Franklin Pierce chooses former assistant Millerick as next head coach

Franklin Pierce announced Tuesday that Shaun Millerick has been named the sixth head coach in program history. Millerick brings with him experience as an assistant coach at the Division II and Division III levels. “I am extremely excited and honored to have been selected to lead the men’s ice hockey program at Franklin Pierce University,” … Read more

Lake Superior State president Pleger passes away, was ‘true and passionate advocate for his student-athletes’

Lake Superior State provost David R. Finley announced early Sunday morning that school president Thomas Pleger, Ph.D, has passed away. Pleger’s wife, Teresa, posted the following message on her Facebook page. Tonight another bright light shines in the sky. I am numb. Tom was so special, smart, cute as a button, witty, but most of … Read more

Michigan State adds Luongo, Exter as new assistant coaches

Michigan State coach Danton Cole has completed his coaching staff with the hiring of Chris Luongo and Joe Exter as assistant coaches. Luongo and Exter will join current director of hockey operations Brad Fast and volunteer goaltending coach Jason Muzzatti to round out the Spartan coaching staff. “I am eager to have both Chris and … Read more

Holy Cross to join Women’s Hockey East for 2018-19

Holy Cross’ women’s hockey team will join Hockey East for the 2018-19 season. “It is always exciting when we are able to grow our membership ranks and particularly so with an institution of such unique prestige and character as Holy Cross,” said Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna in a news release. “We look forward to … Read more

Longtime Becker associate coach, former Framingham State assistant Sullivan passes away

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According to a tweet Monday evening, Becker associate head coach Walter Sullivan passed away earlier in the day. It is with great sadness that we inform you that Associate Head Men’s Hockey Coach Walter “Sully” Sullivan has passed away. — Becker Athletics (@BeckerAthletics) May 1, 2017 Sullivan graduated from Merrimack in 1978. According to HockeyDB.com, … Read more

Arizona State, Boston College, Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan to play Las Vegas in Jan. 2018

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The inaugural Ice Vegas Invitational will take place Jan. 5-6, 2018, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, home of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. The four-team tournament will feature Arizona State, Boston College, Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan. “Las Vegas is quickly transforming from a purely entertainment mecca to one of the world’s destination locations … Read more

Niagara hires former NCAA assistant, current USHL coach Lammers to guide Purple Eagles

Niagara announced Monday that the school has named Jason Lammers the third head coach in Purple Eagles history. Lammers is currently the head coach and general manager of the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints and will remain in his position through the conclusion of the team’s postseason. Dubuque has advanced to the USHL Eastern Conference finals … Read more

Providence women’s coach Deraney inks contract extension

Providence announced Monday that women’s head coach Bob Deraney has signed a contract extension. After being picked to finish seventh in the 2016-17 Hockey East preseason coaches’ poll, the Friars finished in fourth place with a 11-10-3 conference record and secured home ice for the Hockey East quarterfinals. Deraney was named the 2016-17 Hockey East … Read more