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Saint Michael’s men’s coach DiGiulian announces retirement, says ‘it is time to devote more of my time to watching my own children play sports and participate in their lives’

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Saint Michael’s men’s hockey coach Damian DiGiulian announced his retirement from college coaching on Friday after 13 years guiding the Purple Knights. DiGiulian departs following a 2024-25 season in which he was named Northeast-10 coach of the year after leading the Purple Knights to the league tournament title. A national search for his successor will … Read more

Boston College’s Brown, Minnesota’s Miller, Augustana’s Raboin selected assistant coaches for 2026 U.S. National Junior Team

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Greg Brown (Boston College), Steve Miller (Minnesota), and Garrett Raboin (Augustana) have been named assistant coaches for the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team. In addition, David Lassonde (USA Hockey) was tabbed goaltending coach and Jacob LeRoy (Minnesota) and Travis Winter (Bemidji State) were named video coaches. The group will work with Bob Motzko (Minnesota) who … Read more

North Dakota hires former UND goalie Lamoureux as team’s director of player personnel and office operations

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North Dakota has announced that former UND goaltender Jean-Philippe Lamoureux has been named the program’s director of player personnel and office operations, beginning July 1. A native of Grand Forks, N.D., Lamoureux played four seasons at UND from 2004 to 2008, helping the Fighting Sioux reach four straight NCAA Frozen Fours and was named a … Read more

Effinger leaves St. Olaf to take head coaching job at Amherst; current Oles assistant Lindstrom promoted to St. Olaf head coach

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After five seasons as the head coach of the St. Olaf College men’s hockey program, Eddie Effinger has stepped down to accept the head coaching position at Amherst, his alma mater. Former Oles assistant coach Tyler Lindstrom has been elevated to head coach. Lindstrom, who has been Effinger’s top assistant coach for the last three … Read more

Former Wisconsin-Eau Claire goalie, Blugolds assistant coach Connolly named new Dubuque women’s hockey head coach

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Erin Connolly of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Dubuque has announced Erin Connolly as the new women’s hockey coach for the Spartans. Connolly becomes the university’s second coach in the school’s history. Most recently, she spent five seasons as an assistant coach for the nationally-ranked UW-Eau Claire women’s hockey team (overall 87-26-2, 36-9-1 in conference play). She served the team as its goalie … Read more

After season as Wisconsin-Stout assistant coach, Clarke returns to Adrian as assistant for men’s hockey team

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Adrian has announced the hiring of Carter Clarke as the Bulldogs’ new assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. Clarke returns to Adrian after spending last season as an assistant coach at Wisconsin-Stout. “I’m thrilled to welcome Carter back to our program,” Adrian head coach Adam Phillips said in a statement. “He brings a sharp … Read more

After seven seasons as Rensselaer men’s hockey assistant, Weber takes job as head coach-GM of ECHL’s Heartlanders

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The ECHL’s Iowa Heartlanders have announced that Chuck Weber, a two-time Kelly Cup champion and former ECHL coach of the year, has been named head coach and general manager of the Heartlanders. Weber joins the Heartlanders after spending the last seven seasons as an assistant coach at Rensselaer. “My family and I are excited to … Read more

Providence hires former Endicott, Northeastern staffer LeClair as director of hockey operations for women’s hockey team

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Providence has announced that Jace LeClair has joined the women’s hockey staff as the director of hockey operations. LeClair graduated from Endicott in May 2025 with a degree in sport management. He brings experience at the collegiate level, having worked most recently as a hockey operations assistant with the Northeastern women’s hockey team during the … Read more

Norwich hires ‘absolute slam dunk’ Leacy as new assistant coach for women’s hockey team

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Norwich has announced the hiring of Shavonne Leacy as an assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. “Being able to welcome Shavonne to our program is an absolute slam dunk for both our players and staff,” Norwich head coach Justin Simpson said in a statement. “Shavonne has shown she is a program builder, relentless recruiter, … Read more

Michigan State coach Nightingale signs multi-year contract extension as ‘there’s a buzz that even greater things are on the horizon’

