The Nashville Predators announced Thursday that the team has signed UConn junior goaltender Tomáš Vomáčka to a two-year, entry-level contract. In signing, Vomáčka forgoes his senior year with UConn. Vomáčka closed out his junior season playing in all 23 of the Huskies’ games in 2020-21, suiting up for 1333:43, the fourth-most minutes played among NCAA … Read more
Michigan State forward Mitchell Lewandowski will return to the Spartan hockey team for the 2021-22 season. Lewandowski, a senior, is able to return by virtue of an NCAA ruling that allows an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m beyond excited and grateful for the opportunity to return to East Lansing next … Read more
Western Michigan announced Wednesday that senior forwards Ethen Frank, Josh Passolt and Paul Washe, along with sophomore defenseman Ronnie Attard, will all be returning for the 2021-22 season. Frank, Passolt and Washe are all using their extra year of eligibility granted to them by the NCAA due to the COVID-19 pandemic while Attard, a Philadelphia … Read more
Maine announced Wednesday that the school has named Ben Guite interim head coach of the men’s hockey team, effective immediately. Guite fills the head coaching role after Dennis “Red” Gendron passed away last Friday. “We are fortunate to have someone of Ben Guite’s experience and character to guide our program through this difficult time,” said … Read more
Minnesota Duluth junior forward Cole Koepke has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning and will forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility. Koepke was drafted by the Lightning in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft. Over his three-year span, the Hermantown, Minn., native has scored 38 goals … Read more
Minnesota Duluth junior forward Jackson Cates signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday afternoon that will start this season. Cates will forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility. An undrafted college free agent, Cates played in 96 games for the Bulldogs, putting up 64 points (27 goals, 37 assists), winning a national … Read more
The New York Rangers announced Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms with Massachusetts sophomore defenseman Zac Jones on an entry-level contract. In signing the contract, Jones gives up his last two seasons of NCAA eligibility with the Minutemen. Jones skated in 29 games with UMass this season, registering nine goals and 15 assists … Read more
Wisconsin junior defenseman and team captain Ty Emberson has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes, forgoing his senior year with the Badgers. The contract starts with this 2020-21 season, and he will report to the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners. “Ty had a strong three years here as a player and as a student … Read more
Providence coach Nate Leaman, who led the U.S. to the gold medal at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship in Edmonton, has been named head coach of the 2022 U.S. National Junior Team.
Colorado College on Wednesday named Kris Mayotte the 15th head coach in the history of its hockey program.
Notre Dame junior defenseman Nate Clurman has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche, giving up his senior season with the Fighting Irish. Clurman, a Boulder, Colo., native, was originally selected by Colorado in the sixth round (161st overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft. He will report to the AHL’s Colorado Eagles. Notre … Read more
Holy Cross coach David Berard has resigned, effective immediately, to pursue new opportunities, according to a news release. Berard, who took over the program in June 2014, led the Crusaders to an 84-116-34 mark in his tenure. “It has been an honor and a privilege to be the head coach at Holy Cross for the … Read more
Notre Dame announced Monday the addition of graduate transfer goaltender Matthew Galajda for the 2021-22 season. The 2018 First Team All-American played his first three seasons at Cornell. “We’re excited to add Matthew to our program,” Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson said in a statement. “He has a very impressive resume both academically and athletically … Read more
The Colorado Avalanche announced Saturday that the team has signed Minnesota junior forward Sampo Ranta to a three-year, entry-level contract.
UConn defenseman Yan Kuznetsov has signed a three-year entry level contract with the NHL’s Calgary Flames, forgoing his final two years of eligibility with the Huskies.
St. Thomas announced Friday the hiring of Rico Blasi as its new men’s hockey head coach.
North Dakota junior goalie Adam Scheel signed a free-agent, entry-level deal with the Dallas Stars Thursday evening.
North Dakota sophomore forward Shane Pinto will pursue his professional career, signing with the NHL’s Ottawa Senators.
The NHL’s Ottawa Senators announced Thursday that the team has signed North Dakota junior defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday that the team has signed Boston College sophomore forward Alex Newhook to a three-year, entry-level contract.