Patrick, Wallack named new assistants at Vermont

Vermont has announced the hiring of Kevin Patrick and Kyle Wallack as assistant coaches for the upcoming 2012-13 season. “It is an honor for me to introduce our new University of Vermont men’s hockey staff,” said Vermont head coach Kevin Sneddon in a news release. “We are extremely fortunate to add two of the nation’s … Read more

Bowling Green goalie Galley leaves school

According to the Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune, Bowling Green sophomore goalie Wyatt Galley has withdrawn from school after not seeing any regular-season action in 2011-12 as a freshman and undergoing hip surgery this summer.

Hockey East tabs Blake as ’12-13 graduate intern

Hockey East has announced that 2012 Northeastern grad Kristen Blake has been hired as the conference’s graduate intern for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. She will assist in event management, marketing and media relations in both the men’s and women’s leagues in the Wakefield, Mass., office.

Quinnipiac signs Pecknold to five-year contract extension

Quinnipiac announced Monday that head coach Rand Pecknold has signed a contract extension that will keep him behind the Bobcats’ bench through the 2016-17 season. “I’m very excited with my new contract extension,” Pecknold said in a statement. “I look forward to another five years at Quinnipiac and hopefully beyond. I’m thankful to president John … Read more

Quinnipiac women’s coach Seeley signed through ’16-17 with new extension

Quinnipiac announced Wednesday that women’s head coach Rick Seeley has signed a contract extension to remain with the Bobcats through the 2016-17 season. “I am thrilled with my contract extension,” said Seeley in a statement. “Quinnipiac University has become home for my family. I feel so fortunate to enjoy the incredible support president John Lahey, … Read more

Colgate announces staff promotions

Colgate head coach Don Vaughan has been promoted to associate athletics director, while associate athletics director Shaun Richard has added external operations and Nathalie Carter has been promoted from compliance and game operations coordinator to assistant athletics director for event management.