After first being reported by the Grand Forks Herald back on Jan. 12, two-time All-American and 2013 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner Amanda Kessel has officially returned to the Minnesota women’s team for the remainder of the 2015-16 season. Kessel last played for the Gophers during the 2012-13 season, during which Minnesota recorded a perfect 41-0-0 mark … Read more
ECAC Hockey announced Monday night that Clarkson sophomore forward Sam Vigneault has been assessed a one-game suspension as the result of his actions in the Clarkson-Colgate game from Saturday, Jan. 30. The league action was taken after review of an incident that occurred at the end of the second period. No penalty was called on … Read more
The Big Ten announced Monday that Penn State freshman forward Andrew Sturtz has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in a game against Michigan on Jan. 30. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that occurred near the 17:46 mark of the … Read more
Wisconsin announced on Monday that goaltender Ryan Breon has been added to the roster as a walk-on. “Gabe Grunwald had surgery and is going to be out the rest of the season, so we had to look for another goaltender,” Wisconsin coach Mike Eaves said in a news release. “[Badgers director of hockey operations] John … Read more
The Big Ten announced Saturday that Wisconsin junior forward Jedd Soleway has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in a game against Alaska on Jan. 29. The action was taken by the conference after a review of an incident that occurred near the 18:17 mark of the third … Read more
Hockey East has suspended Maine forward Cedric Lacroix for one game stemming from a high-sticking incident in the first period Friday, Jan. 29 at Massachusetts. Lacroix will miss tonight’s game (Jan. 30) at Massachusetts. He will be able to return to the Black Bears’ lineup next Friday, Feb. 5, when Maine hosts Providence.
Warde Manuel has been named the new director of athletics at Michigan, effective March 14, with a five-year appointment. Manuel, a U of M alumnus who played football under Bo Schembechler, is currently the director of athletics at Connecticut. “Athletics plays a key role in the U-M community and beyond. It is a front door … Read more
Rensselaer’s men’s and women’s programs have added Aaron Quantock to their staffs as the operations coordinator. “We are thrilled to welcome Aaron to the RPI hockey family,” said RPI men’s coach Seth Appert in a news release. “I’ve worked with Aaron my entire time at RPI while he worked as our lead utility specialist at … Read more
Amherst trustees have voted to stop using Lord Jeff as the school’s unofficial mascot and nickname because of “its negative historical connotations,” according to the Associated Press. The mascot was initially named for 18th-century British Gen. Jeffery Amherst, who was allegedly known for hatching a plan to deliver small pox-infected blankets to Native Americans. Here … Read more
The Big Ten announced today that Ohio State junior defenseman Josh Healey, Wisconsin junior forward Aidan Cavallini and Wisconsin senior defenseman Eddie Wittchow have each been suspended, under the conference’s supplemental discipline process, as a result of incidents that occurred in separate games on January 23. Healey has been suspended for two games after a … Read more
The WCHA announced Monday a one-game suspension for Lake Superior State freshman forward Jake Hand. Coupled with his automatic one-game suspension for a receiving a game disqualification penalty, Hand will miss the Lakers’ next two contests Feb. 5-6 at Michigan Tech. The supplemental discipline comes after a review of Hand’s game disqualification infraction, which was … Read more
Three former Minnesota-Duluth women’s sports coaches are suing the university for discrimination and estimate their damages at $18 million, according to court documents filed recently ahead of a Monday hearing on the case, the Duluth News Tribune has reported. Former women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller, former softball coach Jen Banford and former women’s basketball coach … Read more
Clarkson junior defenseman Bryan Sinz has withdrawn from the school and transferred to Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the second semester. “On behalf of the Clarkson hockey community, I would like to wish Bryan all the best in his athletic and academic pursuits at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire,” read a Clarkson statement. “I enjoyed working with … Read more
Penn State announced Tuesday that junior defenseman Mike Williamson has decided to end his playing career due to chronic injuries. “Unfortunately and sadly, Mike Williamson informed us that, due to his health, he will not play hockey anymore,” PSU coach Guy Gadowsky said at Tuesday’s press conference. “He’s been struggling with injuries for over a … Read more
[youtube_sc url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiYWxo_0zgM] The Big Ten announced Tuesday a series of suspensions related to an altercation that occurred at the conclusion of the game between Michigan and Ohio State on Jan. 17. Immediately following the conclusion of the game, four players each were issued a major penalty and a game disqualification by the on-ice officials. Game … Read more
The WCHA announced on Tuesday a two-game suspension for Alabama-Huntsville sophomore forward Brennan Saulnier. The suspension came after a review of Saulnier’s game misconduct infraction, which was assessed following a hit with contact to the head of an opposing player, at the 14:29 mark of the first period in Huntsville’s game Jan. 16 at Ferris … Read more
Hockey East has suspended Vermont head coach Kevin Sneddon for one game as a result of inappropriate behavior directed towards game officials in the Jan. 16 home game against Providence. “Coach Sneddon has admitted that he lost his composure on the bench,” said Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna in a statement. “He has accepted full … Read more
The NCHC has issued a one-game suspension to Nebraska-Omaha junior forward Justin Parizek after an illegal hit during Omaha’s game at North Dakota on Jan. 15. Parizek was suspended after a review of a play in which his stick was used to deliver a hit to the head of a North Dakota player, who was … Read more
Atlantic Hockey has issued a one-game suspension to Canisius freshman forward Cody Boyd, making him ineligible to play against Niagara on Jan. 16. Boyd’s suspension was a result of the major penalty and game misconduct he received in the first period of the game Jan. 14 against Niagara. Boyd made contact with Niagara goaltender Jackson … Read more
Northeastern announced Monday that freshman forward Jason Cotton has withdrawn from the university. “On behalf of the entire Northeastern hockey community, I would like to wish Jason the best in his future endeavors,” said Huskies’ coach Jim Madigan in a statement. “I enjoyed working with Jason and I believe he will have a successful future … Read more