Walter L. Bush, Jr., passed away Sept. 22 at the age of 86, just three days shy of his 87th birthday. USA Hockey’s co-chairman of the board, former president and namesake of USA Hockey’s national headquarters – The Walter L. Bush, Jr., Center – in Colorado Springs, Bush played an integral role in the growth … Read more
Former Boston College standout Craig Janney and the 1996 World Cup of Hockey Team will be enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame as the Class of 2016. USA Hockey made the announcement Monday night. “This is a truly magnificent class,” said USA Hockey president Jim Smith in a news release. “Each member … Read more
St. Cloud State head coach Bob Motzko has been named head coach for the 2017 U.S. National Junior Team that will compete in the IIHF World Junior Championship in Montreal and Toronto from Dec. 26, 2016 to Jan. 5, 2017. “It is a real honor to be asked to lead your country in what is … Read more
The U.S. National Junior Team earned the bronze medal with an 8-3 victory against Sweden on Tuesday at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship in Helsinki. Anders Bjork (Notre Dame), Ryan Donato (Harvard) and Matthew Tkachuk each scored twice and Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 35 shots in the win. “After a tough loss less than 24 … Read more
The U.S. National Junior Team suffered a 2-1 defeat Monday against Russia in the semifinals of the IIHF World Junior Championship in Helsinki. [scg_html_wjc2016]Christian Dvorak staked the U.S. to a 1-0 lead in the first period and Alex Nedeljkovic made 31 saves in the Team USA crease. “We battled to the end,” said U.S. coach … Read more
Four different players scored and Brandon Halverson made 16 saves as the U.S. National Junior Team defeated Denmark 4-1 in its final preliminary round game at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship in Helsinki. [scg_html_wjc2016]With the win, Team USA (3-0-0-1) secured second place in Group A and will play its quarterfinal game on Jan. 2 … Read more
Eleven players contributed points as the U.S. National Junior Team earned a 10-1 victory over Switzerland Wednesday in its third of four preliminary round games at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship in Helsinki. [scg_html_wjc2016]With the win, Team USA secured a spot in the tournament quarterfinals, which will take place Jan. 2. The U.S. will … Read more
The U.S. National Junior Team outshot Sweden 46-23, but suffered a 1-0 loss Monday at the 2016 World Junior Championship in Helsinki. [scg_html_wjc2016]Team USA goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic finished the game with 22 saves. United States captain and Michigan defenseman Zach Werenski was named the U.S. player of the game. Sweden scored the game’s only goal … Read more
USA Hockey announced the final roster for the IIHF World Junior Championship that gets underway Saturday in Helsinki, Finland, against Canada. The 22-man roster contains 11 current NCAA players and one recruit. “We’re looking forward to getting the tournament underway,” said U.S. National Junior Team general manager and USA Hockey assistant executive director of hockey … Read more
Michigan defenseman Zach Werenski has been named captain of the 2016 U.S. National Junior Team. In addition, Miami defenseman Louie Belpedio, Boston College forward Colin White and top-ranked NHL draft prospect Auston Matthews were tabbed alternate captains of the squad. “We’re excited about our leadership group here in Finland,” said Team USA coach Ron Wilson. … Read more
USA Hockey unveiled Monday the 29 players selected to the preliminary roster for the 2016 U.S. National Junior Team that will compete at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Helsinki, Finland, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5, 2016. The players will attend training camp Dec. 14-18 at Boston University followed by an additional camp in … Read more
USA Hockey announced Friday it has selected the Buffalo Sabres, along with First Niagara Center, HarborCenter and Ralph Wilson Stadium, as the host for the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship. Buffalo last hosted the World Junior event in 2011. For the first time ever, the event will include an outdoor game as part of the … Read more
The St. Cloud Times reported Tuesday that Kurt Kleinendorst has been signed to help coach St. Cloud State on the ice while full-time assistant coach Mike Gibbons recovers from hamstring surgery. Kleinendorst will serve as a provisional assistant coach and is able to coach the players, but will not be allowed to recruit while he … Read more
Rich Hansen and Phil Osaer have been named to the staff of USA Hockey’s American Development Model. Both will begin their positions on Sept. 21. A former player at Mercyhurst (2001-05), Hansen will serve as an ADM regional manager with responsibility for USA Hockey’s Atlantic (Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey) and New York Districts. … Read more
Massachusetts-Lowell announced Thursday the hiring of Andy Jones as an assistant coach. Jones comes from Clarkson, where he was an assistant coach since 2011. “We are excited to be able to attract Andy and his wife Tracy to UMass Lowell,” said Lowell coach Norm Bazin in a statement. “He showed great enthusiasm pursuing the open … Read more
The New York Rangers announced Thursday that the team has named Steve Greeley as assistant director of player personnel and Nickolai Bobrov as director of European scouting. Greeley joins the Rangers after serving as associate head coach at Boston University for the last two seasons. Prior to joining BU, Greeley served as a scout in … Read more
Two-time United States Olympian Molly Schaus officially announced her retirement from the U.S. Women’s National Team Program on Monday. Schaus enjoyed a nine-year career with USA Hockey and earned a pair of silver medals as a member of the U.S. team in 2010 in Vancouver and again in 2014 in Sochi, Russia. “I’d like to … Read more
USA Hockey announced Wednesday that former Clarkson defenseman Jeremiah Crowe (2006-10) has been named assistant director of player personnel and ex-Maine forward Greg Moore (2002-06) is the new intern assistant coach at USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program in Plymouth, Mich.
USA Hockey on Tuesday named Chicago, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Tampa as finalist cities in contention to host the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship. The annual event, which features 10 nations, is conducted in late December/early January each year. “We’ll likely further narrow the field in the next 60 days and then conduct in-person … Read more
The Nashville Predators announced Friday that the club has signed Wisconsin defenseman Jack Dougherty to a three-year, entry-level contract. Dougherty spent the 2014-15 season with the Badgers, tying for fourth among Big Ten freshmen defensemen in points (nine). Nashville, who selected Dougherty in the second round (51st overall) of the 2014 NHL draft, also announced … Read more