women’s coach Mark Johnson in a statement. “Everyone is shocked. It’s a … Read more
The WCHA announced Monday the hiring of two new staff member to assist new commissioners Bill Robertson and Aaron Kemp. Matt Hodson, who has spent time in Major League Baseball and also worked at a Director’s Cup-winning Division I athletic department, the University of Minnesota central communications office and a Minneapolis-based public relations firm, has … Read more
Michigan has announced former college goaltender L.J. Scarpace as its director of player development, a newly created position. Scarpace has served as the Wolverines’ video coordinator since 2004 and played two seasons at Western Michigan and two at Michigan from 1996 to 2001.
Bowling Green has named former Falcons goaltender Jimmy Spratt as its director of hockey operations. Spratt played at BGSU from 2005 to 2009.
Northeastern announced on Thursday that Jason Smith as been promoted to assistant coach after previously serving as the director of hockey operations for the Huskies. Smith replaces Patrick Foley, who resigned in August after three seasons at Northeastern. “We are thrilled to add Jason as an assistant coach on our staff,” Northeastern coach Jim Madigan … Read more
Former Alaska-Anchorage athletic director Steve Cobb has passed away at the age of 55, according to the Alaska Dispatch News. Cobb, who served as AD for nearly 13 years before he was fired in May 2013, died Monday in Pensacola, Fla., of unknown causes. “It’s certainly been a difficult day,” UAA associate athletic director Tim … Read more
According to the Mankato Free Press, Minnesota State junior defenseman Jon Jutzi has been removed from the Mavericks’ roster. Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings confirmed the situation on Wednesday to the Free Press, but said he could not elaborate on the issue. “He is currently off the roster and currently not enrolled in school,” Hastings … Read more
Nichols announced Wednesday the addition of former Michigan goaltender Adam Janecyk to the men’s coaching staff. Janecyk appeared in 18 games over parts of four seasons with the Wolverines. “We are extremely lucky to have Adam join our staff this season,” said Nichols head coach Kevin Swallow in a statement. “He had a tremendous playing … Read more
New Hampshire senior goaltender Casey DeSmith was arrested last weekend after a domestic dispute, according to Foster’s Daily Democrat. At 12:59 a.m. on Aug. 31, Durham police officers received a call from a woman who stated she was a domestic violence victim and that DeSmith had assaulted her. Once the officers located DeSmith, he was … Read more
St. Lawrence has named former RIT goaltender and Nazareth assistant coach Jared DeMichiel its new assistant coach. DeMichiel, who has been the assistant coach at Nazareth since January 2012, replaces Kris Mayotte, who took an assistant position at Providence in mid-summer. “I am very excited to announce the hiring of Jared as our new assistant … Read more
Defenseman Nick Seeler has transferred to Minnesota after leaving Nebraska-Omaha earlier this offseason. Per NCAA transfer rules, Seeler must sit out the 2014-15 season and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. Seeler totaled 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in 70 games with the Mavericks over the last two years.
Joe Bonnett has been named an American Development Model regional manager by USA Hockey. Bonnett played at Western Michigan and had been an assistant coach at Colorado College from 2000 to 2014.
North Dakota junior goaltender Zane Gothberg announced Thursday that he has legally changed his surname to his mother’s maiden name of McIntyre. “My grandmother and my mother have been very influential in my life,” said McIntyre in a news release. “With the passing of my grandmother and my mother getting re-married, as well as my … Read more
Alabama-Huntsville has announced the hiring of Tyler Shimizu as head strength coach. Shimizu, who spent the 2013-14 season at Nicholls State as assistant strength and conditioning coach, will work with all UAH sports teams.
The NCHC announced Tuesday the creation of the Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award, which will recognize one official each season starting with the 2014-15 season. The award will honor a member of the NCHC officiating staff (referee, linesman or supervisor) who, through his actions, commitment, dedication, leadership and professionalism, “has achieved a distinguished accomplishment that … Read more
Denver has named Brett Blatchford a volunteer assistant coach for the 2014-15 season. Blatchford spent four seasons on the blue line at Notre Dame from 2006 to 2010.
Former Boston College defenseman J.D. Forrest (2000-04) will serve as an intern assistant coach for the U.S. National Under-18 Team, part of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, during the 2014-15 season.
Clarkson women’s assistant coach Matt Kelly has been named head scout for the U.S. Women’s National Team. Kelly will primarily be responsible for helping identify and develop players in USA Hockey’s active player pool for the women’s program. He will also help implement a long-term strategy to ensure continued advancement of the U.S. Women’s National … Read more