Brian Troy has been named the new assistant men’s hockey coach at Albertus Magnus. Most recently, Troy was the boys varsity hockey head coach at the Winchendon School in Massachusetts. He first joined the staff at Winchendon as an assistant in 2014 until his appointment as head coach in 2018. “I’m extremely excited to join … Read more
According to the Telegraph Herald, defenseman Seamus Powell is leaving Boston College after one season to return to junior hockey with the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints. During the 2022-23 season with the Eagles, Powell collected one goal and was minus-3 in 21 games. “It’s a really good opportunity to play a lot more, get stronger … Read more
The USHL’s Youngstown Phantoms have added Minnesota goaltender Owen Bartoszkiewicz to their roster for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Bartoszkiewicz played for Youngstown in the first half of the 2021-22 season before departing to play for the Gophers. In six games with Minnesota, Bartoszkiewicz compiled a 3-0-0 record with a 3.72 GAA and a .883 save … Read more
Robert Morris announced Tuesday that Ryan Durocher has been named an assistant coach for the Colonials men’s hockey team. Durocher, who spent the 2020-21 season as an assistant coach with the Colonials, is returning to the program after spending a season as director of hockey operations at Colorado College and a year as an assistant … Read more
Minnesota State has announced the hiring of Keith Paulsen as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. “Keith is a real workhorse,” said Minnesota State head coach Luke Strand in a statement. “His multifaceted background will bring so many qualities for our players and staff. His recent stay in the American Hockey League (with … Read more
UMass Lowell has tabbed Eric Sorenson as the men’s hockey team’s newest assistant coach. Sorenson comes to Lowell after spending two years as an assistant hockey coach at Holy Cross. “Eric was organized and very prepared for this process,” said UMass Lowell head coach Norm Bazin in a statement. “Throughout our discussions, he came across … Read more
Robert Morris has announced that Jordan Lipson has been named an assistant coach for the Colonials women’s hockey team. During the 2022-23 season, Lipson was an assistant coach at Lindenwood. “Jordan brings a high level of experience in both her coaching and playing career,” said RMU head coach Logan Bittle in a statement. “She will … Read more
The MASCAC council of presidents and commissioner Angela Baumann have announced that Anna Maria and Rivier will be joining the conference as affiliate members. Anna Maria and Rivier will join MASCAC men’s hockey beginning in 2024-25 and provisionally for MASCAC women’s hockey. They will join Fitchburg State, Framingham State, MCLA, Plymouth State, UMass Dartmouth, Salem … Read more
After 29 years at the helm of the Harvard women’s hockey program, Katey Stone announced her retirement from coaching Tuesday. During her tenure as Harvard’s head coach, Stone has built a national powerhouse of a hockey program, including appearances in 12 NCAA regionals, six Frozen Fours, and four national title games, as well as nine … Read more
Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America will merge operations beginning with the 2024-25 college hockey season. Atlantic Hockey and CHA have shared a commissioner and conference staff since 2010 but have operated as separate entities with their own boards of directors and by-laws. “Merging our two leagues gives us the opportunity to streamline our operations … Read more
Buffalo State has hired Rachel Grampp as the head coach of the women’s hockey team. Grampp took over as the interim head coach for the Bengals partway through the 2021-22 season and led the Bengals to a six-win improvement in her first full season as interim coach in 2022-23. “We are thrilled to officially appoint … Read more
USA Hockey has announced the rest of the coaching staff for the 2024 U.S. National Junior Team that will compete in the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, Dec. 26, 2023 to Jan. 5, 2024 in Gothenburg, Sweden. St. Cloud State head coach Brett Larson and Minnesota associate head coach Steve Miller have been named assistant … Read more
Following a comprehensive search, Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America have named Eugene Binda, Jr. as their next supervisor of officials. Binda, who retired from officiating following the 2021-22 season, served as an officials observer for Atlantic Hockey during the 2022-23 campaign. He will begin his duties on July 1. “Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey … Read more
Salem State men’s hockey head coach Bill O’Neill has announced his retirement after a distinguished 42-year career with the Vikings. O’Neill amassed a 626-436-76 (.583) record during his tenure, completing his career ranked second all-time in total victories in NCAA Division III. He is just one of 15 NCAA coaches all-time across all divisions to … Read more
The Washington Capitals have named Spencer Carbery the team’s head coach. Carbery, 41, becomes the 20th head coach in Capitals franchise history and returns to the organization after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs. During his college playing days, Carbery graduated from St. Norbert, where he played … Read more
Lindenwood has announced Taylor Wasylk as the Lions’ next women’s hockey head coach. Wasylk comes to Lindenwood after spending the last five years as head coach at Suffolk. During her time with the Rams, Wasylk amassed a 64-44-7 record which culminated in a CCC championship and an NCAA tournament appearance this past season. “I could … Read more
Elmira has announced the resignation of head women’s hockey coach Jake Bobrowski. During his one full season leading the squad, Bobrowski helped guide the Soaring Eagles to its seventh straight conference championship appearance (UCHC, NEHC, ECAC West), while Elmira captured its second straight NEHC regular-season title after a perfect 17-0-0 campaign. Bobrowski picked up his … Read more
Nick Oliver, head coach of the USHL’s 2023 regular-season champion Fargo Force, is joining the Wisconsin men’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. “We are excited to bring Nick and his family to the University of Wisconsin,” Wisconsin head coach Mike Hastings said in a statement. “His depth of experience as a player and a … Read more
The CCHA announced Thursday that Marco Hunt has been named the conference’s new director of officiating. Hunt will officially take over on June 1, replacing Kevin Langseth, who is stepping down from the position at the end of May. “Marco was an outstanding referee who officiated in numerous WCHA Final Fives, NCAA regionals and Frozen … Read more
The NCHC has made a change in its director of officiating position as Don Adam is no longer with the conference. No reason was given in a conference-issued news release. “On behalf of the NCHC and our member institutions, I want to thank Don Adam for providing vision and leadership over the past decade,” NCHC … Read more