Men’s D-I in general
The Washington Capitals have named Spencer Carbery the team’s head coach. Carbery, 41, becomes the 20th head coach in Capitals franchise history and returns to the organization after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs. During his college playing days, Carbery graduated from St. Norbert, where he played … Read more
The CCHA announced Tuesday that Minnesota State senior Brendan Furry is the conference’s 2022-23 student-athlete of the year, as voted on by the faculty athletics representatives from each member school. Given annually, the award is presented to one CCHA student-athlete that performed consistently as a regular member of their CCHA team, displayed outstanding sportsmanship, made … Read more
Nick Oliver, head coach of the USHL’s 2023 regular-season champion Fargo Force, is joining the Wisconsin men’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. “We are excited to bring Nick and his family to the University of Wisconsin,” Wisconsin head coach Mike Hastings said in a statement. “His depth of experience as a player and a … Read more
The CCHA announced Thursday that Marco Hunt has been named the conference’s new director of officiating. Hunt will officially take over on June 1, replacing Kevin Langseth, who is stepping down from the position at the end of May. “Marco was an outstanding referee who officiated in numerous WCHA Final Fives, NCAA regionals and Frozen … Read more
The NCHC has made a change in its director of officiating position as Don Adam is no longer with the conference. No reason was given in a conference-issued news release. “On behalf of the NCHC and our member institutions, I want to thank Don Adam for providing vision and leadership over the past decade,” NCHC … Read more
Minnesota State has announced the hiring of Troy G. Ward as associate head coach with the Mavericks. Ward comes to Minnesota State after spending the 2022-23 season with the USHL’s Sioux City Musketeers as general manager. “Troy brings an element to our staff that is one of high-end experience,” said Minnesota State head coach Luke … Read more
Minnesota announced Friday that forward Logan Cooley will return for his sophomore season with the Gophers in 2023-24. Cooley was the third overall pick of the 2022 NHL Draft by the Arizona Coyotes. During the 2022-23 season, Cooley collected 22 goals and 38 assists for 60 points in 39 games for Minnesota, earning a nod … Read more
Augustana has announced the addition of Taylor Nelson to the men’s hockey coaching staff. Nelson joins the first-year Vikings after spending the past two seasons at UMass Lowell. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Taylor, his wife Claire, and three young children back to the Midwest,” Augustana head coach Garrett Raboin said in a … Read more
Former UMass Lowell and Quinnipiac goaltender and 2005 Hockey East rookie of the year Peter Vetri passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2023. Vetri was 37. He was born May 21, 1985 to Kathleen Ross Vetri and Peter J. Vetri. He was raised in Windham, N.H. He had a determined love and commitment to the … Read more
Arizona State has announced the hiring of Dana Borges to an assistant coach/player development role. Borges most recently finished his second season as associate head coach at Colgate, helping the Raiders to their first ECAC Hockey championship in 33 years and first NCAA tournament appearance since 2014-15. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Dana … Read more
Wisconsin assistant coach Andy Brandt has been named the new head coach and general manager of the USHL’s Madison Capitols. Brandt takes over the franchise after spending one season behind the Badgers bench as an assistant coach. Brandt played for Wisconsin’s 2006 NCAA championship team before moving on to a professional playing and coaching career. … Read more
Luke Regner, a 2017 Wisconsin graduate, is returning to Madison as the men’s hockey director of hockey operations. “We are excited to add Luke to our men’s hockey family,” Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings said in a statement. “He brings a depth of experience at his position and the passion of what it is to be … Read more
American International has announced the promotion of Matthew Woodard to the position of associate head coach. “[Matt Woodard] has been an incredible addition to our staff,” AIC head coach Eric Lang said in a statement. “Matt is thorough, organized, and a meticulous recruiter. Our student-athletes are better because Matt is involved in their lives. An … Read more
Ryan Soderquist is out as Bentley’s head coach, having announced he will leave the program on June 30. Soderquist tweeted a statement this morning. Thank you @BentleyHockey for last 26 years. I am extremely proud of what we all accomplished together and look forward to the growth of the program. Daughters Cora/Madelyn and loving wife … Read more
After 30 years behind the Colgate bench, head coach Don Vaughan has announced he is retiring. Vaughan, the nation’s third-longest tenured Division I head men’s hockey coach, has been at the helm of the Raiders since 1992. He leaves with 470 victories, making him the winningest coach in program history. Overall, Vaughan went 470-504-123 with … Read more
Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli has been named the USCHO.com Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season, adding to his previous USCHO.com Rookie of the Year honor announced Thursday. Voters for the award were comprised of the full USCHO.com editorial staff. The honor comes on the heels of Fantilli being named the Hobey Baker … Read more
After leading Quinnipiac to the 2023 national championship, Rand Pecknold has been named the USCHO.com Coach of the Year. Voters were comprised of the full USCHO.com editorial staff. Pecknold was also named the ECAC Hockey coach of the year for the 2022-23 season. Pecknold led the Bobcats to a 34-4-3 campaign, tying the program’s record … Read more
Alaska coach Erik Largen has agreed to a new five-year extension that will keep him behind the Nanooks bench through the 2027-28 season. Largen just completed his fifth season as the head coach of Alaska in 2022-23. In their second straight season as a full-time Division I independent, the Nanooks posted their most successful season … Read more
The Big Ten has announced that Tony Petitti has been named the seventh commissioner of the conference. He will begin his tenure on May 15. Petitti replaces Kevin Warren, whose final day with the Big Ten is today, April 14. Warren has been named president and chief executive officer of the NFL’s Chicago Bears. Petitti … Read more
The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced its men’s monthly honorees for March-April performances. Quinnipiac sophomore forward Jacob Quillan is the player of the month, Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli is the rookie of the month, and Boston University junior Drew Commesso and St. Cloud State senior Jaxon Castor are co-goaltenders of the month. Quillan scored … Read more