Minnesota freshman forward Chaz Lucius has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, forgoing his final three years of eligibility with the Gophers. The 22nd Gophers product taken in the first round of the NHL Draft, Lucius was selected by Winnipeg in the 2021 draft with the 18th overall pick. “Chaz is one … Read more
While no official announcements were made by Lawrence, the Vikings will have new head coaches for their men’s and women’s hockey teams for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “Both programs are currently in search of a new head coach,” said a Lawrence spokesperson in an email to USCHO.com. “We are in the process of starting to … Read more
Patrick Kraft, the current director of athletics at Boston College, has been named Penn State’s next vice president for intercollegiate athletics/director of athletics by president-elect Neeli Bendapudi. Kraft, who will succeed Sandy Barbour after she announced she will retire this summer after serving in the role since 2014, will assume the role on July 1. … Read more
Denver defenseman Kyle Mayhew is returning to the Pioneers for a fifth season of eligibility. Mayhew gained an extra year of eligibility through the NCAA due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayhew appeared in 40 games during the 2021-22 season, recording career highs in goals (two), assists (nine) and points (11) while helping the Pioneers win … Read more
The NCAA Board of Governors announced Tuesday that, by mutual agreement with the board, Mark Emmert will be stepping down as president of the NCAA. Emmert will continue to serve in his role until a new president is selected and in place or until June 30, 2023. “Throughout my tenure, I’ve emphasized the need to … Read more
The University of Wisconsin athletic board met Friday afternoon and approved contract extensions for both hockey coaches. Wisconsin men’s hockey coach Tony Granato’s five-year agreement was extended through June 30, 2027, while UW women’s hockey coach Mark Johnson’s five-year agreement was also extended through June 30, 2027. This past season, the Badgers’ men’s team went … Read more
The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts announced Thursday a multi-year plan to enhance the college’s athletics programming for years to come, including the return of men’s hockey to the North Adams, Mass.-based school and the implementation of a women’s hockey program. Both programs will play at the NCAA Division III level. “This exciting news continues … Read more
Augustana announced Monday that Garrett Raboin will be the first-ever head coach for the Vikings Division I hockey team, set to take the ice with the 2023-24 season. Raboin served as an assistant coach at Minnesota the past four seasons after spending the previous six seasons at St. Cloud State. “This is a great day … Read more
Denver sophomore forward Carter Savoie is turning pro, signing an amateur tryout with the Edmonton Oilers organization on Friday. He will report to the Bakersfield Condors, the Oilers’ AHL affiliate, and gives up his remaining NCAA eligibility. Savoie tied for the Denver lead during the 2021-22 season by scoring a career-high 23 goals and finished … Read more
Wisconsin associate head coach Mark Strobel has resigned from his position with the Badgers’ men’s hockey program. “I want to thank the student-athletes and their families for allowing me to coach and teach them the past five years,” Strobel said in a statement. “I am forever grateful.” Strobel, who played for Wisconsin from 1991 to … Read more
Following an extensive national search, Josh Hauge has been named the next head coach of the Union men’s hockey team. Hauge becomes the 22nd head coach in program history and the seventh in the program’s Division I era, which began in 1991. He takes over for Rick Bennett, who stepped down in January, and interim … Read more
Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings has been named an assistant coach for the 2022 U.S. Men’s National Team. Team USA will compete in the 2022 IIHF Men’s World Championship May 13-29 in Tampere and Helsinki, Finland, with David Quinn previously announced as the squad’s head coach. Hastings is serving as an assistant coach of a … Read more
The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday that the team has signed Minnesota junior forward Ben Meyers to a two-year contract through the 2022-23 season. Meyers will give up his senior season with the Gophers in signing the NHL contract. Meyers served as captain in 2021-22 and recorded 41 points (17 goals, 24 assists) in 34 games. … Read more
Michigan junior forward Johnny Beecher has signed an amateur tryout agreement with the AHL’s Providence Bruins for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. He’ll forgo his senior year with the Wolverines. A first-round pick (30th overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft by the Boston Bruins, Beecher recently completed his third season with the Wolverines, helping … Read more
Michigan sophomore forward Thomas Bordeleau has signed an amateur tryout agreement with the San Jose Barracuda, giving up his remaining NCAA eligibility. A second-round pick (38th overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks, Bordeleau was the Tim Taylor Award winner as national rookie of the year Big Ten freshman of the … Read more
Michigan sophomore forward Brendan Brisson has signed an AHL tryout agreement with the Henderson Silver Knights, forgoing his remaining NCAA eligibility. Brisson averaged 1.11 points per game during his sophomore season with the Wolverines with 42 points in 38 games. He scored 21 goals and 21 assists and was second in the nation in game-winning … Read more
Air Force coach Frank Serratore has agreed to a new three-year contract through 2025. “It is my privilege to announce this important contract extension and the continuity of leadership in our hockey program under coach Serratore,” Air Force director of athletics Nathan Pine said in a statement. “Our program is in great hands, and we … Read more
Jerry York, the winningest coach in NCAA hockey history, five-time NCAA champion, National Hockey League and U.S. Hockey hall of famer, and beloved Boston College ambassador and university citizen, has announced his retirement after 50 years of Division I coaching, including 28 years as coach of the Eagles. The 76-year-old York met with his coaches … Read more
There will be a new head coach at Michigan State for the 2022-23 season after Danton Cole was relieved of his duties on Tuesday. Cole leaves Michigan State after five seasons on the Spartan bench, posting a mark of 58-101-12. “Over the last month, I spent time evaluating where we currently stand as a hockey … Read more
Minnesota State junior forward Nathan Smith has signed with the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes, forgoing his senior season with the Mavericks. Smith, whose rights were traded from Winnipeg to Arizona last month, ranked second in the nation in scoring this year and first on the Mavericks in scoring with 19 goals and 31 assists for 50 … Read more