Western Michigan associate head coach Rob Facca has stepped down from his position to take a scouting job with the Chicago Blackhawks. Facca has been with WMU the past four years as an assistant coach, associate head coach and recruiting coordinator. “My four years in Kalamazoo and at Western Michigan have been wonderful for me, … Read more
Bemidji State announced Tuesday that James Scanlan has been named the new head coach of the BSU women’s program and the fifth in school history. Scanlan, an 18-year high school educator, coach and administrator, was a two-time All-American goaltender at Bemidji State, leading the Beavers to a pair of NAIA national titles in 1979 and … Read more
Ron Fogarty, who leads all active NCAA coaches in winning percentage, has been named the head coach at Princeton. Fogarty has spent the past seven seasons as head coach at Division III Adrian. “I am thrilled to have Ron join our distinguished team of coaches at Princeton,” said Princeton incoming director of athletics Mollie Marcoux … Read more
R.J. Enga, who played in 158 games with Colorado College from 1991 to 1995 and served as an assistant coach during the 2008-09 campaign, has returned to the Tigers as a new assistant under head coach Mike Haviland. “This is where I want to be,” Enga said in a statement. “Colorado College is a great … Read more
Eric McCambly has been named head coach of the Daniel Webster men’s team, a new Division III team that starts play this fall as an independent. “We are very excited to welcome Eric to the Daniel Webster College community and our athletics staff,” said DWC director of athletics Chris Gilmore in a statement. “He is … Read more
Rochester Institute of Technology has announced that women’s assistant coach Matt Woodard has been elevated to full-time status, effective immediately. Woodard will assist in all aspects of the program, including recruiting and on-ice preparation. Woodard served as a part-time assistant coach in his first season with the Tigers in 2013-14. He replaces Shivaun Siegl, who … Read more
St. Mary’s assistant coach Ryan Egan has left the school to take a job with the La Crosse Freeze Tier III Junior A team as its first coach and general manager. The Freeze play in the North American 3 Hockey League and recently relocated to Wisconsin from Flint, Mich. Egan spent the past five seasons … Read more
Former Lake Superior State assistant coach Rich Metro is returning to the Lakers in a similar role, the school announced Tuesday. Metro, who served as LSSU hockey video coordinator and volunteer coach in 2007-08 and an assistant coach for three seasons, returns to his hometown from France, where he was head coach of the Villard … Read more
Vermont sophomore defenseman Caylen Walls has left school and signed a pro contract with the Quad City Mallards of the Central Hockey League, giving up his final two years of eligibility, according to the Burlington Free Press. Walls played 26 games in 2013-14 and posted one assist. As a freshman in 2012-13, Walls tallied two … Read more
Northeastern announced the hiring Thursday of Nick Carpenito as an assistant women’s coach. A 2011 graduate of Northeastern, Carpenito returns to his alma mater after spending time on the coaching staffs at Elmira and Union. “We would like to welcome Nick back to Huntington Avenue,” Huskies’ head coach David Flint said in a statement. “We … Read more
Northland has named Seamus Gregory as its new head coach. Gregory served as head coach at Williston State the last three years and while there, he built the first hockey program at the school and was the 2012 NJCAA national runner-up in his first year. In both 2013 and 2014, his teams won the NJCAA … Read more
Boston University athletic director Mike Lynch announced his resignation Monday after a 10-year stint that saw longtime hockey coach Jack Parker retire in 2013. According to the Boston Globe, Lynch will step down June 30 and will be succeeded on an interim basis by his deputy, Drew Marrochello. Under his watch, Lynch presided over a … Read more
Penn State rounded out its women’s coaching staff on Monday as Courtney Drennen named an assistant coach. Drennen comes to the Nittany Lions after two seasons as an assistant at Wesleyan and three years at North Dakota. “Courtney brings outstanding playing and coaching experience to our program,” PSU women’s head coach Josh Brandwene said in … Read more
Lake Forest announced recently that Ryan McKelvie will not return for a fourth season in 2014-15 and that assistant coach Pat Kelliher has been promoted to head coach on an interim basis. “I am thrilled with the opportunity to continue to be a part of the Lake Forest College community in this new capacity,” said … Read more
Becker announced Friday that the college will add women’s hockey, starting with the 2015-16 season. There was no indication in a school-issued press release what conference affiliation the school would seek. The men’s hockey team plays Division III in the ECAC Northeast. “We at Becker College are truly excited to be offering women’s ice hockey … Read more
Army has named Brian Mahoney-Wilson the Black Knights’ full-time volunteer goalie coach. The former Lake Superior State standout and San Jose draft pick comes to West Point after spending last season as the goalie coach for the South Shore Kings premier, elite and U18 teams in the United States Premier Hockey League.
Joe Cardarelli has been named Cortland’s head coach, taking over for interim head coach Tom Cranfield, who will continue as the school’s associate director of athletics. Cardarelli was an assistant coach last season for the Red Dragons. Prior to the 2013-14 season, Cardarelli spent the previous two years as head coach of two Junior … Read more
Ohio State junior forward Max McCormick has agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators. McCormick was originally drafted by the Senators in the sixth round (171st overall) of the 2011 NHL draft. “I can’t say thanks enough to Ohio State and especially my teammates for the best years of my … Read more
St. Cloud State announced Tuesday that Eric Rud has been named the new women’s head coach, the fourth in school history. A former assistant coach with the St. Cloud State men’s team from 2005 to 2010, Rud has served as an assistant coach at Colorado College since 2011. Between his time at St. Cloud State … Read more
Bemidji State announced Tuesday the hiring of Travis Winter as the Beavers’ new assistant coach. Winter replaces Bert Gilling, who left the program after 15 years to become head coach at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. The 2009 BSU graduate and former captain returns to Bemidji State after getting his coaching feet wet in … Read more