Robert Morris has announced the return of Sydney Spuzzillo to the women’s hockey staff as the new hockey operations coordinator. Spuzzillo spent this past season as the team’s student manager, primarily assisting the program from an equipment standpoint, gaining firsthand insight into the team’s operational needs. “We are thrilled to welcome Sydney back to RMU … Read more
After helping guide the team to two straight NCAA national semifinals, including a national championship game appearance this past season, Utica men’s hockey assistant coach Nick Therrien has been promoted to the role of associate head coach. Therrien’s title upgrade comes as a result of sustained success, with the Utica alum helping elevate the team’s … Read more
The Chatham women’s hockey team has announced new assistant coaches for the 2025-26 season. The Cougars have added Sara Krauseneck and Joseph Tutro. Krauseneck joins the Cougars after playing for Plattsburgh from 2018 to 2023. In her five seasons with Plattsburgh, Krauseneck totaled over 100 career points and was part of their 2018-19 national championship … Read more
After nearly two decades as Yale’s men’s hockey coach, Keith Allain has announced his retirement ahead of the 2025-26 season. Yale’s current assistant coach, Joe Howe, who has been with the program since the 2021-22 season, will serve as interim head coach for the 2025-26 campaign. A national search for the program’s next head coach … Read more
Merrimack has announced that Ryan Durocher has joined the staff as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. “I am thrilled to be joining Merrimack College as an assistant hockey coach.” said Durocher in a statement. “It is a privilege to be a part of a hockey program with a tradition for excellence and … Read more
Yale has announced $3 million worth of upgrades to Ingalls Rink, highlighted by the installation of a state-of-the-art, center-hung videoboard. The project brings modern enhancements to a historic venue renowned for its distinctive architecture and rich hockey tradition. The new videoboard features a four-sided LED display that will showcase live game action, team introductions, fan … Read more
The Big Ten men’s hockey tournament will be shifting to a two-week, single-elimination format beginning in March 2026, with all games played on campus. Since 2018, the default format for the tournament included a three-weekend format with a best-of-three first round quarterfinal, followed by single-game weekends of semifinal and championship games at campus sites. The … Read more
UMass Boston has announced the appointment of Beacons alum David Lun as the next head coach of the women’s hockey team. Lun returns to the harbor campus after serving as the head coach of the women’s hockey team at Salve Regina since Aug. 2020. Under his leadership, the Seahawks posted their first winning season since … Read more
Jonathon Elliott has been named an assistant coach at Air Force. Elliott replaces Josh Holmstrom, who served on the staff from 2022 to 2025. “We are very excited to have Jonathon Elliott joining our staff,” Air Force head coach Frank Serratore said in a statement. “Jon comes in with a great reputation and possesses both … Read more
Miami announced Friday that Jimmy Spratt will join the staff as assistant to the head coach. Spratt, who was an assistant coach with the USHL’s Fargo Force last season, returns to Oxford after previously serving as the RedHawks’ director of hockey operations from 2019 to 2022. “We are thrilled to welcome Jimmy Spratt to our … Read more
Whitney Colbert has stepped down from her position as Hamline head women’s hockey coach. “I want to sincerely thank Whitney for her dedicated service to Hamline University and our women’s hockey program,” said Hamline assistant VP/athletic director Alex Focke in a statement. “She has continued to elevate our team and program and led with integrity … Read more
Bemidji State has announced the hiring of Jackson Keane as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Keane joins the Beavers after nine years of experience as a player in the junior/collegiate and professional hockey landscapes as well as three years of coaching experience in junior hockey. He will … Read more
Franklin Pierce has announced the hiring of Conor Foley as the next head coach of the Ravens men’s hockey team. A former team captain, Foley returns to Rindge, N.H., to take the helm of the program he helped lead as a student-athlete. “We are thrilled to welcome Conor back to Franklin Pierce,” said Franklin Pierce … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology has named former Tigers players Shane Madolora and Josh Mitchell new assistant coaches for the men’s hockey team. A former All-American goaltender, Madolora graduated as RIT’s Division I-era career leader with a .932 save percentage, which is still tied for 11th in NCAA history. He is also tops with a 1.97 … Read more
Dartmouth has announced a project to renovate Rupert C. Thompson Arena that will modernize locker rooms and team spaces, and benefit team building, student-athlete development, and future recruiting. Thompson Arena has been the home of Dartmouth men’s and women’s hockey since opening in 1975. The 11,050-square-foot renovation will provide both programs with new locker rooms, … Read more
The SUNYAC has announced Plattsburgh’s Mattie Norton as its 2025 women’s ice hockey scholar-athlete of the year. This award is nominated and voted on by the conference sports information directors. Recipients are at least a sophomore, hold a 3.30 GPA or higher, and display academic and athletic excellence as a starter or significant reserve player. … Read more
Stevenson women’s hockey coach Tori Emoff has announced that she will be stepping down as head coach of the program after six seasons at the helm. Emoff led the Mustangs to the 2021-22 MAC title after 12 rounds of shootouts against Arcadia. Later that year, the Mustangs advanced to the quarterfinals of the UCHC tournament. … Read more
Wisconsin-Eau Claire has announced the hiring of Jarrad Vroman as the new head coach for the women’s hockey team. Vroman, a UW-Eau Claire alum, takes over the Blugold bench following two seasons as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team at Augsburg. With Vroman on the coaching staff, the Auggies won a MIAC regular-season … Read more
Hiram has announced the hiring of Joe Vandervere as an assistant coach for the first-year men’s hockey team. Dr. Jeffrey Curto was named head coach in June 2024. Vandervere joins Hiram by way of St. John’s, as well as the P.A.L. Jr. Islanders USPHL Premier team, where he was an assistant coach, scout and video … Read more
Alaska has announced the hiring of Matt Curley as the team’s new associate head coach. Curley joins the Nanooks after four seasons as general manager and head coach of the USHL’s Des Moines Buccaneers. “We’re incredibly excited to welcome Matt Curley to the Alaska Nanooks as our associate head coach,” said Alaska head coach Erik … Read more