Mike Field has been named associate head coach for Arizona State, finalizing a staff that also includes head coach Greg Powers and assistant coach Alex Hicks. Field comes to Arizona State from the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League, where he served as assistant coach and director of scouting. He has also … Read more
Big Ten associate commissioner Jennifer Heppel has been appointed as the Patriot League’s new executive director, the conference announced Monday. She joins the Patriot League after working the past five years for the Big Ten, including the last two for the league’s hockey conference. A Big Ten spokesperson said how Heppel will be replaced in … Read more
Defending national champion Providence announced Friday that Scott Borek has joined the program as an associate head coach. Borek, who was an assistant coach with the Friars from 1985 to 1988, has been an associate head coach and assistant coach with New Hampshire for the past 13 seasons. “We’re excited to be adding Scott to … Read more
Holy Cross announced Thursday it has named former Stonehill captain and Trinity assistant coach Peter Roundy as a new assistant coach. “I am very excited to welcome Peter Roundy to our coaching staff,” said Crusaders coach David Berard in a statement. “Peter brings a wealth of knowledge to our program from his experience at Trinity … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology men’s coach Wayne Wilson has signed a seven-year contract extension that will run through the 2021-2022 season. In 16 seasons at RIT, Wilson has an overall record of 302-180-54. In 2014-15, Wilson led the Tigers to their second Atlantic Hockey conference championship and second trip to the NCAA tournament. “Wayne Wilson … Read more
Wisconsin announced Wednesday the hiring of Luke Strand as the Badgers’ new associate head coach. Strand will move his office about three miles, from the Alliant Energy Center to the Kohl Center, as he comes to the Badgers after spending the past year as the head coach and general manager of the United States Hockey … Read more
Ron DeGregorio will mark the end of a 12-year run as USA Hockey’s president on Saturday during the organization’s Annual Congress in Colorado Springs. “We’ve had so many great people involved in this organization,” said USA Hockey executive director Dave Ogrean in a statement. “It would be hard to come up with anyone that has … Read more
Wisconsin has tabbed John Hamre its new director of hockey operations. Hamre, who is expected to start on June 8, replaces video coordinator and director of hockey operations Zach Remiker, who is departing the program.
USA Hockey announced Tuesday that Ryan Hardy has been named director of player personnel at the National Team Development Program. Hardy worked for the past two years as the assistant director of player personnel at the NTDP after working for the NHL during the 2012-13 season as a regional amateur scout in the New England … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology women’s coach Scott McDonald has signed a five-year contract extension that will run through the 2019-20 season. In nine seasons as head coach at RIT, McDonald has an overall record of 186-72-23, including winning the 2012 Division III national championship. In just three seasons as a Division I program, he has … Read more
Denver announced Wednesday that longtime Winnipeg Jets scout and former Alaska head coach Tavis MacMillan will be joining the Pioneers as an assistant coach. MacMillan replaces Joe Clark, who recently resigned his post due to family obligations. “We’re very excited to be adding Tavis to our staff,” said DU head coach Jim Montgomery in a … Read more
The Philadelphia Flyers announced Monday morning that North Dakota’s Dave Hakstol has been named the team’s new head coach. “Dave brings a wealth of head coaching experience and success to the Philadelphia Flyers organization,” said Philadelphia GM Ron Hextall in a statement. “He’s a proven winner and we are pleased to have him become part … Read more
Neil Sinclair has been named the head coach of the Middlebury men’s hockey program, taking over for the recently-retired Bill Beaney. Sinclair, a 1993 Middlebury graduate, is just the fourth men’s hockey coach at Middlebury since 1946. He comes to Middlebury from Skidmore, where he has served in the same role for the past 10 … Read more
Former Michigan goaltender Steve Shields will join the Wolverines as a volunteer assistant coach. Shields played at the school from 1990 to 1994 and became the first NCAA goalie to reach 100 career wins (111), a record surpassed by Marty Turco (125 wins), who also played at Michigan.
John Harrington has been named head coach of the Minnesota State women’s hockey program. “We are thrilled to attract someone of John’s caliber to our program,” said Minnesota State director of athletics Kevin Buisman in a news release. “The depth of playing and coaching experience that he brings will be a major asset. John’s name … Read more
Vermont has signed men’s coach Kevin Sneddon to a contract extension through the 2017-18 season. “We look forward with much optimism and excitement knowing that our men’s hockey program will continue in the very capable hands of Kevin and his staff,” said associate vice president and director of athletics Dr. Robert Corran in a statement. … Read more
After the worst season in program history, Wisconsin’s athletic board decided against extending head coach Mike Eaves’ contract last Friday. However, the UW board did vote to maintain Eaves’ five-year contract that runs through June 30, 2019. This is all a normal part of the process at the end of each season for the board … Read more
Denver announced Friday that assistant coach Joe Clark and volunteer assistant coach Brett Blatchford have both resigned their posts in order to pursue “other opportunities.” Clark and Blatchford both joined Denver’s coaching staff last summer. “Joe and Brett both did a great job for us this past season and we wish them all the best … Read more
Connecticut announced on Thursday that Mike Souza has been promoted to associate head coach. Souza joined UConn prior to the 2013-14 season as an assistant as part of Mike Cavanaugh’s first coaching staff. “Mike’s extensive playing experience and coaching skills continue to enhance our program,” said Cavanaugh in a statement. “He was an integral part … Read more
Colgate announced Monday the addition of Juliano Pagliero as a new assistant coach. Pagliero replaces Jason Lefevre, who left his position this past January. Pagliero will work primarily with the Raiders goaltenders and defensemen and will also oversee the program’s recruiting efforts while assisting in the day-to-day operations of the team. “We are excited to … Read more