The NCHC announced Tuesday the creation of the Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award, which will recognize one official each season starting with the 2014-15 season. The award will honor a member of the NCHC officiating staff (referee, linesman or supervisor) who, through his actions, commitment, dedication, leadership and professionalism, “has achieved a distinguished accomplishment that … Read more
Denver has named Brett Blatchford a volunteer assistant coach for the 2014-15 season. Blatchford spent four seasons on the blue line at Notre Dame from 2006 to 2010.
Former Boston College defenseman J.D. Forrest (2000-04) will serve as an intern assistant coach for the U.S. National Under-18 Team, part of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, during the 2014-15 season.
Clarkson women’s assistant coach Matt Kelly has been named head scout for the U.S. Women’s National Team. Kelly will primarily be responsible for helping identify and develop players in USA Hockey’s active player pool for the women’s program. He will also help implement a long-term strategy to ensure continued advancement of the U.S. Women’s National … Read more
The Mercyhurst men’s team has named Tyler Travis strength and conditioning coach. Travis, an Erie, Pa., native, received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State-Behrend and his Master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology, with a concentration in cardiac rehabilitation, from Minnesota State.
New Hampshire announced Wednesday that associate head coach Jim Tortorella will leave his position to pursue a career opportunity outside of hockey. Tortorella will serve as chief operating officer at the Foundation House in Portland, Maine. The Foundation House homes provide support for residents in their recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. Starting his collegiate … Read more
Maine has named Kendall Newell to the coaching staff as the Black Bears’ new assistant coach. Newell spent the past four seasons as head coach of the Banff Hockey Academy female prep team in Banff, Alberta. During her time with Banff, Newell compiled a 109-76-8 coaching record, winning back-to-back regular-season championships in the Alberta Junior … Read more
Mercyhurst announced on Monday that Mike O’Grady will be a volunteer assistant coach for the Lakers’ women’s team. O’Grady comes to Mercyhurst after graduating from John Carroll University in May of 2014. He served as the assistant hockey coach for the school’s ACHA program.
The American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins announced on Monday the addition of Pat Ferschweiler as an assistant coach. Ferschweiler recently concluded his fourth season behind the bench at Western Michigan. He served as an assistant coach with the Broncos from 2010 to 2013 before being promoted to associate head coach for the 2013-14 season. … Read more
Nantucket police have confirmed to Boston.com that former Babson forward Corey Griffin, 27, died early Saturday morning after apparently drowning in the harbor. A witness stated Griffin had dove into the harbor from the “Juice Guys” establishment, then floated to the surface before going under again and not resurfacing. Authorities are investigating. Police told the Cape … Read more
Sonny Milano, a first-round pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets in June, has told Boston College he will sign a pro contract instead of joining the Eagles this fall.
Michael Lysyj has been named assistant coach at Fredonia, replacing Bill Silengo, who left to become an assistant coach at Manhattanville. Lysyj scored 39 goals and had 38 assists in four seasons with Cortland, graduating in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, with a concentration in coaching, and a minor in communications. Following college, … Read more
Bethel announced recently three new assistants for the Royals’ men’s team. Nick Klaren, Tim Fisher and Thomas Stumpf will join Bethel for the 2014-15 season. Klaren, who will focus primarily on the Royals’ defenseman, played one year in the United States Hockey League, two in the North American Hockey League and then after playing at … Read more
Utica has named Eddie Olczyk as the new men’s assistant coach. Olczyk, son of former NHL player and coach Ed Olczyk and brother of Penn State senior captain Tommy Olczyk, will assist Pioneers’ head coach Gary Heenan with all facets of the program, including practice and game preparation, recruiting and office management. “Eddie has been … Read more
Tanis Lamoureux has been selected the new assistant coach for the Utica women’s team. Lamoureux graduated from Elmira in the spring of 2014 after four years playing for the Soaring Eagles. She served as team captain in her final two seasons. In her senior season of 2013-14, she was named an AHCA Second Team All-American and an … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha defenseman Nick Seeler has left the team for what the school is calling “personal reasons,” according to a brief press release issued Tuesday “Nick has chosen to leave the program at this time,” said UNO coach Dean Blais in a statement. “We wish him well in the next chapter of his hockey career … Read more
According to Crain’s Chicago Business, the third-annual Hockey City Classic is slated for Soldier Field on Feb. 7, 2015. Michigan will play Michigan State and Miami will play Western Michigan at the event. The 2013-14 event was held at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Chicago-based sports and entertainment company Intersport is bringing the event back … Read more
The NCAA announced on Monday that the RIT women’s team will be a full-fledged member of Division I beginning with the 2014-15 season and will be eligible for full postseason play. “We are very pleased that our program has reached this milestone,” said RIT executive director of athletics Lou Spiotti in a news release. “The … Read more
Holy Cross on Monday named former Notre Dame defenseman Brock Sheahan an assistant coach. “I am very excited to welcome Brock Sheahan to our coaching staff,” said Holy Cross head coach David Berard in a statement. “Brock brings a wealth of knowledge to our program from his experiences as a player and as a coach. … Read more
According to a report by TVNet in Latvia, the Winnipeg Jets have signed Bowling Green defenseman Ralfs Freibergs to an American Hockey League contract with the St. John’s IceCaps. The 2013-14 season was Freibergs’ first full season at Bowling Green as he was limited to just eight games in 2012-13 as he served a suspension … Read more