In a report from Fox 11 News out of Appleton, Wis., Lawrence men’s coach Mike Szkodzinski, who has served as the school’s athletic director for nearly six years, will step aside and concentrate on coaching as the school looks to hire a full-time athletic director. “It has been a pleasure working with Coach Szkodzinski during my … Read more
Colgate defenseman Spiro Goulakos has been selected as the 2014-15 Senior CLASS Award winner in NCAA Division I men’s hockey. The award, chosen by a nationwide vote of Division I men’s hockey coaches, national hockey media and fans, is given annually to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I men’s hockey. To be eligible … Read more
According to Q30 Sports, Quinnipiac women’s head coach Rick Seeley has been removed after seven seasons behind the bench following an investigation into what the website calls “potentially abusive behavior.” Unnamed sources confirmed to Q30 Sports that Seeley had been under investigation from the school after he allegedly forcibly grabbed one of his players by … Read more
For the second consecutive year, North Dakota senior defenseman Nick Mattson has been named the men’s hockey recipient of the NCAA Elite 89 Award, given to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average among all participants at their NCAA championship. Mattson received the award at Wednesday night’s Frozen Four championship reception at Fenway Park … Read more
According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Badgers coach Mike Eaves let go assistant coaches Gary Shuchuk and Matt Walsh on Tuesday. Reportedly, this development evolved out of discussions Eaves had with UW athletic director Barry Alvarez. “This falls under the category of taking extreme measures to make sure that we get out of this and … Read more
Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings has been named the winner of the Spencer Penrose Award as the top coach in Division I men’s hockey, the American Hockey Coaches Association announced Wednesday.
Natalie Darwitz, three-time Olympic medalist and one of the best known names in women’s hockey, has agreed to become the head women’s coach at Hamline. “Characteristics such as drive, passion, and work ethic that ultimately made Natalie one of the best women’s hockey players in the world, are the same characteristics Natalie has as coach,” … Read more
Post University announced on Monday that it will add men’s and women’s hockey programs to its athletic department beginning with the 2015-16 academic year, with the men’s team becoming the seventh member of the Northeast-10. Pete Whitney has been named the head coach of the men’s team, while a search is underway for a women’s … Read more
NCAA Division I hockey is coming to Northern Ireland next Thanksgiving. According to Belfast Live, Belfast is set to host the Festival of Ice Hockey tournament at the Odyssey Arena Nov. 27-28 with Brown, Colgate, Northeastern and Massachusetts-Lowell taking part. Lord Mayor Arder Carson will travel to Boston this coming weekend to jointly launch the … Read more
Harvard associate head coach Maura Crowell has been picked to take over as head coach at Minnesota-Duluth, the school announced Friday.
The New York Islanders announced Thursday that Minnesota State junior goaltender Stephon Williams has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract that will take effect with the 2015-16 season. Williams will join the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2014-15 season. The Islanders … Read more
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award is down to three finalists – the Hobey Hat Trick – for the 2015 award in Boston University freshman forward Jack Eichel, North Dakota junior goaltender Zane McIntyre and Harvard junior forward Jimmy Vesey. The three finalists were selected from the initial list of 10 candidates by the 27-member selection … Read more
According to Blueshirts United, Minnesota junior defenseman Brady Skjei, the New York Rangers’ first-round selection in the 2012 NHL draft, has agreed to terms with the club on an entry-level contract. Skjei will join the Hartford Wolf Pack on an amateur tryout and will finish out the season playing in the AHL. This past season, … Read more
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Minnesota junior goaltender Adam Wilcox to a two-year, two-way contract. Wilcox, drafted by the Lightning in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2011 NHL draft, will play with the Syracuse Crunch on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the season. Wilcox went 22-12-3 with the Gophers in … Read more
Former Brown standout Robert Kenneally has been named the head women’s coach at Brown and in doing so, will step down from his position as executive associate director of athletics at the school. “Bob has been a valuable member of the Brown athletic department for over 20 years and I’m pleased that he has accepted … Read more
Eight coaches have been named finalists for the Spencer Penrose Award, given annually to the top men’s coach in all of NCAA Division I. Voting will be conducted prior to this year’s Frozen Four in Boston and the winner will be announced on April 8. The nominees represent any coach who won or shared Coach … Read more
According to NBC Sports, St. Cloud State forward Jonny Brodzinski has decided to skip his senior season and turn pro with the Los Angeles Kings. Brodzinski made the announcement on Twitter Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/pu7QGXN9Zr — Jonny Brodzinski (@Brodzyy) April 1, 2015 Brodzinski was drafted in the fifth round (148th overall) by the Kings in the … Read more
Boston College junior defenseman Michael Matheson will forego his senior season of eligibility after signing an entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. Matheson will report to San Antonio of the American Hockey League on an amateur tryout. “Michael was a true Eagle, a great representative of our program,” BC coach Jerry York said … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage announced Tuesday that assistant coach T.J. Jindra is leaving the Seawolves’ program after four seasons to pursue other professional opportunities in the Lower 48. Jindra was an integral part of the UAA staff under current head coach Matt Thomas and former head coach Dave Shyiak, variously heading the team’s recruiting and academic functions, in … Read more
The Minnesota Wild has agreed to terms with Vermont goaltender Brody Hoffman to an entry-level contract for the 2015-16 season. Hoffman will give up his senior season with the Catamounts in signing the contract. Hoffman went 13-6-2 with a 2.06 GAA, a .922 save percentage and one shutout in 22 games in 2014-15. He posted … Read more