Bemidji State gets early step-up from another win over top-10 foe
After having their opener postponed, the Beavers beat then-No. 2 Minnesota-Duluth at home.
Men’s D-I: WCHA
Minnesota-Duluth announces rescheduled game with Bemidji State for Feb. 9, 2016
The Bemidji State-Minnesota-Duluth game originally scheduled to take place Oct. 9 before a power outage at AMSOIL Arena forced a postponement has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at 7:07 p.m. CST at AMSOIL Arena. All tickets purchased for the Oct. 9 game will be honored Feb. 9.
Twenty goalies named to Mike Richter Award watch list for 2015-16 season
Let’s Play Hockey and the Herb Brooks Foundation on Thursday identified the top 20 goaltenders named to their watch list for the 2016 Mike Richter Award. The award is given annually to the top goalie in NCAA Division I hockey. Massachusetts-Lowell’s Connor Hellebuyck won the inaugural award in 2014 and Zane McIntyre from North Dakota … Read more
WCHA teams have plenty of motivation for 2015-16 in remembering how last season ended
Whether it was heartbreak at the national tournament, triple overtime in the conference playoffs or by a matter of percentage points in the PairWise Rankings, 2014-15 came to an abrupt ending for several of the league’s teams.
WCHA women’s on-ice official Morrison to referee Ferris State men’s exhibition games Oct. 3-4
Veteran WCHA women’s official Kristine (Langley) Morrison, who has worked four NCAA Women’s Frozen Four tournaments and several international competitions, will serve as a referee this weekend at Ferris State. A member of the on-ice officiating staff for the women’s WCHA since 2005, Morrison will skate Ferris State’s Crimson & Gold intrasquad game Saturday and … Read more
Resch’s No. 1 jersey to be retired Oct. 30 by Minnesota-Duluth
Move over Brett Hull, Keith “Huffer” Christiansen and Bill Watson. You’ll soon have some company. On Oct. 30, Minnesota-Duluth will officially retire Glenn “Chico” Resch’s No. 1 jersey during a first intermission ceremony at AMSOIL Arena, making the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame charter member the fourth Bulldog male in any sport to be so … Read more
WCHA coaches, media both tab Minnesota State as preseason favorite
Both the WCHA coaches and media have selected Minnesota State as the conference’s top team heading in to the 2015-16 season. The coaches’ poll was conducted by Shane Frederick of the Mankato Free Press, while the media poll was compiled by the Bemidji Pioneer’s Jack Hittinger. WCHA PRESEASON COACHES’ POLL WCHA PRESEASON MEDIA POLL In … Read more
Former NCAA Division I players Hansen and Osaer join USA Hockey ADM staff
Rich Hansen and Phil Osaer have been named to the staff of USA Hockey’s American Development Model. Both will begin their positions on Sept. 21. A former player at Mercyhurst (2001-05), Hansen will serve as an ADM regional manager with responsibility for USA Hockey’s Atlantic (Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey) and New York Districts. … Read more
ISS Hockey ranks top 30 college freshmen; Boston College’s White takes top nod
ISS Hockey, a top scouting service, has come out with its list of the top 30 NCAA freshmen for the 2015-16 season. A total of 15 schools are represented by the list, including North Dakota with five selections and Michigan with four players listed.
Mahoney-Wilson, Graddock get roles on Notre Dame staff
Brian Mahoney-Wilson and Mason Graddock have been added to the Notre Dame staff. Mahoney-Wilson will be the team’s new volunteer assistant coach, while Graddock will serve as the hockey and programming intern. “We’re excited to have both Brian and Mason join our staff,” Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson said in a news release. “Brian will … Read more
Lake Superior State lands former AHL coach, NHL scout Holewa as new assistant
Lake Superior State announced the hiring of Doug Holewa to the coaching staff as a new assistant coach on Tuesday. Holewa served as an assistant coach for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League the past three seasons and fills the vacancy left by Peter Aubry, who left in August for a position … Read more
Barbeau returns to Lake Superior State for third stint as volunteer goalie coach
Lake Superior State announced Tuesday that Terry Barbeau will return to the Lakers’ staff for a third stint as volunteer goaltending coach. “I have known Coach [Damon] Whitten for over 15 years and I have a deep respect for his work ethic and knowledge of the game,” Barbeau said in a statement. “I’m very excited … Read more
Valleau bolts Bowling Green after first season for deal with Chicago
A published report in Monday’s Toledo Blade says Bowling Green defenseman Nolan Valleau has signed a contract with “an NHL team” and will not return to school for his last three years of eligibility. The paper noted Valleau took part in summer development camps with the Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets and that it’s believed … Read more
Lake Superior State assistant Aubry lands goalie coach job with Blackhawks
Lake Superior State announced Monday that assistant coach Peter Aubry is leaving the program to become the developmental goaltending coach for the Chicago Blackhawks organization. Aubry served one season on the Lakers’ bench after three years as an assistant at his alma mater, Mercyhurst. “I am extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity with the … Read more
Former Wisconsin assistant Shuchuk takes same role with Michigan Tech
Michigan Tech has hired former Wisconsin assistant coach Gary Shuchuk to fill a similar position with the Huskies. Shuchuk comes to MTU after a five-year stint (2010-15) with the Badgers. He was fired in April along with fellow assistant coach Matt Walsh. “I’m extremely excited to announce the addition of Gary to our coaching staff,” … Read more
Aitken leaves Marian head coach spot, returns as associate coach at St. Norbert
A.J. Aitken will return for his second stint on the St. Norbert staff as associate head coach, beginning Aug. 1. Aitken, who has spent the last three seasons as the head coach at Marian, spent nine seasons on the SNC staff from 2003 to 2012. Aitken was 39-37-4 during his tenure at Marian. “I am … Read more
Massachusetts-Lowell associate coach Lammers takes job with USHL’s Fighting Saints
The Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League announced Thursday the hiring of Jason Lammers as the team’s new head coach and general manager. Lammers leaves Massachusetts-Lowell, where he served as associate coach the past three seasons. He came in as an assistant in 2011. “I’m elated to be a part of the … Read more
Mass joins Alaska-Anchorage staff as new assistant coach
Alaska-Anchorage has added Louis Mass to the staff as a new assistant coach. Mass, an Anchorage native, joins UAA following an eight-year coaching career with the ECHL’s Alaska Aces, where he served as an assistant and director of player development. Prior to joining the ECHL coaching ranks in 2007, Mass played professionally for seven seasons, … Read more
Hastings inks eight-year contract extension with Minnesota State
Minnesota State announced Monday that head coach Mike Hastings has agreed to a new eight-year contract with the school. Hastings recently completed his third year with the Mavericks in 2014-15. “We are pleased to offer Coach Hastings this contract,” said Minnesota State director of athletics Kevin Buisman in a news release. “During his time here, … Read more
Bowling Green alum, impact player Parks passes away at 48
Former Bowling Green forward Greg Parks passed away Tuesday in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta. Parks was only 48 years old. The cause of death was not immediately known. Parks played four years for the Falcons from 1985 to 1989 and recorded 101 goals and 139 assists for 240 points in 178 games – good … Read more