Amherst women promote Johnson from assistant to interim head coach

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

Vermont assistant Micheletto named Massachusetts head coach

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

Berenson signs extension, to stay at Michigan through 2015-16 season

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

Girgensons signs with Buffalo, will not play for Vermont

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

RPI grad Coupal named volunteer assistant coach at Bemidji State

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

Former Yale, Northeastern coach Witt hired by USA Hockey

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

RIT women’s coach McDonald given three-year extension

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