Mike Souza has been named an assistant coach at Brown, getting his first coaching job after playing the last five seasons in Italy. “He’s someone that our guys will lean on because he’s played at such a high level,” said Brown head coach Brendan Whittet in a press release. “From my side of it, he’s … Read more
Michaela Calnan, a 2011 Bowdoin graduate and a former two-sport athlete for the Polar Bears, has been chosen as one of the 30 nominees (and only hockey player) for the 2011 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. The NCAA Woman of the Year Award honors graduating student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers … Read more
College Hockey America announced today that Lindenwood University has officially submitted an application to the CHA for admission for the 2012-2013 season. “The directors have accepted the application of Lindenwood University for admission into the CHA,” CHA commissioner Bob DeGregorio said in a press release. “We will begin the process for admission, which will include … Read more
Western New England University coach Greg Heffernan announced the addition of Steve Rizer to the Golden Bears coaching staff, the university said in a release. The Long Island, N.Y., native was an All-American as a junior and senior during his career at Fredonia State. Rizer also was selected to the All-SUNYAC team twice. Last year he … Read more
Alabama-Huntsville alumni and community leaders will announce a “grassroots effort and call on community to get involved to save NCAA Division I hockey at UAH,” at a news conference scheduled for Thursday. The news conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. CDT at the Huntsville Municipal IcePlex. Leaders will ask all UAH alumni and hockey fans … Read more
The Penn State women’s team has been admitted into College Hockey America beginning with the 2012-13 season. “We reviewed their application, made a campus visit and did our due dilligence to see what Penn State could offer the CHA,” said CHA commissioner Bob DeGregorio in a statement. “The directors then voted unanimously to admit Penn … Read more
Meghan Duggan, a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team and 2011 Wisconsin graduate, was named one of 10 finalists for the 2011 Sportswoman of the Year, presented annually by the Women’s Sports Foundation. Past winners of the award include one-time Wisconsin teammate Jessie Vetter (2009), gymnast Nastia Liukin (2008), soccer star Mia Hamm (1997, … Read more
Mike Warde has left his job as an assistant coach at Alabama-Huntsville for a similar job at Army. “We are excited to have Mike back at West Point,” Army head coach Brian Riley said in a statement. “He understands what West Point stands for, the caliber of player we recruit and the exacting standards the … Read more
Niagara volunteer assistant coach Jay McKee has been named an assistant coach with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. After 14 years in the NHL with Buffalo, St. Louis and Pittsburgh, McKee spent the 2010-11 season behind the Niagara bench. “Words can’t express how thankful I am to (NU head coach) Dave Burkholder, … Read more
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference has begun a national search for its first commissioner. The search for a commissioner is being spearheaded by the conference’s consultants, The Goldwater Group of Bethesda, Md., and Stafford Sports of Medford, N.J. “We are looking for an outstanding executive who has the experience, leadership qualities and enthusiasm to work … Read more
New Hampshire has announced the hiring of Jim Tortorella as associate head coach. Tortorella, who comes to New Hampshire after a 16-year stint as head coach at Colby College, replaces former associate coach David Lassonde, who was recently named the assistant coach at Denver. “I’m extremely excited to bring Jim Tortorella on staff,” UNH head … Read more
Nick Fohr has been named assistant coach at USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich., and will help guide the U.S. National Under-17 Team in the 2011-2012 season. “Nick is highly regarded and will be a terrific addition to our coaching staff,” said NTDP senior director of operations Scott Monaghan in a … Read more
On the heels of Alaska and Lake Superior State accepting invitations to join the WCHA in 2013-2014, Ferris State has also accepted an invitation to join the league. “Hockey is a very important sport to Ferris State University and to our fans,” Ferris State president David Eisler said in a statement. “In joining the WCHA, … Read more
Brown has named Amy Bourbeau its new women’s coach and just the Brown Bears’ third head coach in the school’s 47-year program history. Bourbeau comes to Brown with 16 years of coaching experience, including 14 years as an assistant coach at Princeton, and also played at Providence from 1991-1994. She coached at both Williams and … Read more
Trinity College has announced the resignation of men’s hockey head coach David Cataruzolo and the hiring of John Dunham, the school’s only other coach in its history, on an interim basis. Cataruzolo, who coached at Trinity the last 14 years, has also been named the director of operations for Harvard’s men’s and women’s programs. “We … Read more
Five CCHA schools have been extended invitations to join the WCHA for the 2013-2014 season, and two have jumped at the opportunity. Alaska, Bowling Green, Ferris State, Lake Superior State and Western Michigan were offered spots Thursday on behalf of the presidents of the six WCHA teams that will comprise the league following the 2012-2013 … Read more
Steve Kampfer, a former Michigan defenseman and member of the 2011 Boston Bruins, will be sharing his day with the Stanley Cup with the Ann Arbor community on Thursday as the trophy will be on display from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Michigan locker room at Yost Ice Arena. “I’m excited to bring the Cup … Read more
Members of the WCHA and CCHA met jointly Tuesday in Chicago to discuss several matters facing both leagues due to impending college hockey realignment. The agenda included sharing information about each league, engaging in productive discussions about the challenges that each institution and each conference face and seeking common ground to work together for the … Read more
The new National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced today that it will locate its head office in Colorado Springs. The league, which starts play in the 2013-2014 season, will operate in the Copper Building, adjacent to the world-famous Broadmoor Hotel. “We’re very happy that the National Collegiate Hockey Conference has chosen to join USA Hockey and … Read more
Former Lake Superior State forward and volunteer coach Doug Laprade will return to the program in 2011-2012 as the Lakers’ new assistant coach. Laprade played for the Lakers from 1987-1991, winning a national championship in 1988 and then becoming a volunteer assistant from 1991-93. “I’m thrilled to be back and coach the team I played … Read more