Sacred Heart announced the hiring of Thomas O’Malley as the school’s new women’s ice hockey coach. O’Malley replaces Ed Bourget, who resigned at the conclusion of the 2002-03 season after the Pioneers finished 11-13-1. O’Malley, an 18-year veteran of coaching women’s collegiate ice hockey, comes to the Pioneers from Wayne State, where he started that … Read more
Various publications have mentioned a variety of candidates for Union’s head coaching vacancy, but many of them have turned out to be disinterested. According to sources, both Massachusetts assitant Bill Gilligan and Boston University assistant Brian Durocher are not interested in the position, despite earlier reports. Also, John Harrington, head coach at Division III St. … Read more
Randy Jones, defenseman and Most Valuable Player for Clarkson, has decided to forego his remaining two years of collegiate eligibility with the Golden Knights after signing a free agent contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. Terms of the deal were reported to be a two-year, $1.2 million contract. “We are really excited for Randy,” said Clarkson … Read more
It was a good news-bad news kind of week for Wisconsin. The good news: Ryan Suter, drafted with the seventh overall pick in last month’s NHL entry draft, chose to hold off on signing with the Nashville Predators and told Badgers coach Mike Eaves he’ll play at Wisconsin next season. The bad news: Incoming freshman … Read more
According to various reports, Union is drawing closer to a field of finalists for its vacant head coaching position, and it apparently includes two-time national champion coach Jeff Jackson. According the Albany Times-Union, former Clarkson coach Mark Morris applied but, like with the Vermont opening, is not being considered. Morris was fired last fall after … Read more
June 22-23 TORONTO, Ont. — The following list shows U.S. college players who made the Central Scouting Service’s end of season rankings. (I) = Incoming Recruit * = No Longer With Team Forwards/Defensemen *NHL Draft Selection* Rank Name Team Pos. Rd. Overall By 3 Ryan Whitney Boston University D 1 5 Pittsburgh 9 Chris Higgins … Read more
June 22-23 TORONTO, Ont. — The following college players or recruits were chosen in the National Hockey League’s 2002 entry draft: (I) = Incoming Recruit * = No Longer With Team Round One Pick NHL Team Name, Pos School (Conference) 5 Pittsburgh Penguins Ryan Whitney, D Boston University (HEA) 10 Calgary Flames Eric Nystrom, F … Read more
Last year’s Beanpot MVP leaves BU for major junior.
Former Boston University and Northeastern assistant Bob Richardson has been arrested on multiple counts of child rape for allegedly assaulting a 14-year old boy he coached five years ago. Richardson, 49, has been working as an assistant girl’s hockey coach at Milton (Mass.) Academy. He was indicted on five counts of rape of a child … Read more
After playing their first six seasons in the ECAC Northeast, the Dutchmen will become members of the ECAC West in 2004-2005, giving that conference the seven teams required for an NCAA autobid.
Ohio State men’s head coach John Markell has signed a new three-year contract to coach the Buckeyes through the 2005-06 season. Markell “I’m excited to have the chance to continue on here at Ohio State,” Markell said. “Since I’ve started, our goal has been to compete for national championships while our players get quality educations. … Read more
Mark Hudak, Dartmouth’s associate head coach for women’s hockey for the last two seasons, has been promoted to head coach, replacing Judy Oberting, who resigned in June due to personal reasons. He joined the Dartmouth athletic staff as assistant coach in July, 1998. “It’s an honor and a privilege for me to head this team … Read more
Holy Cross head coach Paul Pearl, who last week announced that he would leave his alma mater to become director of admissions at a local prep school, today says that he’s had a change of heart. The eight-year veteran head coach of the Crusaders has decided to stay on as head coach at Holy Cross … Read more
The 2003 Hobey Baker Award finalist leaves a big hole in the Big Red lineup.
Mercyhurst men’s coach Rick Gotkin and women’s coach Michael Sisti were each awarded four-year contract extensions by the college today. “We are pleased to be able to guarantee stability in both of our Division I programs,” said Mercyhurst athletic director Pete Russo, “and are very proud of each team’s accomplishments.” Gotkin directed the Lakers to … Read more
Like many others, Mike Eaves is waiting to hear a decision from Ryan Suter on whether the prized recruit will play for Wisconsin next season or jump to the pros. But that’s not the only pressing issue for the Badgers coach this offseason. Mike Brodeur, slated to figure into the team’s goaltending scene as a … Read more
The MAAC Hockey League is no more, though the nine member schools will continue to compete together.
North Dakota beat the clock on Dean Blais’ deadline for a contract extension, and the Sioux coach now has a deal that runs through the 2006-07 season. Blais, who set a July 1 deadline for the school to give him an extension or see him leave when his current contract expires after the 2003-04 season, … Read more
Holy Cross coach Paul Pearl has resigned to become director of admissions and head hockey coach at Milton (Mass.) Academy, a top-tier prep school. Pearl was the head coach at Holy Cross for eight years, guiding his team to a 116-114-19 record. His brightest moment came in 1998 when Holy Cross captured the inaugural MAAC … Read more
Welcome back. That’s what the cities of St. Louis and Denver will be saying in 2007 and 2008, respectively, after being chosen to host those Frozen Fours. The NCAA made that announcement today following the conclusion of the Championships Cabinet meetings in Florida, accepting the men’s ice hockey committee’s early- June recommendation. St. Louis last … Read more