Alaska-Anchorage’s supplemental search committee for a new coach will meet to begin the application review process on Monday, May 20, the school announced Thursday. The public is invited to participate in an open forum session. Coaching finalists are expected to be announced by May 30.
Brett Larson has been named associate head coach at Ohio State. Larson, who played at Minnesota-Duluth from 1991-95, captaining the team as a senior, and was later an assistant coach with the Bulldogs, spent the last two seasons as the head coach and general manager of the Sioux City Musketeers in the United States Hockey … Read more
According to a report in the Anchorage Daily News, former Alaska-Anchorage coach Dave Shyiak struck one of his own players with his stick during a 2011 practice in 2011 and then told his players to keep quiet about the incident. Former Seawolves’ forward Mickey Spencer mentioned the incident in a letter to University of Alaska … Read more
Matt Walsh has had the “interim” label removed from his title and is now a full-time assistant coach for Wisconsin. Walsh, a former Wisconsin defenseman, came in as an assistant last November, replacing Bill Butters. “I think having Matt with us since November, we were able to see first-hand how he interacts with college students … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage has reopened its search for the Seawolves’ next head coach after originally suspending it on May 2. A supplementary search committee consisting of community members, UAA coaching and hockey alumni and UAA leadership has been added, while the criteria used to screen applicants has been revised to allow candidates with coaching experience equal to … Read more
According to the Grand Forks Herald, WCHA commissioner Bruce McLeod told a group of administrators and coaches at the Florida AHCA meetings last week that the 2013-14 season, his 20th as commissioner, is “probably” his last in the role. McLeod reportedly hinted to some of the administrators and coaches a couple of months ago that … Read more
North Dakota has promoted Daniella Irle from senior associate athletics director for internal operations to deputy director of athletics. She will continue to serve as senior woman administrator for UND athletics.
Alaska-Anchorage announced Thursday night that it has suspended the search for a new head coach to “revamp both the committee and the criteria for candidates to become the fifth bench boss in program history,” according to the Anchorage Daily News. The News reports that the move came after four finalists to replace Dave Shyiak, who … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings announced Thursday that St. Cloud State junior defenseman Nick Jensen has signed a two-year, entry-level deal. Jensen was originally Detroit’s fifth-round pick in the 2009 NHL draft and played 119 career games with the Huskies, recording 86 points on 15 goals and 71 assists. In 2012-13, Jensen earned First Team All-WCHA … Read more
USA Hockey announced Wednesday that Zack Friedli has been named the 15th recipient of the Brian Fishman Internship. Friedli, who will graduate from Minnesota-Duluth this spring, is currently an intern in the school’s sports information department, with his duties including assisting with game day operations at UMD men’s hockey games.
Bemidji State announced Thursday that Tracy Dill as the university’s next director of intercollegiate athletics. Dill comes to BSU after 27 years at St. Cloud State, where he has served as associate athletic director since 1999. He will replace Rick Goeb.
According to the Grand Forks Herald, North Dakota coach Dave Hakstol is taking scholarship money away from four players after they received citations following this past season. Three 20-year-old freshmen – Zane Gothberg, Colten St. Clair and Bryn Chyzyk – received citations for underage drinking, while sophomore Stephane Pattyn received a noise citation. Gothberg’s incident … Read more
After the Alaska State Hockey Association issued a vote of no-confidence to Alaska-Anchorage athletic director Steve Cobb earlier this week, the UAA Hockey Alumni Association, which includes former Seawolves’ hockey players, on Tuesday issued a similar vote of no-confidence to Cobb, according to the Anchorage Daily News. “I wouldn’t have any comment on that at … Read more
The Alaska State Hockey Association is not a fan of Alaska-Anchorage athletic director Steve Cobb as the organization “resoundingly, quickly and unanimously” approved a vote of no-confidence in Cobb, according to the Anchorage Daily News. According to the report, a resolution was sent to university and state leaders with the association citing the “steady decline … Read more
St. Cloud State announced Wednesday that the National Hockey and Event Center has been renamed the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. According to a school-issued news release, the university is working with sponsors on commercial naming rights and naming opportunities within the arena. “Just as Herb Brooks saw Division I hockey as important to the … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage announced Wednesday that Chris Brown, Michael Corbett, Gary Heenan and Damon Whitten are the four finalists for the Seawolves’ head coaching position. Dave Shyiak was fired on March 29 after eight years at the helm. Brown is a former UAA assistant coach (1997-2000) and has spent the last 13 years as head coach at … Read more
The Los Angeles Kings have signed Denver junior forward Nick Shore to a three-year, entry-level contract. Shore was originally selected by the Kings in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2011 NHL draft. An assistant captain in 2012-13, Shore played in 39 games for the Pioneers and recorded a team-leading 34 points on 14 … Read more
According to the Denver Post, Jim Montgomery will be named the new head coach at Denver, succeeding George Gwozdecky. Denver has announced a press conference for Monday, but a press release would only say that the eighth head coach in program history would be unveiled. Gwozdecky’s two assistant coaches, Steve Miller and David Lassonde, will … Read more
The Winnipeg Jets announced Monday they have agreed to terms with Denver sophomore goaltender Juho Olkinuora on a contract. Olkinuora played in 24 games with the Pioneers during the 2012-13 season and posted a 13-6-5 record, a 2.35 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. “We could not be happier for Jussi,” DU associate head … Read more
North Dakota junior defenseman Derek Forbort has given up his final year of eligibility and agreed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings selected Forbort in the first round (15th overall) in the 2010 NHL draft. Forbort recorded six goals and 39 assists in 115 career games at North Dakota … Read more