Stonehill announces record $15 million gift for athletics to support construction of Tom & Kathleen Bogan Arena

Stonehill has announced a landmark $15 million gift from Tom and Kathleen Bogan, kickstarting a fundraising campaign to support the construction of a new ice hockey and basketball arena. In recognition of their philanthropy, the facility will be named the Tom & Kathleen Bogan Arena. “This generous gift — the largest in the college’s history … Read more

St. Catherine women’s hockey team elevates Chilstrom from assistant coach to head coach of Wildcats

St. Catherine has announced the hiring of Kayla Chilstrom as the Wildcats’ new head hockey coach. Chilstrom, the program’s assistant for the past three seasons, is the fourth coach headed into the program’s 29th season. “I want to personally thank (athletic director) Eric Stacey and the athletic department for believing in me to lead this … Read more

Former Utica assistant Ardoin named first head coach for Roger Williams women’s hockey team

Roger Williams has announced the appointment of Lora Ardoin as the inaugural head coach for the RWU women’s hockey team, which officially starts with the 2026-27 season. Ardoin joins Roger Williams after serving as an assistant coach for the Utica women’s hockey team during the 2024-25 season. At Utica, she instructed players on ice skills … Read more

Beloit joining WIAC as affiliate member in men’s, women’s hockey beginning with 2025-26 season

Beloit College will join the WIAC as an affiliate member in men’s and women’s hockey beginning with the 2025-26 academic year. Beloit will be in its inaugural seasons for both sports during the 2025-26 season. The Buccaneers will join a conference that includes full-time members UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Stout, as well … Read more

UConn alum Thompson nets OT winner, Maine product Swayman stops all 25 shots as U.S. downs Switzerland to win first IIHF World Championship in 92 years

Tage Thompson (Connecticut) scored the overtime game-winning goal to clinch the first gold medal for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the IIHF Men’s World Championship since 1933, defeating Switzerland 1-0 Sunday at Avicii Arena in Stockholm. “What an absolutely amazing feeling,” said Ryan Warsofsky, head coach of Team USA, in a statement. “Everyone in … Read more

After 20 seasons at RIT, men’s hockey associate head coach Hills announces retirement

RIT men’s hockey associate head coach Brian Hills announced his retirement on Thursday. Hills joined Wayne Wilson’s staff in 2005 prior to RIT’s inaugural NCAA Division I season and was a driving force behind the program’s success the last 20 years. A rabid recruiter, Hills helped build a program that won 10 Atlantic Hockey championships, … Read more

Ferris State adds Cisek as new associate coach, DeMartino, Sarosy as new assistants for Bulldogs men’s hockey team

Ferris State has announced the appointment of three new members of the coaching staff. Zack Cisek has been named the Bulldogs’ associate coach, while Ferris State alum Justin DeMartino and Gehrig Sarosy are the new assistant coaches. “I’m excited to have all three of these guys on board and believe they are the best fit … Read more

Muckalt leaves Lindenwood bench, replaces Shawhan as head coach at Michigan Tech with goal ‘to bring home the MacNaughton Cup and compete in the NCAA tournament’

Michigan Tech has announced that Bill Muckalt has been named the new head hockey coach. Muckalt is the 23rd head coach in program history and returns to Tech after one season as head coach at Lindenwood. Muckalt replaces Joe Shawhan, who has led the Huskies since May 2017. In eight seasons, Shawhan went 154-120-29. “Joe … Read more

Former North Dakota captain Smaby returns to Grand Forks as Fighting Hawks’ new associate head coach

North Dakota has announced the hiring of former UND captain and defenseman Matt Smaby as the program’s associate head coach. “We are excited to welcome Matt to our coaching staff,” said Fighting Hawks head coach Dane Jackson in a statement. “Much like his playing days, his teams brought a strong work ethic and tenacity to … Read more

Notre Dame hires former Cornell goaltender, veteran USHL coach Garman as new associate head coach for Fighting Irish

Notre Dame has announced Mike Garman has been named associate head coach of the Fighting Irish hockey team. Garman arrives in South Bend after eight seasons with the USHL’s Chicago Steel, where he served in a variety of roles during his time with the Steel, including assistant coach, associate head coach, GM and most recently, … Read more

Longtime Notre Dame assistant coach Pooley, Michigan Tech assistant Murray named to Colorado College staff

Colorado College has announced that Paul Pooley, longtime associate head coach at Notre Dame, and Jordy Murray, assistant coach at Michigan Tech since 2022, have joined the Tiger staff as associate head coach and assistant coach, respectively. In his 20 seasons (2005-25) as its associate head coach, Pooley helped Notre Dame win three regular-season titles … Read more

NCAA Division I independent men’s hockey teams to compete for inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup in March 2026

The Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri, will host the United Collegiate Hockey Cup from March 5-7, 2026, bringing together five NCAA Division I men’s hockey programs for a postseason showdown. The event will feature Lindenwood, Alaska, Alaska Anchorage, Long Island and Stonehill. The five-team tournament will include a play-in game, with all … Read more