Brausen, Sertich named assistant coaches for first-ever St. Thomas NCAA D-I women’s hockey team

St. Thomas has announced the hiring of Bethany Brausen and Marty Sertich as assistant coaches with the Tommies preparing for their first season of Division I competition in 2021-22. Brausen won two NCAA championships playing for Minnesota and also coached the last five seasons at Minnesota as an assistant. A St. Thomas women’s assistant coach … Read more

Vermont volunteer women’s hockey coach Willard hired as new lead assistant at Norwich

Norwich has named Taylor Willard as the lead assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. Willard replaces Mollie Fitzpatrick, who left to join the Boston University women’s coaching staff in June. “I am beyond thrilled to have Taylor Willard join our staff,” Norwich head coach Sophie Leclerc said in a statement. “It was clear after … Read more

Robert Morris, Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation raising funds to reinstate Colonials’ men’s, women’s hockey teams

Robert Morris University and the newly-formed Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation have announced that they will partner together in an effort to raise sufficient funds to support the reinstatement of RMU’s NCAA Division I men’s and women’s hockey programs in time for the 2021-22 season. The university announced May 26 that it would discontinue the two … Read more

Colorado College tabs former Penn State women’s hockey ops director Demczuk for same gig with Tigers

Chris Demczuk has been named the director of hockey operations at Colorado College, replacing Travis Culhane, who took the same job at Denver on Monday. Demczuk served as the video analyst and assisted with team services for the AHL’s Stockton Heat the last two seasons. He led video operations, oversaw the team’s operational budget, coordinated … Read more

Brown women’s hockey completes staff under Ruzzi, names Simpson, Newkirk assistant coaches

Brown has announced the addition of Justin Simpson and Makenna Newkirk as assistant coaches for the Brown women’s hockey team. Simpson comes to College Hill after serving the 2020-21 season as an assistant coach for RIT. Prior to coaching the Tigers, Simpson spent two seasons in the same role at Colby. Prior to Colby, Simpson … Read more

Princeton adds former U.S. Olympian, Harvard grad Picard to women’s hockey coaching staff

A Team USA veteran, Olympic silver medalist and four-time IIHF World Champion, Shelly Picard has joined the Princeton women’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. Picard fills the opening created when Melanie Ruzzi became the head coach at Brown. “I’m thrilled to welcome Shelly to our coaching staff at Princeton,” said Princeton head coach Cara … Read more

Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey director of operations Bryant leaves Bulldogs for USA Hockey role

Nick Bryant, who has served as Minnesota Duluth’s women’s hockey director of operations and equipment for the past four seasons, will permanently join USA Hockey as the hockey operations and event manager for the women’s national team ahead of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. “My time here with UMD women’s hockey has had a tremendous impact … Read more

Michigan State receives $1.5 million donation from Harpell family for Munn Ice Arena expansion

Building on the rich tradition of Michigan State ice hockey and expanding on its future, the school announced a $1.5 million gift to the Munn Ice Arena expansion project from former Spartans hockey player Gary Harpell and his wife Joanne Harpell. “This generous gift from the Harpells gives a vital assist to Spartan Hockey for … Read more

Culhane leaves director of hockey operations job at Colorado College for same role at Denver

Denver has named Travis Culhane its director of hockey operations. “We are excited to welcome Travis Culhane and his fiancé Michelle to the Pioneer hockey family,” DU coach Davis Carle said in a statement. “Travis brings an elite ability to connect with people, great organizational skills and a vast knowledge base to execute the hockey … Read more

Canisius names Holy Cross assistant coach Mobley to same role with Golden Griffins

Canisius has announced the addition of Max Mobley as an assistant coach. “Max is a terrific addition to our staff,” Canisius head coach Trevor Large said in a statement. “He is passionate, professional and has the positive energy to enhance our current players’ development as well as the experience to drive our recruiting efforts. Max … Read more

Holy Cross names Sommer, Sorenson new assistants, Butler volunteer assistant, Hailer director of hockey operations

Holy Cross has announced four new members of first-year head coach Bill Riga’s coaching staff. Joining Riga during his first season will be assistant coaches Castan Sommer and Eric Sorenson, volunteer assistant coach Bobby Butler, and director of operations Blake Hailer. Sommer rejoins the Crusaders as an assistant coach after playing for the team from … Read more

After five seasons, Castleton coach Silengo hands in resignation, intends to ‘pursue other opportunities’

After five seasons as the head coach of the Castleton men’s team, Bill Silengo has stepped down from the position “to pursue other opportunities,” according to a news release. Silengo guided Castleton to a 28-67-16 record in the New England Hockey Conference during his tenure. He led Castleton to an 11-10-6 mark and an appearance … Read more

WCHA formally announces closure of men’s college hockey conference, effective July 1, 2021

Representatives of the University of Alaska Anchorage and the University of Alaska Fairbanks recently voted to cease operations of the WCHA men’s league as a result of the departure of eight league members over the last two years. The vote to cease all men’s league operations became effective July 1, 2021. “I am honored and … Read more

Mercyhurst announces extensions for men’s hockey coach Gotkin, women’s hockey coach Sisti

Mercyhurst announced this week contract extensions for men’s hockey head coach Rick Gotkin and women’s hockey head coach Michael Sisti. “It is an exciting time for Mercyhurst Athletics as we prepare to resume normal operations this fall, while two opening two facilities that will rank among the best in our region,” said Mercyhurst director of … Read more

Former Boston University captains Pandolfo, Friedman join Terriers’ coaching staff; BU also adds Daccord (goaltending), Sherman (video)

Two former Boston University captains and teammates have joined the Terriers’ staff as Jay Pandolfo has been named the Terriers’ associate head coach and Doug Friedman has been hired as the director of hockey operations. The team has also added Brian Daccord as goaltending coach and Jon Sherman as video coordinator. Pandolfo, Friedman and Daccord … Read more

Quinnipiac’s Girard heads impressive list of NCAA women’s college hockey talent selected during 2021 NWHL Draft

The National Women’s Hockey League held its annual draft Tuesday night, featuring collegiate graduates from across North America. A total of 30 players were selected by the league’s six member clubs over the five-round process and were introduced live on Twitch for the first time in league history. “These athletes represent the future of the … Read more

Colgate promotes assistant Borges to associate head coach for Raiders’ men’s hockey team

Colgate has announced the promotion of Dana Borges to associate head coach for the men’s hockey team. Now having wrapped up his third season, Borges joined the Colgate program as an assistant coach for the 2018-19 campaign after previously serving as a volunteer assistant coach for the Raiders in the 2016-17 season. “Dana is one … Read more