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
Wisconsin-Eau Claire alumnus and USHL Green Bay Gamblers assistant coach Luke Strand has accepted the position of head coach at his alma mater, replacing Jean-Francois Laforest, who stepped down in June to take a job in minor league hockey. Strand, a native of Eau Claire, played college hockey for the Blugolds from 1993-1997 under Ian … Read more
Andrew Dickson has been promoted to the position of first assistant coach for Colgate. Dickson replaces Stan Moore, who stepped down to take an assistant coach position at Providence. Dickson has been a member of the Colgate coaching staff for the past six seasons, and has played a major role in the recruiting effort. In … Read more
Union announced the hiring of Rick Bennett to the coaching staff. Bennett comes to Union after spending the past five years as the assistant coach at Providence. “We are extremely pleased to have someone with Rick’s character, work ethic, and experience on our staff,” said Union head coach Nate Leaman. “He has coached at the … Read more
Sean T. Frazier, the director of athletics and recreation at Clarkson, has been named athletic director at Merrimack. Frazier replaces interim athletic director and head hockey coach Chris Serino, who left Merrimack after seven years. As athletic director, Frazier will be responsible for the operations of Merrimack’s athletic department, which currently sponsors 16 intercollegiate varsity … Read more
Gary Heenan, just one week after accepting the job, has resigned as an assistant coach at Union to return as head coach at Utica College. Gary began his duties as assistant coach at Union College at the beginning of this week and he decided that Union was not the right fit. Head coach Nate Leaman … Read more
Mercyhurst Director of Athletics Pete Russo announced the hiring of Bobby Ferraris as assistant men’s ice hockey coach. Ferraris joins head coach Rick Gotkin’s staff effective immediately. Ferraris has extensive coaching experience and, most recently, served as assistant coach at American International College (AIC) for the last two years. During his stay with the Yellow … Read more
Utica head coach Gary Heenan resigned Monday to become an assistant coach at Division I Union. Heenan started the Utica program four years ago, and has continually stressed to his players the importance of having goals. His personal career goals included progressing to the Division I coaching ranks, and perhaps into the NHL someday, so … Read more