Tillotson leaves Michigan SID post for NHL
Michigan assistant director of media relations and hockey contact Rob Tillotson has left the school to take the media relations manager position with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks.
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Commentary: Picking the 10 best college hockey players of the last 10 years no simple task
From choosing the criteria to deciding between similar players, there are many variables, Dave Starman writes.
Minnesota keeps No. 1 ranking in D-I men’s poll
In a near-unanimous vote this week, Minnesota retains its top spot in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. The Gophers received 48 of 50 first-place votes and Quinnipiac, up two spots to No. 2, garnered the other two first-place nods. Boston College is down one to No. 3, New Hampshire drops one to No. 4 … Read more
NCAA rules overhaul alters recruiting picture for college hockey coaches
The NCAA overhauled its rule book for Division I schools in voting Saturday at the NCAA Convention near Dallas, but two approved proposals will stand out to college hockey coaches. The Board of Directors voted to dump its restrictions on ways coaches can communicate with potential players during the recruiting process. It also removed the … Read more
AHCA announces major award winners for 2013
The American Hockey Coaches Association announced Thursday its major award winners for 2013. THE JOHN MACINNES AWARD: Tony Fritz, Lake Forest College Established by the AHCA in 1982 to honor former Michigan Tech coach John MacInnes, this award recognizes those people who have shown a great concern for amateur hockey and youth programs. The recipients … Read more
St. Lawrence defenseman Armstrong leaves for hometown Petes in OHL
St. Lawrence sophomore defenseman Nelson Armstrong has left school to play for his hometown Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League. The 19-year-old had one goal and eight points in 44 career games with the Saints. “I am excited to join the Peterborough Petes organization and be part of the team,” Armstrong said in a … Read more
Future, current NCAA players listed in NHL Central Scouting mid-term rankings
NHL Central Scouting released its mid-term rankings on Tuesday for this June’s NHL draft and more than 60 current or future collegians were listed among the North American skaters, with six more players named in the rankings of North American goaltenders. Among probable first-round picks, Michigan recruit J.T. Compher is the highest ranked NCAA commitment … Read more
ECAC appoints Bamford, Layton
The ECAC administrative committee has announced that Steve Bamford has been named interim commissioner and Ben Layton has been promoted to assistant commissioner for programs and services. Part of Layton’s responsibilities will be to oversee the ECAC Division III hockey leagues.
Boston College coach York resting at home after follow-up eye procedure
In a school-issued statement, it was announced that Boston College head coach Jerry York is resting comfortably at home after undergoing a follow-up procedure Monday morning to repair a detached retina. York underwent an initial procedure last Thursday and missed BC’s weekend series against New Hampshire. Boston College’s celebration to honor York for becoming college … Read more
Minnesota maintains No. 1 ranking in D-I men’s poll
With 47 of a possible 50 first-place votes, Minnesota retains the top spot in the USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll this week. No. 3 New Hampshire received one first-place vote and No. 4 Quinnipiac earned two first-place nods. Boston College is No. 2 this week, up from No. 3 a week ago. Notre Dame falls … Read more
Alabama-Huntsville’s chances to join WCHA may be decided this week
According to a report in the Huntsville Times, the fate of Alabama-Huntsville joining the WCHA may be decided in a vote by the league this week during the annual NCAA Convention in suburban Dallas. “The WCHA is one of the finest leagues in the country,” said UAH director of athletics Dr. E.J. Brophy in the … Read more
Michigan freshman Milne leaves Wolverines, joins OHL’s Attack
Michigan freshman forward Daniel Milne has left the school to play for the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League. Milne played in seven games this year for the Wolverines without recording a point. “Daniel Milne informed us today that he is leaving the Michigan hockey program,” Michigan coach Red Berenson said in a … Read more
York undergoes eye surgery, will miss Boston College’s games this weekend
Boston College head coach Jerry York underwent outpatient eye surgery to repair a detached retina on Thursday morning, the school announced in a press release. York is now home and expected to miss both games against New Hampshire this weekend, the release added. BC associate head coaches Mike Cavanaugh and Greg Brown will run the … Read more
Goaltender Massa returns to Nebraska-Omaha after Stolarz leaves for OHL
In a report Tuesday in the Omaha World-Herald, goalie Ryan Massa is returning to the Nebraska-Omaha team after announcing last summer he was sitting out the 2012-13 season. This comes on the heels of UNO freshman goalie Anthony Stolarz leaving this week for the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights. Massa, who led UNO goalies in … Read more
Senior captain Danberg among three Minnesota-Duluth players suspended one game
According to the Duluth News Tribune, Minnesota-Duluth will have three regulars out of the lineup for Friday’s home game against Michigan Tech due to one-game suspensions stemming from a violation of team rules. Senior forward and captain Cody Danberg, senior defenseman Wade Bergman and freshman forward Austin Farley will sit for the unspecified violations.
Report: Charges against WCHA referee Friesema dropped
The disorderly conduct charge against WCHA referee Peter Friesema for causing a bomb scare at the Anchorage International Airport last October has been dropped, according to the Grand Forks Herald. Alaska court records and the office of Friesema’s attorney confirmed the situation to the Herald on Monday. Allegedly, Friesema made joke about a bomb, causing … Read more
Connecticut head coach Marshall resigns, says ‘in the best interest for myself’
Connecticut head coach Bruce Marshall, the all-time winningest coach in program history with 337 wins, has resigned from his position, effective immediately. Marshall had been on medical leave since last November. Assistant coach Dave Berard will continue to serve as the team’s head coach for the remainder of the 2012-13 season and a national search … Read more
London Knights get another as Nebraska-Omaha goalie Stolarz leaves school for OHL
The Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights have added their second collegiate player in a week as Nebraska-Omaha announced Monday that freshman goaltender Anthony Stolarz is leaving the Mavericks to play for the OHL-leading Knights. “I’m obviously disappointed by Anthony’s decision,” said UNO coach Dean Blais in a news release. “He has been making a very … Read more
Men’s D-I poll has Minnesota garnering 38 of 50 first-place votes
Five teams garnered first-place votes in this week’s USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll, but with 38 of 50 first-place votes, Minnesota stays atop the rankings. Notre Dame jumps one spot to No. 2 and received eight first-place votes, trading places with Boston College, which recorded one first-place nod this week. New Hampshire earned a first-place … Read more
Golden! U.S. beats Sweden for World Junior championship
North Dakota’s Rocco Grimaldi scored two goals to lead the United States to a 3-1 win over Sweden on Saturday to capture the gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Ufa, Russia. [scg_html_wjc2013]For Team USA, it’s the second World Junior crown in four years, following the 2010 title when the Americans … Read more