Michigan State names Ward senior advisor to Spartans’ coaching staff, hires Strom as volunteer assistant coach

Michigan State has announced that Peter Ward has been named senior advisor to the coaching staff and Dylan Strom has joined the program as a volunteer assistant coach. Ward brings significant experience, having most recently served as a special assignment scout for USA Hockey in what was his second stint with the organization. He worked … Read more

Zapolski returns to Mercyhurst men’s hockey team as Lakers’ new volunteer assistant coach

The Mercyhurst men’s hockey team announced Tuesday the addition of former Lakers goalie Ryan Zapolski to the coaching staff as an volunteer assistant coach. “We are all very excited to have Ryan Zapolski join our coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach,” Mercyhurst coach Rick Gotkin said in a statement. “He is one of our … Read more

American International gets top spot in Atlantic Hockey preseason poll; Army’s Bilek preseason player of year

Three-time defending regular-season champion American International is the overwhelming winner of the 2021-22 Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches’ poll released Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets garnered nine of nine possible first-place votes in balloting among AHA head coaches (coaches could not vote for their own teams) for 90 points to outdistance second-place Canisius, which received the remaining … Read more

Player development specialist Vanden Berg hired for similar role with Maine men’s hockey team

Maine recently announced the hiring of Matthew Vanden Berg to the role of director of player development Vanden Berg has coached, scouted players, and served in player development for the past nine years. He has coached at the national midget AAA level for organizations including Team Carolina, the Milwaukee Jr. Admirals, and, most recently, the … Read more

Minnesota State picked first in 2021-22 CCHA preseason poll; Mavericks’ Smith chosen top player

Minnesota State has been chosen among the CCHA head coaches to win the MacNaughton Cup, which will be awarded to the regular-season champion annually. The Mavericks captured five first-place votes and totaled 67 of a possible 70 points. 2021-22 CCHA Preseason Coaches’ Poll 1. Minnesota State – 67 (5) 2. Bemidji State – 63 (1) … Read more

New Ed Robson Arena on Colorado College campus officially opens with ribbon cutting ceremony

A project in the making for five years became a reality on Saturday with a ribbon cutting ceremony for Ed Robson Arena and the Mike and Barbara Yalich Student Services Center on the campus of Colorado College. Former CC hockey player Ed Robson and Barbara Yalich joined Colorado College President L. Song Richardson, Colorado Springs … Read more

Former Wisconsin standout Murray brought aboard as Notre Dame’s new volunteer assistant coaach

Notre Dame announced Friday the addition of Jordy Murray as the team’s volunteer assistant coach for the 2021-22 season. “We’re excited to add Jordy to our staff as our new volunteer assistant coach,” Notre Dame head coach Jeff Jackson said in a statement. “Jordy has been one of the top development coaches in the state … Read more

St. Cloud State garners 20 of 25 first-place votes, tabbed first in 2021 NCHC preseason media poll

After making it all the way to the NCAA national championship game last season, St. Cloud State has been selected as the favorite to hoist the Penrose Cup, awarded to the NCHC regular-season champions, in 2021-22 after finishing atop the conference’s annual preseason media poll. SCSU received 20 of a possible 25 first-place votes, and … Read more

NCHC unveils 2021 preseason All-Conference Team with six teams represented among seven players

Six different teams are represented on the 2021 NCHC preseason All-Conference Team, selected by media, as the conference unveiled the seven-man squad Tuesday. St. Cloud State is the lone team with two representatives, while Miami, Minnesota Duluth, North Dakota, Omaha and Western Michigan each placed one player on the team. 2021 NCHC Preseason All-Conference Team … Read more

Northeastern brings Jamieson back to alma mater as men’s hockey director of operations

Northeastern announced Tuesday that Mike Jamieson has been hired as the new director of hockey operations. Jamieson returns to Northeastern after graduating in the class of 2017 following a four-year career as a forward on the hockey team and three seasons playing professional hockey in Germany. A two-time Hockey East All-Academic team member, Jamieson skated … Read more

NCAA announces off day added to Division I men’s hockey regionals schedule starting in 2022

The NCAA announced Friday that teams advancing in the regional rounds of the Division I men’s NCAA tournament will have a day off before the regional final, starting with the 2022 tournament. The Division I Competition Oversight Committee approved the change recommended by the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee. The rationale for making the … Read more

College connections aplenty with U.S. Olympic hockey team assistant coaches for 2022 games

The four assistant coaches for the 2022 men’s hockey Olympic team all come with NCAA connections. John Hynes, David Quinn, Todd Reirden and Ryan Miller will serve as assistant coaches to head coach Mike Sullivan. “We’ve got a great coaching staff in place,” said Stan Bowman, general manager of the 2022 U.S. Olympic hockey team, … Read more

St. Cloud State adds experience to men’s hockey staff as Enga named director of operations, video coordinator

St. Cloud State announced Thursday the addition of R.J. Enga to the Huskies’ coaching staff as director of operations and video coordinator. Enga replaces Nick Tomczyk, who was named head coach for Purdue Northwest’s ACHA team this week. Joining the SCSU coaching staff with 17 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, amateur and professional … Read more

Schooley tabbed head coach, director of men’s, women’s hockey operations at Robert Morris; McLaughlin-Bittle named special assistant

Robert Morris announced Tuesday that Derek Schooley has been named head coach and director of men’s and women’s hockey operations. “Naming Derek as the head coach and director of operations for both teams adds stability as we continue to work with the Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation in the goal of reinstating both teams,” RMU vice … Read more

Michigan State appoints longtime administrator Haller to Spartans’ athletic director post

Michigan State has appointed Alan Haller, current MSU assistant vice president and deputy athletic director, as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. The announcement comes after the MSU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the president’s selection during a special meeting. “Alan has been a leader in developing athlete administrators and broadening the … Read more

Former Stanley Cup champ Sharp among new staff additions with Vermont men’s hockey team

Vermont has announced coaching and support staff additions ahead of the 2021-22 men’s hockey season. Patrick Dooley has been named men’s hockey equipment manager, Max Gavin will serve as director of hockey operations and Drew Michals will be a volunteer goaltending coach. In addition, Patrick Sharp is returning to the Catamounts as an advisor to … Read more

After reaching fundraising goal, Alaska Anchorage hockey team reinstated for 2022-23 college hockey season

Alaska Anchorage announced Tuesday that the Seawolves hockey program has surpassed its fundraising mark of $3 million, resulting in the team’s reinstatement and paving the way for the team to resume play in the 2022-23 season. “Thanks to the passionate and determined fundraising efforts of coaches, student-athletes, alumni, boosters, community leaders and corporate donors from … Read more

Brown leaves Augsburg bench after 15 years for job at Alaska; Wick named interim coach, Hendrickson new assistant

Chris Brown, who led the Augsburg men’s hockey team to some of its greatest successes in program history over the last 15 years, has announced his resignation to take an associate head coach position at Alaska. “Chris is an amazing addition to our staff,” said Alaska head coach Erik Largen in a statement. “First off, … Read more