Arizona State announced Thursday that veteran NHL defenseman Garnet Exelby will be added to the staff as the strength and conditioning coach for the 2016-17 season. “We could not be more excited to have a world class hockey specific strength coach on our staff,” said Sun Devils coach Greg Powers in a statement. “Garnet has … Read more
Wisconsin-Superior announced Wednesday that Rich McKenna is the new head coach of the Yellowjackets men’s team. “It’s really exciting to be part of the Yellowjacket family,” said McKenna in a statement. “It has a rich hockey tradition and is a great school. I am looking forward to moving my family here and raising them in … Read more
Bowdoin announced Wednesday the hiring of Jamie Dumont as the ninth head coach of the Polar Bear men’s program. A native of Lewiston, Maine, Dumont has served as the assistant coach for the team since 2011 and becomes the ninth coach in the 93-year history of the program and just the third head coach since … Read more
In a press release sent out Tuesday afternoon, Ohio State announced seven new players to the team this fall, including two transfers that must sit out the upcoming 2016-17 season. Freshman defenseman Wyatt Ege spent 2015-16 at Alaska-Anchorage and sophomore goalie Sean Romeo played the past two years at Maine. Ege will have three years … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers have signed St. Cloud State sophomore forward Patrick Russell to a two-year, entry-level contract. Russell appeared in 41 games this season with the Huskies, posting a career-high 41 points (20 goals, 21 assists) and a plus-24 rating. He was named to the 2015 All-NCHC Academic Team and to the 2015 All-NCHC Rookie … Read more
After leading the team to a record-setting season as interim head coach, Steve Murphy has officially been named the head coach at Buffalo State for the 2016-17 season. Murphy took the reins as interim coach in the summer of 2015 when Nick Carriere left Buffalo State for an assistant coaching position with the St. John … Read more
St. Lawrence announced Tuesday that Mark Morris has been named the Saints’ new head coach, effective immediately. Currently, Morris serves as head coach for the American Hockey League’s Charlotte Checkers. Morris was selected for the position with the assistance of a 13-person search committee that included three current students on the men’s hockey team, members … Read more
According to a report from MyChamplainValley.com, Vermont freshman goalie Packy Munson won’t be back for his sophomore season. The report says Munson, a Minnesota native, is leaving for “personal reasons” and wants to play closer to home. No word on where Munson may look to transfer. During the 2015-16 season with the Catamounts, Munson was … Read more
North Dakota lost two more juniors Friday as defenseman Paul LaDue signed with the Los Angeles Kings and forward Luke Johnson did the same with the Chicago Blackhawks. Both will forgo their final years of eligibility. Los Angeles drafted LaDue in the sixth round (191st overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft and Chicago selected … Read more
Nebraska-Omaha announced Wednesday that Leigh Mendelson has been hired as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. “Leigh has been with us for the past two seasons as a volunteer goaltending coach and he earned the opportunity to join the staff full time,” said Omaha head coach Dean Blais in a statement. “He’s got experience … Read more
Michigan junior forward JT Compher has signed an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, giving up his final season of NCAA eligibility with the Wolverines. Compher — Michigan’s captain — enjoyed his best season with 63 points (16 goals, 47 assists) in 38 games during the 2015-16 season. An AHCA Second Team All-American and … Read more
Dartmouth announced Friday that Laura Schuler, currently the head coach of the Canadian national women’s team, has been named head coach of the Big Green women’s squad. Schuler is the program’s ninth head coach in nearly four decades, taking over for Mark Hudak, who was at the helm for 13 seasons. “I am extremely honored … Read more
The University of Wisconsin Athletic Board met Friday afternoon and approved the extension of women’s head coach Mark Johnson five years through June 30, 2021. Johnson led the Badgers to a 35-4-1 mark in 2015-16. Wisconsin won the WCHA Final Face-off over Minnesota before losing in the national semifinals to Minnesota.
North Dakota junior defenseman Keaton Thompson has signed a three-year, entry level contract with the Anaheim Ducks and will forgo his final year of collegiate eligibility. Anaheim drafted Thompson in the third round (87th overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft. Thompson enjoyed his finest collegiate season in 2015-16 and helped lead the Fighting Hawks to … Read more
New Massachusetts head coach Greg Carvel announced Tuesday the additions of Ben Barr, Jared DeMichiel and Brennen McHugh to his staff. “Ben, Jared and Brennen are a great fit for our hockey team,” Carvel said in a statement. “They come with many years of playing and coaching experience that will contribute to building a successful … Read more
The Minnesota Wild has signed Boston College junior forward Adam Gilmour to a two-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2016-17 season. Gilmour recorded 73 points (28 goals, 45 assists) in 119 games during three seasons with the Eagles and tallied 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 41 games during his recently completed junior season … Read more
The Minnesota Wild announced Friday that the club has signed Quinnipiac junior forward Sam Anas to a two-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2016-17 season. Anas tallied a team-best 50 points in 2015-16 on 24 goals and 26 assists in 43 games. In addition, Anas was named to the 2015-16 AHCA/CCM Hockey Men’s Division I … Read more
Union women’s coach Claudia Asano Barcomb will not be returning next year, the school announced Friday. Barcomb has served as the head coach of the Dutchwomen since the 2007-08 season. A national search for the next coach will commence immediately. “We thank Claudia for her efforts and work with the student-athletes both on and off … Read more
The New York Islanders announced Friday that Quinnipiac junior defenseman Devon Toews has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract. Toews recorded career highs in goals (7), assists (23) and points (30) in 40 games this season. In 108 career collegiate games, Toews totaled 67 points on 12 goals and 55 assists. Toews was originally selected … Read more
The Minnesota Wild has signed Boston College sophomore forward Alex Tuch to a three-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2016-17 season. He was selected by Minnesota in the first round (18th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft. Tuch tallied 34 points on 18 goals and 16 assists with a plus-23 rating in 40 games during … Read more