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
Castleton announced Tuesday that Ashley Salerno has been hired as the head coach of the Spartans women’s program. “I am pleased to welcome Ashley as the new head coach of the women’s ice hockey program,” said Castleton associate dean for athletics and recreation Deanna Tyson in a statement. “Her experience both as a player and … Read more
Cornell senior goaltender Paula Voorheis has been named the winner of the 2017 Sarah Devens Award. Given as a joint award between ECAC Hockey and Hockey East, the award is presented annually to a player who “demonstrates leadership and commitment both on and off the ice.” The award is named in honor of former Dartmouth … Read more
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
In two seasons at North Dakota, goaltender Matej Tomek has seen action in just two games. With Cam Johnson returning for his senior season, Tomek has decided to play in the United States Hockey League in 2017-18 after being drafted in the second round this past week in Phase II of the USHL draft by … Read more
Nichols has named Mike O’Grady head coach of the women’s hockey program. O’Grady comes to Nichols after spending the 2016-17 season as an assistant women’s coach at Maine. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join Nichols College,” said O’Grady in a statement. “I would like to thank [Nichols director of athletics] Chris Colvin and … Read more
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’ 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
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
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
Trevor Large, a member of the Canisius coaching staff for the past three seasons and an 11-year coaching veteran in Atlantic Hockey, was named head coach of the Golden Griffins on Friday. The seventh head coach in program history and the fourth at the Division I level, Large was promoted after serving as an assistant … Read more
Former Disney actor Michael Mantenuto has died at the age of 35. TMZ reports that Mantenuto committed suicide by shooting himself. He was found dead by police in Des Moines, Wash. Mantenuto, a former Maine (2000-01) and UMass Boston (2001-02) player, earned a role in Disney’s 2004 movie “Miracle” about the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, … Read more
Pat Kelleher, who has guided USA Hockey’s efforts in development since 2008 and prior to that was recruited to launch what is today known as the United States Ice Rink Association, has been named executive director of USA Hockey. He will officially begin his duties on June 10 and replaces Dave Ogrean, who is retiring … Read more
According to WETM, former Niagara forward Thomas Clayton was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Clayton was convicted in February of hiring another man, Michael Beard of Elmira, N.Y., to kill his wife, Kelley Stage Clayton, back in September 2015. Clayton had an alibi as he was at a poker … Read more
Union junior defenseman Nick DeSimone has signed a two-year contract with the San Jose Sharks. DeSimone also signed an AHL amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2016-17 season and will play for the San Jose Barracuda. “I am thankful for all that Union College has done for me, from the professors to the coaching … Read more
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 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
Michigan Tech head coach Mel Pearson has been named Michigan’s new head coach. Pearson, who becomes the ninth head coach in program history, returns to Ann Arbor after previously serving 23 seasons as an assistant coach for the Wolverines and the past six as head coach at Michigan Tech. “I am very honored and proud … Read more
Dave Noel-Bernier has been hired as an assistant coach at Omaha. “I’m excited to add someone with Dave’s experience to our staff,” said Omaha head coach Mike Gabinet. “He has a tremendous coaching background, having worked in the National Hockey League. “Everyone I spoke with about him was very positive about his abilities and work … Read more
USA Hockey announced Friday that Bob Motzko (St. Cloud State), who guided the U.S. National Junior Team to its fourth-ever gold medal at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship in Montreal and Toronto, will return as head coach for the 2018 U.S. National Junior Team. Motzko will be joined by the entire 2017 U.S. coaching … Read more