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American International gets top spot in Atlantic Hockey preseason poll; Army’s Bilek preseason player of year

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Three-time defending regular-season champion American International is the overwhelming winner of the 2021-22 Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches’ poll released Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets garnered nine of nine possible first-place votes in balloting among AHA head coaches (coaches could not vote for their own teams) for 90 points to outdistance second-place Canisius, which received the remaining … Read more

Player development specialist Vanden Berg hired for similar role with Maine men’s hockey team

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Maine recently announced the hiring of Matthew Vanden Berg to the role of director of player development Vanden Berg has coached, scouted players, and served in player development for the past nine years. He has coached at the national midget AAA level for organizations including Team Carolina, the Milwaukee Jr. Admirals, and, most recently, the … Read more

Hamline graduate, former defenseman Wagner takes helm of Pipers’ men’s hockey team

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Shane Wagner was announced Monday as the next Hamline men’s hockey coach. Wagner takes over for Cory Laylin, who stepped down in August. The Stillwater, Minn., native spent the previous four seasons with the NAHL’s Minot Minotauros, which included one season as the head coach in 2020-21. “Shane brings a passion and understanding of not … Read more

Minnesota State picked first in 2021-22 CCHA preseason poll; Mavericks’ Smith chosen top player

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Minnesota State has been chosen among the CCHA head coaches to win the MacNaughton Cup, which will be awarded to the regular-season champion annually. The Mavericks captured five first-place votes and totaled 67 of a possible 70 points. 2021-22 CCHA Preseason Coaches’ Poll 1. Minnesota State – 67 (5) 2. Bemidji State – 63 (1) … Read more

New Ed Robson Arena on Colorado College campus officially opens with ribbon cutting ceremony

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A project in the making for five years became a reality on Saturday with a ribbon cutting ceremony for Ed Robson Arena and the Mike and Barbara Yalich Student Services Center on the campus of Colorado College. Former CC hockey player Ed Robson and Barbara Yalich joined Colorado College President L. Song Richardson, Colorado Springs … Read more

Former Wisconsin standout Murray brought aboard as Notre Dame’s new volunteer assistant coaach

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Notre Dame announced Friday the addition of Jordy Murray as the team’s volunteer assistant coach for the 2021-22 season. “We’re excited to add Jordy to our staff as our new volunteer assistant coach,” Notre Dame head coach Jeff Jackson said in a statement. “Jordy has been one of the top development coaches in the state … Read more

Penn State earns top spot in CHA women’s hockey preseason poll; Nittany Lions’ Zanon favorite for top player

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Defending regular season champion Penn State tops the CHA preseason coaches’ poll, which was released Thursday. The Nittany Lions garnered four of four possible first-place votes in balloting among CHA head coaches (coaches could not vote for their own teams) for 20 points, three more than No. 2 Syracuse, which tallied 17 points and received … Read more

St. Cloud State garners 20 of 25 first-place votes, tabbed first in 2021 NCHC preseason media poll

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After making it all the way to the NCAA national championship game last season, St. Cloud State has been selected as the favorite to hoist the Penrose Cup, awarded to the NCHC regular-season champions, in 2021-22 after finishing atop the conference’s annual preseason media poll. SCSU received 20 of a possible 25 first-place votes, and … Read more

Minnesota, St. Cloud State women’s teams to meet in 2021 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic

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The Minnesota and St. Cloud State women’s teams will play in the annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic on Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. CST at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis The two teams will battle for the Hall of Fame Game Trophy. The annual game raises awareness for the U.S. Hockey … Read more

NCHC unveils 2021 preseason All-Conference Team with six teams represented among seven players

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Six different teams are represented on the 2021 NCHC preseason All-Conference Team, selected by media, as the conference unveiled the seven-man squad Tuesday. St. Cloud State is the lone team with two representatives, while Miami, Minnesota Duluth, North Dakota, Omaha and Western Michigan each placed one player on the team. 2021 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team … Read more

Northeastern brings Jamieson back to alma mater as men’s hockey director of operations

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Northeastern announced Tuesday that Mike Jamieson has been hired as the new director of hockey operations. Jamieson returns to Northeastern after graduating in the class of 2017 following a four-year career as a forward on the hockey team and three seasons playing professional hockey in Germany. A two-time Hockey East All-Academic team member, Jamieson skated … Read more

Former Union women’s hockey assistant Colbert hired as new head coach at Hamline

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Whitney Colbert has been named the new head coach for the Hamline women’s hockey team, the fifth coach in the program’s history. Colbert takes over for Natalie Darwitz, who left Hamline earlier this summer to take an assistant coaching position with Minnesota. “Whitney emerged from the talented pool of candidates as someone who shared a … Read more

NCAA announces off day added to Division I men’s hockey regionals schedule starting in 2022

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The NCAA announced Friday that teams advancing in the regional rounds of the Division I men’s NCAA tournament will have a day off before the regional final, starting with the 2022 tournament. The Division I Competition Oversight Committee approved the change recommended by the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee. The rationale for making the … Read more

College connections aplenty with U.S. Olympic hockey team assistant coaches for 2022 games

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The four assistant coaches for the 2022 men’s hockey Olympic team all come with NCAA connections. John Hynes, David Quinn, Todd Reirden and Ryan Miller will serve as assistant coaches to head coach Mike Sullivan. “We’ve got a great coaching staff in place,” said Stan Bowman, general manager of the 2022 U.S. Olympic hockey team, … Read more

Defending women’s hockey national champion Wisconsin a near-unanimous pick to win WCHA title in ’21-22

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Wisconsin has been picked among the WCHA head coaches to win the 2021-22 regular=season title. The Badgers, who have won the last two league titles and the last two national championships, totaled 49 points and seven first place votes in preseason polling among the WCHA’s eight coaches. Ohio State received one first place vote and … Read more

St. Cloud State adds experience to men’s hockey staff as Enga named director of operations, video coordinator

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St. Cloud State announced Thursday the addition of R.J. Enga to the Huskies’ coaching staff as director of operations and video coordinator. Enga replaces Nick Tomczyk, who was named head coach for Purdue Northwest’s ACHA team this week. Joining the SCSU coaching staff with 17 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, amateur and professional … Read more

Niagara to induct 2001-02 women’s hockey team into school’s athletics hall of fame class of 2021

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Niagara announced Tuesday that the 2021 athletics hall of fame class will include the 2001-02 women’s hockey team. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4. The Purple Eagles advanced to the semifinals of the Frozen Four and tied Minnesota 2-2 in the third-place game after finishing 26-8-2 overall and 19-2-0 in conference play … Read more

Schooley tabbed head coach, director of men’s, women’s hockey operations at Robert Morris; McLaughlin-Bittle named special assistant

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Robert Morris announced Tuesday that Derek Schooley has been named head coach and director of men’s and women’s hockey operations. “Naming Derek as the head coach and director of operations for both teams adds stability as we continue to work with the Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation in the goal of reinstating both teams,” RMU vice … Read more