McCabe Takes Over at Finlandia

John McCabe, an assistant coach at Alabama-Huntsville for the last six seasons, has been named the head coach at Finlandia. McCabe was the top recruiter for Chargers coach Danton Cole. “John brings with him all of the hockey knowledge that he’s acquired under coach Cole — and his former coaches — to help create at … Read more

RIT’s Wilson Gets Multi-Year Contract for First Time

After leading RIT to the Frozen Four in just its fifth season at Division I, coach Wayne Wilson has been rewarded with a contract extension through the 2014-15 season. RIT president Dr. Bill Destler made the news public on Monday when the RIT hockey team was honored before a Rochester Red Wings International League baseball … Read more

Concussions Bring Career to Close for Maine’s Solomon

The sixth concussion of his hockey career was enough for Maine’s Kyle Solomon. Solomon is retiring from hockey after suffering a concussion late in the season, he told the Bangor Daily News. In 42 games for the Black Bears over two seasons, Solomon had one goal and six points. He was known for his physical … Read more

Bemidji State’s New Rink Named After Legendary Coach Peters

Former Bemidji State coach and CHA commissioner R.H. “Bob” Peters will have the rink at the new Bemidji Regional Event Center when it opens in the fall. Robert H. Peters Rink will be christened Oct. 15 when Bemidji State’s men’s and women’s teams open play at the $60 million, 4,000-plus-seat arena. Peters coached the Beavers … Read more

Rule Book Headed for Change, But by How Much?

The NCAA men’s and women’s ice hockey rules committee gets this chance only once every two years, so there’s a little more emphasis to get it right. In the next month, leading up to and through the committee’s meeting June 8-11 in Indianapolis, the dialogue about potential rules changes will lead to debate and then … Read more

Michigan State’s Rowe Leaves After Junior Season

Forward Andrew Rowe will bypass his final season at Michigan State after signing with the Philadelphia Flyers organization. Rowe, an undrafted free agent, was an alternate captain as a junior, when he was second on the team with 17 goals and a plus-11 plus/minus rating. Related link: Early departures in the 2010 offseason “It was … Read more

Russell Replaces Tryder at Plymouth State

Brett Tryder has resigned after seven seasons as coach at Plymouth State, which elevated assistant Craig Russell to be his replacement. Tryder is leaving to pursue other business opportunities, the school said. Russell, a 2003 Plymouth State graduate who played four years at the school, will take over when the school debuts an on-campus arena. … Read more

Boston University Dismisses Saponari Brothers, Suspends Trivino

Boston University has dismissed brothers Victor and Vinny Saponari and suspended Corey Trivino, the school announced Tuesday. Trivino’s suspension will be for “multiple games at the beginning of the 2010-11 season,” according to a school statement. “Over a period of time, there have been cumulative instances in which Victor and Vinny Saponari have displayed conduct … Read more

Wisconsin’s Goloubef Signs with Blue Jackets

Wisconsin defenseman Cody Goloubef has signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets, giving up his final year of eligibility. Goloubef had 14 points and was plus-13 in 42 games as a junior for the Badgers. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason He was the Blue Jackets’ second-round pick, No. 37 overall, in the 2008 NHL … Read more

Bartkowski Signs, Adds to Ohio State’s Early Departures

Defenseman Matt Bartkowski is the third Ohio State player to sign a pro contract this offseason with college eligibility remaining. Bartkowski, a sophomore, signed with the Boston Bruins, which held his rights after a deadline-day trade with the Florida Panthers. He was a seventh-round pick in 2008. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason Bartkowski … Read more

Notre Dame’s Palmieri, Sheahan Arrested

A pair of Notre Dame freshman forwards face charges after being arrested early Sunday morning in South Bend, Ind., a newspaper reported. Kyle Palmieri has been charged with two counts of resisting arrest and minor alcohol consumption, and Riley Sheahan has been charged with public intoxication and minor consumption, the South Bend Tribune reported. Palmieri … Read more

Washington’s Emmert is New NCAA President

Mark A. Emmert, the president at Washington, was named Tuesday as the NCAA’s president. Mark A. Emmert Emmert will take over the national college athletics governing board on Nov. 1. He replaces Myles Brand, who died last September; James L. Isch has been interim president since that time. Emmert has been president at Washington since … Read more

Report: Three Boston College Freshmen Charged With Alcohol Possession After Crash

Three Boston College players were among those charged after an automobile collided with a trolley, according to reports. Goaltender Parker Milner and defenseman Philip Samuelsson and Patrick Wey face charges of being a minor in possession of alcohol following the crash, TheBostonChannel.com reported. Follow-Up: Trolley Operator in BC Crash Suspended (June 25) The three were … Read more

Osiecki Looks to Build on Tradition as New Ohio State Coach

Ohio State announced on Saturday that former Wisconsin Badgers assistant coach Mark Osiecki, 41, has been tabbed as its head coach for the 2010-11 season, replacing 15-year coach John Markell. “I think Johnny right before me did a great job,” Osiecki said. “I don’t think anybody, including myself, would have looked at [Ohio State’s] program … Read more

Selleck Leaves Oswego, Signs With Florida

First-team All-American Eric Selleck has signed with the NHL’s Florida Panthers after two seasons at Oswego. Selleck, the runner-up for the Sid Watson Award, given to Division III’s top player, led the country in points per game this season. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason He scored 21 goals and added 33 assists. “When … Read more