Wisconsin administration signs off on Tony Granato hiring
The new Badgers coach will be introduced at an event Wednesday.
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Michigan sees another underclassman bolt as junior defenseman Downing signs with Florida
Michigan is down a pair of defensemen heading in to the 2016-17 season. On the heels of sophomore Zach Werenski signing with the Columbus organization earlier Tuesday, the end of the day had the school announcing that junior blueliner Michael Downing has signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Florida Panthers. “I’m excited,” Downing said … Read more
St. Lawrence’s Carvel announced as new UMass head coach
After five years behind the bench at St. Lawrence, including the past four as head coach, Greg Carvel is leaving the Saints to take over as head coach at Massachusetts. ESPN’s John Buccigross tweeted earlier today that the hiring was official. Sources tell me UMass AD Ryan Bamford has worked out a 5-yr deal with … Read more
Ferris State captain Schempp skips senior season to ink with Islanders
The New York Islanders announced Tuesday that Ferris State junior forward Kyle Schempp has agreed to a two-year, entry-level contract. Schempp will join the AHL’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers on an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the 2015-16 season. Schempp recorded nine goals and 16 assists in 41 games as a junior this year … Read more
Michigan loses top defenseman Werenski to Columbus organization
Michigan sophomore defenseman Zach Werenski has signed an AHL amateur tryout contract with the Lake Erie Monsters, the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and will leave the Wolverines and give up his last two years of collegiate eligibility. “It’s exciting,” said Werenski in a news release. “I’ve worked for this for a long … Read more
Minnesota-Duluth’s Kaskisuo forgoes last two years, signs deal with Maple Leafs
Minnesota-Duluth sophomore goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo has given up his final two years of NCAA eligibility to sign a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. “I feel like I’m ready,” Kaskisuo said to the Duluth News Tribune. “UMD has given me two awesome years and time to develop, but now I feel like the opportunity … Read more
Mercyhurst goalie Carlson one and done, signs with Washington
The Washington Capitals announced Monday that they have signed goaltender Adam Carlson to a two-year, entry-level contract. Carlson posted a 7-7-3 record with Mercyhurst this season with a 2.85 GAA and a .919 save percentage and will give up his final three years of NCAA eligibility. For the rest of the 2015-16 season, Carlson will … Read more
Sources: Wisconsin preparing to name Tony Granato coach
Wisconsin is preparing to announce Tony Granato as its new head coach, sources have told USCHO.
Minnesota’s Seeler signs with NHL’s Wild
Minnesota defenseman Nick Seeler signed with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild on Saturday, giving up his final year of collegiate eligibility.
Canisius’ Conacher signs with AHL’s Toronto, gives up final year of eligibility
Shane Conacher has given up his final year of eligibility at Canisius to sign a contract with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL.
WCHA referee Mousseau passes away after suffering head injury
WCHA referee Oliver “Butch” Mousseau, who suffered a head injury when he fell during pregame warmups in a WCHA Final Five game last Saturday, died Friday as a result of the injury, the league confirmed. He was 48.
Minnesota, Boston College lead 2016 All-USCHO Women’s D-I teams
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Players from 18 different schools named to D-III men’s All-American teams
Nine players participating in this weekend’s national tournament have been named to the five Division III men’s All-American teams. Babson goalie Jamie Murray is the lone First Team repeat selection from 2015 and is named to his third First Team overall. 2015-16 East First Team All-American 2015-16 West First Team All-American 2015-16 East Second Team … Read more
Two straight: Harvard’s Vesey bags Walter Brown Award for second consecutive season
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Friday that Harvard senior forward Jimmy Vesey is the winner of the 64th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college player in New England. Vesey, also the 2015 Walter Brown Award winner, becomes only the fifth player win it twice. The first was the late … Read more
Massachusetts-Boston’s Belisle, Geneseo’s Schultz tabbed national D-III Coaches of the Year
Peter Belisle of Massachusetts-Boston and Chris Schultz of Geneseo have been named co-winners of the Edward Jeremiah Award, given to the STX/AHCA Division III Men’s Coach of the Year. It is the second such honor for Schultz, who also captured this award in 2014. Belisle led the Beacons to their most successful season in program … Read more
Honors roll on as Babson’s Murray takes home Sid Watson Award
Babson senior goaltender Jamie Murray has been chosen as the 2016 winner of the Sid Watson Award, given to the best NCAA Division III men’s player. Murray went 14-5-3 this year with a 1.61 GAA and a .940 save percentage. He’s a three-time First Team All-American and recently signed a professional contract with the San … Read more
Babson’s Murray first-ever repeat winner of prestigious Joe Concannon Award
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Friday that Babson senior goaltender Jamie Murray is the winner of the 16th annual Joe Concannon Award, which recognizes New England’s best American-born hockey player in Divisions II and III. Murray is the first repeat winner in the award’s history. Murray, the reigning NEHC Player of the Year … Read more
Minnesota junior defenseman Brodzinski reportedly signs with San Jose
According to NBC Sports, Minnesota defenseman Michael Brodzinski will forgo his senior year to sign a three-year, entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks. Brodzinski posted eight goals and 21 points in 37 games in 2015-16, leading all Gophers blueliners in scoring and being named Second Team All-Big Ten. He was originally drafted by the … Read more
Lupi looms large for Adrian
She was one of the leading scorers in the country among freshmen, and a huge part of Adrian’s success this year. Brooke Lupi is the USCHO Women’s D-III rookie of the year.
Notre Dame, Big Ten make it official, announce ‘compelling’ move to Big Ten for ’17-18 season
In breaking news USCHO.com reported Tuesday, Notre Dame officially announced Wednesday that its hockey program will join the Big Ten in 2017-18. Notre Dame has been a member of Hockey East since the 2013-14 season and will continue to compete in that league for the 2016-17 season. “While we have enjoyed our affiliation with Hockey … Read more