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Michigan State coach Nightingale signs multi-year contract extension as ‘there’s a buzz that even greater things are on the horizon’

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Michigan State has announced that head hockey coach Adam Nightingale has signed a multi-year contract extension. Entering his fourth season at the helm in 2025-26, Nightingale has guided Michigan State hockey to back-to-back Big Ten regular-season and conference tournament titles and a 69-35-9 overall record. His .650 career winning percentage ranks second in program history … Read more

Leivermann ‘great fit’ for Clarkson, joins Houle’s staff as assistant coach

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Clarkson has announced the addition of Corey Leivermann to the men’s hockey coaching staff as an assistant coach. Leivermann is bringing with him a wealth of experience across the NCAA, USHL and NAHL ranks. He will be involved in all aspects of the program, including player development, video analysis, recruiting coordination, and day-to-day operations. Leivermann … Read more

Former AIC player Tabb chosen new coach for Yellow Jackets as team starts 2025-26 season as NCAA Division II school

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American International has hired Patrick Tabb as the ninth head coach in program history. Tabb takes over for Eric Lang, who took the head coaching job at Rensselaer after AIC announced it was moving down to Division II starting with the 2025-26 season. “We’re thrilled to welcome Pat Tabb as the new head men’s ice … Read more

Bowling Green names Nicholson, Pritchard new assistant coaches for Falcons men’s hockey team

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Bowling Green has announced the hiring of Matt Nicholson and Jacob Pritchard as assistant coaches for the Falcons hockey team. Nicholson, a seasoned bench boss with nearly two decades of coaching experience, comes to Bowling Green after multiple stints in Atlantic Hockey with Robert Morris, Niagara, and Mercyhurst. Most recently, he served as the associate … Read more

Renderings unveiled for new home of Western Michigan hockey, the Athletics Performance Center and Kalamazoo Events Center

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Renderings of the future home of the Western Michigan men’s and women’s basketball programs and the WMU hockey program, the Athletics Performance Center and Kalamazoo Events Center, were unveiled June 5 at the State of Economic Development conference at the Radisson Hotel in Kalamazoo, Mich. “An opportunity like this, to offer our student-athletes a facility … Read more

Great Lakes Invitational returning to Van Andel Arena in 2025 with Michigan Tech, Michigan State, Ferris State, Miami competing for MacInnes Cup

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The 59th annual Great Lakes Invitational will take place on Dec. 28-29, 2025 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. Michigan Tech, Michigan State, Ferris State, and Miami will compete for the MacInnes Cup. Michigan Tech and Miami will meet in the first semifinal on Sunday (Dec. 28) at 3:30 p.m. followed by Michigan … Read more

From Nittany Lion to Lion: Longtime Penn State assistant Fisher tabbed new head coach for Lindenwood men’s hockey team

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Lindenwood announced Monday the hiring of Keith Fisher as the next head coach of the men’s hockey team. Fisher, who takes over for Bill Muckalt, arrives in St. Charles, Mo., after spending 13 seasons on the staff at Penn State, including the last seven as the associate head coach of the Nittany Lions. Overall, Fisher … Read more

Former Amherst men’s hockey assistant Smith selected new head coach for Western New England, will be ‘focused on elevating the competitiveness and profile of the program’

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Western New England has named Matt Smith as the next head coach of the Golden Bears men’s hockey team. Smith joins WNE as the seventh head coach in program history and takes over for Mike Young, who stepped down earlier this offseason. “I am thrilled to announce Matt Smith as the new head coach of … Read more

Cactus Cup tournament returning to Coachella Valley in 2026 with defending champ UMass Lowell joining Minnesota State, St. Cloud State, Yale

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The second annual Cactus Cup will return Jan. 2-3, 2026 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif. Next year’s event will feature UMass Lowell, Minnesota State, Yale and St. Cloud State. Friday’s first matchup begins at 3:30 p.m. PDT with game two starting at 7 p.m. The action continues Saturday with the consolation game beginning … Read more

Miami names assistant coach, recruiting coordinator Nies to new hockey general manager role with RedHawks

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Miami has announced that David Nies has been named the team’s general manager. Nies has served as the RedHawks’ assistant coach and recruiting coordinator since joining the Miami coaching staff in May 2024. In his new role with the Red and White, Nies will be responsible for all areas of player procurement, including scouting, recruiting … Read more

Michigan Tech hires former Lindenwood assistant, New Hampshire, Minnesota State forward Maass new assistant coach for Huskies

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Michigan Tech has named Benton Maass an assistant coach with the Huskies. Maass comes to Houghton after one season as an assistant coach at Lindenwood. He played collegiately at New Hampshire and Minnesota State and appeared in 122 professional games in the AHL and ECHL. “I developed a great relationship with Benton over the past … Read more

Cornell names longtime D-III coach, Alaska associate head coach Brown new assistant coach for Big Red men’s hockey team

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Chris Brown, who has spent 20 years as a Division III head coach and most recently served as the associate head coach at Alaska, has joined the Cornell men’s hockey coaching staff as an assistant coach. “Finding the right people that fit your program and staff needs are vital to player and team development,” Cornell … Read more

Soltys tabbed Lake Superior State men’s hockey general manager, brings ‘dedication to fostering a winning culture’

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Lake Superior State has announced the appointment of Eric Soltys as the general manager of the men’s hockey team. Soltys brings a wealth of experience to the Laker program, spanning over 25 years in collegiate and professional hockey. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Eric Soltys to the Laker family,” said LSSU director of athletics … Read more

Robert Morris adds former Boston College defenseman Clougherty to women’s hockey coaching staff

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The RMU women’s hockey team has announced the hiring of Keri Clougherty as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. A former Boston College defenseman and a leader both on and off the ice, Clougherty brings a wealth of experience, passion, and character “that align seamlessly with the values and vision of RMU women’s … Read more

NCAA Division I hockey players continue to thrive in classroom as both women, men top national average in APR

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NCAA Division I hockey student-athletes once again performed above the national average academically, according to the annual Academic Progress Rate (APR) data released this month by the NCAA. The women’s hockey four-year average score from 2020-21 through 2023-24 was 993, while men’s hockey scored 986, placing both among the top six among all women’s and men’s sports, … Read more

Former Post goalie, men’s hockey assistant coach Brown tabbed interim head coach for Eagles women’s hockey team

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With the departure of head coach Pat Bingham following the program’s first-ever NEWHA semifinals appearance in February, a familiar face is taking over the reins of the Post women’s hockey program as alumni and current men’s hockey assistant coach and women’s hockey goaltender coach Brandon Brown has been announced as the program’s interim head coach … Read more

‘Perfect fit’ Strand leaves Wisconsin-Eau Claire after 10 seasons, named new assistant coach for Vermont women’s hockey team

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Vermont has announced that Erik Strand has joined the women’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. Strand joins the Catamounts after 10 seasons as head coach at Wisconsin-Eau Claire. “We are very excited to welcome Erik Strand and his family to Vermont,” said UVM head coach Jim Plumer in a statement. “Throughout the time I … Read more