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After reaching fundraising goal, Alaska Anchorage hockey team reinstated for 2022-23 college hockey season

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Alaska Anchorage announced Tuesday that the Seawolves hockey program has surpassed its fundraising mark of $3 million, resulting in the team’s reinstatement and paving the way for the team to resume play in the 2022-23 season. “Thanks to the passionate and determined fundraising efforts of coaches, student-athletes, alumni, boosters, community leaders and corporate donors from … Read more

Lindenwood promotes women’s hockey assistant Kehoe to associate head coach role

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Lindenwood has announced that assistant coach Kristi Kehoe has been elevated to the position of associate head coach. Kehoe will be entering her third season as a member of the coaching staff in 2021-22. “Kristi plays a valuable role in establishing the team culture of our program,” said Lindenwood head coach Shelley Looney in a … Read more

Brown leaves Augsburg bench after 15 years for job at Alaska; Wick named interim coach, Hendrickson new assistant

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Chris Brown, who led the Augsburg men’s hockey team to some of its greatest successes in program history over the last 15 years, has announced his resignation to take an associate head coach position at Alaska. “Chris is an amazing addition to our staff,” said Alaska head coach Erik Largen in a statement. “First off, … Read more

Nicholson continues journey as Atlantic Hockey assistant, hired by Mercyhurst ahead of ’21-22 season

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Mercyhurst announced Friday the addition of Matt Nicholson to the Lakers’ men’s hockey coaching staff. “We are all very excited to have Matt join our Mercyhurst hockey family,” Mercyhurst head coach Rick Gotkin said in a statement. “He brings a tremendous amount of experience, working knowledge, and above all professionalism to our team. Having head … Read more

St. Thomas brings aboard former Hamline coach Laylin as new assistant coach for Tommies

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St. Thomas has announced the addition of Cory Laylin as a full-time assistant coach as the Tommies prepare for their inaugural Division I season in 2021-22. Laylin enjoyed a standout career with Minnesota and later played 16 seasons professionally. He served as head men’s hockey coach at Hamline the last seven seasons, and coached at … Read more

Former Yale, Sacred Heart assistant Kirtland named to same role at Minnesota State

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Minnesota State has announced the hiring of assistant coach Paul Kirtland. Kirtland joins the Mavericks after serving as an assistant coach with Yale in the 2020-21, though Yale did not compete during the season due to COVID. “We are excited to add Paul Kirtland to our coaching staff,” said Mavericks head coach Mike Hastings in … Read more

North Dakota’s Weatherby forgoes senior year of college hockey, signs NHL deal with Sharks

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North Dakota forward Jasper Weatherby will give up his senior season with the Fighting Hawks after signing an entry-level contract Tuesday with the NHL’s San Jose Sharks. Weatherby, a fourth-round selection (102nd overall) by the Sharks in the 2018 NHL Draft, will report to the club immediately. “This weekend, we learned that Jasper would be … Read more

‘Exciting day for Union women’s hockey’ as Ardito, Wilson-Bennett hired as new assistant coaches

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Union has announced that Chris Ardito and Breanne Wilson-Bennett have been named assistant women’s hockey coaches. “I’ve been very fortunate to be surrounded by some great assistant coaches, and I’m really excited to work with Chris and Breanne,” said Union head coach Josh Sciba in a statement. “Going through this process, it was very important … Read more

Big Ten announces new COVID-19 game rule for upcoming 2021-22 season

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The Big Ten announced Monday a new COVID-19 regulation for the 2021-22 season. “In collaboration and communication with the Big Ten Conference Athletic Directors, Chancellors and Presidents, the Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases, and the Sports Medicine Committee – effective today – the conference has determined that if one of its member institutions is … Read more

After three seasons at UConn, Howarth signs AHL contract with IceHogs for ’21-22 season

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The AHL’s Rockford IceHogs have signed UConn forward Kale Howarth for the 2021-22 season. Howarth completed his third season with the Huskies last year, scoring five goals and two assists for seven points in 18 games. In 79 career college games, the native of Red Deer, Alta., totaled 34 points (16 goals, 18 assists). “Kale … Read more

Norwich brings aboard successful ACHA coach Cole as new assistant with Cadets’ men’s hockey team

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Norwich has announced the addition of Kevin Cole to the men’s hockey coaching staff. Cole comes to Norwich after spending multiple years as a head coach at the ACHA level. Most recently, Cole was the head coach at Purdue Northwest in Indiana, where he was the inaugural men’s hockey coach, guiding the Pride through their … Read more

Mercyhurst names former Lindenwood coach Spencer to assistant coach role with Lakers’ women’s hockey team

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Mercyhurst has named Scott Spencer an assistant coach for the Lakers’ women’s hockey team. Spencer comes to Erie with over 15 years of coaching experience. In 2014, Spencer was named the first ever head coach at Lindenwood and currently holds the top spot for most wins at the school with 42. “I’m extremely excited to … Read more

Saint Anselm tabs former Robert Morris staffer Ferrainola to assistant coach role with women’s hockey team

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Saint Anselm has announced the hire of Vinnie Ferrainola as a full-time assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. Ferrainola comes to the Hawks from Robert Morris, where he served as the director of hockey operations for the Colonials’ women’s hockey team from October 2020 through May 2021. “I am very excited to welcome Vinnie … Read more

Top NHL draft picks Power, Beniers, Johnson all announce return to Michigan for ’21-22 college hockey season

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Owen Power, Matty Beniers and Kent Johnson each announced Friday that they will return to Michigan for the 2021-22 season. Power was the No. 1 overall selection in July’s 2021 NHL Draft by Buffalo, while Beniers was selected No. 2 by Seattle and Johnson No. 5 by Columbus. The trio will be joined by three … Read more

Longtime USA Hockey staffer, coach Smith retiring from organization after 25-year career

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Ben Smith, who has been part of the USA Hockey staff for the past 25 years, including leading the U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team to the gold medal in the 1998 Olympic Winter Games, is retiring from the organization after a decorated career. “The sport of hockey has done so much for me and I’m … Read more

Penn State adds Morrow to men’s hockey staff for ’21-22 season as volunteer assistant coach

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Penn State has announced the hiring of Matt Morrow as a volunteer assistant coach for the men’s hockey team for the upcoming 2021-22 season. Morrow, who earned his master’s degree from Penn State in 2013, returns to State College with over 10 years of coaching experience including two years with the Penn State Ice Lions … Read more

Vermont coach Woodcroft selected as assistant coach for Sweden’s 2022 Olympic hockey team

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The Swedish Ice Hockey Association has announced that Vermont head coach Todd Woodcroft has been named an assistant coach with the Swedish national men’s team for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. “It’s a tremendous honor to be invited to help coach at this winter’s Olympic Games and I appreciate the support of our … Read more