Cleary to Retire as Harvard AD

Bill Cleary, who coached Harvard to an NCAA National Championship in 1989, is retiring as its athletic director, effective June 30, 2001. Cleary was the men’s hockey coach for 19 seasons before stepping down after the 1990 campaign. He served as the school’s athletic director since then. “Billy Cleary has brought delight and distinction to … Read more

Minnesota-Crookston Names New Coach

After five months and a pair of interim head coaches, Minnesota-Crookston has named Gary Warren its permanent replacement for Mark Huglen, though he won’t begin his role until this season is over.

Fan Balloting Begins in Hobey Nominating Process

The initial phase of fan balloting for the 2001 Hobey Baker Award has begun via the Internet at U.S. College Hockey Online. Until Jan. 7, 2001, hockey fans have the unique opportunity to nominate Division I college hockey players to receive the prestigious Hobey Baker Award. Presented annually to the top men’s collegiate hockey player … Read more

Canisius Coach Awaits Word Following Suspension

Canisius coach Brian Cavanaugh has been suspended indefinitely by the school after allegedly hitting freshman defenseman Matt Coulter on the head with a hockey stick during practice last Thursday. According to the Buffalo News, Cavanaugh was removed from Thursday’s practice and the college is conducting an investigation into the matter.

National Junior Team Roster Announced

USA Hockey today announced the 22-player roster for the 2001 U.S. National Junior Team, which will compete in this year’s International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship, Dec. 26-Jan. 5 in Moscow. The list includes 19 former of current U.S. collegians. “I’m very excited with the speed and skill level of this team,” said … Read more

Cavanaugh’s Suspension Lifted

Canisius officials have lifted the suspension of coach Brian Cavanaugh, and he has returned to the team following a five-day absence. Cavanaugh had been suspended for allegedly hitting freshman Matt Coulter in the head with a hockey stick during a practice last week.

Walsh: Too Early To Tell

Maine coach Shawn Walsh won’t know for another six-to-eight weeks just how effective the immunotherapy treatments that he received at UCLA in early September and October were in attacking his kidney cancer. The early signs, however, are encouraging. “I had a CAT scan done that showed that it’s too early to tell whether I’m going … Read more

WCHA Suspends Assistant Referee

WCHA assistant referee Jay Kleven has been suspended indefinitely by the league for two calls made during the Minnesota-North Dakota games last weekend in Grand Forks.

MIT Senior Dies in Fall

Lucy Crespo DaSilva, a 22-year-old senior on MIT’s women’s team, fell to her death Sunday night from her 14th-floor dorm room. Police are calling it a suicide after the discovery of a note in her room. Crespo DaSilva, a native of Brazil, was scheduled to graduate this fall. She was planning on starting graduate work … Read more

Hockey East Renews Contract with Fox Sports Net

Hockey East announced today that it has signed a two-year deal with Fox Sports Net New England. It includes nine regular season contests during the 2000-01 season and two to three Hockey East quarterfinal matches, as well as the semifinals and the championship game at the FleetCenter in mid-March. The pact extends a three-year relationship … Read more

CCHA Finalizes Television Deal

The package features three Michigan-Michigan State contests as part of the 18-game schedule, as well as coverage of the Great Lakes Invitational and four CCHA Tournament games, including the CCHA Championship from Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

NCAA Amateurism Deregulation Package Advances

The NCAA moved a step closer to revamping its amateurism rules during a recent meeting of the Division I Management Council. The amateurism deregulation package, which has been worked on for over a year and was first discussed on USCHO last fall, could see final approval by April, 2001. The deregulation proposal changes the definition … Read more