Former Ohio State assistant and Niagara head coach Chris MacKenzie has been named the new head women’s coach at Connecticut. MacKenzie has 11 years of collegiate coaching experience in both the women’s and men’s games. “My family and I are excited to be coming to the UConn family,” said MacKenzie in a news release. “UConn … Read more
The Detroit Red Wings announced Thursday that St. Cloud State junior defenseman Nick Jensen has signed a two-year, entry-level deal. Jensen was originally Detroit’s fifth-round pick in the 2009 NHL draft and played 119 career games with the Huskies, recording 86 points on 15 goals and 71 assists. In 2012-13, Jensen earned First Team All-WCHA … Read more
Maura Crowell has been named interim head coach of the Harvard women’s team while Katey Stone serves as head coach of the 2014 United States women’s Olympic Team in Sochi, Russia. “I am thrilled that Maura will be leading the Harvard hockey program in my absence,” said Stone in a statement. “She has certainly earned … Read more
Bemidji State announced Thursday that Tracy Dill as the university’s next director of intercollegiate athletics. Dill comes to BSU after 27 years at St. Cloud State, where he has served as associate athletic director since 1999. He will replace Rick Goeb.
Miami announced Monday that head coach Enrico Blasi has signed a new 10-year contract that will keep him behind the RedHawks’ bench through the 2022-23 season. Blasi’s original contract expired after the 2016-17 season and this new deal provides another six-year extension. “Miami holds a special place in my heart, having both played and coached … Read more
USA Hockey announced Thursday that Princeton’s women’s coach Jeff Kampersal has been named head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team for the 2013-14 season. Joining him as assistant coaches will be Boston College associate coach Courtney Kennedy and Boston University assistant coach Katie Lachapelle.
Massachusetts-Lowell defenseman Chad Ruhwedel will not be back for his senior season, instead signing a two-year, free-agent contract with the Buffalo Sabres. Ruhwedel recorded seven goals and 16 assists for 23 points in 41 games this past season with UML. He ranked fourth among all Hockey East defensemen in scoring, earned First-team All-America honors and … Read more
Mark Osiecki said he was “very surprised” to learn he would not be continuing as Ohio State coach. The school fired Osiecki on Monday after a three-year stint as coach of the Buckeyes. “They came in this morning and told me at 8 a.m.,” Osiecki said. “We didn’t know anything.” Ohio State was 16-17-7 this … Read more
The Los Angeles Kings have signed Denver junior forward Nick Shore to a three-year, entry-level contract. Shore was originally selected by the Kings in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2011 NHL draft. An assistant captain in 2012-13, Shore played in 39 games for the Pioneers and recorded a team-leading 34 points on 14 … Read more
According to the Denver Post, Jim Montgomery will be named the new head coach at Denver, succeeding George Gwozdecky. Denver has announced a press conference for Monday, but a press release would only say that the eighth head coach in program history would be unveiled. Gwozdecky’s two assistant coaches, Steve Miller and David Lassonde, will … Read more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute announced Saturday that head coach Seth Appert’s contract has been extended through the 2020-21 season. Appert was reportedly a finalist for the Denver head coach position. “I am thrilled to be at RPI, where we continue to build our program the right way,” Appert said in a statement. “I am humbled by … Read more
Just one day after firing Tim Whitehead, Maine named associate head coach Bob Corkum interim head coach on Wednesday. Corkum, a Maine alumnus (1985-89), has been the Black Bears’ associate head coach since 2008. “Bob Corkum was a great Black Bear and NHL player,” said Maine athletic director Steve Abbott in a statement. “He did … Read more
Union announced Tuesday that it has extended the contract of coach Rick Bennett through the 2019-20 season. Union finished the 2012-13 season 22-13-5 (10-8-4 ECAC), clinching its fourth straight 20-win season and in the process, making Bennett the first coach in program history to record 20 wins in each of his first two seasons behind … Read more
Maine fired coach Tim Whitehead on Tuesday after 12 seasons and with one year remaining on the four-year extension he signed in 2010. “This is about the future of our marquee program,” said Maine director of athletics Steve Abbott in a press release. “Since 2008, UMaine has experienced declining Hockey East success, season ticket sales … Read more
Longtime St. Cloud State athletics director Dr. Morris Kurtz joined Penn State on April 1 as the school’s special assistant to operations. Kurtz will assist associate athletic director Joe Battista and the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s hockey programs as they move into Pegula Ice Arena and the Big Ten for the 2013-14 season.
The Winnipeg Jets announced Monday they have agreed to terms with Denver sophomore goaltender Juho Olkinuora on a contract. Olkinuora played in 24 games with the Pioneers during the 2012-13 season and posted a 13-6-5 record, a 2.35 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. “We could not be happier for Jussi,” DU associate head … Read more
North Dakota junior defenseman Derek Forbort has given up his final year of eligibility and agreed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings selected Forbort in the first round (15th overall) in the 2010 NHL draft. Forbort recorded six goals and 39 assists in 115 career games at North Dakota … Read more
After first being reported by the Daily Gazette, Union junior goalie Troy Grosenick has given up his senior season with the Dutchmen to sign a free-agent deal with the San Jose Sharks. “We’re happy for Troy,” Union coach Rick Bennett said in the Gazette. “It’s more gratifying to know that he’s going to finish his … Read more
Dartmouth junior forward Matt Lindblad signed a free-agent deal with the Boston Bruins on Thursday and will report to the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League. “I want to wish Matt well as he takes the next step in his hockey career,” Dartmouth coach Bob Gaudet said in a news release. “Matt is a … Read more
The New York Islanders announced Friday that they have signed Denver sophomore defenseman Scott Mayfield to a three-year entry-level deal. Mayfield will join the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. “The Pioneer program is proud and happy for Scott and family,” said DU associate head coach Steve Miller in a statement. “He is … Read more