Niagara University men’s hockey coach Dave Burkholder has added former Purple Eagle standout goaltender Greg Gardner to his coaching staff. “I am very excited to have Greg back at Niagara University hockey. We shared some very special times throughout his storied career here,” Burkholder said. “Add to that his professional experience and it makes him … Read more
Trevor Lewis, the crown jewel of the Michigan hockey team’s incoming 2006-07 freshman class, promptly ended his Wolverine career before it even started.
Minnesota-Duluth head coach Scott Sandelin has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him behind the Bulldog bench through the 2009-10 season, UMD Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Bob Nielson announced. “We very pleased with the leadership Scott has provided to our men’s hockey program and are encouraged about what lies ahead for the Bulldogs,” … Read more
Ending lengthy speculation which intensified after the NHL Draft, Minnesota recruit Erik Johnson is set to enroll in college and play for the Golden Gophers this fall. In a release by the St. Louis Blues, who took Johnson first overall, team president John Davidson announced the decision. “We feel this is a win-win situation for … Read more
Last season the Wisconsin Badgers took on a mountain-climb theme en route to their first national championship since 1990. After another big announcement, the team may need to begin digging itself out of an offensive hole heading into next year. Forward Joe Pavelski announced Friday that he would forgo his final two seasons of eligibility … Read more
Jordan Parise, North Dakota’s “go to” goalie the past three seasons, is now gone. Parise, a junior, became the fifth Fighting Sioux player from last season’s team to turn pro. According to the Grand Forks Herald, Parise has signed a contract with the New Jersey Devils where his younger brother Zach, also a former UND … Read more
The 2007 CHA conference tournament will be held in Des Moines, Iowa. The conference, entering its eighth season this fall, will be playing the tournament at the 95KGGO Arena. “The College Hockey America conference is indeed proud and pleased to join with Blackbeard Management/Des Moines Buccaneers in bringing NCAA Division I championship hockey to Des … Read more
Former Norwich standout Keith Aucoin doesn’t have his name on the Stanley Cup yet, but he’s getting close. The 2001 Division III Player of the Year played in the Carolina Hurricanes’ system this season, and was on the reserve roster for the Hurricanes’ postseason run. That meant he was with the team throughout the playoffs, … Read more
Richard DeCaprio, a longtime observer for Hockey East and a former on-ice official, was today named the conference’s new Supervisor of Officials. DeCaprio will succeed Brendan Sheehy, Hockey East’s Supervisor for the past 12 years, who announced his retirement during the past season. Sheehy will stay on in an advisory capacity through December to assist … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage head coach Dave Shyiak announced today that Damon Whitten has been hired as an assistant coach. A native of Brighton, Mich., Whitten comes to UAA after a two-year assistant stint at Wayne State, and one year at his alma mater, Michigan State. At both schools he assisted with all facets of practices and games, … Read more
The ECAC Ice Hockey Officiating staff will be conducting two tryouts for candidates interested in officiating intercollegiate men’s and women’s ice hockey. The first clinic will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006 at Horgan Arena in Auburn, Mass. On Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006 the second clinic will be held at the ESL Sports Centre on … Read more
Kyle Wallack, part of the Holy Cross coaching staff the last two seasons, has been named assistant coach for the Yale men’s hockey team. Wallack, on the staff of Paul Pearl, helped the Crusaders register a 4-3 overtime upset of Minnesota at the 2006 NCAA West Regional. That capped a 27-10-3 campaign and helped Holy … Read more
June 24 VANCOUVER — The following is a breakdown of college players or recruits that were chosen in the National Hockey League’s 2006 entry draft: Breakdown Conference Number of Picks WCHA 26 CCHA 17 Hockey East 14 ECACHL 11 By Class Current Players Drafted 18 2006 Recruits 32 2007 Recruits 17 2008 Recruits 1 By … Read more
June 24 VANCOUVER — The following college players or recruits were chosen in the National Hockey League’s 2006 entry draft: (I) = Incoming Recruit (*) = No Longer With Team Round One Pick NHL Team Name, Pos School (Conference) 1 St. Louis Erik Johnson, D (I) Minnesota (WCHA) 3 Chicago Jonathan Toews, F North Dakota … Read more
June 24 VANCOUVER — The following list shows U.S. college players who made the Central Scouting Service’s end of season North American rankings. (I) = Incoming Recruit (*) = No Longer With Team Forwards/Defensemen *NHL Draft Selection* Rank Name Team Pos. Rd. Overall By 1 Erik Johnson Minnesota (I) D 1 1 St. Louis 3 … Read more
Former U.S. National Team Development Program and current Minnesota freshman-to-be Erik Johnson was the number-one selection in Saturday’s NHL Entry Draft, marking the first time since Rick DiPietro in 2000 that a player with college ties was the top player taken. Johnson’s march to the draft stage began a parade of players with college connections … Read more
Laura Hurd, a former D-III women’s hockey star, was killed in a one-vehicle accident on Friday morning, according to the Elmira Star-Gazette. She was 24. Laura Hurd (2nd from left) and three Elmira seniors make sure they are the last to leave the ice following their final career game. (Photo: Angelo Lisuzzo) The paper cited … Read more
Niagara men’s hockey coach Dave Burkholder has agreed to a multi-year contract that continues his leadership of the Purple Eagle program through 2009-10, interim director of athletics Bill Agronin announced today. Burkholder, who enters his sixth season, agreed to a two-year deal after having two years remaining on his current contract, Agronin said. “I am … Read more
Rensselaer has named Shawn Kurulak assistant men’s hockey coach. A former standout defenseman at the Denver, Kurulak will aide head coach Seth Appert. The announcement was made today by RPI director of athletics Ken Ralph. “There is a lot of history and tradition at RPI and I look forward to being part of something special … Read more
The ECACHL today named Luke Galvin men’s Supervisor of Officials and Tom Di Fusco women’s Supervisor of Officials. “I am extremely pleased that Luke and Tom have agreed to assume the supervisor roles,” said ECACHL Commissioner Steve Hagwell. “They have strong leadership qualities and their knowledge of the game is an immense benefit to the … Read more