Former New Hampshire All-American and Patty Kazmaier finalist Kelly Paton has been hired as a volunteer assistant coach for the Mercyhurst women. “We are excited to add Kelly to our staff,” Mercyhurst head coach Michael Sisti said in a press release. “Kelly has great enthusiasm to join our program and will be able to work … Read more
St. Cloud State has named Jim Fetter and Brita Schroeder as women’s assistant coaches for the upcoming season. “After a long process, I am very excited to have a full staff in place,” said SCSU head coach Jeff Giesen in a statement. “Jim and Brita will be a great coaching mix of knowledge and expertise … Read more
Wisconsin deputy athletics director Sean Frazier has been named chair of the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee for the 2011-2012 season. Frazier’s one-year term will begin on Sept. 1. He succeeds Providence athletics director Robert Driscoll. “It is an honor to be named chair of such a prestigious committee,” Frazier said. “We are currently … Read more
Mercyhurst has named two former players to the Lakers’ coaching staff with Peter Aubry as the team’s new assistant coach and Neil Graham taking the post of volunteer assistant coach. Aubry, a goalie at Mercyhurst from 1998-2002, replaces John Rosso, who took a scouting job with the Tampa Bay Lightning last month. “It’s a wonderful … Read more
Niagara has rounded out its coaching staff with the addition of former Purple Eagles’ defenseman Pat Oliveto as an assistant coach. “I am very pleased to welcome Pat and his family back to the Niagara University community,” Niagara head coach Dave Burkholder said in a press release. “He was a role model on and off … Read more
Mercyhurst has confirmed to USCHO.com that Atlantic Hockey rookie of the year Taylor Holstrom and defenseman Nate Jensen have left the Lakers and will play for Penn State starting with the 2012-2013 season. Both 21-year-olds will play for Penn State’s club team next season and will maintain three seasons of D-I eligibility, according to the … Read more
Former St. Lawrence captain and Canton, N.Y., native Greg Carvel has been named an assistant coach for the Saints. Carvel replaces Bob Prier, who left to become head coach at Princeton. Carvel, who played at St. Lawrence from 1989-1993, was most recently an assistant coach with the Ottawa Senators and has 15 years of professional … Read more
Veteran NHL coach Andy Murray has signed a five-year contract to coach Western Michigan, the school announced Tuesday. He replaces Jeff Blashill, who left after one season to become an assistant coach with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings. The hiring of Murray, who has 20 years of coaching experience in the NHL, comes as the … Read more
According to the Boston Herald, Northeastern will name former player Jim Madigan as the Huskies’ new head coach. A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday at Matthews Arena. Madigan played for NU from 1981-1985 and was a member of a pair of Beanpot Tournament-winning teams, as well as Northeastern’s only Frozen Four entrant in 1982. … Read more
Matty Thomas has joined Denver as a volunteer assistant coach. Thomas joins the Pioneers after serving as an assistant coach with the Navy club program the past two seasons. He also graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2005. Thomas’ responsibilities at DU will include assisting in practice planning, breaking down and analyzing game video, … Read more
Northeastern defenseman Jamie Oleksiak has left the school and signed an Ontario Hockey League contract with the Saginaw Spirit, the Spirit announced Monday. The 6-foot-7, 245-pound Oleksiak, selected in the first round by the Dallas Stars in the 2011 NHL draft last month, finished his freshman year at Northeastern this past spring. “We have been … Read more
Eric Rud is returning to Colorado College after a seven-year absence after being named the Tigers’ new assistant coach Wednesday. “We are very excited that Eric is returning to Colorado College and joining our staff,” CC head coach Scott Owens said in a statement. “He brings great hockey knowledge and has a positive way of … Read more
Northeastern women’s coach Dave Flint has agreed to a contract extension to remain head coach through the 2015-16 season. “I am excited to announce this contract extension for Dave,” Northeastern director of athletics Peter Roby said in a statement. “His program has continued to improve each year and competes at a national level. His leadership … Read more
Former Niagara and Massachusetts-Lowell head coach Blaise MacDonald has been named an assistant coach for Massachusetts. MacDonald replaces Red Gendron, who was named the associate head coach at Yale. “Blaise was unquestionably the best candidate for the position and for our needs,” said UMass head coach Don “Toot” Cahoon in a press release. “He comes … Read more
Yale has named Dennis “Red” Gendron as an assistant coach for the 2011-2012 season. Gendron, who will be replacing Kyle Wallack on the Bulldogs’ bench, was an assistant at Massachusetts the past six seasons. A three-time captain and 1979 graduate of New England College, Gendron has spent the last 21 years coaching, with 11 of … Read more
Robert Morris has announced the hiring of former Colonials goaltender and United States National Team member Brianne McLaughlin as a volunteer assistant coach. “We are very excited to have Brianne join the Robert Morris coaching staff,” RMU head coach Paul Colontino said in a statement. “Bri had an excellent collegiate playing career and continues to … Read more
Albie O’Connell has been named an assistant coach at Harvard, coming to the Crimson after three years at Northeastern. O’Connell, who will work with Harvard’s defensemen and special teams, previously coached at Merrimack, Holy Cross, Niagara and Colby College. He played at Boston University (1995-1999), where he won four Beanpots and a Hockey East championship … Read more
Scott Steffen has been named Hamline’s head coach and will coach the Pipers on familiar ice this year at the Vadnais Heights Sports Center. Steffen, the owner of Steffen Elite Hockey Training and a 1997 Hamline graduate, runs his programs at the home rink of Hamline. Since 2001, Steffen has been the head strength and … Read more
Clarkson announced Friday that former Golden Knights defenseman Phil Roy has been hired as an assistant coach. “I am very excited to have Phil join our staff,” said Clarkson head coach Casey Jones in a press release. “He is an alum who has great passion for Clarkson University, the hockey program and the Potsdam community. … Read more
Wisconsin forward Craig Smith will forgo his final two years of eligibility to sign with the Nashville Predators, the school announced Thursday. The Predators drafted Smith in the fourth round (98th overall) of the 2009 NHL draft. “We’re excited for Craig,” Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves said in a statement. “The window of opportunity to make … Read more