After the worst season in program history, Wisconsin’s athletic board decided against extending head coach Mike Eaves’ contract last Friday. However, the UW board did vote to maintain Eaves’ five-year contract that runs through June 30, 2019. This is all a normal part of the process at the end of each season for the board … Read more
Denver announced Friday that assistant coach Joe Clark and volunteer assistant coach Brett Blatchford have both resigned their posts in order to pursue “other opportunities.” Clark and Blatchford both joined Denver’s coaching staff last summer. “Joe and Brett both did a great job for us this past season and we wish them all the best … Read more
Connecticut announced on Thursday that Mike Souza has been promoted to associate head coach. Souza joined UConn prior to the 2013-14 season as an assistant as part of Mike Cavanaugh’s first coaching staff. “Mike’s extensive playing experience and coaching skills continue to enhance our program,” said Cavanaugh in a statement. “He was an integral part … Read more
Colgate announced Monday the addition of Juliano Pagliero as a new assistant coach. Pagliero replaces Jason Lefevre, who left his position this past January. Pagliero will work primarily with the Raiders goaltenders and defensemen and will also oversee the program’s recruiting efforts while assisting in the day-to-day operations of the team. “We are excited to … Read more
The Calgary Flames announced the signing of Providence junior goaltender Jon Gillies on Wednesday. Gillies, who recently was named the Most Outstanding Player at the Frozen Four and a CCM All-America East Second Team nod, tallied a career-high 49 saves against Boston University in the national championship game to lead the Friars to the program’s … Read more
Jenny Potter has been named the new head coach of the Ohio State women’s team. Potter, who is just the third coach in Buckeyes’ team history, replaces Nate Handrahan, who resigned in March. “We are extremely excited to welcome Jenny Potter to the Ohio State family as the head coach of the women’s hockey program,” OSU … Read more
Wisconsin sophomore forward Morgan Zulinick will be leaving school at the end of the spring semester and will return home to British Columbia be with his family, which includes his three-year-old son, Noah. “I’ve decided after three years here at Wisconsin, my heart is back home with my family and my son, Noah,” Zulinick said … Read more
In a report from Fox 11 News out of Appleton, Wis., Lawrence men’s coach Mike Szkodzinski, who has served as the school’s athletic director for nearly six years, will step aside and concentrate on coaching as the school looks to hire a full-time athletic director. “It has been a pleasure working with Coach Szkodzinski during my … Read more
According to Q30 Sports, Quinnipiac women’s head coach Rick Seeley has been removed after seven seasons behind the bench following an investigation into what the website calls “potentially abusive behavior.” Unnamed sources confirmed to Q30 Sports that Seeley had been under investigation from the school after he allegedly forcibly grabbed one of his players by … Read more
According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Badgers coach Mike Eaves let go assistant coaches Gary Shuchuk and Matt Walsh on Tuesday. Reportedly, this development evolved out of discussions Eaves had with UW athletic director Barry Alvarez. “This falls under the category of taking extreme measures to make sure that we get out of this and … Read more
Natalie Darwitz, three-time Olympic medalist and one of the best known names in women’s hockey, has agreed to become the head women’s coach at Hamline. “Characteristics such as drive, passion, and work ethic that ultimately made Natalie one of the best women’s hockey players in the world, are the same characteristics Natalie has as coach,” … Read more
Post University announced on Monday that it will add men’s and women’s hockey programs to its athletic department beginning with the 2015-16 academic year, with the men’s team becoming the seventh member of the Northeast-10. Pete Whitney has been named the head coach of the men’s team, while a search is underway for a women’s … Read more
The New York Islanders announced Thursday that Minnesota State junior goaltender Stephon Williams has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract that will take effect with the 2015-16 season. Williams will join the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2014-15 season. The Islanders … Read more
According to Blueshirts United, Minnesota junior defenseman Brady Skjei, the New York Rangers’ first-round selection in the 2012 NHL draft, has agreed to terms with the club on an entry-level contract. Skjei will join the Hartford Wolf Pack on an amateur tryout and will finish out the season playing in the AHL. This past season, … Read more
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Minnesota junior goaltender Adam Wilcox to a two-year, two-way contract. Wilcox, drafted by the Lightning in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2011 NHL draft, will play with the Syracuse Crunch on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the season. Wilcox went 22-12-3 with the Gophers in … Read more
Former Brown standout Robert Kenneally has been named the head women’s coach at Brown and in doing so, will step down from his position as executive associate director of athletics at the school. “Bob has been a valuable member of the Brown athletic department for over 20 years and I’m pleased that he has accepted … Read more
According to NBC Sports, St. Cloud State forward Jonny Brodzinski has decided to skip his senior season and turn pro with the Los Angeles Kings. Brodzinski made the announcement on Twitter Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/pu7QGXN9Zr — Jonny Brodzinski (@Brodzyy) April 1, 2015 Brodzinski was drafted in the fifth round (148th overall) by the Kings in the … Read more
Boston College junior defenseman Michael Matheson will forego his senior season of eligibility after signing an entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. Matheson will report to San Antonio of the American Hockey League on an amateur tryout. “Michael was a true Eagle, a great representative of our program,” BC coach Jerry York said … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage announced Tuesday that assistant coach T.J. Jindra is leaving the Seawolves’ program after four seasons to pursue other professional opportunities in the Lower 48. Jindra was an integral part of the UAA staff under current head coach Matt Thomas and former head coach Dave Shyiak, variously heading the team’s recruiting and academic functions, in … Read more
The Minnesota Wild has agreed to terms with Vermont goaltender Brody Hoffman to an entry-level contract for the 2015-16 season. Hoffman will give up his senior season with the Catamounts in signing the contract. Hoffman went 13-6-2 with a 2.06 GAA, a .922 save percentage and one shutout in 22 games in 2014-15. He posted … Read more