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Dartmouth’s Thompson Arena set to undergo 11,050-square-foot renovation project, will benefit Big Green men’s, women’s hockey teams

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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

Plattsburgh captain Norton tabbed SUNYAC women’s hockey scholar-athlete of the year for ’24-25 season

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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

Augsburg men’s hockey assistant Vroman back with alma mater as UW-Eau Claire’s new women’s head coach

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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

After four seasons in USHL, former Alaska Anchorage coach Curley tapped as new associate head coach for Alaska

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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

Miami promotes Mauron from assistant to the head coach to assistant coach for RedHawks

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Miami has announced that Lionel Mauron has been promoted to assistant coach. Mauron had served as assistant to the head coach and handled the RedHawks’ program operations since joining the Miami staff in Sept. 2024. “We are thrilled to elevate Lio to our assistant coach position,” said Miami head coach Anthony Noreen in a statement. … Read more

Alaska’s Mignone, Army West Point’s Ward leave respective benches for jobs with USHL champion Lumberjacks

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Two assistant coaches from the NCAA men’s hockey ranks have joined the USHL Clark Cup champion Muskegon Lumberjacks as associate coaches. Casey Mignone comes to Muskegon from Alaska and Taylor Ward from Army West Point. Mignone spent the last two seasons at UAF as an assistant coach for the Nanooks. “Having the opportunity to coach … Read more

After stint in USHL, ‘huge asset’ Treviño named new assistant coach for Robert Morris men’s hockey team

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Marco Treviño has been named an assistant coach for the Robert Morris men’s hockey team. Treviño joins the Colonials after time with the USHL’s Tri-City Storm. He served as the head coach for one season with the Storm, following a period as an assistant coach. His record of 29-29-3-1 took them to a playoff bid … Read more

Former Wilkes hockey star, USHL coach Gurska tabbed new assistant coach for Babson men’s hockey team

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Babson has announced the hiring of Michael Gurska as the new full-time men’s hockey assistant coach. Gurska comes to Babson after spending the last three seasons with the USHL’s Chicago Steel. Originally hired as the team’s director of operations prior to the 2022-23 campaign, he was promoted to assistant coach and director of player development … Read more

Former Providence, St. Lawrence women’s hockey standout Tyo hired as new assistant coach with Canton

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Claire Tyo has been named an assistant coach with the Canton women’s hockey team. Tyo joins the Roos coaching staff after a five-year playing career, spending four years with Providence and her final graduate season at St. Lawrence. “I am thrilled to have Claire join our staff and program,” Canton head coach Kalie Hart said … Read more

Lindenwood names former Bemidji State assistant coach Magera to same job with Lions men’s hockey team

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Lindenwood has announced the addition of Andrew Magera as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. Magera comes to Lindenwood after spending the last two seasons at Bemidji State as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. “Andrew will be a great addition to our staff and team,” said Lindenwood head coach Keith Fisher in … Read more

Reigning Hobey Baker winner, Michigan State star Howard gives up senior season, signs NHL deal with Oilers

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The NHL’s Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday they have acquired forward Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for London Knights (OHL) forward Sam O’Reilly. The Oilers also announced Howard has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning in 2025-26, forgoing his last year of NCAA eligibility. Howard appeared in 37 games for Michigan … Read more

McKenna, odds-on favorite as No. 1 pick in 2026 NHL Draft, announces commitment to Penn State for ’25-26 season

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Gavin McKenna, the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft after racking up the accolades in the WHL the past few seasons with the Medicine Hat Tigers, announced his decision to play the 2025-26 season at Penn State Tuesday night on ESPN’s “SportsCenter.” McKenna picked the Nittany Lions over Michigan … Read more

Tennessee State not fielding men’s hockey team for 2025-26, aiming to move start to 2026-27

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After it was first announced in June 2023 that Tennessee State would field an NCAA Division I men’s hockey team for the upcoming 2025-26 season, it appears that will not happen. According to a report in the Tennessean, “uncertainty about a home ice location or practice facilities, a lack of fundraising, and unrest about the … Read more

Michigan State standout, 2025 Hobey Baker winner Howard earns USA Hockey’s Jim Johannson College Player of the Year award

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The accolades keep rolling in for rising senior Isaac Howard following a historic 2024-25 campaign, who was announced as the recipient of USA Hockey’s Jim Johannson College Player of the Year award. Howard is the fourth Spartan to earn this distinction, following in the footsteps of Jeff Lerg (2007), Ryan Miller (2001) and Mike York … Read more

Seasoned junior, college hockey coach Bruneteau returning to Stevenson as head coach of Mustangs men’s hockey team

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Stevenson has announced the hire of Matt Bruneteau as the head coach of the men’s hockey team. Bruneteau succeeds Dominic Dawes, who accepted the head coaching job at Norwich earlier this offseason. No stranger to the program, Bruneteau served as the program’s initial assistant coach back in 2016. While he was on the bench, the … Read more