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).
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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).
Two-time defending national champion Minnesota Duluth, Sandelin, agree to four-year extension
Minnesota Duluth and coach Scott Sandelin have agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep Sandelin behind the Bulldogs bench through the 2024-25 season (photo: Melissa Wade).
NCAA rules committee proposes clarification to video review, changes to in-season tournaments’ overtime
The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee proposed Thursday that all video reviews for offsides or too many players on the ice infractions leading to a goal in the regular season be reviewed by coach’s challenges only.
Blanchard, Kimball named new assistants for Yale women’s team
Danielle Blanchard and Grant Kimball have been named assistant coaches for the Yale women’s team (photos: Plattsburgh/Aurora Athletics).
Nichols women’s coach O’Grady announces resignation after two years with Bison
Nichols women’s coach Mike O’Grady announced his resignation recently to accept the same position at another NCAA Division III institution (photo: Nichols College Athletics).
Former Minnesota Duluth national champ Murray named new women’s coach at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s announced on Wednesday that Sarah Murray has been named the fifth head coach in the program’s 21-year history.
Spooner, Umberger to be inducted into Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame
This fall, 10 new members will be inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame. The group includes Natalie Spooner (women’s hockey) and RJ Umberger (men’s hockey).