Siergiej gets video coordinator gig with USA World Junior team
USA Hockey announced Friday that Nick Siergiej, coordinator of hockey operations at Notre Dame, will serve as video coordinator for the 2016 U.S. National Junior Team.
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NCAA approves modification to goalie interference rule
Men’s and women’s officials will be authorized to judge whether incidental contact impacted the goalkeeper’s ability to defend the goal beginning with the upcoming 2015-16 season as the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved the modification to the rule regarding contact with the goalkeeper on Thursday. USCHO previously reported the modification on June 15.
Massachusetts-Lowell associate coach Lammers takes job with USHL’s Fighting Saints
The Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League announced Thursday the hiring of Jason Lammers as the team’s new head coach and general manager. Lammers leaves Massachusetts-Lowell, where he served as associate coach the past three seasons. He came in as an assistant in 2011. “I’m elated to be a part of the … Read more
Johnston bolts Colgate blue line for contract with Canadiens
Colgate defenseman Ryan Johnston signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens organization on Monday and will forego his senior season with the Raiders. Johnston agreed to terms with the Canadiens after taking part in their development camp last week. “I want to thank Ryan for his three years at Colgate,” Colgate coach Don … Read more
Vermont promotes Patrick and Wallack to associate head coaches
Vermont assistant coaches Kevin Patrick and Kyle Wallack have both been promoted to the position of associate head coach. Both enter their fourth season with the Catamounts in 2015-16. Last season, Patrick and Wallack helped the Catamounts post their second straight 20-win season for the first time since the 1995-96 and 1996-97 campaigns. Led by … Read more
Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center undergoing major renovations
The Island Sports Center, home to both the men’s and women’s teams at Robert Morris, is getting a major revamp this summer. The rink has been the home of RMU men’s hockey since 2004 and the women’s program since 2005. Phase 1 of this extensive project, carried out by Graziano Construction, will result in a … Read more
North Dakota, Boston College to play Madison Square Garden during 2016-17 season
The Grand Forks Herald is reporting that North Dakota and Boston College are planning a U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game at Madison Square Garden. The game is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 3, 2016. In the last decade, North Dakota and BC rank 1-2 nationally in both wins (UND 264, Boston College 261) and Frozen … Read more
Longtime Michigan State trainer Carrier enters NATA Hall of Fame
Michigan State associate head athletic trainer Dave Carrier was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame on June 25 at the organization’s annual convention in St. Louis. Carrier will enter his 32nd season as the athletic trainer of the Spartan hockey team this fall.
No. 5 pick Hanifin leaves Boston College after signing with Carolina
The defenseman signed a three-year deal that will pay him $832,500 annually at the NHL level or $70,000 in the AHL. The contract includes a $277,500 signing bonus.
Connecticut assistant Souza takes associate coach job at New Hampshire
New Hampshire announced Friday that former Wildcats captain Mike Souza has been hired as associate head coach. Souza replaces former associate head coach Scott Borek, who took the same position at Providence. “Mike Souza was an outstanding player for us [and] he is a terrific coach and an even better person,” UNH head coach Dick … Read more
Longtime North Dakota assistant Jackson elevated to associate head coach
North Dakota has promoted longtime assistant coach Dane Jackson to the position of associate head coach. Jackson will be entering his 10th season on the coaching staff of his alma mater after having spent the previous nine years as an assistant coach under Dave Hakstol. “Dane has been an important part of the success of … Read more
Nicholson steps down as associate coach at Robert Morris for NAHL job
Robert Morris associate head coach Matt Nicholson has stepped down and accepted the head coaching job for the Amarillo Bulls of the North American Hockey League. “I’m very happy for Matt,” RMU head coach Derek Schooley said in a statement. “He has dreamed of becoming a head coach and now he realizing his dream. I … Read more
Boston College alum Buckley added as new assistant with Connecticut
Connecticut announced Wednesday that Brendan Buckley has joined the Huskies as an assistant coach after a successful 12-year professional playing career. “We are very excited to have Brendan joining our staff,” UConn head coach Mike Cavanaugh said in a statement. “I had the opportunity to coach him for four years in college. Through his extensive … Read more
Mass joins Alaska-Anchorage staff as new assistant coach
Alaska-Anchorage has added Louis Mass to the staff as a new assistant coach. Mass, an Anchorage native, joins UAA following an eight-year coaching career with the ECHL’s Alaska Aces, where he served as an assistant and director of player development. Prior to joining the ECHL coaching ranks in 2007, Mass played professionally for seven seasons, … Read more
Omaha announces four players will not return for 2015-16 season
Nebraska-Omaha announced Wednesday in a press release that freshman goaltender Brock Crossthwaite, sophomore forward Jono Davis, sophomore defensemen Matt Youso and freshman defenseman Brian Rideout have left the team and will not return for the 2015-16 season. No reasons were given for the players not returning to Omaha.
RIT announces women’s coach is first endowed coaching position
The Rochester Institute of Technology announced Tuesday the Bruce B. Bates Women’s Hockey Coach, the university’s first endowed coaching position for Tiger athletic programs. RIT Trustee Emeritus Bruce B. Bates, who joined the board in 1970, is providing the gift where endowed earnings will support the salary of the women’s head hockey coach and provide … Read more
Buffalo State coach Carriere gets assistant’s job with AHL’s IceCaps
The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that they have hired Nick Carriere as an assistant coach for their AHL affiliate, the St. John’s IceCaps. The former Niagara player just completed his tenth year as head coach at Buffalo State in 2014-15, leading the Bengals to their fourth consecutive trip to the SUNYAC semifinals. He led his … Read more
Former St. Norbert women’s coach Morgan joins Yale as associate head coach
Rob Morgan, who spent the past five seasons as the head coach for the St. Norbert women’s team, has joined the Yale women’s hockey staff as associate head coach. Earlier in his career Morgan served in a similar position for six seasons at Dartmouth, helping the Big Green make five NCAA tournament appearances. “We are … Read more
Siembida sheds volunteer label, now full-time assistant at Yale
Josh Siembida, who served as a volunteer goalie coach for Yale the last three seasons, has been named a full-time assistant for the Bulldogs. “We are thrilled to be adding a coach of Josh’s caliber to our program,” Yale coach Keith Allain said in a news release. “We have seen firsthand his knowledge, his ability … Read more
Hastings inks eight-year contract extension with Minnesota State
Minnesota State announced Monday that head coach Mike Hastings has agreed to a new eight-year contract with the school. Hastings recently completed his third year with the Mavericks in 2014-15. “We are pleased to offer Coach Hastings this contract,” said Minnesota State director of athletics Kevin Buisman in a news release. “During his time here, … Read more