Denver has named Travis Culhane its director of hockey operations. “We are excited to welcome Travis Culhane and his fiancé Michelle to the Pioneer hockey family,” DU coach Davis Carle said in a statement. “Travis brings an elite ability to connect with people, great organizational skills and a vast knowledge base to execute the hockey … Read more
Canisius has announced the addition of Max Mobley as an assistant coach. “Max is a terrific addition to our staff,” Canisius head coach Trevor Large said in a statement. “He is passionate, professional and has the positive energy to enhance our current players’ development as well as the experience to drive our recruiting efforts. Max … Read more
Oswego has announced that Mark Digby has been named head coach of the women’s hockey team. Digby was the associate head coach for the team during the 2019-20 season and served as interim head coach the past year, taking over for Diane Dillon in June 2020. “This is a special day for me and my … Read more
Holy Cross has announced four new members of first-year head coach Bill Riga’s coaching staff. Joining Riga during his first season will be assistant coaches Castan Sommer and Eric Sorenson, volunteer assistant coach Bobby Butler, and director of operations Blake Hailer. Sommer rejoins the Crusaders as an assistant coach after playing for the team from … Read more
TJ Manastersky has been named an assistant men’s hockey coach at Union. “I am grateful to (Union head coach) Rick Bennett for the opportunity to coach at Union College,” Manastersky said in a statement. “I am thrilled to join a storied hockey program at an elite institution, and I am eager to get to work … Read more
After five seasons as the head coach of the Castleton men’s team, Bill Silengo has stepped down from the position “to pursue other opportunities,” according to a news release. Silengo guided Castleton to a 28-67-16 record in the New England Hockey Conference during his tenure. He led Castleton to an 11-10-6 mark and an appearance … Read more
Mercyhurst announced this week contract extensions for men’s hockey head coach Rick Gotkin and women’s hockey head coach Michael Sisti. “It is an exciting time for Mercyhurst Athletics as we prepare to resume normal operations this fall, while two opening two facilities that will rank among the best in our region,” said Mercyhurst director of … Read more
Colgate has announced the promotion of Dana Borges to associate head coach for the men’s hockey team. Now having wrapped up his third season, Borges joined the Colgate program as an assistant coach for the 2018-19 campaign after previously serving as a volunteer assistant coach for the Raiders in the 2016-17 season. “Dana is one … Read more
Norwich women’s hockey assistant coach Mollie Fitzpatrick is stepping down from her post to join the Boston University women’s hockey coaching staff. Fitzpatrick has served as the assistant coach for the past six seasons, helping lead Norwich to the 2018 national championship under head coach Mark Bolding. Fitzpatrick has spent 11 of the last 13 … Read more
St. Thomas announced Thursday the addition of assistant coaches Leon Hayward and Stu Bickel to Rico Blasi’s staff in preparation for the Tommies’ first season of Division I play. The pair brings a variety of coaching and instructional experiences from youth and preps to junior as well as Division I assistant roles. They each enjoyed … Read more
Tyler Shelast has been named an assistant coach with the Michigan Tech hockey team after eight seasons as the program’s strength and conditioning coach. He played for the Huskies from 2004-08. “I’m excited to announce the hiring of Tyler Shelast,” MTU head coach Joe Shawhan said in a news release. “Tyler is a high-energy coach … Read more
Saint Anselm has hired Jen Kindret to serve as the school’s head coach for women’s hockey, becoming just the third individual to lead the Hawks program since its inception. Kindret comes to the Hilltop from Robert Morris where she served a two-year stint as the top assistant coach for the Colonials. Helping the team to … Read more
Jim Madigan, who over the last decade had re-elevated Northeastern men’s hockey to a national power, will step aside from his position as head coach to assume the role as Athletic Director for the university. He replaces Jeff Konya, who recently accepted a similar position at San Jose State University. Jerry Keefe, an assistant to … Read more
St. Cloud State and men’s hockey coach Brett Larson have agreed to a contract extension that keeps Larson with the Huskies through the 2027-28 season. “Since his arrival at St. Cloud State and very first meeting with the team, Coach Larson has demonstrated an impressive capacity for leadership and coaching,” said SCSU director of athletics … Read more
Alaska Anchorage announced Monday that head coach Matt Curley has submitted his resignation, effective June 30. “This was a very difficult decision for me and my family because we believe in Seawolf hockey’s future,” said Curley in a statement. “It’s been a privilege to coach such fine young men, as well as live in the … Read more
The USHL announced Friday that Bill Robertson has been named the tenth president and commissioner. Robertson joins the USHL after seven seasons as the president and commissioner of the WCHA, which dissolved after the 2020-21 season. “I’ve known and worked with Bill for 20 years and am confident in saying the USHL is in great … Read more
Northern Michigan has announced that Nick Peruzzi has been named a new assistant coach for the Wildcats. “We are very excited to add Nick to our coaching staff,” NMU coach Grant Potulny said in a statement. “Throughout the interview process, Nick displayed his knowledge and passion for the game. His energy, preparation and work ethic … Read more
Penn State announced Wednesday the hiring of Juliano Pagliero as an assistant coach for the Nittany Lions men’s hockey team. Pagliero has a decade’s worth of coaching experience, including eight years at the Division I level, and comes to Penn State after spending the previous three seasons at UMass Lowell. “Juliano is a great fit … Read more
St. Thomas announced Monday that Joel Johnson will be its next women’s hockey head coach. Johnson brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the Tommies, both at the collegiate level as well as with USA Hockey. Having spent 16 seasons in the WCHA, Johnson will lead St. Thomas’ move into Division I play, … Read more
Colin Bailey has been named the executive director of Colorado College’s Ed Robson Arena. Bailey comes to Colorado College after serving as the assistant athletic director for event management and operations at St. Lawrence. His responsibilities at SLU included game management for the school’s 35 NCAA intercollegiate athletic programs, oversight of men’s and women’s Division … Read more