While no official announcements were made by Lawrence, the Vikings will have new head coaches for their men’s and women’s hockey teams for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “Both programs are currently in search of a new head coach,” said a Lawrence spokesperson in an email to USCHO.com. “We are in the process of starting to … Read more
Patrick Kraft, the current director of athletics at Boston College, has been named Penn State’s next vice president for intercollegiate athletics/director of athletics by president-elect Neeli Bendapudi. Kraft, who will succeed Sandy Barbour after she announced she will retire this summer after serving in the role since 2014, will assume the role on July 1. … Read more
The University of Wisconsin athletic board met Friday afternoon and approved contract extensions for both hockey coaches. Wisconsin men’s hockey coach Tony Granato’s five-year agreement was extended through June 30, 2027, while UW women’s hockey coach Mark Johnson’s five-year agreement was also extended through June 30, 2027. This past season, the Badgers’ men’s team went … Read more
Augustana announced Monday that Garrett Raboin will be the first-ever head coach for the Vikings Division I hockey team, set to take the ice with the 2023-24 season. Raboin served as an assistant coach at Minnesota the past four seasons after spending the previous six seasons at St. Cloud State. “This is a great day … Read more
Wisconsin associate head coach Mark Strobel has resigned from his position with the Badgers’ men’s hockey program. “I want to thank the student-athletes and their families for allowing me to coach and teach them the past five years,” Strobel said in a statement. “I am forever grateful.” Strobel, who played for Wisconsin from 1991 to … Read more
Following an extensive national search, Josh Hauge has been named the next head coach of the Union men’s hockey team. Hauge becomes the 22nd head coach in program history and the seventh in the program’s Division I era, which began in 1991. He takes over for Rick Bennett, who stepped down in January, and interim … Read more
Air Force coach Frank Serratore has agreed to a new three-year contract through 2025. “It is my privilege to announce this important contract extension and the continuity of leadership in our hockey program under coach Serratore,” Air Force director of athletics Nathan Pine said in a statement. “Our program is in great hands, and we … Read more
Jerry York, the winningest coach in NCAA hockey history, five-time NCAA champion, National Hockey League and U.S. Hockey hall of famer, and beloved Boston College ambassador and university citizen, has announced his retirement after 50 years of Division I coaching, including 28 years as coach of the Eagles. The 76-year-old York met with his coaches … Read more
There will be a new head coach at Michigan State for the 2022-23 season after Danton Cole was relieved of his duties on Tuesday. Cole leaves Michigan State after five seasons on the Spartan bench, posting a mark of 58-101-12. “Over the last month, I spent time evaluating where we currently stand as a hockey … Read more
Concordia (Minn.) announced Monday that Kirk Olimb has been named the new head coach for the Concordia men’s hockey program. Olimb, who has been head coach and general manager of the NA3HL’s Willmar Warhawks, becomes the sixth head coach in the Cobbers program since the 1967-68 season. “Kirk’s success as a coach, player and student-athlete … Read more
Boston University announced Wednesday that Albie O’Connell will not return as head coach of the Terriers’ men’s hockey program. In four seasons, O’Connell compiled a 58-49-16 record and led the Terriers to one NCAA tournament appearance. The 2021-22 season came to an end with a loss in the Hockey East quarterfinals as BU missed out … Read more
Syracuse women’s hockey head coach Paul Flanagan has announced his retirement after 23 seasons as a head coach and 38 years in the sport as a player and coach in the collegiate ranks. The only head coach in Syracuse hockey history, Flanagan built the Orange program from the start. A four-time CHA coach of the … Read more
Robert Morris has announced that the school has signed men’s hockey coach Derek Schooley to a five-year contract. The only head coach the program has ever known, Schooley is now signed through the 2026-27 season. “I would like to thank vice president and athletic director Chris King and the entire Robert Morris community for their … Read more
Union men’s hockey coach Rick Bennett resigned his position Jan. 28, effective immediately. Assistant coach John Ronan has been named interim head coach and will lead the team for the remainder of the current season. Bennett’s resignation follows “an allegation about his coaching style and practices that was substantiated through an investigation by the college,” … Read more
After more than eight years at the helm, NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton is stepping down from his role following the conclusion of the 2021-22 season. Fenton has been hired as the commissioner of the Summit League and will officially begin that role on April 11, 2022. Fenton will start his transition as a special consultant … Read more
Alaska Anchorage announced Wednesday that Kevin Murdock has been hired as an assistant coach with the Seawolves. Murdock comes to UAA, which will return to play in 2022-23, from the NAHL’s North Iowa Bulls where he served as the associate head coach and general manager. “Kevin is one of the brightest young minds in hockey … Read more
The WCHA has agreed to a three-year contract extension with commissioner Jennifer Flowers that will keep Flowers with the league through the 2024-25 season. “I am grateful for the support of our membership. Leading this league is an opportunity that means so much to me,” said Flowers in a statement. “The foundation of this league … Read more
College Hockey Inc. has named Jayson Hajdu as the organization’s new director of communications. Hajdu will lead College Hockey Inc.’s digital media, media relations and communications efforts. His official start date is Monday, November 15. “Jayson’s professional experience and personal passion for all things college hockey make him an ideal addition to College Hockey Inc.,” … Read more
Wesleyan has announced that the school has hired Joe Ferriss as an assistant coach for the Cardinals’ men’s hockey team. Ferriss was a three-year graduate assistant at UConn from 2018 to 2021, assisting the program with video breakdown of games and practices, developing scouting reports and practice plans. Ferriss graduated from UConn in 2016 with … Read more
Alaska Anchorage announced Wednesday that former Seawolves player Matt Shasby has been named the seventh head hockey coach in school history. Shasby replaces Matt Curley, who resigned in June, and was one of three finalists for the job. Currently the vice president of player development for the state of Alaska and serving as a coach … Read more