Union’s Bennett gets Spencer Penrose Award as top Division I men’s coach
Union coach Rick Bennett has been named the Division I men’s coach of the year by the American Hockey Coaches Association.
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Former Ohio State coach Osiecki named U.S. World Juniors coach
Former Ohio State coach Mark Osiecki will coach the United States at the 2015 World Junior Championship, USA Hockey announced Wednesday.
Union’s Novak hopes clutch play continues in Frozen Four close to home
After scoring three goals in the East Regional, Dutchmen junior center Max Novak will be just two hours from home in Philadelphia.
Robertson eyes marketing, potential league changes as he enters WCHA commissioner post
Bill Robertson will take over as WCHA commissioner a year after landmark changes in the league’s makeup and with the potential for more shakeups down the road.
Former Boston University coach Parker gets Legend of Hockey award
Former Boston University coach Jack Parker has been named the 2014 Legend of Hockey award from the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation. A three-time recipient of the Spencer Penrose Award as the Division I men’s coach of the year, Parker retired last season after 40 years coaching the Terriers. He won three national championships — … Read more
St. Cloud State fires women’s coach Giesen after last-place finish
St. Cloud State has fired women’s hockey coach Jeff Giesen after eight seasons.
St. Cloud State junior Faragher signs with Ducks, reports to AHL team
St. Cloud State goaltender Ryan Faragher has signed with the Anaheim Ducks and will forgo his final season of college eligibility.
WCHA announcing new commissioner Tuesday; Robertson is lead candidate
The WCHA is planning to announce its new commissioner Tuesday, and all signs suggest it’ll be Bill Robertson, the former vice president of communications and broadcast for the Minnesota Wild.
Owens resigns after 15 seasons as Colorado College coach
The school said that coach Scott Owens and athletic director Ken Ralph agreed after a postseason review that it was time for Owens to step down.
Kerdiles forgoes final two years at Wisconsin after signing with Ducks
Wisconsin’s Nic Kerdiles will skip his final two seasons of eligibility of Wisconsin after signing a three-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks.
Hellebuyck leaves Massachusetts-Lowell after two seasons, signs with Jets
Hockey East first-team goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets and will leave Massachusetts-Lowell after two seasons.
Megna forgoes final season at Nebraska-Omaha after signing with Ducks
Defenseman Jaycob Megna has signed with the Anaheim Ducks and will skip his final season at Nebraska-Omaha.
Utica, Oswego, Syracuse eye games next season at Carrier Dome
A game between Utica and Oswego and another involving the Syracuse women’s team are part of a proposed event next season at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y.
RIT’s McDonald signs four-year contract extension
Rochester Institute of Technology has signed women’s hockey coach Scott McDonald to a four-year contract extension, the school announced Friday.
Wilson gives up senior season at Massachusetts-Lowell to sign with Penguins
Scott Wilson has signed an entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins and won’t return for his senior season at Massachusetts-Lowell.
Wisconsin’s McCabe signs with Buffalo after junior season
First-team all-Big Ten defenseman Jake McCabe will give up his final season at Wisconsin after signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres.
Gaudreau, Carey, Dowd make up 2014 Hobey Hat Trick
Boston College’s Johnny Gaudreau, St. Lawrence’s Greg Carey and St. Cloud State’s Nic Dowd, all forwards, are the top three vote-getters for the 2014 Hobey Baker Award.
Dzingel gives up final season at Ohio State to sign with Ottawa
Hobey Baker Award finalist Ryan Dzingel has agreed to terms on an entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators and will forgo his final season at Ohio State.
Wild signs Massachusetts-Lowell defenseman Folin to two-year deal
The Minnesota Wild has signed Massachusetts-Lowell sophomore defenseman Christian Folin to a two-year, entry-level contact and is expected to join the club in Chicago. “Christian is an impressive package of size, mobility, and puck-moving ability,” said Wild assistant GM Brent Flahr in a statement. “He plays a very mature game that we feel should allow … Read more
Western Michigan loses Oesterle as junior ‘D’ signs with Oilers
Western Michigan junior defenseman Jordan Oesterle will forgo his senior year with the Broncos after signing a two-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday afternoon. Oesterle played 113 games with WMU, scoring seven goals and tallying 27 assists for 34 points. This past year, he recorded two goals and 17 assists, doubling his … Read more