It’s a Pennsylvania double in Frozen Four selections. The NCAA has awarded the 2013 Frozen Four to Pittsburgh and the 2014 event to Philadelphia, marking the first time each site has been selected to host college hockey’s signature event. It’s the first time the Frozen Four will be in the same state in consecutive years … Read more
Chris Luongo will take over as head coach at Alabama-Huntsville. Luongo, who spent the last two seasons as the Chargers’ top assistant coach, takes over for Danton Cole, who left for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. “This is something I take very seriously and I am committed to our student-athletes, the university, and … Read more
The controversial proposal to call icing while a team is shorthanded has been pulled off the table, the NCAA announced Thursday. But it’s not going away entirely, and it could resurface again. The NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee’s proposal met with largely negative reaction from coaches, so it will be used in exhibition games only … Read more
Niagara and coach Dave Burkholder have agreed to a contract extension, the school announced Wednesday. No details were released, including the length of the extension. “Coach Burkholder is an important member of the Niagara University community and we want to make sure we keep him,” Niagara athletic director Ed McLaughlin said in a statement. “He … Read more
Former Rensselaer player Nolan Graham has been named an assistant coach at his alma mater. Graham, who played for the Engineers from 1999 to 2003, was the coach and general manager of Alberni Valley in the BCHL last season. “I am extremely excited to once again play an active role in RPI hockey, and continue … Read more
Incoming Western Michigan coach Jeff Blashill has completed his staff, adding Pat Ferschweiler and Rob Facca as assistants. “I am extremely excited to add Pat and Rob to our staff,” Blashill said in a statement. “Both are outstanding people and coaches who bring valuable skill sets and experiences to our program.” Ferschweiler, who played at … Read more
Ryan McDonagh has made it official: The Wisconsin defenseman is heading to the pros. McDonagh has agreed to terms with the New York Rangers and is the fourth player this offseason to leave the Badgers with eligibility remaining. McDonagh, who was set to be the Badgers’ captain in 2010-11, was plus-22 and had 18 points … Read more
Corey Tropp has signed with the Buffalo Sabres, forgoing his final season at Michigan State. Tropp, who led the Spartans with 20 goals and 42 points in 37 games last season, is the third player this offseason to leave the team with eligibility remaining. Jeff Petry and Andrew Rowe also signed pro contracts. Related link: … Read more
Bethel didn’t have to look far for its next men’s hockey coach. Charlie Burggraf, the Royals’ women’s hockey coach, is moving over to lead the men’s program. He replaces Joel Johnson, who became an assistant coach with the Minnesota women’s program. Burggraf led the Bethel women’s team to a 37-51-9 record in four seasons. He … Read more
Denver has promoted Steve Miller to associate head coach. Miller has been an assistant to coach George Gwozdecky for the last 19 seasons, three at Miami and 16 at Denver. “Steve Miller has been a trusted friend and confidante for 19 years,” Gwozdecky said in a statement. “He is recognized as one of the finest … Read more
Dr. G. Steven Larson has been named the new commissioner of the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association, the league office announced Friday. Larson succeeds Terry Brand as the fourth commissioner in league history. “I am very honored and excited to be part of the MCHA,” Larson said in an MCHA press release. “All of my dealings … Read more
The official film of the 2010 Frozen Four will make its television premiere at 8 p.m. Wednesday on NHL Network. Narrated by Hall of Fame announcer Mike Emrick, the video includes behind-the-scenes access at Ford Field, where Boston College beat Wisconsin for the national championship.
The final stops along the road to Tampa will look pretty familiar. The 2012 NCAA men’s regionals have been set, with Bridgeport, Conn.; Worcester, Mass.; Green Bay, Wis.; and St. Paul, Minn., being the four sites. All have hosted regionals in recent years; Bridgeport and Green Bay will host two years in a row, including … Read more
June 26 LOS ANGELES — The following college players or recruits were chosen in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft: (I) = Incoming Recruit (*) = No Longer With Team Round One Pick NHL Team Name, Pos School (Conference) 14 St. Louis Jaden Schwartz, C (I) Colorado College (WCHA) 15 Los Angeles Derek Forbort, D (I) … Read more
June 26 MONTREAL, Que. — The following college players or recruits were chosen in the National Hockey League’s 2009 entry draft: (I) = Incoming Recruit (*) = No Longer With Team Round One Pick NHL Team Name, Pos School (Conference) 16 Minnesota Nick Leddy, D (I) Minnesota (WCHA) 18 Montreal Louie Leblanc, F (I) … Read more
College hockey’s celebrated opening day of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft was followed by a solid performance in the Draft’s conclusion on Saturday. Eight players with college ties were selected in the second round, giving college hockey a grand total of 17 collegians selected in the top two rounds. After closing Friday’s opening round with … Read more
Bowdoin is turning to a former Polar Bears player to lead its women’s hockey team. Marissa O’Neil has been named the team’s head coach, replacing Stacy Wilson, who stepped down in May. O’Neil helped the Polar Bears to a pair of NESCAC Championships and four NCAA Tournament appearances as a player from 2001 to 2005. … Read more
Concordia (Minn.) has fired women’s coach Corey “Ace” Gregg after he was dismissed from a select camp. Gregg was working at a camp for 15-year-old girls when he was released for “inappropriate behavior,” Barry Ford, the president of hockey operations for Minnesota Hockey, told the Fargo (N.D.) Forum. Ford told the newspaper that an incident … Read more
The Boston trolley operator at the wheel in a trolley-car crash involving three Boston College players in April has been suspended indefinitely as a result of the incident, the Boston Globe reported. The newspaper also reported that Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority officials were pursuing perjury charges against Edwin Dieujuste, the operator, for testimony he gave … Read more
There were plenty of names tossed around as to which collegian would be the first to walk to the podium in the opening round of Friday’s NHL Entry Draft. But it was the less thought of birthday boy, Jaden Schwartz, who got his ultimate wish. Related link: Video interviews from the first round of the … Read more