In the latest of the growing list of college hockey defections to major junior, Michigan sophomore-to-be Danny Richmond, the 31st overally selection in last June’s NHL Draft, has left the Wolverines and will play for the OHL’s London Knights this fall. (List of Player and Coaching Moves) richmond The 6-foot-1, 185-pound defenseman was named to … Read more
Clarkson president Tony Collins became the latest school president to weigh in on the pending Division III NCAA legislation that would force “play-up” schools to stop awarding athletic scholarships. The four Division I hockey schools affected — St. Lawrence, Colorado College, Clarkson and Rensselaer — have all vowed to fight the legislation, which is due … Read more
Two stars of the CCHA have decided to forgoe their remaining years of eligibility to sign contracts with NHL teams. Nebraska-Omaha goaltender Dan Ellis has decided to forego his senior year of eligibility with the Mavericks to sign a professional contract with the Dallas Stars while Ohio State forward Ryan Kesler has decided to forgoe … Read more
The 2003 United States Under-18 Select Team claimed its first-ever championship at the Under-18 Junior World Cup, defeating Russia 3-2 in the gold medal game. Forward Eric Lampe of Madison, Wis., scored two goals, including the game winner, as Team USA completed the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record. Russia began the scoring in the … Read more
A service for Herb Brooks, the legendary coach at Minnesota, the U.S. Olympic team and the NHL, who died Monday in an auto accident, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. CT at the Cathedral of St. Paul, Minn. In advance of that service, a wake will be held Friday from 3-8 p.m. CT, and … Read more
Rensselaer president Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson released the strongest statement yet in response to pending legislation that would eliminate the ability of Division III institution from awarding athletic scholarships in Division I sports. “If it is approved, this proposal could place Rensselaer’s well-respected hockey tradition in jeopardy, and hamper the ability of ice hockey players … Read more
Herb Brooks was killed a car accident at the age of 66. He won three national championships and an Olympic gold medal as a coach.
Paul Martin signed a contract with the NHL’s New Jersey Devils on Friday, leaving two-time defending NCAA champion Minnesota without its most experienced defenseman two months before the season starts. Martin, a second-team All-American for the Gophers last season whose departure had been rumored since he was named to the Frozen Four all-tournament team in … Read more
The Division I future of four of the nation’s most storied programs has been threatened by a proposal that has swept through Division III. As part of a sweeping reform package, the Division III President’s Council has recommended a proposal that would eliminate the ability for Division III schools that “play up” in one sport … Read more
Minnesota forward Thomas Vanek, the Most Outstanding Player of the 2003 Frozen Four, will return for his sophomore season. The Buffalo Sabres, who drafted Vanek in the first round of this year’s NHL Draft, said they believed it was best for Vanek to return to school. (Offseason coaching and player moves) “Our view is another … Read more
Clarkson University and ousted coach Mark Morris reached a settlement today on Morris’ lawsuit against the school. The settlement came as Day 3 of Morris’ suit — for breach of contract and defamation — was about the begin. After a day of jury selection and opening arguments, Morris and four of his witnesses took the … Read more
Neil Sinclair, the interim coach of the Middlebury men last year when long-time coach Bill Beaney was on sabbatical, has been named the head coach of the Williams women’s team. Sinclair, a 1993 graduate of Middlebury, was an assistant there for three years prior to last year. Sinclair then guided the Panthers to a regular-season … Read more
Union named Harvard assistant Nate Leaman as its next head coach on Tuesday, confirming what USCHO.com first reported early Monday. Leaman will replace Kevin Sneddon, who left to take the Vermont head coaching position. Leaman “I am extremely honored to accept this position,” said Leaman. “I’m looking forward ot building upon the momentum that this … Read more
Wayne State has hired Jim Fetter as its women’s hockey coach. Fetter spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach with nationally-ranked women’s hockey programs. “Jim brings the kind of experience that is so important as we continue to develop our women’s hockey program,” said Rob Fournier, Wayne State’s athletics director. “His work ethic, … Read more
June 23-24 SUNRISE, Fla. — The following college players or recruits were chosen in the National Hockey League’s entry draft: (I) = Incoming Recruit Round One Pick NHL Team Name, Pos School (Conference) 7 Montreal Canadiens Mike Komisarek, D Michigan (CCHA) 14 Calgary Flames Chuck Kobasew, F Boston College (HEA) 16 Vancouver Canucks R.J. Umberger, … Read more
June 23-24 SUNRISE, Fla. — The following list shows U.S. college players who made the Central Scouting Bureau’s end of season rankings. (I) = Incoming Recruit (*) = U.S. Prep player not yet committed to college Forwards/Defensemen *NHL Draft Selection* Rank Name Team Pos. Rd. Overall By 4 Mike Komisarek Michigan D 1 7 Montreal … Read more
The NHL’s New York Islanders have named Jeff Jackson, a two-time national championship coach at Lake Superior State, as an assistant coach. Jackson, who had been pursuing college coaching jobs again for the past year, will join the staff of Steve Stirling, a one-time coach at Providence who is in his first year with the … Read more
WCHA associate commissioner Sara Martin affirmed that written league policy did not guarantee Minnesota-Duluth coach Shannon Miller a tape of the Minnesota-Wisconsin semifinal during the women’s WCHA Final Five tournament in March, despite Miller’s claims last week that she had been victimized by league officials after waiting until 1:15 a.m. the morning of the final … Read more
Minnesota-Duluth women’s coach Shannon Miller will serve a one game suspension to open the 2003-04 season. The decision was made by the WCHA and the league’s Executive Committee. According to the WCHA, the suspension comes as a result of “unsportsmanlike conduct” during the league’s Final Five tournament in March 2003. Miller will miss the season … Read more
Former Maine star Chris Ferraro will launch the Jennifer Ferraro Foundation with a celebrity golf tournament, dinner and auction to be held on Aug. 14, 2003 at Bethpage State Park on Long Island, New York. The Foundation was established by Ferraro to honor his late wife who died after a short bout with stomach cancer … Read more