Western Connecticut State University has added a Division III men’s hockey program that will play a full schedule as an affiliate member of the MASCAC during the 2015-16 season. “The MASCAC is excited to welcome Western Connecticut State University as a men’s ice hockey affiliate,” said MASCAC commissioner Angela Baumann said in a statement. “MASCAC … Read more
Western Michigan announced on Monday the hiring of Dave Shyiak as the Broncos’ new associate head coach. Shyiak spent the 2013-14 season with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization where he was an amateur scout. Prior to that, he spent eight seasons as head coach at Alaska-Anchorage and was also an assistant and associate head coach … Read more
The Plymouth State women’s team has named Dayle Wilkinson as an assistant coach for the 2014-15 season. Wilkinson graduated from St. Lawrence in 2014 after four years as a standout defenseman for the Saints where she served as captain her senior year and was selected to the ECAC All-Academic team in each season. “Dayle … Read more
Drew Marrochello, who has been acting as Boston University’s interim director of athletics since July, when former director Michael Lynch stepped down, has had the interim tag removed. Marrochello joined BU in 2005 as associate athletic director for internal affairs and was promoted to deputy director of athletics, a position he has held for the … Read more
Merrimack announced Wednesday the hiring of former Massachusetts assistant coach Bill Gilligan as the Warriors’ new associate head coach. “I am thrilled to be working with Bill again,” Merrimack head coach Mark Dennehy said in a news release. “He is a tireless worker and an excellent evaluator of talent. He is the perfect compliment to … Read more
The WCHA announced Monday the hiring of two new staff member to assist new commissioners Bill Robertson and Aaron Kemp. Matt Hodson, who has spent time in Major League Baseball and also worked at a Director’s Cup-winning Division I athletic department, the University of Minnesota central communications office and a Minneapolis-based public relations firm, has … Read more
Wisconsin’s all-time leading scorer and two-time Olympic silver medalist Meghan Duggan is returning to the collegiate ranks as a new assistant coach at Clarkson. Duggan joins head coach Matt Desrosiers and newly hired assistant coach Britni Smith in guiding the Golden Knights. “I am very excited to welcome Meghan to our staff here at … Read more
Michigan has announced former college goaltender L.J. Scarpace as its director of player development, a newly created position. Scarpace has served as the Wolverines’ video coordinator since 2004 and played two seasons at Western Michigan and two at Michigan from 1996 to 2001.
Bowling Green has named former Falcons goaltender Jimmy Spratt as its director of hockey operations. Spratt played at BGSU from 2005 to 2009.
Northeastern announced on Thursday that Jason Smith as been promoted to assistant coach after previously serving as the director of hockey operations for the Huskies. Smith replaces Patrick Foley, who resigned in August after three seasons at Northeastern. “We are thrilled to add Jason as an assistant coach on our staff,” Northeastern coach Jim Madigan … Read more
According to the Mankato Free Press, Minnesota State junior defenseman Jon Jutzi has been removed from the Mavericks’ roster. Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings confirmed the situation on Wednesday to the Free Press, but said he could not elaborate on the issue. “He is currently off the roster and currently not enrolled in school,” Hastings … Read more
Nichols announced Wednesday the addition of former Michigan goaltender Adam Janecyk to the men’s coaching staff. Janecyk appeared in 18 games over parts of four seasons with the Wolverines. “We are extremely lucky to have Adam join our staff this season,” said Nichols head coach Kevin Swallow in a statement. “He had a tremendous playing … Read more
Castleton has announced the hiring of Steph Moberg as head coach of the women’s team. “We’re thrilled to hire someone with such an impressive background,” said associate dean for athletics and recreation Deanna Tyson in a news release. “Steph excelled as a player at one of the top hockey programs in the country (Plattsburgh) and … Read more
St. Lawrence has named former RIT goaltender and Nazareth assistant coach Jared DeMichiel its new assistant coach. DeMichiel, who has been the assistant coach at Nazareth since January 2012, replaces Kris Mayotte, who took an assistant position at Providence in mid-summer. “I am very excited to announce the hiring of Jared as our new assistant … Read more
Defenseman Nick Seeler has transferred to Minnesota after leaving Nebraska-Omaha earlier this offseason. Per NCAA transfer rules, Seeler must sit out the 2014-15 season and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. Seeler totaled 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in 70 games with the Mavericks over the last two years.
Joe Bonnett has been named an American Development Model regional manager by USA Hockey. Bonnett played at Western Michigan and had been an assistant coach at Colorado College from 2000 to 2014.
North Dakota junior goaltender Zane Gothberg announced Thursday that he has legally changed his surname to his mother’s maiden name of McIntyre. “My grandmother and my mother have been very influential in my life,” said McIntyre in a news release. “With the passing of my grandmother and my mother getting re-married, as well as my … Read more
Alabama-Huntsville has announced the hiring of Tyler Shimizu as head strength coach. Shimizu, who spent the 2013-14 season at Nicholls State as assistant strength and conditioning coach, will work with all UAH sports teams.
Denver has named Brett Blatchford a volunteer assistant coach for the 2014-15 season. Blatchford spent four seasons on the blue line at Notre Dame from 2006 to 2010.
Former Boston College defenseman J.D. Forrest (2000-04) will serve as an intern assistant coach for the U.S. National Under-18 Team, part of USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, during the 2014-15 season.