The NHL’s San Jose Sharks announced Tuesday that the club has signed Boston College freshman forward Will Smith to a standard entry-level contract. “Will is a dynamic and exciting young center and we are thrilled to have him join the organization after an impressive season with Boston College,” said Sharks GM Mike Grier in a … Read more
Bowling Green has announced that new head coach Dennis Williams has retained the entire assistant coaching staff. Curtis Carr, Stavros Paskaris, Dylan Schoen and Buddy Powers will all be part of Williams’ first staff in his return to BGSU. Carr, Paskaris and Schoen are all assistant coaches, while Powers is the director of player development. … Read more
Troy Thibodeau has been named associate head coach at Miami. Thibodeau comes to the RedHawks after spending the past three seasons as an assistant coach at Dartmouth. “I am beyond excited to join the Miami University hockey program. I would first like to thank David Sayler and Brad Okel for having the confidence in me, … Read more
Bowling Green Athletics Hall of Famer Mark Wells has passed away. He was 67. Wells, a native of St. Clair Shores, Mich., attended Bowling Green from 1975 to 1979, where he was a star forward on the hockey team. He officially received a scholarship after his freshman season. He joined the 1980 Olympic team after … Read more
UNLV has announced the Skatin’ Rebels’ ACHA Division I team will play two NCAA Division I games against Denver and Colorado College in Colorado. The Skatin’ Rebels, coming off an appearance in the ACHA Division I national championship game, will play Denver Dec. 28 at Magness Arena and Colorado College Dec. 29 at Ed Robson … Read more
The USHL’s Sioux Falls Stampede has named Brandon Wildung as the team’s associate head coach for the coming season. Wildung served as Augustana’s goaltending coach for the 2023-24 season. “You want to surround yourself with people who push you and make you better each day and I know Brandon will do that for the staff … Read more
The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Committee proposed an adjustment to the rules for checking from behind and contact to the head to provide game officials additional options when adjudicating these penalties. Under the recommendation, the committee is providing guidance and additional levels of penalty options. All rule proposals must be approved by the … Read more
For the second time in two years, the NCHC is expanding. The conference announced on Wednesday that St. Thomas has been accepted as a full-time member of the NCHC beginning in the 2026-27 season. The decision was approved with a unanimous vote from the NCHC board of directors on Tuesday night. With the addition of … Read more
The NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes have announced that the team has signed Quinnipiac sophomore defenseman Charles-Alexis Legault to a three-year, entry-level contract. “Charles-Alexis is a physical defenseman who uses his size well,” said Carolina GM Don Waddell in a statement. “He made great strides in his offensive game this season, and we think he’s ready to … Read more
Miami has announced the addition of David Nies as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the RedHawks. Nies was most recently the assistant director of player personnel for USA Hockey’s NTDP. “I am honored and humbled to be a part of Miami University,” said Nies in a statement. “I’d like to thank David Sayler … Read more
The NHL’s New Jersey Devils announced Monday that the team has signed Michigan sophomore defenseman Seamus Casey to a three-year, entry-level contract, with Casey giving up his remaining eligibility in signing the deal. Casey completed his second season at Michigan and recorded 45 points (seven goals, 38 assists) in 39 games with the Wolverines. He … Read more
Atlantic Hockey America commissioner Michelle Morgan reflects on the merger of her two conferences and the league’s new branding.
The Atlantic Hockey Association and College Hockey America will combine under the name Atlantic Hockey America in the 2024-25 season.
For his work as an administrator at Omaha and ambassador of college hockey, the NCHC has honored Omaha executive associate athletics director Mike Kemp with the 2024 NCHC Distinguished Service Award. Kemp is retiring in May after a 48-year career in college athletics as a coach and administrator. Kemp was bestowed with the award in … Read more
Ben Syer has been named the 18th head coach of men’s hockey at Princeton. Syer takes over for Ron Fogarty, who was not retained after the 2023-24 season. A 25-year veteran behind the bench of Division I college hockey programs, Syer takes the reins of the Tigers after recently concluding his 13th season overall at … Read more
The 58th annual Great Lakes Invitational will take place on Dec. 29-30, 2024 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., and there will be four Michigan-based schools for the 18th time in tournament history. Michigan Tech and Western Michigan will meet in the first semifinal on Dec. 29 at 3:30 p.m. followed by Michigan … Read more
David Carle guided Denver to its second national championship in two years, downing Boston College 2-0 back on April 13 in St. Paul, Minn. For taking the Pioneers to the top of the college hockey mountain, Carle has been named USCHO.com Coach of the Year for the 2023-24 season in a vote of USCHO.com staff … Read more
After two seasons as an assistant coach for the Union men’s hockey team, Lennie Childs has stepped down to accept the head coach position for the USHL’s Omaha Lancers. “My time at Union College was nothing short of tremendous,” said Childs in a statement. I thank Coach (Josh) Hauge for giving me the opportunity to … Read more
Lindenwood has named Bill Muckalt the next head coach of the men’s hockey program. Muckalt replaces Rick Zombo, who was not retained after the 2023-24 season. “I am extremely honored and excited to be the next head coach at Lindenwood University,” said Muckalt. “I want to thank Dr. Porter, vice president for intercollegiate athletics Jason … Read more
Boston University’s Macklin Celebrini came into the 2023-24 season with tremendous hype. He lived up to the hype, and then some, capping it off with the Hobey Baker Award as the best player in college hockey. Today, USCHO.com has announced that Celebrini is a dual winner, chosen USCHO.com Rookie of the Year and Player of … Read more