Wisconsin announced Wednesday that the Badgers’ revamped coaching staff is now in place as with the addition of JB Bittner as new assistant coach. “One of the reasons we were drawn to JB was his huge passion for the recruiting side of things,” UW head coach Mike Eaves said in a news release. “His knowledge … Read more
Providence forward Noel Acciari has signed an entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins, leaving the 2015 national champions with one year of eligibility remaining. Acciari, who recently graduated with a degree in marketing, served as a co-captain during the 2014-15 season. He sat out his freshman season. “Growing up in Rhode Island, it was a … Read more
Bowling Green announced Monday that head coach Chris Bergeron has signed a five-year contract extension that will keep him with the Falcons through the 2022-23 season. “Chris Bergeron and his staff continue to achieve excellence in every facet of Falcon hockey,” BGSU director of athletics D. Christopher Kingston said in a news release. “He understands … Read more
Mike Field has been named associate head coach for Arizona State, finalizing a staff that also includes head coach Greg Powers and assistant coach Alex Hicks. Field comes to Arizona State from the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League, where he served as assistant coach and director of scouting. He has also … Read more
Big Ten associate commissioner Jennifer Heppel has been appointed as the Patriot League’s new executive director, the conference announced Monday. She joins the Patriot League after working the past five years for the Big Ten, including the last two for the league’s hockey conference. A Big Ten spokesperson said how Heppel will be replaced in … Read more
According to The Hockey News, Minnesota senior defenseman Mike Reilly will not sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets and will instead meet with nine teams this weekend after deciding to become a free agent. In a TSN report, Reilly will meet with the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, … Read more
Defending national champion Providence announced Friday that Scott Borek has joined the program as an associate head coach. Borek, who was an assistant coach with the Friars from 1985 to 1988, has been an associate head coach and assistant coach with New Hampshire for the past 13 seasons. “We’re excited to be adding Scott to … Read more
Holy Cross announced Thursday it has named former Stonehill captain and Trinity assistant coach Peter Roundy as a new assistant coach. “I am very excited to welcome Peter Roundy to our coaching staff,” said Crusaders coach David Berard in a statement. “Peter brings a wealth of knowledge to our program from his experience at Trinity … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology men’s coach Wayne Wilson has signed a seven-year contract extension that will run through the 2021-2022 season. In 16 seasons at RIT, Wilson has an overall record of 302-180-54. In 2014-15, Wilson led the Tigers to their second Atlantic Hockey conference championship and second trip to the NCAA tournament. “Wayne Wilson … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha’s new arena that will open in October will be called Baxter Arena. UNO announced Wednesday it has entered into an agreement with Baxter Auto for naming rights for the arena that will serve as the new home for the hockey, basketball and volleyball teams, as well as community events. The announcement was made at … Read more
USA Hockey announced Thursday that Ron Wilson has been named head coach of the 2016 U.S. National Junior Team that will play in the IIHF World Junior Championship from Dec. 26, 2015 to Jan. 5, 2016 in Helsinki, Finland. “We’re extremely pleased to have Ron guiding our National Junior Team,” said USA Hockey assistant executive … Read more
Wisconsin announced Wednesday the hiring of Luke Strand as the Badgers’ new associate head coach. Strand will move his office about three miles, from the Alliant Energy Center to the Kohl Center, as he comes to the Badgers after spending the past year as the head coach and general manager of the United States Hockey … Read more
Ron DeGregorio will mark the end of a 12-year run as USA Hockey’s president on Saturday during the organization’s Annual Congress in Colorado Springs. “We’ve had so many great people involved in this organization,” said USA Hockey executive director Dave Ogrean in a statement. “It would be hard to come up with anyone that has … Read more
Wisconsin has tabbed John Hamre its new director of hockey operations. Hamre, who is expected to start on June 8, replaces video coordinator and director of hockey operations Zach Remiker, who is departing the program.
USA Hockey announced Tuesday that Ryan Hardy has been named director of player personnel at the National Team Development Program. Hardy worked for the past two years as the assistant director of player personnel at the NTDP after working for the NHL during the 2012-13 season as a regional amateur scout in the New England … Read more
Michigan State freshman defenseman Josh Jacobs has left school and will join the Ontario Hockey League’s Sarnia Sting for the 2015-16 season, according to MiHockey. Jacobs, a New Jersey Devils second-round draft pick (41st overall) in 2014, posted nine assists in 35 games last year for the Spartans. “I informed Coach [Tom] Anastos that I … Read more
North Dakota defenseman Jordan Schmaltz will forgo his senior season after signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues on Thursday. Schmaltz was a first-round pick (25th overall) of the Blues at the 2012 NHL draft. A native of Verona, Wis., Schmaltz appeared in 125 games with UND and collected 13 goals and … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology women’s coach Scott McDonald has signed a five-year contract extension that will run through the 2019-20 season. In nine seasons as head coach at RIT, McDonald has an overall record of 186-72-23, including winning the 2012 Division III national championship. In just three seasons as a Division I program, he has … Read more
Denver announced Wednesday that longtime Winnipeg Jets scout and former Alaska head coach Tavis MacMillan will be joining the Pioneers as an assistant coach. MacMillan replaces Joe Clark, who recently resigned his post due to family obligations. “We’re very excited to be adding Tavis to our staff,” said DU head coach Jim Montgomery in a … Read more
According to the Grand Forks Herald, when North Dakota coach Dave Hakstol took the head coaching job with the Philadelphia Flyers last week, it triggered a clause in his contract that will see him have to pay the university $100,000 for opting out of his deal before June 30, 2015. The clause was reportedly inserted … Read more