O’Brien leaves Providence, will play 2019-20 season in BCHL
The BCHL’s Penticton Vees have announced that forward Jay O’Brien has committed to the Vees for the 2019-20 season (photo: Stew Milne).
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Omaha goalie Tomek gives up senior season, signs with Slovakian pro team
Omaha junior goalie Matej Tomek will not return for his senior season, choosing to sign a pro contract with HC Dukla Trencin in Slovakia for the 2019-20 season (photo: Dan and Margaret Hickling).
Arizona State adds former Boston University goalie Prawdzik as graduate transfer for 2019-20 season
Former Boston University goalie Max Prawdzik will play the 2019-20 season at Arizona State as a graduate transfer (photo: Melissa Wade).
Two-time defending national champion Minnesota Duluth, Sandelin, agree to four-year extension
Minnesota Duluth and coach Scott Sandelin have agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep Sandelin behind the Bulldogs bench through the 2024-25 season (photo: Melissa Wade).
Blanchard, Kimball named new assistants for Yale women’s team
Danielle Blanchard and Grant Kimball have been named assistant coaches for the Yale women’s team (photos: Plattsburgh/Aurora Athletics).
Nichols women’s coach O’Grady announces resignation after two years with Bison
Nichols women’s coach Mike O’Grady announced his resignation recently to accept the same position at another NCAA Division III institution (photo: Nichols College Athletics).
Former Minnesota Duluth national champ Murray named new women’s coach at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s announced on Wednesday that Sarah Murray has been named the fifth head coach in the program’s 21-year history.
Long Island women’s team adds former New Hampshire standout Faber as new assistant coach
Long Island announced Monday that Sam Faber has been named a full-time assistant coach for the women’s team that will start play in 2019-20 in the NEWHA.
ECAC Hockey brings aboard Feola, Hicks as directors of officiating
ECAC Hockey announced Monday a pair of staff hires, as Peter Feola and Bryan Hicks were both named directors of officiating.
Flowers named new WCHA women’s commissioner, will start duties in July
The WCHA on Monday named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference assistant commissioner Jennifer Flowers as its next vice president and women’s commissioner.
Bowling Green names former Merrimack assistant Carr to same role with Falcons
Bowling Green announced Friday that the Falcons have named Curtis Carr an assistant coach.
Ohio State’s Rohlik signs contract extension through ’23-24 season
Ohio State head coach Steve Rohlik has signed a contract extension with the Buckeyes that runs through the 2023-24 season (photo: Jim Rosvold/USCHO.com).
Merrimack hires longtime Plattsburgh coach Emery as director of men’s hockey program
Merrimack announced Thursday the addition of Bob Emery as the team’s director of men’s ice hockey.
Goehring returns to North Dakota as Fighting Hawks’ new assistant coach
North Dakota announced Tuesday that Karl Goehring has been named the team’s new assistant coach (photo: Melissa Wade).
Michigan’s Norris gives up last two seasons with Wolverines, signs with Senators
Michigan sophomore forward Josh Norris has signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, forgoing his last two years of eligibility (photo: University of Michigan Athletics).
Longtime Division I assistant Brekke named new head coach at St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence announced Saturday that Brent Brekke has been named the team’s new head coach, the 15th in team history (photo: St. Lawrence Athletics).
North Dakota loses junior Hoff, who signs pro contract with team in native Norway
North Dakota junior forward Ludvig Hoff has signed a professional contract to play for Stavanger Oilers in his native Norway, forgoing his senior season with the Fighting Hawks (photo: Bradley K. Olson).
Former Colgate assistant Leclerc tabbed new women’s coach at Norwich
Norwich announced on Friday that Sophie Leclerc will be returning to her alma mater as the second head coach in Norwich women’s hockey history (photo: Colgate Athletics).
Penguins sign Providence’s Björkqvist, who gives up senior season with Friars
Providence junior forward Kasper Björkqvist has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, forgoing his final year of collegiate eligibility (photo: Rich Gagnon).
Comrie leaves Denver back end after one season, signs with WHL’s Rockets
The WHL’s Kelowna Rockets announced Tuesday the signing of defenseman Sean Comrie (photo: Denver Athletics).