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Michigan State has announced that head hockey coach Adam Nightingale has signed a multi-year contract extension. Entering his fourth season at the helm in 2025-26, Nightingale has guided Michigan State hockey to back-to-back Big Ten regular-season and conference tournament titles and a 69-35-9 overall record. His .650 career winning percentage ranks second in program history … Read more

Leivermann ‘great fit’ for Clarkson, joins Houle’s staff as assistant coach

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Clarkson has announced the addition of Corey Leivermann to the men’s hockey coaching staff as an assistant coach. Leivermann is bringing with him a wealth of experience across the NCAA, USHL and NAHL ranks. He will be involved in all aspects of the program, including player development, video analysis, recruiting coordination, and day-to-day operations. Leivermann … Read more

Former AIC player Tabb chosen new coach for Yellow Jackets as team starts 2025-26 season as NCAA Division II school

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American International has hired Patrick Tabb as the ninth head coach in program history. Tabb takes over for Eric Lang, who took the head coaching job at Rensselaer after AIC announced it was moving down to Division II starting with the 2025-26 season. “We’re thrilled to welcome Pat Tabb as the new head men’s ice … Read more

Bowling Green names Nicholson, Pritchard new assistant coaches for Falcons men’s hockey team

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Bowling Green has announced the hiring of Matt Nicholson and Jacob Pritchard as assistant coaches for the Falcons hockey team. Nicholson, a seasoned bench boss with nearly two decades of coaching experience, comes to Bowling Green after multiple stints in Atlantic Hockey with Robert Morris, Niagara, and Mercyhurst. Most recently, he served as the associate … Read more

Former Amherst men’s hockey assistant Smith selected new head coach for Western New England, will be ‘focused on elevating the competitiveness and profile of the program’

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Western New England has named Matt Smith as the next head coach of the Golden Bears men’s hockey team. Smith joins WNE as the seventh head coach in program history and takes over for Mike Young, who stepped down earlier this offseason. “I am thrilled to announce Matt Smith as the new head coach of … Read more

Miami names assistant coach, recruiting coordinator Nies to new hockey general manager role with RedHawks

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Miami has announced that David Nies has been named the team’s general manager. Nies has served as the RedHawks’ assistant coach and recruiting coordinator since joining the Miami coaching staff in May 2024. In his new role with the Red and White, Nies will be responsible for all areas of player procurement, including scouting, recruiting … Read more

Michigan Tech hires former Lindenwood assistant, New Hampshire, Minnesota State forward Maass new assistant coach for Huskies

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Michigan Tech has named Benton Maass an assistant coach with the Huskies. Maass comes to Houghton after one season as an assistant coach at Lindenwood. He played collegiately at New Hampshire and Minnesota State and appeared in 122 professional games in the AHL and ECHL. “I developed a great relationship with Benton over the past … Read more

Soltys tabbed Lake Superior State men’s hockey general manager, brings ‘dedication to fostering a winning culture’

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Lake Superior State has announced the appointment of Eric Soltys as the general manager of the men’s hockey team. Soltys brings a wealth of experience to the Laker program, spanning over 25 years in collegiate and professional hockey. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Eric Soltys to the Laker family,” said LSSU director of athletics … Read more

Robert Morris adds former Boston College defenseman Clougherty to women’s hockey coaching staff

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The RMU women’s hockey team has announced the hiring of Keri Clougherty as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. A former Boston College defenseman and a leader both on and off the ice, Clougherty brings a wealth of experience, passion, and character “that align seamlessly with the values and vision of RMU women’s … Read more

‘Perfect fit’ Strand leaves Wisconsin-Eau Claire after 10 seasons, named new assistant coach for Vermont women’s hockey team

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Vermont has announced that Erik Strand has joined the women’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. Strand joins the Catamounts after 10 seasons as head coach at Wisconsin-Eau Claire. “We are very excited to welcome Erik Strand and his family to Vermont,” said UVM head coach Jim Plumer in a statement. “Throughout the time I … Read more