Michigan has named former player Brian Wiseman the team’s new assistant coach. Wiseman, a four-year letter winner (1991-94) and Hobey Baker finalist with the Wolverines, was an assistant coach in 2010-11 for the Calder Cup finalist Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League. He previously served as an assistant coach at Princeton during the 2003-04 … Read more
Robert Morris has extended head coach Derek Schooley’s contract three years through the 2015-2016 season. “We are very excited to extend Coach Schooley’s contract through 2016,” Robert Morris athletic director Craig Coleman said in a statement. “We have a first-class coach who has developed our program from scratch into one of the most respected in … Read more
Former Notre Dame forward and volunteer assistant coach T.J. Jindra has been hired as the new assistant coach at Alaska-Anchorage. Jindra played for four seasons with the Irish from 2003-07 and served as a volunteer assistant last year. He also coached at Sahhtuck-St. Mary’s prep school. “We are excited for T.J. to join the coaching … Read more
After announcing last month that he was leaving Michigan for a contract with the New Jersey Devils, Wolverines’ junior defenseman Brandon Burlon made it official Thursday. Chosen by the Devils in the second round (52nd overall) in the 2008 NHL draft, Burlon played in 116 career games for Michigan, scoring 13 goals and 34 assists … Read more
Colorado College sophomore defenseman Doug Leaverton has left the Tigers’ program and hopes to transfer to another Division I school. “The way the (2010-11) season ended was a sign,” Leaverton told the Colorado Springs Gazette. “I didn’t play the last four weeks. I decided I need to pursue my career elsewhere. I’ve made some good … Read more
The Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League have hired former Yale associate head coach Kyle Wallack as their new head coach and general manager. Wallack was at Yale the past five seasons. “We feel we have the right fit in Kyle,” said Ice president Charlie Skjodt in a statement. “Today’s game is built … Read more
Ohio State announced Monday the hiring of Nate Handrahan as the head coach of the women’s hockey team, becoming just the second coach in the 12-year history of the women’s hockey program. “My family and I are grateful for the opportunity athletics director Gene Smith and the hiring committee has given me to be the … Read more
The USHL’s Sioux City Musketeers announced that Brett Larson has been named the team’s head coach and general manager. Larson joins the Musketeers after serving as the associate coach at Minnesota-Duluth for the past three seasons. “This is a dream come true to be the head coach of the Sioux City Musketeers,” said Larson in … Read more
Clarkson has named Casey Jones its new head coach after an extensive national search. Jones, associate head coach and Cornell alumnus, previously served as an assistant coach at Clarkson from 1993-1995. “Jones brings a high energy-style to the Golden Knights that matches the enthusiasm of Clarkson fans and our commitment to great hockey in the … Read more
Minnesota freshman forward Max Gardiner will not be back with the Gophers next fall, choosing to leave the program to play junior hockey in the United States Hockey League with the Dubuque Fighting Saints. Dubuque obtained Gardiner’s rights in this past Monday’s USHL Entry Draft. “We had a good conversation and he was disappointed in … Read more
North Dakota junior forward Jason Gregoire announced Wednesday that he will forgo his senior year of eligibility next season in order to play professionally. Gregoire was a third-round pick of the New York Islanders in the 2007 NHL draft, but will take advantage of a loophole in the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement that allows him … Read more
Chris Brooks has been hired as the next men’s head coach at Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Brooks becomes the fifth head coach in Pointers history, replacing Wil Nichol, who resigned to accept a front office position in the National Hockey League. “Chris brings over 12 years of proven success as a hockey coach at the collegiate and … Read more
Scott Sandelin, who guided Minnesota-Duluth to its first national championship last month, has signed a five-year contract extension that will keep him behind the Bulldogs’ bench through the 2016-2017 season. Sandelin will earn an annual salary of $235,000. “We are very pleased with the leadership Scott has provided to our men’s hockey program and are … Read more
Bob Prier has been named the new head coach at Princeton and will be formally introduced at a press conference on Tuesday. Prier had been an assistant coach and associate head coach at St. Lawrence since 2002. “It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Bob Prier as Princeton’s new head coach of ice … Read more
Wisconsin junior forward Jordy Murray has signed a professional contract with the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the Swiss National League A and will not return for his final year of collegiate eligibility with the Badgers. “My three years here with the team and coach (Mike) Eaves have been great,” said Murray in a press release. “I’ve … Read more
While he hasn’t signed on the dotted line just yet, Michigan defenseman Brandon Burlon will forego his senior year with the Wolverines and sign an NHL deal with the New Jersey Devils, according to The Wolverine. “It’s just been something that has been brewing in my head for awhile – it’s time for a change,” … Read more
It’s not finalized yet, but a report in the Wisconsin State Journal has Badgers forward Jordy Murray giving up his senior year to sign a pro contract in Switzerland. “I told the (Wisconsin) coaching staff and my teammates that unless something changes in the next couple of days, I’m leaving,” Murray told the paper. “It’s … Read more
New Michigan State coach Tom Anastos has added former Spartan players Kelly Miller and Mike Gilmore to the Spartan coaching staff, and also retained Tom Newton as an assistant coach and Adam Nightingale as the team’s video coordinator. “I’m excited to have our staff in place so that we can really begin to move forward … Read more
Western Michigan has extended USCHO.com national coach of the year Jeff Blashill’s contract through the 2015-16 season. According to a press release issued by WMU, through incentive adjustments, Blashill’s guaranteed compensation will raise to $275,000 annually with the new deal. “I am very excited to strengthen my commitment to Western Michigan University and the Bronco … Read more
North Dakota junior forward Brett Hextall has signed an entry-level contract with the Phoenix Coyotes and will forgo his senior season with the Fighting Sioux. Phoenix selected Hextall in the sixth round (159th overall) of the 2008 NHL draft. Hextall tallied 13 goals and 16 assists for a career-high 29 points in 39 games last … Read more