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.
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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
Van Brabant gives up senior year at Quinnipiac, signs with Calgary
Quinnipiac junior forward Bryce Van Brabant has signed a free-agent contract with the Calgary Flames. “Obviously, I’m disappointed with how last night turned out, so right now, it’s a bittersweet moment with the loss,” Van Brabant said in a news release. “I’m excited to be joining the Calgary Flames and I want to thank everyone … Read more
Former Michigan State player Lord, one of first black college hockey players, passes away at 84
Update: The original version of this story cited the Globe and Mail in claiming that Richard Lord was the first black player in college hockey. That has been disputed. Richard Lord, one of the first black college hockey players in 1950 when he suited up for Michigan State, passed away in his native Montreal on … Read more
Adrian and U.S. National Under-18s to skate outdoors in Toledo on New Year’s Eve 2014
Adrian will be the latest college team to skate in an outdoor game next season as the Bulldogs and the U.S. National Under-18 Team are set to square off at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Ohio, on December 31, 2014, at 4 p.m. EDT as part of Winterfest 2014. Winterfest 2014 is a 10-day event … Read more
Michigan loses another as Guptill signs contract with Dallas
Michigan junior forward Alex Guptill has become the second Wolverines’ underclassmen to leave early this offseason as he signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars on Thursday. Originally taken in the third round (77th overall) by Dallas in the 2010 NHL draft, Guptill finishes his Michigan career with 44 goals and 94 points … Read more
Hockey East hands Northeastern coach Madigan one-game suspension for officiating comments
Hockey East has suspended Northeastern coach Jim Madigan for the first game of the 2014-15 season as a result of public criticism of game officials following the March 16 conference quarterfinal game at New Hampshire. “Using the media to criticize an official’s decision is contrary to league policy and is inherently unfair to the officials … Read more