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Mistake Forces Michigan to Cancel 2 Games

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Michigan has been forced to cancel two games for next season because of a mistake made in scheduling during the 2000-2001 campaign. As a result, cancelled were two non-conference games against Merrimack, scheduled for October at Yost Arena. A misinterpretation of NCAA rules regarding exempted games led to the scheduling error, resulting in Michigan playing … Read more

Northeastern Assistant, 48, Dies of CO Poisoning

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Northeastern assistant coach Edward Arrington died early Tuesday morning at his Danvers, Mass., home of carbon-monoxide poisoning. According to officials, Arrington, who was 48, accidentally left his car running in the garage of his three-story condominium and died in his sleep. Arrington joined the Northeastern coaching staff as goaltending coach in 1996 when Bruce Crowder … Read more

Anzalone Returns to Laker Bench

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The man who guided Lake Superior State to its first NCAA Championship in 1988 is back behind the bench. The Lakers announced on Tuesday that Frank Anzalone would return for his second stint as the head man of Laker hockey.

Norwich’s Aucoin Wins Inaugural Concannon Award

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Norwich senior forward Keith Aucoin has been named the first recipient of the Joe Concannon Memorial Award, to be given annually to the best American-born Division II-III college hockey player in New England. The honor is the Division II-III equivalent of the Walter Brown Award, both given by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston. Aucoin, … Read more

The Day After: Roche Goes Wild

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Just a day a after participating in the 2001 NCAA championship game, North Dakota sophomore defenseman Travis Roche was in the line up for the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. Roche (7) upends Boston College’s Brian Gionta in North Dakota’s 3-2 OT loss in Saturday’s title game. “We have signed a young free agent who should develop … Read more

USCHO.com Town Meeting Debuts at Frozen Four

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Fans of college hockey had an opportunity Friday to talk face-to-face with the NCAA Championship Committee Friday at the Frozen Four, as USCHO.com hosted the inaugural Town Meeting at the Empire State Convention Center.

MacDonald Named Coach at UMass-Lowell

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Blaise McDonald, a native of nearby Billerica, Mass., was named head coach at UMass-Lowell late Thursday. With the move, MacDonald leaves Niagara, a program he helped start from scratch in 1995.

MSU’s Miller Named Hobey Baker Winner

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Michigan State goaltender Ryan Miller, who backstopped the Spartans into the Frozen Four as the number-one team in the nation, was named the winner of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Friday. Ryan Miller won the Hobey Baker Friday, only the second goaltender to do so. Miller shattered the NCAA record for career shutouts in just … Read more

MSOE Coach Hessenauer Resigns

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Pat Hessenauer has resigned as head coach at Milwaukee School of Engineering, athletic director Dan Harris confirmed Thursday, saying that the school would immediately begin a search for a full-time coach to replace him. “We are very committed to ice hockey.” said Harris. “We’re going from a part-time coach to a full-time coach in the … Read more

Championship Contenders Lead All-Americans

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All 10 Hobey Baker Memorial Award finalists, as well as 10 players competing in this weekend’s Frozen Four in Albany, N.Y., were among the 2000-2001 JOFA/AHCA All-Americans, as named Thursday by the American Hockey Coaches Association. The All-Americans, chosen by the AHCA’s membership, include three players each from Michigan, North Dakota and Boston College, and … Read more

Mancini Denies Interest in Lowell Coaching Job

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Bob Mancini, recently mentioned as a candidate for the UMass-Lowell coaching position vacated by Tim Whitehead, denied interest in the job Thursday. “I was asked to call the [athletic director] … and I did,” said Mancini. “We talked about it. He asked me if I was interested to send a resume. I didn’t. “I’m not … Read more

MacDonald Interviews with Lowell

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Niagara’s Blaise MacDonald visited UMass-Lowell on Monday to interview for the head coaching position opened by the departure last month of Tim Whitehead. MacDonald Speaking to reporters Monday evening at Buffalo Niagara International Airport upon his return, MacDonald said his interest in the Lowell job is heightened by Niagara’s status as a member of College … Read more

Heatley Leaves for NHL, Signs with Atlanta

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Wisconsin sophomore forward Dany Heatley, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, has signed a three-year deal with the Atlanta Thrashers. The deal is worth up to a reported $11 million over three years, including performance bonuses.

Flanagan, Mandigo Take Women’s Coach of the Year Honors

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St. Lawrence’s Paul Flanagan and Middlebury’s Bill Mandigo have been named the University and College Division Coach of the Year, respectively, by the American Hockey Coaches Association. The Saints were 24-8-3 this season under Flanagan, and pulled off a stunning 3-1 win over No. 1-seed Dartmouth in the semifinals of the inaugural NCAA Division I … Read more

RIT’s Wilson Named College Division Coach of the Year

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Wayne Wilson, head coach of RIT, has been named the 2000-2001 Edward Jeremiah Award winner. The award, presented by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA), recognizes the National College Division Coach of the Year. Wilson led his team to a 27-1-1 season, going undefeated throughout the season before losing to Plattsburgh in the national championship … Read more

Top UND Recruit Pleads Guilty to Felony

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North Dakota’s athletics director said he will talk to the school’s hockey staff after learning prized recruit Brandon Bochenski pleaded guilty to one count of felony aggravated forgery in Anoka County, Minn., on Feb. 26. “I would like to talk to our hockey staff and make sure [Bochenski’s felony] is common knowledge,” UND athletics director … Read more

WNEC Coach Steps Down

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After 15 years as the men’s coach at Western New England College, Mike Badger announced that he is stepping down from his position due to increased work and family commitments.

Walsh Has Successful Surgery

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Maine coach Shawn Walsh successfully underwent surgery yesterday afternoon at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Md. The debulking procedure, which included a pneumonectomy (removal of his left lung and removal of cancerous tumors located under his breastplate) was performed by Dr. David Schrump of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Dr. Richard Childs … Read more