Michigan has announced the hiring of assistant coach Rob Rassey and Topher Scott as the program’s director of hockey operations. Rassey has 11 years of coaching experience, most recently serving as the head coach of the USHL’s Sioux Fall Stampede. He took over as head coach and general manager of the USHL’s Omaha Lancers midseason … Read more
Tyler Lindstrom has been hired as an assistant coach for the St. Olaf men’s hockey team. Lindstrom joins the St. Olaf staff after wrapping up his five-year NCAA Division III playing career at Curry this past winter. Over his career, Lindstrom played in 100 games for the Colonels and after graduating from Curry, worked as … Read more
Michael Kuruc has been named head coach of the Finlandia women’s hockey team. He is set to begin his duties Sept. 1. “We are excited to announce Mike as the next head coach of our women’s hockey program,” said Finlandia athletic director Curtis Wittenberg in a statement. “Mike brings tremendous passion, which we will turn … Read more
John Lidgett, an assistant hockey coach at Niagara and a former Division I player at Colgate, has been named an assistant coach at Colorado College. Lidgett, who will replace Mark Stuart, spent the last two seasons on the Niagara bench working for former CC assistant Jason Lammers. Prior to that, he was an assistant under … Read more
Rensselaer coach Dave Smith’s contract has been extended for five years through the 2026-27 season. Smith, who is entering his fifth season at RPI, has led the Engineers to increased win totals every year he has been behind the bench, culminating with 18 victories in 2021-22. The team scored its most goals under Smith (114) … Read more
Longtime Alabama Huntsville hockey coach Doug Ross passed away peacefully on Aug. 16. Ross was 70. The leader of the UAH hockey program for 25 years, Ross began in Huntsville in 1982 and guided the team to a pair of national championships at the club level before ushering the Chargers into the NCAA era in … Read more
Molly Engstrom has been named the seventh head coach of the Maine women’s hockey team. Engstrom was the assistant coach at St. Cloud State from 2018 to 2022. “We are thrilled to have Molly Engstrom join us in Orono,” Maine director of athletics Ken Ralph said in a statement. “She possesses the strong playing and … Read more
Miami has announced that Jonathon Elliott will be joining the staff as the director of hockey operations. Elliott comes to Miami from Saint Mary’s, where he served as an assistant coach for the past four seasons at his alma mater. “I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to join such a storied hockey … Read more
Denver announced this week that men’s hockey coach David Carle has agreed to a multi-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season. In his four seasons as head coach, Carle has guided the Pioneers to an 86-43-13 overall record, two Frozen Four appearances and the program’s NCAA record-tying ninth national championship this past spring. Denver owns … Read more
Czechia rallied from an early 1-0 deficit to upset previously undefeated Team USA, 4-2, in the quarterfinals of the 2022 IIHF Under-20 World Championships (Photo: Andre Ringuette/IIHF Images)
Harvard’s Matt Coronato led the U.S. with two goals in a 3-2 win over Sweden Sunday night, securing the top seed at the 2022 WJC in Edmonton.
Mercyhurst men’s hockey head coach Rick Gotkin has announced the hiring of Tom Peffall as an assistant coach.
Wyatt Kaiser (Minnesota Duluth) and Carter Mazur (Denver) scored twice, as the U.S. downed Austria 7-0 in 2022 IIHF WJC play on Saturday.
When you relinquish something of worth, you want to recapture it. Especially if it was gold. Team Canada’s Brianne Jenner can attest to that.
Lennie Childs has been named an assistant coach with the Union men’s hockey program, head coach Josh Hauge announced this week.
Sacred Heart has announced the addition of Steve Bergin as a new assistant coach for the Pioneers. He previously coached with SHU during the 2020-21 season. “We are thrilled to have Steve return to our coaching staff,” said SHU head coach C.J. Marottolo in a statement. “He has rapidly climbed the ladder and is highly … Read more
Carter Mazur (Denver) scored twice, and six U.S. players were credited with multi-point games en route to Team USA improving to 2-0-0-0 in 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship preliminary play Thursday night at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Mazur was selected as the United States player of the game. “I’m happy about the way we stuck … Read more
Suffolk has named longtime NHL player and Stanley Cup champion Shawn McEachern as the team’s new head coach. McEachern becomes the squad’s first-ever full-time head coach after the position was elevated earlier this summer. “I’m excited to announce Shawn as our first-ever full-time head coach of men’s hockey,” said Suffolk director of athletics Cary McConnell … Read more
The U.S. opened 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship with a 5-1 win over Germany Tuesday night, led by defenseman Luke Hughes (Michigan), who scored a goal and added an assist for Team USA at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Hughes was also named the U.S. player of the game as the United States outshot Germany 50-11. … Read more
RIT has announced the five newest individuals selected for induction into the school’s sports hall of fame. The class of 2022 includes former Tigers goalie Jared DeMichiel, former women’s hockey standout Alysia Park, and USCHO.com’s own Ed Trefzger, for distinguished service. Induction ceremonies will take place on Saturday, October 15, in Rochester N.Y. at the … Read more