Nanooks alum, former assistant Largen named new head coach at Alaska
Alaska has named Erik Largen the head coach of the Nanooks hockey program (photo: Alaska Athletics).
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Omaha tabs Kaufman to role of director of hockey operations
Omaha announced Friday that Brian Kaufman has joined the staff as the director of hockey operations (photo: Omaha Lancers).
Alaska Anchorage selects ‘true professional’ Curley as new head coach
Matt Curley was introduced Saturday as the sixth head coach in Alaska Anchorage history.
Boston University coach Quinn to lead U.S. at 2019 World Junior Championship
Boston University coach David Quinn has been named head coach of the 2019 U.S. National Junior Team (photo: Melissa Wade).
Wisconsin renews contracts of women’s coach Johnson, men’s coach Granato through ’22-23 season
The Wisconsin athletic board met Friday afternoon and approved the contract renewals of women’s coach Mark Johnson and men’s coach Tony Granato. Johnson’s five-year contract was renewed through June 30, 2023, as was Granato’s. Last season, Johnson led the Badgers to a 31-5-2 overall mark (20-2-2 WCHA) and a national tournament semifinal berth, while Granato … Read more
NCHC honors Denver’s Bradley-Doppes, North Dakota’s Faison with Distinguished Service Award
With two of the founders of the NCHC retiring, Denver vice chancellor for athletics and recreation Peg Bradley-Doppes and former North Dakota director of athletics Brian Faison have been selected the co-recipients of the 2018 NCHC Distinguished Service Award.
UConn blueliner Masonius gives up senior season, signs AHL contract with Penguins affiliate
UConn junior defenseman Joseph Masonius has signed an AHL contract for the 2018-19 season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Masonius will join the Penguins immediately on an amateur tryout agreement for the remainder of the 2018 Calder Cup playoffs. Masonius was a sixth-round selection (181st overall) by Pittsburgh in the 2016 NHL Draft. During his three-year … Read more
Niagara cuts six from final 2017-18 roster, ‘decisions that we felt we needed to make,’ according to Lammers
According to the Niagara Gazette, Niagara coach Jason Lammers has dismissed eight players from the 2017-18 team (photo: Niagara Athletic Communications).
Rensselaer adds former Fredonia assistant Lysyj to Engineers staff as volunteer assistant
Rensselaer has added volunteer assistant coach Michael Lysyj to its staff for the 2018-19 season.
Denver’s Terry, Minnesota Duluth’s Perunovich capture final HCA monthly awards for ’17-18 season
Denver junior forward Troy Terry was selected the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Men’s Player of the Month for March/April, while Minnesota Duluth defenseman Scott Perunovich was tabbed the final National Rookie of the Month this season (photos: Candace Horgan (Terry), Jim Rosvold (Perunovich).
Friendship Four 2019 to feature Colgate, New Hampshire, Northeastern, Princeton
Colgate, New Hampshire, Northeastern and New Hampshire are slated to compete in fifth edition of the annual Northern Irish Connections Friendship Four Tournament to be held in Belfast over Thanksgiving weekend in 2019 (photo: William Cherry).
Rensselaer removes interim tag, names Vines women’s head coach
After serving as interim head coach during the 2017-18 season, Rensselaer announced Tuesday that the school has named Bryan Vines the new head women’s coach (photo: Tom Killips).
Army West Point assistant McKelvie tabbed new head coach at Bethel
Bethel has announced Chris McKelvie as the next head coach of the men’s hockey program.
Minnesota Duluth’s Joey Anderson gives up last two seasons, signs NHL deal with Devils
Minnesota Duluth sophomore forward Joey Anderson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils and will forgo his final two seasons of collegiate eligibility (photo: Melissa Wade).
St. Cloud State fills coaching vacancy, names Minnesota Duluth assistant Larson new head coach
St. Cloud State announced Friday afternoon the appointment of Brett Larson as the new head coach of the men’s hockey program (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Notre Dame takes hit to blue line as Gilbert leaves year early to sign with Blackhawks
Notre Dame junior defenseman Dennis Gilbert has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks and will not return to the Fighting Irish for his senior season (photo: Matt Dewkett).
Hobey Baker winner Gaudette adds to awards with USCHO player of the year honors
For Adam Gaudette, the 2017-18 season will always be one to remember (photo: Melissa Wade).
After taking Bulldogs to national title, Minnesota Duluth’s Sandelin selected USCHO coach of the year
At the midway point of the 2017-18 NCAA season, there was some question as to whether Minnesota Duluth was even going to live up to the lowered expectations the Bulldogs had at the start of the season (photo: Tim Brule).
Notre Dame’s Oglevie forgoes senior season, signs two-year deal with Sabres
Notre Dame junior forward Andrew Oglevie has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres, giving up his final year of collegiate eligibility (photo: Matt Dewkett).
Oakland University feasibility study results in, ‘foundation appears to be in place’
According to the Oakland Post, Oakland University is a prime candidate for NCAA Division I hockey after an NHL feasibility study yielded favorable results (photo: Oakland University).