Notre Dame coach Jackson fined, reprimanded by CCHA for ‘derogatory’ comments

The CCHA announced Tuesday that Notre Dame head coach Jeff Jackson has been fined and been publicly reprimanded for a violation of the league’s good conduct regulations. “The CCHA offers a number of postgame means for a coach to properly express their concerns over situations and issues that may have arisen over the course of … Read more

Colgate adds former Niagara coach Sciba as new assistant coach

The Colgate women’s team has hired former Niagara head coach Josh Sciba as an assistant coach. Sciba was the Purple Eagles’ head coach last season after spending three seasons as an assistant coach with the program. “Josh brings a wealth of experience from his time at Niagara University where he spent several years as an … Read more

Alaska AD Karr moving to Northern Michigan for similar role

Forrest Karr has been named the Northern Michigan director of athletics, recreational sports and the United States Olympic Education Center/special assistant to the president and will start his new position on June 11. Karr is currently the athletic director at Alaska and was one of three finalists considered for the Wildcats athletic director position. “I’m … Read more

Minnesota-Duluth’s Connolly named Senior CLASS Award winner

Minnesota-Duluth’s Jack Connolly has been named the 2012 winner of the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, presented to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I men’s hockey. Connolly is one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, and he is a three-time WCHA All-Academic selection. “Winning the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award means a lot … Read more

Report: Red Wings to sign Notre Dame junior Sheahan

Notre Dame junior forward Riley Sheahan, the Detroit Red Wings’ top pick in the 2010 NHL draft, is on the verge of turning pro, according to mlive.com. Sheahan has left school and signed an amateur tryout contract with the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins and is expected to join the Griffins for Thursday’s game … Read more

Notre Dame’s Jackson apologizes for dig at CCHA officiating

Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson has issued the following apology for recent remarks made in a story here on USCHO.com. “During a recent interview, I made some inappropriate remarks regarding CCHA officiating,” said Jackson in a statement. “It was wrong for me to do so, and for that I would like to express my sincere … Read more