Western New England to start women’s hockey program; Zimmerman named first coach
Western New England will add women’s hockey, starting with the 2020-21 season.
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Beers to become 16th men’s hockey player in Saint Michael’s athletics hall of fame
Saint Michael’s announced Tuesday its 2019 athletic hall of fame class, with six new members set to be enshrined at the 31st Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Roy Room in the College’s Dion Family Student Center (photo: Saint Michael’s Athletics).
Lawrence announces addition of women’s hockey for 2020-21 season, will play in NCHA
Lawrence is adding women’s hockey for the 2020-21 season.
Boston College’s York earns induction into Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2019
Boston College’s Jerry York, the winningest coach in college hockey history, has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (photo: Melissa Wade).
American International assistant Towns takes same position on Clarkson staff
Clarkson announced Tuesday that Mike Towns will join the Golden Knights staff as an assistant coach (photo: AIC Athletics).
St. Lawrence completes men’s coaching staff with new assistants Murphy, Hill
St. Lawrence has announced the hiring of assistant coaches Ben Murphy and Tommy Hill to complete the Saints men’s coaching staff for the 2019-20 season (photos: Bentley/Holy Cross Athletics).
Izzo donates $1.1 million to help with Michigan State’s Munn Arena expansion project
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has authorized the construction of the Munn Ice Arena expansion project (photo: Michigan State Athletics).
Wisconsin-bound Turcotte leads list of 71 collegiate players selected in 2019 NHL Draft
Wisconsin commit Alex Turcotte from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program was the first player with college ties selected in the 2019 NHL Draft. A total of 71 college commits representing 26 schools were selected over the two days, the most since 2007.
Colgate promotes Borges to first assistant, adds former Wilkes coach Riley as new assistant
Colgate announced Thursday the promotion of Dana Borges to first assistant of the men’s program, as well as the addition of Brett Riley to the staff as an assistant coach (photo: Colgate Athletics).
Holy Cross tabs former Notre Dame, Hamilton assistant Mobley as new assistant coach
Holy Cross announced Friday the hiring of Max Mobley as a new assistant coach (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
St. Norbert tabs former men’s assistant Aitken as new women’s coach
St. Norbert announced Wednesday that the school has named A.J. Aitken women’s hockey coach (photo: Tim Brule).
Former Canisius assistant Moser named to similar role at Rensselaer
Rensselaer announced Wednesday the hiring of Scott Moser as assistant men’s coach (photo: Canisius Athletic Communications).
Illinois still banking on new program, could join Big Ten if rink built by 2022
According to the News-Gazette, Illinois has “come close on multiple occasions” to making a new hockey program official (photo: Joe Connor).
St. Olaf coach Eaves leaves after three seasons, named new coach of AHL’s Monsters
After three seasons as the head men’s coach at St. Olaf, Mike Eaves has accepted a job as the head coach of the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters (photo: Melissa Wade).
Pegula Ice Arena to host Sabres, Penguins in NHL preseason game Sept. 16
Penn State’s Pegula Ice Arena will once again host an NHL preseason game, with the Buffalo Sabres hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. EDT (photo: Mark Selders/Penn State Athletic Communications).
Western Michigan assistant Krygier takes same job with AHL’s Griffins
Western Michigan assistant coach Todd Krygier has left the program to accept an assistant coaching position with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins (photo: Gary Shook).
Former Bowdoin assistant Graham named new coach at Johnson and Wales
Eric Graham has been named the new head coach at Johnson and Wales, replacing James Lacour.
O’Brien leaves Providence, will play 2019-20 season in BCHL
The BCHL’s Penticton Vees have announced that forward Jay O’Brien has committed to the Vees for the 2019-20 season (photo: Stew Milne).
Omaha goalie Tomek gives up senior season, signs with Slovakian pro team
Omaha junior goalie Matej Tomek will not return for his senior season, choosing to sign a pro contract with HC Dukla Trencin in Slovakia for the 2019-20 season (photo: Dan and Margaret Hickling).
Arizona State adds former Boston University goalie Prawdzik as graduate transfer for 2019-20 season
Former Boston University goalie Max Prawdzik will play the 2019-20 season at Arizona State as a graduate transfer (photo: Melissa Wade).