Jamie Dumont has been named an assistant coach for the Bowdoin men’s team, a team Dumont served as an assistant from 2001-2005. He replaces Jeff Pellegrini, who left to become an assistant coach for the Harvard women’s team. Dumont, a 1998 SUNY-Oswego graduate, has served in several coaching capacities around the globe, including stops at … Read more
Minnesota has hired Mike Guentzel as associate head coach, bringing him back to a team where he was an assistant from 1994-2008. Guentzel, who also played defense for Minnesota from 1981-1985, was an assistant coach at Nebraska-Omaha last season. “I wanted to hire a Minnesota alumnus, someone who could work with the defensemen and someone … Read more
Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna has been given a contract extension through the 2013-14 season. Bertagna, who is already the longest serving commissioner in the conference’s 28-year history, is beginning his 15th year with Hockey East after serving in a similar capacity with the ECAC for 15 years. “This contract extension is well deserved and … Read more
Joe Exter, an assistant coach with the U.S. National Team Development Program the last four years, has been named an assistant coach at Ohio State. “The experience Joe brings from working in college, in the USHL and with USA Hockey will be invaluable to our program,” said OSU head coach Mark Osiecki in a press … Read more
After an article in the Kalamazoo Gazette earlier this week that said Western Michigan head coach Jeff Blashill may be one and done with the Broncos and could be accepting an assistant coaching position with the Detroit Red Wings, the school made it official Friday in announcing Blashill’s resignation. Blashill led the Broncos this past … Read more
North Dakota forward Jason Gregoire has signed a contract with the National Hockey League’s Winnipeg Jets. A Winnipeg native, Gregoire elected to forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility in May to pursue his professional career. Gregoire finished his collegiate career with 109 points (57 goals, 52 assists) in 120 career games and his 15 … Read more
Alaska head coach Dallas Ferguson has signed a contract extension to stay with the Nanooks’ program through 2016. “Over the past seven years, Dallas has provided Nanook hockey with integrity, stability and exceptional coaching,” said Alaska director of athletics Forrest Karr in a statement. “He has a unique ability to reach student-athletes. They respond in … Read more
Nazareth College, a new Division III team starting play in 2012-2013, has named former Clarkson coach George Roll its first head coach. The announcement was made official at a press conference Thursday. Roll coached at Clarkson from 2003 until this past spring and was also the national D-III coach of the year in 2003 with … Read more
David Berard has been named an assistant coach at Connecticut, leaving Providence after a 14-year stint with the Friars. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of his caliber and experience to enhance our program,” Huskies head coach Bruce Marshall said in a statement. “He brings a wealth of knowledge in recruiting and coaching. We … Read more
Former Cornell standout Topher Scott has been named an assistant coach with the Big Red, his alma mater announced Saturday. Scott spent the 2010-11 season as a volunteer assistant coach at Miami. As a four-year letter winner for the Big Red from 2004-08, Scott was a finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award and the Lowe’s … Read more
Merrimack head coach Mark Dennehy has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him as the Warriors’ head coach through the 2018-19 season. “I am humbled and my family is truly grateful for the support and trust that (Merrimack president) Dr. Hopey and (director of athletics) Glenn Hofmann have continued to show in me … Read more
After four seasons as an assistant coach at Lake Superior State, Rich Metro is returning to professional hockey and the team that won two French elite league titles during his six seasons of playing overseas. Metro has been named head coach and general manager of Villard de Lans of League Magnus. “I’m honored that they … Read more
Jason Herter has been named an assistant coach for the national champion Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs. Herter replaces Brett Larson, who left the UMD staff last month to become the head coach and general manager of the Sioux City Musketeers of the United States Hockey League. Herter, who played three seasons at North Dakota, spent last season … Read more
Minnesota announced late Sunday night that assistant coach John Hill will not return for the 2011-12 season. “I appreciate all the hard work John gave to Gopher hockey,” said Minnesota head coach Don Lucia in a statement. “I wish John nothing but success in the future and thank him for his commitment to Gopher hockey.” … Read more
Mercyhurst assistant coach John Rosso has resigned to become an amateur scout with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rosso will primarily cover Minnesota high school hockey, the United States Hockey League and WCHA for Tampa Bay. “This is a great opportunity for John,” said Mercyhurst head coach Rick Gotkin in a statement. “He helped us tremendously … Read more
Penn State has named Maurice “Mo” Stroemel and Gina Kearns to the coaching staff for the women’s team that will start play in 2012. Stroemel, who coached Penn State’s club team the past four seasons, has been named associate head coach, while Kearns was an assistant coach at Neumann the past two seasons and will … Read more
Jason Lammers and Cam Ellsworth have been named assistant coaches at Massachusetts-Lowell. Lammers brings over a decade of coaching experience to Lowell, most recently spending the last two seasons with Colorado College. In addition, he has coached at Ohio State, SUNY-Geneseo, Princeton, Alaska-Fairbanks, Clarkson and Hobart College. Ellsworth joins the River Hawks after three seasons … Read more
Robert Morris has hired Mercyhurst associate head coach Paul Colontino as the Colonials’ new head women’s coach. Colontino replaces Nate Handrahan, who left for the same job at Ohio State earlier this offseason. Colontino, who has coached at Mercyhurst since 2006, has over a decade of women’s hockey coaching experience at the Division I level. … Read more
Ohio State assistant coach Steve Brent has decided to resign his position and take a job outside of hockey, the school announced Thursday. Brent played for the Buckeyes and has been on the coaching staff 13 of the last 14 seasons. “We wish Steve and his family all the best as he enters the next … Read more
Michigan Tech announced Thursday the addition of Bill Muckalt to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. “I had the opportunity to recruit and coach Bill (at Michigan from 1994-98) and he was an outstanding player,” said MTU head coach Mel Pearson in a press release. “He has a great work ethic and tremendous passion … Read more