Massachusetts senior John Toffey signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning organization on Monday evening. Toffey, who was taken by Tampa Bay in the ninth round (No. 287 overall) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, will forgo his senior season to play professional hockey. “This is a great opportunity for John,” said head coach … Read more
Andrew Contois, whose collegiate eligibility at Northern Michigan had apparently been exhausted earlier this year, has been granted a final year after a review of the school’s appeal by the NCAA. Contois began his collegiate career at Lake Superior State before transferring to NMU during his freshman year. Previously, the NCAA had counted his time … Read more
Appeals of the NCAA policy restricting the use of Native American mascots, names and imagery could begin as early as this week. Last Friday, the NCAA Executive Committee, which enacted the guidelines on Aug. 5, approved an appeals process for the 18 colleges and universities using American Indian nicknames, mascots and logos deemed “hostile and … Read more
Brockport head men’s hockey coach Brian Dickinson has taken a leave of absence from his coaching duties to act as the director of the Seymour College [nl]Union on campus. He will also remain as the director of the Tuttle North Ice Arena. Assistant coach James Eccles will act as interim head coach for the 2005-06 … Read more
The Ottawa Senators signed Boston College senior Patrick Eaves to a three-year entry-level contract. Eaves was Ottawa’s first-round pick, 29th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. In his junior season at Boston College, Eaves served as assistant captain and led his club in scoring with 19 goals and 29 assists for 48 points in … Read more
Cornell senior forward Shane Hynes has signed a professional contract with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. “The coaching staff and players are extremely happy for Shane in that he is fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing professional hockey,” said head coach Mike Schafer. Hynes, who was the Big Red’s … Read more
USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program has announced the schedule for its 2005-06 U.S. National Under-17 Team, and it will include two college hockey teams. For the first time in the nine-year history of the NTDP, the U.S. National Under-17 Team will face two NCAA Division III opponents in games at SUNYAC members Plattsburgh on … Read more
Wisconsin has hired Kevin Patrick as an assistant coach. Patrick will assume his duties beginning Aug. 23. Patrick leaves Bowling Green and replaces Troy Ward on the Badger staff under Mike Eaves. “It is a great opportunity to work with the University of Wisconsin hockey program and its history and tradition,” said Patrick. “I am … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha goaltender Chris Holt has decided to forego his junior year of eligibility with the Mavericks to sign a professional contract with the New York Rangers. “We are very excited for Chris,” UNO head coach Mike Kemp said. “Having guys like Chris Holt mature and develop in our program is very gratifying. We wish him … Read more
North Dakota defenseman Matt Greene will forego his senior year of eligibility at UND to sign with the National Hockey League’s Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers drafted Greene in the second round (44th overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-3, 224-pound Greene, UND’s captain last season, helped lead the Fighting Sioux to a runner-up … Read more
Jeff Tambellini will give up his senior season at Michigan to sign a professional contract with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. “It’s a sad part of the game when money takes over and diverts top players before they can finish school,” said coach Red Berenson. “It has been Jeff Tambellini’s dream to play at the … Read more
Jonathan Sigalet agreed to terms on a contract with the Boston Bruins over the weekend, foregoing his final two years of college eligibility at Bowling Green. Jonathan will join his brother Jordan, who was a senior, in the Bruins organization, who signed a contract with Boston back on Aug. 5. Sigalet was selected in the … Read more
Geneseo has hired alumnus Jason Lammers as head men’s ice hockey coach. Lammers replaces Brian Hills, who left to become an assistant coach for the RIT’s new Division I program after four seasons at Geneseo. A native of Bradford Woods, Pa., a suburb of Pittsburgh, Lammers returns to Geneseo after two seasons of professional hockey … Read more
Laura Halldorson, coach of the two-time defending NCAA champion Minnesota women’s hockey team, signed a three contract on Tuesday. Halldorson, who just completed her eighth season at the helm of the program, is now committed to Minnesota through the 2007-08 season. “We are excited to have Laura signed through the end of the 2008 season,” … Read more
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