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Maine’s Schutte Signs With Phoenix

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Maine forward/defenseman Michael Schutte has signed a professional contract with the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League, foregoing his final year of collegiate eligibility. “My three years at UMaine were special and I learned a great deal. I will miss every second of it,” said Schutte, a native of Burlington, Ont.. “My family and … Read more

Johnson Named To Lead Wisconsin Women

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Mark Johnson, a former Wisconsin men’s assistant coach, was named the head coach of the Badgers’ women’s team Thursday. Johnson, the son of legendary coach “Badger” Bob Johnson, replaces Trina Bourget, who resigned in March. Bourget had been on medical leave for an undisclosed illness since Jan. 2, leaving the coaching to assistants Tracey Cornell … Read more

UVM Loses Leading Scorer to Pros

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Patrick Sharp, Vermont’s leading scorer as a sophomore last season, has signed a professional contract with the Philadelphia Flyers and will forego his final two years of collegiate eligibility. Sharp, Philadelphia’s second pick overall in the 2001 NHL Draft, led the Catamounts in scoring last season with 13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points … Read more

Top Harvard Assistant Leaves for BC

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Harvard assistant coach Ron Rolston is leaving to take the same position at Boston College. Rolston replaces Scott Paluch who last month accepted the head coaching position at his alma mater, Bowling Green. Rolston joins the Eagles after spending three years as the top assistant on the Harvard staff under Mark Mazzoleni. The Crimson this … Read more

ECAC Planning Tournament Move to Albany

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The ECAC is in serious negotiations to move its postseason tournament from Lake Placid to Albany, perhaps by as early as the upcoming 2002-03 season, several sources confirm. This despite an agreement, announced in 2001, to extend the commitment to Lake Placid through 2005.

McCloskey a Finalist for UNH Women’s Opening

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Three candidates remain in the search for a new women’s ice hockey coach at New Hampshire. The school says the search committee will interview three three finalists over the next two weeks. The three are: Current UNH associate men’s coach Brian McCloskey. Julie Sasner, who recently completed a two-year stint as assistant coach of the … Read more

NMU Narrows Coaching Search

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The only Division I men’s hockey team without a head coach is moving closer to changing that distinction. According to the Marquette (Mich.) Mining Journal, Northern Michigan athletic director Dan Spielman will conduct telephone interviews with three or four remaining candidates during the week of May 20-24, with the hopes of naming a replacement by … Read more

Mankato AD Steps Down

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Don Amiot, who helped Minnesota State-Mankato transition from Division III to Division I as athletics director, is retiring, the school announced Wednesday. Amiot, in his 14th year at Mankato, was instrumental in securing the Mavericks’ admission into the WCHA in 1999 and in the change in NCAA divisions that preceded that move. “After 38 years … Read more

Caron Transferring to Yale

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Ed Caron, who requested and was granted a release from the New Hampshire program last month, has decided to transfer to Yale, according to sources. Caron Yale officials are not allowed to comment until Caron is officially matriculated at the school. That should be sometime next week, after Caron’s semester at UNH ends. “I’m pretty … Read more

Frozen Four Ticket Application Now Online

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Ticket applications for the 2003 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y. are now available online at www.ncaachampionships.com or by calling (716) 270-NCAA. The MAAC, Canisius and Niagara will host the event on April 10 & 12, 2003. The deadline to submit ticket applications is May 22, 2002. Prices are $120 … Read more

UMass AD Stepping Down

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University of Mass.-Amherst Athletic Director Bob Marcum announced today that he will step down from his post effective June 14. Marcum will participate in the Commonwealth’s early-retirement program after serving the university for nearly a decade. Under Marcum’s guidance, the university revived its men’s ice hockey program in 1994 after more than a two-decade absence. … Read more

Taffe Leaves Minnesota for NHL

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Jeff Taffe, who finished fifth in the nation in scoring for the national champion Minnesota Gophers this past season, has signed a three-year contract with the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes.

A First: US Under-18 Team Takes Gold

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Needing to defeat Russia by two goals to win its first-ever gold medal, the U.S. National Under-18 Team got a goal with 58 seconds remaining from North Dakota-bound Zach Parise, giving it a 3-1 victory and the World Under-18 championship. “In order to win any championship, you need to have everyone on the team contribute … Read more

2003 Frozen Four Priority Applications Are In The Mail

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Due to a miscommunication regarding the priority database and the postal service mailing process, the applications for the 2003 Frozen Four in Buffalo began the mailing process on April 12. Due to the fact that these applications are mailed via bulk mail, it normally takes 12-15 days for patrons to receive these. Therefore, if one … Read more

Johnson, Leopold, Miller Join Team USA

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Former Wisconsin assistant Mark Johnson was named an assistant coach for Team USA for this year’s world championships, taking place April 26-May 11 in Sweden. Among the 19 players selected to play on the team were recent Hobey Baker Award winner Jordan Leopold, defenseman for Minnesota, and last year’s Hobey winner, Michigan State goalie Ryan … Read more