Minnesota State adds Giesen as associate head coach
He again will work with John Harrington; they earlier coached together with the St. John’s men’s team.
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Goaltender Opilka leaves Wisconsin before starting freshman season
He’s expected to play next season for the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers.
Colorado College’s Slavin signs with Hurricanes after two college seasons
The defenseman was a first-team all-NCHC selection last season.
Union promotes Dumais to associate head coach
Union has promoted Joe Dumais to associate head coach after four seasons as an assistant. Dumais has worked with Dutchmen forwards and special teams since joining the program in 2011.
Five days after draft, Boston University’s Eichel signs with Sabres
The second overall pick won the Hobey Baker Award in his only season with the Terriers.
Michigan Tech loses assistant coach Muckalt to USHL job
In 2014-15, he helped the Huskies to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 34 years.
Former Boston College defenseman Wey retires because of concussions
Former Boston College defenseman Patrick Wey has retired at age 24 because of concussion issues, The Patriot-News reported. Wey, who won national championships with the Eagles in 2010 and 2012, had his only two professional seasons cut short by head injuries.
Northland tabs Rider as school’s first women’s coach
The former Quinnipiac player led Neumann in the 2013-14 season.
Skidmore turns to alum Hutchison to take over coaching duties
He replaces Neil Sinclair, who left Skidmore to take over at Middlebury.
Former college players Ruggiero, Hay elected to Hockey Hall of Fame
They’ll be inducted on Nov. 9 in Toronto.
Notebook: 27 college teams represented over 56 picks in 2015 NHL Entry Draft
Michigan had the most with six; Boston College, Boston University, Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin had four each.
A ’48-hour celebration’ for four Boston University players picked in NHL draft’s first 50 picks
A.J. Greer and recruits Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson and Jordan Greenway were second-round picks Saturday, joining No. 2 overall pick Jack Eichel.
Record three current college players picked in top eight of 2015 NHL Entry Draft
Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin and Zach Werenski were joined by four incoming freshmen among the first-round selections.
Frozen Four finalist Boston University, Quinn agree to five-year contract
Boston University head coach David Quinn, after leading the Terriers to the Frozen Four title game in April, has been rewarded with a five-year contract. This past season in his second year at the helm of the program, Quinn guided the Terriers to the Hockey East regular-season and tournament titles, in addition to the program’s … Read more
Air Force lands longtime assistant Miller as director of hockey
Steve Miller, former associate head coach at Providence and Denver, has been named the director of hockey at Air Force. Miller comes to the Academy after one season as the associate head coach at Providence where he helped lead the Friars to the 2015 NCAA championship. Prior to his stint in Providence, he spent 20 … Read more
Swallow leaves Nichols for head coaching gig at University of New England
The University of New England announced the appointment Wednesday of Kevin Swallow as its new men’s head coach. Swallow comes to UNE from Nichols, where he was head coach for three seasons. During his tenure at Nichols, he led the Bison to a 55-20-7 record and consecutive ECAC Northeast championships. Prior to his tenure at … Read more
Shaw completes North Dakota staff as new assistant coach
North Dakota rounded out its coaching staff Wednesday by announcing the hiring of assistant coach Matt Shaw. Shaw, who will work primarily with UND’s defensemen and the power play, boasts more than 20 years of coaching experience at a variety of levels, including stints with three different NHL franchises. “We are extremely pleased to have … Read more
Plante steps down as Minnesota-Duluth assistant for ‘personal reasons’
Minnesota-Duluth assistant coach Derek Plante, who has served in that capacity for the past five seasons, has resigned from that position for personal reasons, according to a school-issued press release. “The opportunity to play and coach as a Bulldog has been a special part of my life,” said Plante, whose resignation is effective June 26, … Read more
McIntyre officially signs with Boston, forgoing senior season with North Dakota
After initially announcing on May 13 he would not return to North Dakota for his senior season, goaltender Zane McIntyre officially signed a two-year contract with the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. McIntyre, UND’s Glenn “Red” Jarrett Male Athlete of the Year, capped a record-breaking career with the most decorated season by a UND goaltender. He was named … Read more
Minnesota adds Curtin, DePaul, Meredith, Schneider to ‘M’ Club Hall
The University of Minnesota “M” Club will induct former men’s players Roland DePaul, Dick Meredith and Bill “Buzz” Schneider and former women’s player Ronda Curtin to its Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held in the DQ Club Room at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 15, 2015.