The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks announced Saturday that the team has agreed to terms with Michigan State defenseman Artyom Levshunov on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 season. The Blackhawks selected Levshunov, who forgoes his remaining NCAA eligibility, with the second overall pick at the 2024 NHL Draft. “Signing Artyom gives us the opportunity … Read more
Now in its 78th year of serving amateur hockey, the American Hockey Coaches Association begins the 2024-25 season under new leadership. Vermont men’s head coach Steve Wiedler, formerly the AHCA’s VP for outreach, succeeds Grant Potulny as AHCA president. Potulny recently resigned as head coach at Northern Michigan to take a position as head coach … Read more
Denver forward Miko Matikka, who completed his freshman season with a national championship in April, has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club. Matikka, 20, helped the Pioneers win their NCAA-record 10th national championship last season while ranking second on the team and fourth among all freshmen in the nation with … Read more
There were 26 NCAA schools represented with picks in the 2024 NHL Draft, which wrapped up Saturday in Las Vegas.
Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini and Michigan State’s Artyom Levshunov were the top two picks.
Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini is the top prospect for the 2024 NHL draft, which starts Friday.
Union has extended the contract of head men’s hockey coach Josh Hauge through the 2028-29 season. The seventh head coach in the program’s Division I era, Hauge has won 30 games in his first two seasons and started the process of returning Union to the top of ECAC Hockey. Last season, Union clinched a top-six … Read more
Former Northern Michigan hockey player Dave Shyiak has been named his alma mater’s fourth head hockey coach. Shyiak takes over for Grant Potulny, who stepped down earlier this month. “I’m thrilled that Dave Shyiak will be returning to campus to lead our hockey program,” Northern Michigan AD Rick Comley said in a statement. “Dave was … Read more
Mike Zannella has been named an assistant coach with the Union men’s hockey team. “We are thrilled to welcome Mike Zannella and his fiancé Erin to the Union hockey family,” said Union head coach Josh Hauge in a statement. “Mike is a genuine, hardworking person who is going to be a great addition to our … Read more
Alaska Anchorage, Dartmouth, Northeastern, and Providence will make their way to Thompson Arena for the 35th annual Ledyard Classic. The Ledyard Classic is one of the longest standing Division I hockey tournaments and is presented by Ledyard National Bank. This year, the tournament is set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 28 and Sunday, Dec. … Read more
Chris Brooks has been promoted to associate head coach for the Clarkson men’s hockey team. Brooks has served as an assistant coach for the Golden Knights the last two seasons under Casey Jones. “I am excited to be able to retain Chris Brooks as an associate head coach,” said Clarkson head coach JF Houle in … Read more
A pioneer in the world of amateur hockey and a mainstay behind the Irish bench for nearly two decades, Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson has announced his plans to step down at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Current Notre Dame associate head coach and former Irish player Brock Sheahan will succeed Jackson as the … Read more
Dartmouth has announced the hiring of Byron Pool as a new assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. “I would like to welcome Byron and Kay Pool along with their two children, Harper and Curran, to Dartmouth. Their family will be a tremendous addition to the Upper Valley,” said Dartmouth head coach Reid Cashman in a statement. “Byron … Read more
Clarkson has announced Jean-François Houle as the 12th coach in the history of the men’s hockey program. Houle replaces Casey Jones, who was named associate coach at Cornell last week. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to return and coach at my alma mater,” said Houle in a statement. “I am excited about the … Read more
The NHL’s Minnesota Wild has announced that Mike Snee has been hired as vice president of the Minnesota Wild Foundation and community relations, a newly created position. One of the original staff hired in 1998, Snee will return on June 17 to align and guide the strategic direction of the two entities that embody the … Read more
Ben Syer’s first coaching staff at Princeton has been finalized as he welcomes Connor Jones as an assistant coach while retaining Tommy Davis and Shane Talarico on staff heading into the 2024-25 season. Jones, a former NHL player with four years of professional hockey playing experience, joins the Tigers after spending the past two seasons … Read more
Following the completion of his undergraduate degree at Omaha, Mavericks defenseman Kirby Proctor has been selected the 2024 recipient of the annual NCHC postgraduate scholarship. Proctor becomes the fifth Omaha player to earn the scholarship in its nine years of being awarded. Proctor graduated from Omaha in May with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, … Read more
Cornell’s Mike Schafer will retire following the 2024-25 season, replaced by Clarkson’s Casey Jones, named associate head coach this season.
Grant Potulny stepped down as Northern Michigan coach to take a job in professional hockey, the school announced Tuesday.
USA Hockey has announced that Cutter Gauthier has been named the 2024 Bob Johnson Award recipient. Named in honor of U.S. coaching legend Bob Johnson, the award annually recognizes excellence in international hockey competition. Gauthier, an alternate captain for the 2024 U.S. National Junior Team, helped lead Team USA to the gold medal at the … Read more