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Wisconsin hockey standout Weissbach earns Big Ten medal of honor for achieving ‘the greatest proficiency in athletics and scholastic work’

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Wisconsin senior forward Linus Weissbach was named Tuesday as one of the school’s recipients of the Big Ten medal of honor, the conference’s highest honor. The awards were presented as part of the 2021 Buckinghams, UW Athletics’ annual awards show and student-athlete showcase. This year’s Buckinghams were presented online live via YouTube and social media. … Read more

Alaska Fairbanks tabs former Minnesota Crookston hockey star Anundson as Nanooks’ new director of athletics

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The University of Alaska Fairbanks has named Brock Anundson the next director of athletics for the Nanooks. Anundson, selected from a pool of four finalists after a national search led by Athletics Staffing and Consultants, will start his new position on July 12. “I want to thank the search committee for their efforts and the … Read more

Providence’s Leaman chosen as U.S. assistant coach for upcoming IIHF World Championship in Latvia

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USA Hockey announced on Monday that Providence coach Nate Leaman has been named to the staff of the 2021 U.S. Men’s National Team as an assistant coach. Leaman joins a staff comprised of Jack Capuano (head coach), Adam Nightingale (assistant coach), Kevin Reiter (goaltending coach) and Mike King (video coach). The U.S. Men’s National Team … Read more

Former North Dakota hockey standouts Casey, Hanson named to UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2021

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North Dakota announced Monday that former men’s hockey goalie Jon Casey and former women’s hockey forward Casie Hanson have been named to the UND Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2021. With no event last season due to the pandemic, the 46th annual Athletics Hall of Fame event will take place with a dinner … Read more

St. Cloud State quintet of Brodzinski, Fitzgerald, Donohue, Jaycox, Hrenak back with Huskies in ’21-22 for fifth college hockey season

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Five St. Cloud State players will return for their fifth seasons in 2021-22, the school announced Friday. Forwards Easton Brodzinski and Kevin Fitzgerald, defensemen Seamus Donohue and Luke Jaycox and goaltender David Hrenak will be back for their final year of NCAA eligibility. The five returning Huskies all played key roles for St. Cloud State … Read more

St. Thomas women’s hockey coach Palkowski out after 14 seasons; assistant Sertich named interim coach

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St. Thomas announced Thursday that Tom Palkowski will not return as its head women’s hockey coach for the 2021-22 season. Palkowski, who spent nine seasons as an assistant at St. Thomas, recently finished his 14th season as head coach. He has coached 33 years overall. During the 2020-21 season, St. Thomas finished 6-2-0. Overall, the … Read more

As CCHA rejects Alabama Huntsville membership, Atlantic Hockey yet to respond, UAH suspends operations immediately

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As of May 5, 2021, Alabama Huntsville as not secured a conference home for the upcoming 2021-22 season, and has announced that the program will suspend its hockey operations, effective immediately. If UAH ultimately secures conference membership, it plans to promptly reinstate its hockey program. However, UAH will not be eligible for conference play for … Read more

Holy Cross taps longtime Quinnipiac assistant Riga as Crusaders’ new men’s hockey coach

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Holy Cross announced Tuesday that the school has named Bill Riga as the next head men’s hockey coach. Riga, who joins the Crusaders after 13 years at Quinnipiac, the last seven as the Bobcats’ associate head coach, replaces David Berard, who stepped down in April before being named Providence’s associate athletic director for men’s and women’s … Read more

Former Holy Cross coach Berard takes new job as associate AD for men’s, women’s hockey at Providence

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Providence announced Monday the hiring of David Berard as associate athletic director for men’s and women’s hockey. Berard will provide leadership, management, and administrative oversight to the men’s and women’s hockey programs, as well as day-to-day supervision of Schneider Arena programs and events. He replaces Rico Blasi, who resigned last month to take the head … Read more

USCHO.com Coach of the Year Carvel to speak at May 14 UMass commencement ceremonies

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Massachusetts coach Greg Carvel, who guided the Minutemen to the 2021 national championship, the school’s first in hockey, will be the commencement speaker at the university’s undergraduate ceremonies on Friday, May 14 at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Carvel is in his fifth season as UMass’ coach and is also a UMass graduate, earning a master’s degree … Read more

Leading the efforts to create NCHC pod, organize NCAA tournament, Omaha’s Kemp selected winner of 2021 NCHC Commissioner’s Award

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For his service to the NCHC and NCAA men’s hockey during a difficult 2020-21 season, Omaha senior associate athletic director Mike Kemp has been honored with the 2021 NCHC Commissioner’s Award. During a turbulent and trying 2020-21 season, Kemp spearheaded two of the most important events for the NCHC and NCAA this season in leading … Read more

UConn to start construction on new $70 million arena for men’s, women’s college hockey teams, set to open fall of 2022

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UConn trustees have given the go-ahead to build a highly anticipated new hockey rink on the Storrs campus, where it would open in fall 2022 if all remains on schedule. The trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to authorize university officials to sign contracts for design, architectural and construction activities for the 2,600-seat arena, which will … Read more

With 30-goal season for Wisconsin, Hobey Baker winner Caufield wins 2020-21 USCHO Player of Year honors

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Even in a pandemic-dominated season, there was no slowing down Wisconsin’s Cole Caufield. The sophomore forward registered 30 goals and 52 points in 31 games, one of the most dominating offensive performances in recent memory. He helped lead Wisconsin to its first regular-season title since 2000 and the program’s first NCAA bid since 2014. Those … Read more

Wisconsin extends contracts of women’s coach Johnson, men’s coach Granato through 2025-26 season

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The Wisconsin Athletic Board met Friday and approved contract extensions for both hockey coaches. Women’s hockey coach Mark Johnson’s five-year agreement was extended through June 30, 2026, while men’s hockey coach Tony Granato’s five-year agreement was also extended through June 30, 2026. Johnson led UW to a 17-3-1 record in 2020-21, culminating with the Badgers’ … Read more

National freshman scoring leader, Michigan forward Bordeleau chosen USCHO Rookie of Year for ’20-21

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You likely feel like you’re dating yourself, but if you remember 1990s college basketball, you’ll likely also remember the “Fab Five,” a talented group of freshmen at Michigan in the 1991-92 season that helped lead the Wolverines to the national championship game. Those who had a chance to watch Michigan’s hockey team this season witnessed … Read more

Carvel tabbed USCHO Coach of the Year after guiding UMass to Hockey East, national titles in 2021

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His team created so much history in a year no one in Amherst, Mass., and across the Commonwealth will ever forget, winning both a Hockey East postseason championship and the NCAA Division I men’s national championship. Those are among the many reasons that Massachusetts head coach Greg Carvel has been named USCHO Coach of the … Read more