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American International names Johnson new assistant coach

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Graham Johnson has been named an assistant coach at American International. “We are most pleased to have Graham join our staff,” said AIC head coach Gary Wright in a statement. “His association with some great college and junior programs has allowed him to ascend quickly in the coaching profession and we expect him to have … Read more

Union atop ECAC coaches,’ media preseason polls

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Union was selected first in the 2012-13 ECAC men’s coaches’ preseason poll and the ECAC media preseason poll. In addition, six players from Union, Harvard, Quinnipiac and St. Lawrence were named to the preseason all-league team. ECAC Coaches’ Poll ECAC Media Poll ECAC Preseason All-League Team

AHL Hall of Fame to add Michigan State, Minnesota alumni

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The American Hockey League announced Thursday that Ken Gernander (Minnesota, 1987-91) and Peter White (Michigan State, 1988-92) are two of the four inductees into the AHL Hall of Fame class of 2013. The ceremony will take place Jan. 28, 2013 in Providence, R.I. during the AHL All-Star Classic festivities.

WCHA women’s coaches pick Minnesota to win conference

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Defending national champion Minnesota was picked by WCHA head coaches to finish first in the conference this season in the annual coaches’ poll released on Wednesday. Minnesota garnered six first-place votes, while North Dakota and Wisconsin each tallied one first-place vote apiece. In addition, Wisconsin senior forward Brianna Decker, the 2012 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award … Read more

Minnesota at top of WCHA media poll; Bjugstad picked player of the year

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Defending MacNaughton Cup champion Minnesota earned 24 of 25 first-place votes in the annual 94X WCHA Preseason Media Poll released Wednesday. North Dakota had the other first-place vote. A panel of 25 WCHA media members voted on the predicted order of finish and on several individual honors. Minnesota junior forward Nick Bjugstad was named preseason … Read more

Kleinendorst replaces Luongo as Alabama-Huntsville coach

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Chris Luongo has resigned as Alabama-Huntsville’s head coach and the school replaced him with former NHL and AHL coach Kurt Kleinendorst, UAH announced Tuesday night. Luongo was 6-54-3 in two turbulent seasons with the Chargers after being the team’s assistant coach for two seasons. Alabama-Huntsville’s varsity program, an independent since the demise of the CHA … Read more

Boston College favored in Hockey East coaches’ poll, media poll

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Hockey East announced the 2012-13 men’s preseason coaches’ poll on Tuesday. Boston College is favored for the fifth consecutive season with 90 points and nine first-place votes. Massachusetts-Lowell is second and Boston University sits third. New Hampshire is fourth and received the other first-place vote. In addition, the Hockey East media also picked BC to … Read more

USCHO’s Connelly named winner of Concannon Media Award

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Hockey East announced Tuesday that USCHO’s Jim Connelly has been named the 21st recipient of the Joe Concannon Hockey East Media Award. Connelly begins his 15th year covering the league in 2012-13 and is the third current or former member of the USCHO staff to receive the award, joining Mike Machnik in 2011 and Dave … Read more

Berger named new assistant coach at St. Michael’s

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St. Michael’s announced Monday that Adam Berger has been hired as the team’s new assistant coach. A May graduate of Drake (Iowa) University, Berger served as the hockey operations intern with the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League the past four years. “I am very excited and honored to be a part … Read more

Additional suspensions announced for North Dakota players

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North Dakota on Friday announced additional suspensions for violations of team rules stemming from a Sept. 15 hockey team party. Previous suspensions for the four team captains were announced on Sept. 18. Friday’s suspensions were determined based on additional information gathered during the athletic department’s investigative process, according to a school-issued news release. Sophomores Connor … Read more

Minnesota freshman Reilly done for year with knee injury

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Minnesota announced Thursday that freshman forward Connor Reilly will miss the 2012-13 season with a knee injury. Reilly suffered the injury after he slipped and fell awkwardly over the weekend, according to a school-issued news release. He is scheduled to undergo surgery in the near future, although a date has yet to be determined. “I’m … Read more

NCHC names veteran official Adam as director of officiating

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The National Collegiate Hockey Conference has announced that Don Adam will be the league’s director of officiating once the league begins play for the 2013-14 season. “We are excited about having Don Adam join the NCHC staff and look forward to having him assist us in overseeing the important officiating program,” said NCHC commissioner Jim … Read more

St. Michael’s women name Rapin new assistant coach

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St. Michael’s on Tuesday announced the hiring of Chelsea Rapin as a new assistant coach. Rapin was a former team captain and four-year player at Vermont from 2008-12. “I am looking forward to this great opportunity,” said Rapin in a statement. “I cannot wait until practices and games start. I am looking forward to watching … Read more

North Dakota captains to miss season opener after team party ends in violation of team rules

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North Dakota announced Tuesday that senior captain Andrew MacWilliam and assistant captains Corban Knight, Danny Kristo and Carter Rowney have been suspended for the opening game of the 2012-13 regular season for a violation of team rules. The suspensions are a result of a team party on Saturday, Sept. 15, according to a school-issued news … Read more