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The Devil Inside: Martin Leaves Gophers

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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

D-III Proposal Threatens D-I Future of 4 Hockey Schools

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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

Vanek to Return to Gophers

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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

Morris, Clarkson Settle Suit

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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

Middlebury’s Sinclair to Coach Williams Women

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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

Leaman Introduced at Union

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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 Hires Women’s Coach

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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

NHL Draft 2001

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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

NHL Draft 2001

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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

Jackson Goes to Islanders

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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 Denies Wronging Miller

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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’s Miller Suspended by WCHA

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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

Amherst Names Plumer Women’s Coach

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Amherst College has named Jim Plumer as the new head coach of its women’s hockey program. He replaces Kay Cowperthwait, who, after six seasons as head coach, stepped down but remains at the school as senior women’s administrator and assistant women’s golf coach. Plumer comes to Amherst after three seasons as an assistant at one … Read more

UND’s Brandt Arrested on Theft Charge

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North Dakota goaltender Jake Brandt has been arrested for theft in his hometown of Roseau, Minn. According to police, Brandt stole $200 worth of “pull tabs” from a local bar. His first court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 6. WDAZ-TV Channel 8 in Grand Forks, N.D., quotes Sioux coach Dean Blais as saying, “Brandt is … Read more

Quinnipiac Joins Women’s CHA

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CHA Commissioner R.H. ‘Bob’ Peters announced that Quinnipiac’s women’s team has been accepted into College Hockey America, beginning with the 2004-2005 season, . The Bobcats will join Findlay, Mercyhurst, Niagara and Wayne State in the CHA, which formed a women’s ice hockey league beginning with the recent 2002-2003 campaign. “Joining the CHA is a great … Read more

O’Malley To Lead Sacred Heart Women

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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

Union Candidate Pool Narrows

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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