Colorado College lost another defenseman as junior Brady Greco signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Greco was an 8th round draft pick of the Lightning in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Greco came to CC from Michigan Tech and in two seasons with the Tigers he had amassed 18 points (11-7–18). Last season … Read more
The University of North Dakota plans to appeal the NCAA’s new guidelines designed to discourage UND and 17 other universities from using American Indian-related nicknames, mascots and logos. UND president Charles Kupchella said Friday that before the university files its appeal, it’s seeking clarification from the NCAA about what the guidelines mean and definitions for … Read more
AIC has named Joe Exter, a former goaltender at Merrimack who has spent the past two seasons in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization, an assistant hockey coach. Exter replaces Bobby Ferraris, who recently was named an assistant coach at Mercyhurst after two seasons at AIC. “We are excited about having Joe on our staff,” said head … Read more
Mark Stuart, who captained Colorado College to the Frozen Four last season, will forgo his senior season after signing a three-year contract with the NHL’s Boston Bruins. The move was expected after the NHL resumed operations after the lockout that canceled the 2004-05 season. Stuart, a 6-foot-1, 210-pound defenseman, was the first CC player ever … Read more
Manon Rheaume has joined the CCHA staff as the Director of Sales and Marketing. “Manon’s sales and marketing experience, unique background in hockey and her passion for the sport are all attributes that will benefit the conference in our ongoing efforts to attract corporate partners and demonstrate to them the tremendous potential of college hockey,” … Read more
Skidmore is looking for a new head coach for men’s hockey, joining a lot of other teams at the Division III level who are or were looking for new coaches. Paul Dion, who had coached the Thoroughbreds for the past 22 seasons, has resigned from the position. Skidmore is searching for a new head coach … Read more
July 30 OTTAWA — The following is a breakdown of college players or recruits that were chosen in the National Hockey League’s 2005 entry draft: Breakdown Conference Number of Picks WCHA 23 Hockey East 18 CCHA 15 ECACHL 9 By Class Current Players Drafted 13 2005 Recruits 45 2006 Recruits 7 By School North Dakota … Read more
July 30 OTTAWA — The following college players or recruits were chosen in the National Hockey League’s 2005 entry draft: (I) = Incoming Recruit (*) = No Longer With Team Round One Pick NHL Team Name, Pos School (Conference) 3 Carolina Jack Johnson, D (I) Michigan (CCHA) 7 Chicago Jack Skille, F (I) Wisconsin (WCHA) … Read more
Wisconsin has fired associate head coach Troy Ward, per a report in the Wisconsin State Journal. Head coach Mike Eaves told the newspaper that the decision to fire his longtime friend was based on Ward’s continual inquiries into other jobs and no on his performance behind the bench and with the team. “In my mind, … Read more
Buffalo State has announced that Nick Carriere has accepted the position of head men’s hockey coach, effective August 8. Carriere comes to Buffalo State after spending the past three seasons as an assistant coach at Fredonia, where he worked extensively in the program’s recruiting efforts in New York, Ontario, Quebec, Michigan and Ohio. He also … Read more
July 30 OTTAWA — 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 4 Jack Johnson Michigan (I) D 1 3 Carolina 11 Jack … Read more
Michigan recruit Jack Johnson led the way at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, which saw eight college or college-bound players taken in the first round Saturday in Ottawa. Johnson, a native of Indianapolis and a veteran of Shattuck-St. Mary’s High School in Minnesota as well as the U.S. National Development Program in Ann Arbor, went … Read more
Boston College head hockey coach Jerry York underwent successful surgery to remove prostate cancer on Friday, according to the BC athletic department. The surgery, performed by Dr. Frank McGovern at Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, is believed to have removed all of the cancerous cells from York, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in late June. … Read more
The New York Rangers agreed to terms on a professional contract with the club’s first round draft pick from the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, forward Hugh Jessiman, a would-be senior at Dartmouth. “Hugh has impressed our organization with his work ethic and commitment to improving his overall game,” said General Manager Glen Sather. “His desire … Read more
Dennis ‘Red’ Gendron has been named assistant coach at Massachusetts. Gendron joins assistant coach Len Quesnelle and goaltending coach Jim Stewart on Don ‘Toot’ Cahoon’s staff. Gendron replaces Mark Dennehy, who was named Merrimack’s head coach in June. Gendron has spent the past 12 years coaching at the collegiate, U.S. National Development, junior and pro … Read more
Northland’s Assistant Director of Athletics & Head Hockey Coach Dan Huntley has resigned to become Director of Athletics at the University of Texas-Brownsville. Huntley had a five year tenure at Northland. “Dan Huntley served Northland College exceptionally well, he cared deeply about his team and the hockey program, he also was a tremendous administrator, which … Read more
The return of the National Hockey League cost Michigan its number-one goaltender Wednesday, as senior-to-be Al Montoya opted to leave school and sign a contract with the New York Rangers. “Al is one of the top goaltending prospects in hockey and we are extremely pleased to have signed him,” said Rangers general manager Glen Sather. … Read more
John Olver has joined the Northern Michigan Wildcat staff as an assistant coach, replacing Dave Shyiak, who left to be the head coach at Alaska-Anchorage. For the past five years (2000-05), Olver was the vice president of hockey operations and head coach of the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL. His team won the 2004 Kelly … Read more
The Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL) named Frank Anzalone as its new Head Coach. Anzalone becomes the sixth Head Coach in team history. Anzalone, 51, comes to the Chiefs after spending the last four seasons with the Lake Superior Lakers, his second head coaching stint with the school. Anzalone, a Brooklyn N.Y. native, is no stranger to … Read more
The MCHA has appointed Terry Brand as league commissioner. The six-team league, which enters its eighth season of play in 2005, had been headed by Northland College athletic director Steve Wammer, who served as league president for three years, succeeding Milwaukee School of Engineering athletic director Dan Harris, the league’s founding president. Brand is the … Read more