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After going first overall in 2024 NHL Draft, Hobey Baker winner Celebrini leaves Boston University after one season, signs NHL contract with Sharks

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The San Jose Sharks announced Saturday that the club has signed Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini, the first-overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, to a standard, entry-level contract. Celebrini now gives up his remaining NCAA eligibility. “Macklin is not only a special player on the ice, but he is a poised, confident and intelligent … Read more

Michigan State blueliner Levshunov inks NHL deal with Blackhawks, finished with Spartans after one season

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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

American Hockey Coaches Association tabs Vermont men’s hockey coach Wiedler as new president, starts three-year term with ’24-25 season

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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’s Matikka leaves Pioneers after freshman season, signs NHL contract with Utah Hockey Club

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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

Veteran college hockey coach Shyiak returns to Northern Michigan as Wildcats’ new head coach

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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

Ledyard Classic field to include Alaska Anchorage, Dartmouth, Northeastern, Providence for 2024 event Dec. 28-29 at Dartmouth’s Thompson Arena

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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

Notre Dame announces ’24-25 season will be Jackson’s last behind bench; current assistant, former Irish player Sheahan to take over with ’25-26 season

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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 names former Northern Michigan assistant Pool to same role with Big Green men’s hockey team

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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

Former Clarkson standout, longtime AHL coach Houle named Golden Knights’ new men’s hockey coach

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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

College Hockey Inc. executive director Snee leaves after 12 years, takes job with NHL’s Wild with team’s foundation, community relations

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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

Princeton adds former Vegas scout, Quinnipiac grad Jones as new assistant coach for Tigers heading into ’24-25 college hockey season

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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

Omaha blueliner, Mavericks’ all-time leader in games played Proctor named recipient of 2024 NCHC postgraduate scholarship

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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