Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna has been given a contract extension through the 2013-14 season. Bertagna, who is already the longest serving commissioner in the conference’s 28-year history, is beginning his 15th year with Hockey East after serving in a similar capacity with the ECAC for 15 years. “This contract extension is well deserved and … Read more
Joe Exter, an assistant coach with the U.S. National Team Development Program the last four years, has been named an assistant coach at Ohio State. “The experience Joe brings from working in college, in the USHL and with USA Hockey will be invaluable to our program,” said OSU head coach Mark Osiecki in a press … Read more
Former Wisconsin-Stout skater Jared Britton was found not guilty Friday night of murder and aggravated battery in the 2010 death of Bradley Simon. Allegedly, shortly before 2 a.m. last Sept. 18, Simon left a tavern in downtown Menomonie following an altercation with Britton that involved a group of Stout hockey players and others. After taking … Read more
The Carlson Center, home of the Alaska Nanooks, will undergo $3.5 million in renovations as part of the capital budget approved last week by Governor Sean Parnell. “The approval of the funding for the ‘CCRP2’ project is very exciting for the community of Fairbanks,” Alaska head coach Dallas Ferguson said in a statement. “The Carlson … Read more
The six schools involved in a new conference have confirmed their intentions in a news release issued Saturday. Colorado College, Denver, Miami, Minnesota-Duluth, Nebraska-Omaha and North Dakota will form the new conference starting in the 2013-14 season, the same time that the Big Ten will form a six-team league. “We understand and appreciate the widespread … Read more
After an article in the Kalamazoo Gazette earlier this week that said Western Michigan head coach Jeff Blashill may be one and done with the Broncos and could be accepting an assistant coaching position with the Detroit Red Wings, the school made it official Friday in announcing Blashill’s resignation. Blashill led the Broncos this past … Read more
North Dakota forward Jason Gregoire has signed a contract with the National Hockey League’s Winnipeg Jets. A Winnipeg native, Gregoire elected to forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility in May to pursue his professional career. Gregoire finished his collegiate career with 109 points (57 goals, 52 assists) in 120 career games and his 15 … Read more
Alaska head coach Dallas Ferguson has signed a contract extension to stay with the Nanooks’ program through 2016. “Over the past seven years, Dallas has provided Nanook hockey with integrity, stability and exceptional coaching,” said Alaska director of athletics Forrest Karr in a statement. “He has a unique ability to reach student-athletes. They respond in … Read more
Nazareth College, a new Division III team starting play in 2012-2013, has named former Clarkson coach George Roll its first head coach. The announcement was made official at a press conference Thursday. Roll coached at Clarkson from 2003 until this past spring and was also the national D-III coach of the year in 2003 with … Read more
A new Division I men’s conference is inching closer to reality, and the WCHA stands to lose the most teams. Colorado College, Denver, Miami, Minnesota-Duluth, Nebraska-Omaha and North Dakota will form a conference starting with the 2013-14 season, the Grand Forks Herald reported and USCHO has confirmed, both through sources. An official announcement is expected … Read more
The Penn State women’s program has officially submitted an application to College Hockey America for admission for the 2012-13 season. “This is s a great time for the CHA,” said CHA commissioner Robert DeGregorio in a statement. “With Penn State’s addition of women’s ice hockey, it was a natural fit for them to apply to … Read more
David Berard has been named an assistant coach at Connecticut, leaving Providence after a 14-year stint with the Friars. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of his caliber and experience to enhance our program,” Huskies head coach Bruce Marshall said in a statement. “He brings a wealth of knowledge in recruiting and coaching. We … Read more
A proposal for the first major change to the college hockey conference picture of the post-Big Ten era is circulating, and an accelerated timeline could lead to an agreement within the next two weeks. Some CCHA and WCHA schools have discussed leaving their conferences for a new league, sources have told USCHO. The schools include … Read more
A fire broke out Sunday afternoon in Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D., causing significant damage to electronic equipment and arena ice. Smoke damage also occurred throughout the building. “From a venue perspective, we’re assessing the damage and attempting to determine the cause of the fire,” arena director of events and marketing Chris Semrau … Read more
Former Cornell standout Topher Scott has been named an assistant coach with the Big Red, his alma mater announced Saturday. Scott spent the 2010-11 season as a volunteer assistant coach at Miami. As a four-year letter winner for the Big Red from 2004-08, Scott was a finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award and the Lowe’s … Read more
Merrimack head coach Mark Dennehy has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him as the Warriors’ head coach through the 2018-19 season. “I am humbled and my family is truly grateful for the support and trust that (Merrimack president) Dr. Hopey and (director of athletics) Glenn Hofmann have continued to show in me … Read more
After four seasons as an assistant coach at Lake Superior State, Rich Metro is returning to professional hockey and the team that won two French elite league titles during his six seasons of playing overseas. Metro has been named head coach and general manager of Villard de Lans of League Magnus. “I’m honored that they … Read more
Jason Herter has been named an assistant coach for the national champion Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs. Herter replaces Brett Larson, who left the UMD staff last month to become the head coach and general manager of the Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League. Herter, who played three seasons at North Dakota, spent last season … Read more
Minnesota announced late Sunday night that assistant coach John Hill will not return for the 2011-12 season. “I appreciate all the hard work John gave to Gopher hockey,” said Minnesota head coach Don Lucia in a statement. “I wish John nothing but success in the future and thank him for his commitment to Gopher hockey.” … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. — In 2007, college hockey had a banner year at the NHL Entry Draft with a record 11 collegians selected in the opening round. If that was college hockey’s shining moment, this weekend might be considered college hockey’s draft disaster. In Friday’s opening round, only four college or college-bound players heard their … Read more