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
Jackie Barto, the first coach of women’s hockey at Ohio State, has decided to retire from coaching after 12 seasons with the Buckeyes and 27 years overall. Barto was hired at Ohio State in 1999 to start the women’s hockey program after spending five seasons as the head coach at her alma mater, Providence. “It … Read more
According to a report in the Watertown Daily Times, Clarkson has fired head coach George Roll and assistant coach Greg Drechsel. “We’ve started our national search,” Clarkson athletic director Steve Yianoukos said to the paper. “We’re very committed to hiring the best possible coach to fit the Clarkson University athletic mold. We are committed to … Read more
The New Jersey Devils have signed Union sophomore goaltender Keith Kinkaid to an entry-level contract. Kinkaid appeared in 38 games this past season, posting a 25-10-3 mark with three shutouts and a 1.99 goals-against average. He helped lead the Dutchmen to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, making 26 saves in a 2-0 loss against eventual … Read more
Minnesota-Duluth lost its second player in as many days to the NHL as freshman defenseman Justin Faulk signed with the Carolina Hurricanes Friday. Faulk will immediately join the Hurricanes’ top minor-league affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League, for the Calder Cup playoffs. “Justin is a gifted offensive defenseman who excels on the … Read more
Just days after its first national title, Minnesota-Duluth will look to retain that championship next season without junior forward Mike Connolly, who from a report in the Duluth News Tribune, will sign with the San Jose Sharks. “Any player just wants an opportunity to play, and the coaching staff here gave me a chance. The … Read more
Boston College sophomore defenseman Philip Samuelsson has decided to forego his last two years of eligibility and sign with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Samuelsson, drafted by the Penguins in the second round (61st overall) of the 2009 NHL draft, scored four goals and added 12 assists in 39 games this year. Last season, Samuelsson was part … Read more
According to a report on TSN, Merrimack sophomore forward Stephane Da Costa has signed with the Ottawa Senators, leaving two years on the table at Merrimack. Da Costa inked a two-year free agent deal after posting 90 points (30 goals, 60 assists) in his two years with the Warriors. The Paris, France native led Merrimack in … Read more
Denver sophomore defenseman Matt Donovan has decided to forgo his final two years of eligibility after signing a professional contract Wednesday with the New York Islanders. Donovan will report to the Islanders’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, to play out the remainder of the season. “We wish Matt continued success in professional … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Tuesday that the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs have signed Boston College right wing Jimmy Hayes an amateur tryout agreement. Hayes was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2008 NHL draft before being traded to Chicago in exchange for a second round pick on June 26, 2010. … Read more
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute junior goaltender Allen York to a two-year NHL contract. York will be assigned to the Springfield Falcons of the AHL for the remainder of the season. “It is a tremendous opportunity at a life-long dream that I cannot pass up,” said York, a sixth round choice … Read more
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Boston College junior forward Cam Atkinson to a two-year entry-level contract. Atkinson registered 31 goals and 21 assists for 52 points in 39 games this past season. He set a career high in goals, which led the nation for the second consecutive season. The 21-year-old finished his career at … Read more
Gustav Nyquist, the Detroit Red Wings’ fourth-round draft pick in 2008 and Maine’s leading scorer each of the past three seasons, has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the NHL club and will not be back with the Black Bears for his senior season. Nyquist, a 21-year-old forward, scored 50 goals with 94 assists in … Read more
According to a report in the Troy (N.Y.) Record, Rensselaer head coach Seth Appert has signed a contract extension that will go through the 2017-2018 season. “I’m thrilled,” Appert said to the paper. “Thrilled to be here and to stay here. I love it here.” The Engineers’ 20-12-5 record this season is the first time … Read more
RIT junior forward Tyler Brenner is the third player since the program moved to Division I in 2005 to leave school early and sign a professional contract as he signed a two-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. Brenner was seventh nationally with 26 goals and added 15 assists for 41 points in … Read more
Alaska junior defenseman Joe Sova has signed an entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils and will not be back in Fairbanks for his senior year. “This opportunity is something Joe has worked hard for and we want to wish him all the best as he pursues his goal of playing in the National Hockey … Read more
Michigan Tech announced Wednesday that head coach Jamie Russell has resigned his position after eight seasons behind the Huskies’ bench. “Jamie is a person of great integrity, and he has worked hard to fulfill the mission of our athletic department and university,” said Michigan Tech AD Suzanne Sanregret in a statement. “We wish him all … Read more
Minnesota junior defenseman Aaron Ness has given up his senior season with the Gophers to sign a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders. Ness will report to the Islanders’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, and play out the remainder of the 2010-11 season. “Aaron made tremendous strides this year physically … Read more
St. Cloud State junior defenseman Oliver Lauridsen will forego his senior season with the Huskies, signing an NHL deal Tuesday with the Philadelphia Flyers. Lauridsen, who turns 22 on March 24, was selected by the Flyers in the seventh round (196th overall) of the 2009 NHL draft. Over a three-year career at St. Cloud State, … Read more