Mercyhurst men’s coach Rick Gotkin, currently in his 27th season at the Lakers’ helm, will be inducted into the Erie Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday, June 23 at the Erie Shrine Club.
The WIAC men’s conference announced its year-end awards recently, in addition to the All-WIAC Team and Honorable Mentions. Wisconsin-Stevens Point defenseman Kevin Gibson picked up Player of the Year honors after leading the WIAC in defensemen scoring with 29 points. He recorded at least one point in 19 of 27 games, including eight multi-point games. … Read more
ECAC Hockey announced its annual postseason awards at a banquet held Saturday as part of the 2015 ECAC Women’s Hockey Championship weekend at Clarkson University. Cornell’s Brianne Jenner won the league’s Player of the Year Award for the second time during her storied career, as well as the league’s Best Forward honor. She led the … Read more
ECAC Hockey announced Saturday that Princeton sophomore defenseman Tommy Davis has been assessed a one-game suspension as the result of his actions Friday night in the Princeton-Dartmouth game at Thompson Arena. The league action was taken after review of an incident that occurred in the second-period. Davis is not eligible to compete in Princeton’s next … Read more
Middlebury forward Emily Fluke has been selected by the conference coaches as the NESCAC Player of the Year. Fluke was the league’s top scorer with 30 points on 11 goals and 19 assists during in-conference games. First-year forward Jessica Young, also from Middlebury, picked up Rookie of the Year honors after notching 11 goals and … Read more
The NESCAC handed out its year-end awards and named its two All-Conference Teams recently. Trinity’s Ryan Cole was named Player of the Year after leading the league with 35 points in 14 goals and 21 assists. David White, a first-year forward from Amherst, was named Rookie of the Year after leading the NESCAC with 18 … Read more
Three Mercyhurst players took home individual honors at the annual College Hockey America awards banquet on Thursday. Emily Janiga was named Player of the Year and CHA scoring champion after collecting 20 goals among 31 points for the Lakers. Molly Byrne earned Best Defenseman honors and Amanda Makela took home the CHA Goaltending Trophy. RIT’s … Read more
Atlantic Hockey announced its 2014-15 All-Rookie Team on Friday and it featured two unanimous picks. Bentley goalie Jayson Argue and RIT defenseman Brady Norrish were unanimous picks by the conference’s 11 head coaches. 2014-15 All-Rookie Team
The WCHA women’s conference this week announced its year-end awards, All-WCHA Teams and All-Rookie Team. Minnesota junior forward Hannah Brandt was named Player of the Year after a 21-goal, 29-assist campaign for the Gophers. Brandt is also one of three finalists for the 2015 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. Senior Rachel Ramsey, a teammate of Brandt’s … Read more
Northeastern junior defenseman Mike Gunn has withdrawn from the university to “pursue other opportunities,” according to a school-issued press release “I would like to thank Mike for his hard work with our program for the past three seasons,” Huskies’ coach Jim Madigan said in a statement. “We wish him the best in the future.” Gunn, … Read more
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation has announced that its 2015 Legend of College Hockey recipient is former Yale coach Tim Taylor. As head coach with the Bulldogs for 28 years, Taylor made a name for himself by coaching more games than anyone in ECAC history, coaching Yale from 1976 to 2006 and going 337-433-55. … Read more
Northeastern junior Kevin Roy and Denver freshman Danton Heinen took home Hockey Commissioners’ Associational national honors for February. Roy was named HCA National Division I Player of the Month and Heiner was selected as HCA National Rookie of the Month. Roy led the nation with 17 points during the month of February on an NCAA-best … Read more
After announcing the 10 semifinalists on Feb. 26, the three finalists were announced Thursday for the 2015 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. Minnesota junior forward Hannah Brandt, Boston College junior forward Alex Carpenter and Boston University senior forward Marie-Philip Poulin are the three remaining finalists for the award. The award will be presented at a brunch ceremony … Read more
Minnesota State announced Wednesday that women’s coach Eric Means will step down at the end of his current contract at the end of May. “I would like to thank Minnesota State for allowing me to serve as head coach of the Maverick women’s hockey program the last six years,” said Means in a sattement. “It … Read more
Middlebury coach Bill Beaney, the NCAA career leader in Division III men’s hockey coaching wins, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down. Beaney earned his 600th win on Feb. 7 and finishes his career with a record of 602-260-59. He spent 28 of his 35 seasons at Middlebury, where he posted record of 516-184-51. He … Read more
Once again, USCHO.com helped administer the SUNYAC All Rookie and defensive awards, this time for the 2014-15 season. The purpose is to bring some publicity to players who are not recognized by the traditional end-of-season awards. Since the SUNYAC chose to not expand its year-end awards, USCHO.com agreed to help the coaches. USCHO does not … Read more
The team’s Twitter account quoted coach Guy Gadowsky on Tuesday saying Holstrom, a senior, will miss this weekend’s series against first-place Michigan and isn’t expected to return this season.
North Dakota announced Tuesday that senior forward Mark MacMillan will undergo surgery on Wednesday to repair a lower-body injury and will be out of action indefinitely. MacMillan suffered the injury during North Dakota’s 3-1 victory over St. Cloud State last Saturday in Grand Forks, N.D. On the season, MacMillan leads top-ranked UND with a career-high … Read more
The NCHA recently announced its year-end awards, including Player, Coach and Freshman of the Year, the All-Conference Team and All-Freshman Team. Lake Forest junior goaltender Leo Podolsky was named Player of the Year after posting 15 wins, a 1.99 GAA and a .940 save percentage. “Leo being named NCHA Player of the Year is a … Read more
Penn State junior forward Jonathan Milley will not continue his playing career in Hockey Valley due to recurring injuries. “Jonathan has spent more time and worked harder in the training room than any other athlete I have ever seen,” said PSU coach Guy Gadowsky in a statement. “I know he gave his absolute best effort … Read more