Minnesota State announced Wednesday that women’s coach Eric Means will step down at the end of his current contract at the end of May. “I would like to thank Minnesota State for allowing me to serve as head coach of the Maverick women’s hockey program the last six years,” said Means in a sattement. “It … Read more
Middlebury coach Bill Beaney, the NCAA career leader in Division III men’s hockey coaching wins, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down. Beaney earned his 600th win on Feb. 7 and finishes his career with a record of 602-260-59. He spent 28 of his 35 seasons at Middlebury, where he posted record of 516-184-51. He … Read more
North Dakota announced Tuesday that senior forward Mark MacMillan will undergo surgery on Wednesday to repair a lower-body injury and will be out of action indefinitely. MacMillan suffered the injury during North Dakota’s 3-1 victory over St. Cloud State last Saturday in Grand Forks, N.D. On the season, MacMillan leads top-ranked UND with a career-high … Read more
Penn State junior forward Jonathan Milley will not continue his playing career in Hockey Valley due to recurring injuries. “Jonathan has spent more time and worked harder in the training room than any other athlete I have ever seen,” said PSU coach Guy Gadowsky in a statement. “I know he gave his absolute best effort … Read more
Brown women’s coach Amy Bourbeau stepped down on Thursday. “I want to thank Coach Bourbeau for her contributions to the Brown women’s hockey program and its student-athletes,” said Brown director of athletics Jack Hayes in a statement. “I wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.” Bourbeau coached the Bears from 2011 to … Read more
The WCHA women’s conference announced Tuesday that it has assessed a one-game suspension to Minnesota junior defenseman Milica McMillen. The suspension is a result of McMillen’s game misconduct infraction for contact to the head that occurred at the 7:59 mark of the third period last Saturday, Feb. 21, at Bemidji State. Minnesota’s next scheduled game … Read more
The NCHC announced Tuesday that it has issued a one-game suspension to Denver senior forward Zac Larraza as the result of an illegal hit during the Pioneers game against Colorado College on Saturday, Feb. 21. Larraza was suspended after a review of a play in which a hit was delivered to the head of a … Read more
Lebanon Valley College announced Monday that it will add women’s hockey and its men’s hockey program will return to NCAA Division III, both effective for the 2016-17 season. On April 20, the school announced the men’s program will join the ECAC West. “I am very excited for our program to be rejoining ECAC West,” LVC … Read more
The NCHC has issued one-game suspensions to both Western Michigan sophomore forward Mike McKee and Denver sophomore forward Trevor Moore after illegal hits in their respective games on Saturday, Feb. 14. McKee was suspended after a review of a play in which a hit was delivered to the back of an Omaha player at 9:11 … Read more
The Big Ten announced Monday that Penn State junior forward David Glen has been suspended for one game as a result of a butt-ending incident in the Nittany Lions’ game against Michigan State on Feb. 14. The incident occurred near the 2:58 mark of the third period, but no penalty was called on the play. … Read more
ECAC Hockey announced Saturday that Yale sophomore forward John Hayden has been assessed a one-game suspension as the result of his actions in the Bulldogs-Union game last night at Messa Rink. The suspension is based on Hayden’s actions of making contact to the head of a Union player during the third period of Friday’s game. … Read more
Atlantic Hockey announced Tuesday that Canisius senior forward Mitch McCrank has received a one-game suspension for his contact to the head penalty during the game against Robert Morris on Saturday, Feb. 7. McCrank was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct at the 15:03 mark of the first period. He is ineligible for Canisius’ … Read more
The WCHA announced Monday that Michigan Tech sophomore defenseman Cliff Watson has been suspended one game for an elbowing penalty from the Huskies’ game Feb. 6 against Bemidji State. The penalty occurred at the 9:44 mark of the third period last Saturday. Michigan Tech’s next scheduled game is Friday, Feb. 13, at Alaska-Anchorage. Watson is … Read more
Hockey East has awarded a two-year contract extension to commissioner Joe Bertagna. The longest serving commissioner in league history, Bertagna’s new contract will cover the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons and he will reach 20 years with the conference and 35 years overall as a conference administrator. “The member institutions of Hockey East Association are pleased … Read more
The Big Ten announced Monday that Wisconsin freshman forward Corbin McGuire has been suspended for one game as a result of an incident that occurred in a game against Minnesota on Jan. 31. The action was taken by the conference after reviewing McGuire’s five-minute major penalty for kneeing that occurred near the 2:59 mark of … Read more
Providence junior defenseman John Gilmour is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after sustaining an injury in the Friars’ game at Boston College on Jan. 30. No injury was noted in the school-issued press release, though a tweet from the Providence Journal said Gilmour has a finger injury. Gilmour, who appeared in … Read more
According to a report on thecrimson.com, Harvard junior defenseman Patrick McNally will not play for the rest of the regular season after sustaining a lower-body injury during a game last week against Cornell. “I will be out for probably the remainder of the season, but there is a chance that I could be back for … Read more
Hockey East has suspended Notre Dame senior defenseman Robbie Russo for two games stemming from a slashing incident at 19:44 of the third period at Northeastern on Saturday, Jan. 24. Russo will miss this weekend’s home series against New Hampshire, but will be eligible to return Friday, Feb. 6, at Maine.
College Hockey, Inc. has named former Denver captain Andrew Thomas as the organization’s new director of education and recruitment. Thomas, currently the director of hockey operations at Rensselaer, will complete the season with the Engineers before officially assuming his new role with CHI. “We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Thomas and know he will thrive … Read more
According to a Vermont spokesperson, the Catamounts have suspended junior goalie Brody Hoffman indefinitely for “violation of team value and expectations.” Hoffman was pulled from last Friday’s 4-2 loss to Boston University after allowing three goals. “We’ll meet with the team and the captain and decide when [Hoffman’s] return is going to be considered,” Vermont … Read more