Organization: NCAA

NCAA D-III Presidents Council supports proposal to allow D-III schools with D-I programs to offer financial aid

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The Division III Presidents Council supported three membership-sponsored legislative proposals late last month in preparation for the 2022 NCAA convention in Indianapolis. The council voted to support legislation that allows all Division III schools with Division I programs to provide financial aid, i.e. athletic scholarships, supporting the proposal that would provide consistent framework to the … Read more

NCAA announces off day added to Division I men’s hockey regionals schedule starting in 2022

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The NCAA announced Friday that teams advancing in the regional rounds of the Division I men’s NCAA tournament will have a day off before the regional final, starting with the 2022 tournament. The Division I Competition Oversight Committee approved the change recommended by the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee. The rationale for making the … Read more

Mercyhurst women’s coach Sisti appointed to NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey National Committee

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Mercyhurst coach Michael Sisti has been appointed to the NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey National Committee. Sisti, who replaces St. Cloud State coach Jeffrey Giesen, starts in the role immediately and his appointment will run until Sept. 1, 2016. “Over the years, I have been fortunate to serve as a member on the Women’s Ice Hockey West … Read more

Holy Cross AD, former player, coach Bellerose to retire on Dec. 31

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Holy Cross associate director of athletics and business manager Bill Bellerose announced Thursday that he will retire, effective Dec. 31, 2014. Bellerose has been with Holy Cross for 37 years, including the last 23 in his current role. From 1988 through 1993, Bellerose served as the head coach of the Crusaders’ team after previously spending … Read more

After NCAA violations, Alaska will lose scholarships, postseason play and must vacate past wins

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The University of Alaska-Fairbanks received notice Wednesday from the NCAA of a series of penalties from a series of eligibility infractions spanning the 2007-2008 through 2011-2012 academic years. The university discovered the infractions in 2011 and 2012 and self-reported them to the NCAA at the time, in addition to imposing some self-penalties. These new penalties … Read more

Northeastern gets three years probation for NCAA violations committed in 2011 and 2012

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In 2011 and 2012, Northeastern athletic department staff members identified NCAA recruiting violations in the sports of men’s hockey and track and field. The university self-reported the violations to the NCAA and took necessary corrective measures. The NCAA completed its review and on Thursday, released its report, which cited violations by former hockey coaches Greg … Read more

RIT women’s team now eligible for NCAA tournament

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The NCAA announced on Monday that the RIT women’s team will be a full-fledged member of Division I beginning with the 2014-15 season and will be eligible for full postseason play. “We are very pleased that our program has reached this milestone,” said RIT executive director of athletics Lou Spiotti in a news release. “The … Read more

Army coach Riley to sit on D-I committee four more years

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Army head coach Brian Riley has received a four-year extension to his term with the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee. The committee is responsible for the management of the NCAA championship, including team selection and operations, as well as future site selections for NCAA regionals and the Frozen Four.