Men’s D-I in general
Jeff Tambellini will give up his senior season at Michigan to sign a professional contract with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. “It’s a sad part of the game when money takes over and diverts top players before they can finish school,” said coach Red Berenson. “It has been Jeff Tambellini’s dream to play at the … Read more
Jonathan Sigalet agreed to terms on a contract with the Boston Bruins over the weekend, foregoing his final two years of college eligibility at Bowling Green. Jonathan will join his brother Jordan, who was a senior, in the Bruins organization, who signed a contract with Boston back on Aug. 5. Sigalet was selected in the … Read more
Colorado College lost another defenseman as junior Brady Greco signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Greco was an 8th round draft pick of the Lightning in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Greco came to CC from Michigan Tech and in two seasons with the Tigers he had amassed 18 points (11-7–18). Last season … Read more
The University of North Dakota plans to appeal the NCAA’s new guidelines designed to discourage UND and 17 other universities from using American Indian-related nicknames, mascots and logos. UND president Charles Kupchella said Friday that before the university files its appeal, it’s seeking clarification from the NCAA about what the guidelines mean and definitions for … Read more
AIC has named Joe Exter, a former goaltender at Merrimack who has spent the past two seasons in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization, an assistant hockey coach. Exter replaces Bobby Ferraris, who recently was named an assistant coach at Mercyhurst after two seasons at AIC. “We are excited about having Joe on our staff,” said head … Read more
Mark Stuart, who captained Colorado College to the Frozen Four last season, will forgo his senior season after signing a three-year contract with the NHL’s Boston Bruins. The move was expected after the NHL resumed operations after the lockout that canceled the 2004-05 season. Stuart, a 6-foot-1, 210-pound defenseman, was the first CC player ever … Read more
Manon Rheaume has joined the CCHA staff as the Director of Sales and Marketing. “Manon’s sales and marketing experience, unique background in hockey and her passion for the sport are all attributes that will benefit the conference in our ongoing efforts to attract corporate partners and demonstrate to them the tremendous potential of college hockey,” … Read more
Wisconsin has fired associate head coach Troy Ward, per a report in the Wisconsin State Journal. Head coach Mike Eaves told the newspaper that the decision to fire his longtime friend was based on Ward’s continual inquiries into other jobs and no on his performance behind the bench and with the team. “In my mind, … Read more
Michigan recruit Jack Johnson led the way at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, which saw eight college or college-bound players taken in the first round Saturday in Ottawa. Johnson, a native of Indianapolis and a veteran of Shattuck-St. Mary’s High School in Minnesota as well as the U.S. National Development Program in Ann Arbor, went … Read more
Boston College head hockey coach Jerry York underwent successful surgery to remove prostate cancer on Friday, according to the BC athletic department. The surgery, performed by Dr. Frank McGovern at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, is believed to have removed all of the cancerous cells from York, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in late June. … Read more
College hockey has, for the past few years, been in the land of riches. Everything began in 2000 when Boston University goaltender Rick DiPietro was chosen as the number-one overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft. Minutes after DiPietro was chosen, Wisconsin’s Dany Heatley made the daily double when he was picked second. Since that … Read more
The New York Rangers agreed to terms on a professional contract with the club’s first round draft pick from the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, forward Hugh Jessiman, a would-be senior at Dartmouth. “Hugh has impressed our organization with his work ethic and commitment to improving his overall game,” said General Manager Glen Sather. “His desire … Read more
Dennis ‘Red’ Gendron has been named assistant coach at Massachusetts. Gendron joins assistant coach Len Quesnelle and goaltending coach Jim Stewart on Don ‘Toot’ Cahoon’s staff. Gendron replaces Mark Dennehy, who was named Merrimack’s head coach in June. Gendron has spent the past 12 years coaching at the collegiate, U.S. National Development, junior and pro … Read more
The return of the National Hockey League cost Michigan its number-one goaltender Wednesday, as senior-to-be Al Montoya opted to leave school and sign a contract with the New York Rangers. “Al is one of the top goaltending prospects in hockey and we are extremely pleased to have signed him,” said Rangers general manager Glen Sather. … Read more
John Olver has joined the Northern Michigan Wildcat staff as an assistant coach, replacing Dave Shyiak, who left to be the head coach at Alaska-Anchorage. For the past five years (2000-05), Olver was the vice president of hockey operations and head coach of the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL. His team won the 2004 Kelly … Read more
The Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL) named Frank Anzalone as its new Head Coach. Anzalone becomes the sixth Head Coach in team history. Anzalone, 51, comes to the Chiefs after spending the last four seasons with the Lake Superior Lakers, his second head coaching stint with the school. Anzalone, a Brooklyn N.Y. native, is no stranger to … Read more
Andrew Dickson has been promoted to the position of first assistant coach for Colgate. Dickson replaces Stan Moore, who stepped down to take an assistant coach position at Providence. Dickson has been a member of the Colgate coaching staff for the past six seasons, and has played a major role in the recruiting effort. In … Read more
Union announced the hiring of Rick Bennett to the coaching staff. Bennett comes to Union after spending the past five years as the assistant coach at Providence. “We are extremely pleased to have someone with Rick’s character, work ethic, and experience on our staff,” said Union head coach Nate Leaman. “He has coached at the … Read more
Sean T. Frazier, the director of athletics and recreation at Clarkson, has been named athletic director at Merrimack. Frazier replaces interim athletic director and head hockey coach Chris Serino, who left Merrimack after seven years. As athletic director, Frazier will be responsible for the operations of Merrimack’s athletic department, which currently sponsors 16 intercollegiate varsity … Read more
Gary Heenan, just one week after accepting the job, has resigned as an assistant coach at Union to return as head coach at Utica College. Gary began his duties as assistant coach at Union College at the beginning of this week and he decided that Union was not the right fit. Head coach Nate Leaman … Read more