Greg Fargo, the winningest head coach in Colgate women’s hockey program history, announced that he is resigning from his position at the end of June to take the head coaching role for Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) New York. Fargo transformed Colgate women’s hockey into a perennial national power, most recently guiding the Raiders to … Read more
Canisius has announced that assistant coach Daniel Paille has left the program to “pursue another coaching opportunity.” Paille, a former first-round pick of the Buffalo Sabres and Stanley Cup champion with the Boston Bruins, was named an assistant coach in August 2021 and prior to his promotion, spent two seasons (2019-21) as a volunteer assistant … Read more
Ohio State women’s hockey associate head coach Peter Elander has announced his retirement from collegiate coaching. Elander, who served three seasons behind the bench for the Buckeyes, closes a decade-long NCAA coaching career. “After these last two successful seasons with an unbelievable group of players, a great staff and very supportive athletics department, it’s time … Read more
Nadine Muzerall, the winningest head coach in Ohio State women’s hockey history, has signed a contract extension through the 2028-29 season. In her first eight seasons as head coach of the Buckeyes, Muzerall has developed the program into one of the country’s elite programs in women’s college hockey. Since she took over the program at … Read more
Saint Anselm announced Friday the appointment of Sam Ftorek as the new head coach of the women’s hockey program. Ftorek becomes the fourth head coach in program history, which dates back to 2004-05. He takes over for Jen Kindret, who was not retained after three seasons with the Hawks. “It is an honor to be … Read more
Troy Thibodeau has been named associate head coach at Miami. Thibodeau comes to the RedHawks after spending the past three seasons as an assistant coach at Dartmouth. “I am beyond excited to join the Miami University hockey program. I would first like to thank David Sayler and Brad Okel for having the confidence in me, … Read more
The USHL’s Sioux Falls Stampede has named Brandon Wildung as the team’s associate head coach for the coming season. Wildung served as Augustana’s goaltending coach for the 2023-24 season. “You want to surround yourself with people who push you and make you better each day and I know Brandon will do that for the staff … Read more
Miami has announced the addition of David Nies as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the RedHawks. Nies was most recently the assistant director of player personnel for USA Hockey’s NTDP. “I am honored and humbled to be a part of Miami University,” said Nies in a statement. “I’d like to thank David Sayler … Read more
Arcadia has announced the hiring of Ryan Heickert as the new head men’s hockey coach. Heickert began his duties at Arcadia on April 29 and replaces Patrick Carroll, who was interim head coach for the 2023-24 season. “I want to thank athletics director Brian Granata, associate AD Michael Hebenstreit and the rest of the search … Read more
Wisconsin-Superior has announced that Bre Simon has been named the new head coach of the Yellowjackets women’s hockey team. Simon becomes the sixth head coach in the program’s history, which dates back to 1998. She replaces Dan Laughlin, who retired in March after 21 years as head coach and 23 years with the program. “I … Read more
Marykate Drinkwater has been selected to lead the Rivier women’s hockey program. Drinkwater comes to Rivier after serving as a graduate assistant for the Western New England’s women’s hockey program, helping the team to a 17-8-3 overall record and the 2023-24 CCC postseason championship in only its third season of NCAA competition. “I am thrilled … Read more
Ben Syer has been named the 18th head coach of men’s hockey at Princeton. Syer takes over for Ron Fogarty, who was not retained after the 2023-24 season. A 25-year veteran behind the bench of Division I college hockey programs, Syer takes the reins of the Tigers after recently concluding his 13th season overall at … Read more
After two seasons as an assistant coach for the Union men’s hockey team, Lennie Childs has stepped down to accept the head coach position for the USHL’s Omaha Lancers. “My time at Union College was nothing short of tremendous,” said Childs in a statement. I thank Coach (Josh) Hauge for giving me the opportunity to … Read more
Lindenwood has named Bill Muckalt the next head coach of the men’s hockey program. Muckalt replaces Rick Zombo, who was not retained after the 2023-24 season. “I am extremely honored and excited to be the next head coach at Lindenwood University,” said Muckalt. “I want to thank Dr. Porter, vice president for intercollegiate athletics Jason … Read more
Tyler Walsh has been named head coach of the Gustavus Adolphus men’s hockey program. Walsh becomes the 20th head coach in the history of the program, but just the fourth in the past 60 years. “Tyler impressed the search committee, our administrators, and coaches during the interview process in many ways, but his leadership skills, … Read more
Bemidji State has announced that Amber Fryklund has been named the sixth head coach in Beavers women’s hockey history. Fryklund replaces Jim Scanlan, who stepped down earlier this week. “It is an honor to be named head coach of our women’s hockey program at Bemidji State University,” said Fryklund in a statement. “I want to … Read more
After a decade as head coach of the Bemidji State women’s hockey program, Jim Scanlan is stepping down from his head coaching duties. “I would like to thank former Bemidji State president Richard Hanson and director of athletics Tracy Dill for giving me the opportunity and trusting me with the position of head women’s hockey … Read more
Stonehill has named David Berard as the 12th head coach in program history as the program prepares for its third year at the NCAA Division I level. Berard takes over for David Borges, who retired at the end of the 2023-24 season. “We are thrilled to welcome David Berard to Stonehill as our men’s ice … Read more
Miami announced Monday that Anthony Noreen has been named the seventh head coach in RedHawks history. Noreen, who takes over for Chris Bergeron, who has not brought back after the 2023-24 season, has been the head coach of the USHL’s Tri-City Storm since 2017 and has also served as the Storm’s president of hockey operations … Read more
Middlebury has named Jack Ceglarski as the head coach of the men’s hockey program after serving as the interim head coach for the 2023-24 season. “The search committee and I are thrilled to have Jack as the next head coach of Middlebury men’s ice hockey,” said Middlebury director of athletics Erin Quinn in a statement. … Read more