After spending the 2011-12 season as an assistant, Tracy Johnson has been named interim head coach at Amherst. “Having already spent a year with the program, this is truly an amazing opportunity at such an outstanding place,” said Johnson in a news release. “The student-athletes and administration have made me feel so fortunate to be … Read more
The search is over for Massachusetts. Vermont associate head coach John Micheletto has accepted the Minutemen’s offer and was introduced as the school’s new head coach at a press conference Monday afternoon. “After our meetings with John and our consultations with those in the college hockey community, we are thrilled to announce him as our … Read more
Red Berenson has agreed to a three-year contract extension and will remain Michigan’s head coach through the 2015-16 season. “I’m pleased that the administration and the program are looking ahead,” said Berenson in a news release. “I’m excited about the opportunity to remain at Michigan, especially with the current Yost renovations, the move to the … Read more
According to a report in the Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gazette, Mark Carlson will stay head coach and general manager of the USHL’s Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and will not be behind the bench at Massachusetts next season. The report states that Carlson was a serious candidate and visited the Amherst campus earlier this week. “I went … Read more
Vermont recruit Zemgus Girgensons will not play for the Catamounts in 2012-13 after signing an NHL contract Friday with the Buffalo Sabres. Girgensons was Buffalo’s first-round pick (14th overall) at last month’s NHL draft in Pittsburgh. “Throughout the recruiting process, Zemgus has been very loyal to UVM, turning down offers to play major junior hockey … Read more
Jeremy Coupal has been added to the Bemidji State staff as a volunteer assistant coach with special video responsibilities. A 2012 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in industrial and management engineering, Coupal served as RPI’s video coordinator for two seasons (2010-12), was founder, president and general manager of RPI’s ACHA Division II … Read more
Hillary Witt, a former member of the U.S. Women’s National Team (2001) and the all-time winningest women’s coach at Yale, has been named the coordinator of player development and Women’s National Team scout for USA Hockey. She will begin her duties August 1. Witt served as an assistant coach at Northeastern the past two seasons. … Read more
Bemidji State named Joseph Gorshe its strength and conditioning coach and Jeremy Coupal a volunteer men’s assistant.
Minnesota junior Nick Bjugstad announced Thursday that he is returning to the Golden Gophers for the 2012-13 season. “This is the right spot for me,” said Bjugstad in a statement. “I am going to be close to finishing my education and hopefully can accomplish the goal that I have had ever since I was little, … Read more
Dean Jackson, who has spent the past five seasons as an assistant with the Elmira men’s team, has been named head coach of the Soaring Eagles’ women’s team. “My family and I are very excited for this fantastic opportunity to lead such a tremendous program,” said Jackson in a news release. “Coach [Greg] Fargo has … Read more
Lou Lamoriello is one of three individuals to be enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2012. “What a remarkable class,” said USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio in a statement. “The positive impact this group has had on our sport is one that will be felt for decades to come.” Mike … Read more
The Hockey City Classic, an outdoor college hockey doubleheader featuring four top programs, is scheduled for Feb. 17, 2013 at Chicago’s Soldier Field. Notre Dame will play Miami and Minnesota will skate against Wisconsin during the outdoor event at the home of the NFL’s Chicago Bears. Game times will be announced at a later date. … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha sophomore goaltender Ryan Massa will be taking a year off for personal reasons and will not play for the Mavericks during the upcoming 2012-13 season, the school announced Wednesday. “We respect Ryan’s decision and wish him the best in the upcoming year,” said UNO coach Dean Blais in a news release. “Per NCAA rules, … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology women’s coach Scott McDonald signed a three-year contract extension Tuesday that will see him behind the Tigers’ bench through the 2014-15 season. Last season, McDonald led the Tigers to their first Division III championship tournament appearance in school history, setting a Division III record with 28 wins. The Tigers finished the … Read more
Nichols has announced the hiring of Kevin Swallow as the team’s new head coach. Swallow, who played at Dartmouth and Maine, was a full-time assistant coach at Neumann last year. “This is a very exciting opportunity for me,” said Swallow in a news release. “Nichols has a very rich tradition and is a program on … Read more
Chris Hall, who worked with both the Massachusetts and Amherst teams the past two years, has been named an assistant coach at Colby. Hall and new Colby head coach Blaise MacDonald worked together at UMass last year where MacDonald was an associate head coach and Hall was the director of hockey operations as a graduate … Read more
First, Quinnipiac coach Rand Pecknold turned down the head coaching job at Massachusetts. Then Friday, Holy Cross head coach Paul Pearl reportedly rejected a job offer from UMass, according to the Worcester Telagram and Gazette. The report states Pearl was offered the position earlier this week. Massachusetts is still in search of a replacement for … Read more
Ted O’Leary, a member of Denver’s 2004 and 2005 NCAA championship teams, died Sunday in Denver. O’Leary was just 29. His family said the cause of death is unknown. “Hard worker, well respected by his teammates, assistant captain his senior year, and he understood his role. Very good penalty killer. Excellent student,” DU associate head … Read more
Lake Superior State forward Kyle Jean has opted to forgo his final two years of eligibility and signed a professional contract Wednesday with the New York Rangers. Undrafted by an NHL team, Jean attended the Rangers’ development camp from June 25-29 and scored a goal in all four scrimmages. Jean recorded 12 goals and 12 … Read more
According to a report in the Eagle-Tribune, Merrimack athletic director Glenn Hofmann was placed on paid leave Monday, but school officials won’t say why. Hofmann was hired by the college three years ago and refused to answer questions when approached at his North Andover home last night by the paper. College spokesman Jeffrey Doggett would … Read more