Former Adrian standout, NHL scout Musser hired as new assistant coach at Notre Dame

Notre Dame has announced that Tristan Musser has been named an assistant coach, effective Nov. 1, 2025. Musser will assume the staff position vacated by Andy Slaggert, who is off to pro hockey. His primary responsibilities will include personalized player development of current student-athletes and emphasized recruiting efforts of prospective student-athletes. Musser joins the Irish … Read more

CCHA suspends St. Thomas’ Sterzer one game for checking from behind penalty Oct. 24 vs. Providence

The CCHA announced Saturday that St. Thomas senior Caige Sterzer has been suspended for one game, stemming from an incident at 3:50 of the first period on Friday, Oct. 24, against Providence. The on-ice call was a two-minute minor for checking from behind. The suspension will be served during St. Thomas’ next game, which falls … Read more

WCHA suspends Minnesota’s Primerano, Ohio State’s Petrie one game each for actions at end of Oct. 19 women’s hockey game

The WCHA announced Monday that the league staff has reviewed the events at the end of the Ohio State at Minnesota game from Oct. 19. “The WCHA does not support fighting and acts of aggression that result in player safety concerns and reflect poorly on our league,” said a league statement. In addition to the … Read more

Longtime Notre Dame assistant coach Slaggert departing at end of October for pro hockey opportunity

Notre Dame associate coach Andy Slaggert has announced he will be leaving the school at the conclusion of the month to pursue an opportunity at the professional hockey level. Slaggert was elevated to associate head coach in 2017 and saw his position endowed during the 2024-25 season, becoming the first Ralph M. DiVietro Memorial Associate … Read more

Yale graduate, former NHL goaltending coach Westlund tabbed new assistant coach for UConn men’s hockey team

UConn has announced the addition of Alex Westlund to the men’s hockey coaching staff as an assistant coach with a focus on goaltending and recruiting. Westlund joins the Huskies staff after spending the past three years with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings where he served as the team’s goaltending coach. “We’re excited to add Alex … Read more

Rensselaer adds Schneider, ‘one of the brightest and most promising young coaches in college hockey,’ as new assistant coach for Engineers

Rensselaer has announced that Cory Schneider will be joining the RPI bench as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. Schneider arrives in Troy, N.Y., following three seasons at Clarkson, where he was an integral part of the Golden Knights’ coaching staff, including key roles in recruiting, player development, and power play management. Schneider’s … Read more

After 17 NHL seasons, former Michigan star Pacioretty back with Wolverines as special assistant to head coach

Former Wolverines standout Max Pacioretty has joined Michigan as special assistant to the head coach. Pacioretty played 17 years in the NHL, with his final season in 2024-25 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. “Bringing in a guy like Max is huge for us,” Michigan head coach Brandon Naurato said in a statement. “He’s been through … Read more

Former Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey captain Revering hired as new assistant coach at St. Scholastica

The St. Scholastica women’s hockey team has named McKenzie Revering new assistant coach. Revering, a native of Alexandria, Minn., joins the Saints after a solid playing career and years of developing top hockey talent. “We are extremely excited to announce our new assistant coach, McKenzie Revering,” said Saints head coach Sydney Brodt in a news … Read more

Former Oswego men’s hockey player Grimshaw named new assistant coach at Middlebury

Middlebury has announced the hiring of Trent Grimshaw as the assistant men’s hockey coach. Grimshaw joins the Panthers after playing in the SPHL during the 2024-25 season. “I’m very excited to welcome Trent to the Middlebury community and the men’s hockey program,” said men’s hockey coach Jack Ceglarski in a statement. “He will bring energy, … Read more

Conference of New England adds Salve Regina to men’s, women’s hockey conferences for 2026-27 season

The Conference of New England has announced it will add Salve Regina as an associate member in both men’s and women’s hockey beginning with the 2026-27 season. The addition of the Seahawks will bring the men’s hockey membership to 10 teams, while women’s hockey will officially be at nine teams. “Salve Regina University is a … Read more

Former Amherst women’s hockey assistant, Becker, Worcester State captain Kelly chosen as new Assumption assistant coach

Kylian Kelly has joined the Assumption coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Kelly began her collegiate career at Becker, where she played ice hockey, field hockey, and lacrosse, and was selected as a captain of all three teams. When Becker closed in 2021, Kelly transferred to Worcester State to play her final two seasons, … Read more

Former Boston College women’s hockey captain Connolly named new assistant coach at Stonehill

Stonehill has announced the addition of Erin Connolly to the Skyhawks’ coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. Connolly begins her collegiate coaching career after two years in the professional sector, serving as a sales development representative with Chaos Cylindo and OpenGov. Alongside her professional work, she has dedicated significant time to player development, spending more … Read more

Former Elmira assistant Grace, ‘a proven winner,’ named interim head coach for Potsdam men’s hockey team

Potsdam has announced that Mike Grace will serve as the Bears interim men’s hockey head coach for the 2025-26 season. Grace, who comes to the North Country after three seasons as the assistant coach at Elmira, takes over for Chris Bernard. “Mike is a proven winner, having excelled as a player and coach,” said Potsdam … Read more

Lake Superior State signs Whitten, already Lakers’ longest-tenured head coach, to extension through 2031-32 season

Lake Superior State has signed head coach Damon Whitten to a contract extension through the 2031-32 season. Whitten, already the longest-tenured coach in program history, will begin his 12th season behind the bench this October. “We are thrilled to extend Coach Whitten’s leadership with this contract extension,” said LSSU athletic director Tory Lindley in a … Read more