Maine AD Abbott leaving for political position
According to the Bangor Daily News, Maine athletic director Steve Abbott will announce his departure from the school this week to become chief of staff for Sen. Susan Collins later this fall.
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Western Michigan elevates Facca, Ferschweiler to associate head coach role
Western Michigan has announced the promotions of Rob Facca and Pat Ferschweiler to the positions of associate head coach. Both Facca and Ferschweiler joined the WMU program as assistants for the 2010-11 season under former head coach Jeff Blashill. “Rob and Pat have been vital to the resurgence and continuing success of Bronco hockey,” said … Read more
Commentary: In defense of USA Hockey’s ADM and its drive to improve teaching of the game
The American Development Model will continue to evolve into the way to produce the next generation of hockey stars, Dave Starman writes.
Union defenseman Boyle leaves school to play in new USPHL
According to the Daily Gazette, defenseman Tim Boyle has left Union and will not return for his sophomore season. Instead, Boyle will be playing junior hockey for the South Shore Kings of the new United States Premier Hockey League after posting two assists in 15 games in 2012-13. “Tim Boyle is no longer in our … Read more
Minnesota D-I men’s teams to play for North Star College Cup
The official title to Minnesota’s inaugural Division I men’s tournament that will be staged in January 2014 is the North Star College Cup. The event runs January 24-25, 2014, in St. Paul, Minn., with Minnesota, Minnesota State, Minnesota-Duluth and St. Cloud State all taking part. Bemidji State will not participate in the 2014 event.
Minnesota taking men’s, women’s teams outdoors as part of Hockey City Classic
Minnesota announced Tuesday that it will host the 2014 Hockey City Classic outdoor doubleheader Jan. 17 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Former Manhattanville women’s assistant coach Woodard takes same role at RIT
Former Manhattanville assistant coach and American International defenseman Matt Woodard has been named a new assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2013-14 season. “We are excited to have Matt Woodard join the RIT women’s hockey program,” said RIT head coach Scott McDonald in a statement. “This is a huge step in the right … Read more
Princeton assistant Marks gets video job with AHL’s Senators
Princeton assistant coach Tim Marks has been hired as the video coach for the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League. “This is a great opportunity for Tim,” Princeton coach Bob Prier said in a statement. “He was an invaluable asset to my staff this past season and we loved having him be a part … Read more
Federal judge throws out Milo’s case against Vermont, Sneddon
According to the Burlington Free Press, a federal judge has dismissed a case filed by ex-Vermont forward Justin Milo alleging he was wrongfully cut from the team by head coach Kevin Sneddon back in 2010. Milo, who filed the lawsuit in 2011, had claimed after he was released from the team that the school and … Read more
Second annual All-American Prospects Game to spotlight college recruits
USA Hockey announced Monday the rosters for the second annual All-American Prospects Game that will be staged on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. Of the 40 prospects eligible for the 2014 NHL draft, 23 have college commitments in place and one is a freshman this fall.
North Dakota documentary nominated for an Emmy
Through These Doors, the student-produced series that takes viewers insider the locker room of the North Dakota men’s program, has been nominated for a 2013 Upper Midwest Regional Emmy. It is one of six nominees in the Best Sports Program Series category.
Air Force brings back Doyle for third stint as Falcons’ assistant coach
Former Air Force player and assistant coach Joe Doyle is returning to his alma mater as the Falcons’ new assistant coach, replacing Mike Corbett, who was named the head coach at Alabama-Huntsville in July. Doyle, a 1989 Academy graduate, served as an assistant coach with the Falcons from 1994-98 and from 2002-06. He comes to … Read more
Nicholson, Workman promoted to associate head coach at Robert Morris
Robert Morris has announced the promotion of Matt Nicholson and Mark Workman to dual associate head coaching roles under head coach Derek Schooley. “Mark and Matt are starting their fifth season at Robert Morris and both are integral parts of our team,” said Schooley in a news release. “Both have done an excellent job in … Read more
Holy Cross adds former Niagara goalie Pagliero to coaching staff
Holy Cross has named former Niagara goalie and Utica assistant coach Juliano Pagliero the Crusaders’ new assistant coach. “We are extremely excited to bring Juliano into the Holy Cross Hockey family,” said Holy Cross head coach Paul Pearl in a statement. “He comes to us with extensive college, professional and junior hockey playing experience. As … Read more
Harder named volunteer assistant at Colgate
Colgate’s all-time leading scorer Mike Harder has been hired by the team as a volunteer assistant coach. Harder tallied 88 goals and 126 assists for 214 points and also enjoyed a 13-year pro playing career. He coached last season with I Play Harder (IPH) Hockey.
Dumais takes ECAC Division III post
Greg Dumais has been named the field director of hockey operations for ECAC Division III hockey. Dumais was most recently the assignor and director of officials for Maine Junior Hockey and Preparatory Schools and officials supervisor for ECAC Division I men’s and women’s hockey. He has also worked as an on-ice official with the QMJHL, … Read more
Former Hockey East, WCHA official Zelkin takes post with USA Hockey
Scott Zelkin, whose nearly 30-year on-ice officiating career included 13 years in the NHL and time in Hockey East and the WCHA, has been named manager of officiating development for USA Hockey.
NCHC announces shootout will be in play during all conference games, home nonconference games
The NCHC announced Thursday it will use shootouts to award an extra point within conference standings after the NCHC board of directors unanimously approved the use of a shootout to decide games after the NCAA standard five-minute, sudden-death overtime period has expired. “The conference office and our member institutions are committed to engaging our fans … Read more
Back on the ice: Colgate captain Goulakos’ cancer in remission
Colgate junior captain Spiro Goulakos, who was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma in the middle of the 2012-13 season, is now in remission and will be returning to campus – and the ice – this fall. Goulakos left the Raiders in late January to begin cancer treatments in his native Montreal, but came back toward the … Read more
Gwozdecky tabbed new assistant coach with Tampa Bay
In a move that was first reported by the Denver Post, former Denver head coach George Gwozdecky, relieved of his duties earlier this offseason, will be named an assistant coach with the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. The article states that “…barring unexpected last-minute snags, an announcement of his hiring will come soon, two college hockey … Read more