Hockey East suspends Vermont’s Münzenberger one game for head contact penalty against Maine

Hockey East announced Monday that Vermont freshman defenseman Luca Münzenberger has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 15:33 of the third period on Saturday, December 4 at Maine. On the play, Münzenberger was assessed a five-minute major penalty for contact to the head and a game misconduct. Münzenberger will miss the … Read more

North Dakota’s Jandric suspended one game by NCHC for spearing penalty against St. Cloud State

The NCHC has issued a one-game suspension to North Dakota graduate student defenseman Chris Jandric, stemming from a stick infraction during the Fighting Hawks’ game against St. Cloud State on Friday night at SCSU’s Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. On the play, Jandric was assessed a major penalty for spearing and given a game misconduct … Read more

NCHC commissioner Fenton leaving conference at end of ’21-22 season for similar role with Summit League

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After more than eight years at the helm, NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton is stepping down from his role following the conclusion of the 2021-22 season. Fenton has been hired as the commissioner of the Summit League and will officially begin that role on April 11, 2022. Fenton will start his transition as a special consultant … Read more

Alaska Anchorage names former NAHL, NA3HL coach Murdock to assistant’s role with Seawolves

Alaska Anchorage announced Wednesday that Kevin Murdock has been hired as an assistant coach with the Seawolves. Murdock comes to UAA, which will return to play in 2022-23, from the NAHL’s North Iowa Bulls where he served as the associate head coach and general manager. “Kevin is one of the brightest young minds in hockey … Read more

Bemidji State’s Sillinger suspended one game by CCHA for head contact penalty against Arizona State

The CCHA announced Monday that Bemidji State sophomore forward Lukas Sillinger has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 9:55 of the third period on Friday, Nov. 26, against Arizona State. The on-ice call was a five-minute major and game misconduct penalty for contact to the head. The suspension will be served … Read more

Boston College postpones upcoming college hockey games against Notre Dame, Harvard due to COVID-19 protocols

Due to COVID-19 protocols and “out of an abundance of caution,” according to a news release, the Boston College men’s hockey team has postponed its games against Notre Dame this Friday, Nov. 26 and Harvard next Tuesday, Nov. 30. The schools are currently working to reschedule these two games to later dates. The Eagles are … Read more

CCHA announces one-game suspension to Bowling Green’s Collin for head contact penalty against Lake Superior State

The CCHA announced Sunday a one-game suspension for Bowling Green sophomore forward Chrystopher Collin. The suspension stems from an incident at 15:06 of the third period on Saturday, Nov. 20 against Lake Superior State where Collin was assessed a five-minute major and game misconduct penalties for contact to the head. After further league review, the … Read more

Hockey East hands down one-game suspension to Boston University’s Boucher for incident vs. Northeastern

Hockey East announced Saturday that Boston University freshman forward Tyler Boucher has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 9:18 of the second period on Friday, November 19 against Northeastern. No penalty was called on the play. Boucher will miss the game on Saturday, November 20 at Northeastern and will be eligible … Read more

Hockey East suspends Maine’s Hebert one game for roughing penalty against Boston College

Hockey East announced Friday that Maine senior forward Grant Hebert has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 18:11 of the third period on Thursday, November 18 at Boston College. On the play, Hebert was given a two-minute penalty for roughing. Hebert will miss the game on Friday, November 19 at Boston … Read more

Flowers agrees to contract extension as WCHA commissioner through 2024-25 women’s college hockey season

The WCHA has agreed to a three-year contract extension with commissioner Jennifer Flowers that will keep Flowers with the league through the 2024-25 season. “I am grateful for the support of our membership. Leading this league is an opportunity that means so much to me,” said Flowers in a statement. “The foundation of this league … Read more

Buffalo-area Hilbert College to enter NCAA Division III women’s hockey ranks starting with 2022-23 season

Hilbert College has announced the addition of three new sports, including women’s hockey, which will begin play in the fall of 2022. “As outlined in our strategic plan, Hilbert has always intended to grow our athletic offerings,” Hilbert president Michael Brophy said in a statement. “Given the current momentum around revitalizing our Hilbert campus and … Read more

College Hockey Inc. brings aboard former North Dakota SID Hajdu as new director of communications

College Hockey Inc. has named Jayson Hajdu as the organization’s new director of communications. Hajdu will lead College Hockey Inc.’s digital media, media relations and communications efforts. His official start date is Monday, November 15. “Jayson’s professional experience and personal passion for all things college hockey make him an ideal addition to College Hockey Inc.,” … Read more

Hockey East suspends New Hampshire’s Cronin one game for incident Oct. 30 vs. Providence

Hockey East announced Monday that New Hampshire freshman forward Robert Cronin has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 1:20 of the first period on Saturday, October 30 against Providence. No penalty was called on the play. Cronin will miss the game on Friday, November 5, against Northeastern and will be eligible … Read more

Wesleyan brings aboard former UConn player, staffer Ferriss as new assistant coach for men’s hockey team

Wesleyan has announced that the school has hired Joe Ferriss as an assistant coach for the Cardinals’ men’s hockey team. Ferriss was a three-year graduate assistant at UConn from 2018 to 2021, assisting the program with video breakdown of games and practices, developing scouting reports and practice plans. Ferriss graduated from UConn in 2016 with … Read more

Yale assistant women’s hockey coach Blanchard named new head coach at UMass Boston

UMass Boston has named Danielle Blanchard the new head women’s hockey coach for the Beacons. Blanchard, who will begin her new position immediately following an extensive nationwide search, comes to the harbor campus after serving as the assistant coach at Yale. “Danielle’s extensive knowledge of the game of ice hockey, her care and attention to … Read more

Utica hires Plymouth State’s Moore as new assistant coach for Pioneers’ women’s hockey team

Utica has announced the hiring of Madyson Moore as a full-time assistant coach for the Pioneers’ women’s hockey team. Moore comes to Utica after a decorative career between New England College and Norwich. In 95 career games between the two schools, Moore accumulated 68 points and was a member of the 2014 Norwich team that … Read more

UCHC commissioner Mitrano selected chairperson of NCAA Division III Championships Committee

United Collegiate Hockey Conference commissioner Chuck Mitrano has been named chairperson of the NCAA Division III Championships Committee. Mitrano, who has served on the championships committee since 2020, will begin his appointment as chair in January 2022 and will serve through January 2024. The committee handles the oversight of Division III’s championships. The committee reports … Read more

Canisius’ DiGrande gets one-game suspension from Atlantic Hockey for elbowing penalty against RPI

Atlantic Hockey announced Saturday a one-game suspension for Canisius junior forward Daniel DiGrande, effective for the Golden Griffins’ next game. The suspension is a result of DiGrande’s five-minute major penalty and game misconduct for elbowing, which occurred at the 18:00 minute mark of the first period in Canisius’ game on Friday, Oct. 15 at Rensselaer. … Read more