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Veteran on-ice official Binda, Jr. tabbed new supervisor of officials for Atlantic Hockey, College Hockey America

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Following a comprehensive search, Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America have named Eugene Binda, Jr. as their next supervisor of officials. Binda, who retired from officiating following the 2021-22 season, served as an officials observer for Atlantic Hockey during the 2022-23 campaign. He will begin his duties on July 1. “Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey … Read more

Annual Great Lakes Invitational college hockey tournament to stay at Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena through 2026

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Van Andel Arena, Michigan Tech, and Michigan State have signed a four-year extension to keep the Great Lakes Invitational tournament in Grand Rapids, Mich., at Van Andel Arena, home of the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. The 57th annual tournament will take place on Dec. 28-29, 2023, and will open with Michigan Tech against Alaska and … Read more

Former St. Norbert, Alaska Anchorage player Carbery named new head coach of NHL’s Capitals

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The Washington Capitals have named Spencer Carbery the team’s head coach. Carbery, 41, becomes the 20th head coach in Capitals franchise history and returns to the organization after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs. During his college playing days, Carbery graduated from St. Norbert, where he played … Read more

Minnesota State’s Furry chosen CCHA student-athlete of year for 2022-23 season

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The CCHA announced Tuesday that Minnesota State senior Brendan Furry is the conference’s 2022-23 student-athlete of the year, as voted on by the faculty athletics representatives from each member school. Given annually, the award is presented to one CCHA student-athlete that performed consistently as a regular member of their CCHA team, displayed outstanding sportsmanship, made … Read more

After leading USHL’s Force to top regular-season finish, Oliver named new assistant coach at Wisconsin

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Nick Oliver, head coach of the USHL’s 2023 regular-season champion Fargo Force, is joining the Wisconsin men’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. “We are excited to bring Nick and his family to the University of Wisconsin,” Wisconsin head coach Mike Hastings said in a statement. “His depth of experience as a player and a … Read more

Well-traveled Ward, who has junior, NCAA, NHL background, named associate head coach at Minnesota State

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Minnesota State has announced the hiring of Troy G. Ward as associate head coach with the Mavericks. Ward comes to Minnesota State after spending the 2022-23 season with the USHL’s Sioux City Musketeers as general manager. “Troy brings an element to our staff that is one of high-end experience,” said Minnesota State head coach Luke … Read more

Wrapping up the season with news from Naples, a look back at the Frozen Four: Weekend Review Season 5 Episode 31

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Hockey East selects Metcalf, conference races stay hot, PairWise odds: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 2 Episode 19

Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger look at news from the coaches’ convention in Naples and look back at the 2023 NCAA Frozen Four in our college hockey podcast’s season finale.

Topics include:

• Quinnipiac’s incredible comeback
• What does the Bobcats’ win say about older teams?
• Is the NCHC ready to add Arizona State?
• Will there be a new home for Miami?
• Binghamton’s goal to join D-I in 2024-25 – Will Atlantic Hockey be the right fit?
• Could change come to the transfer portal?
• Will there be some rule tweaking, even though it’s not a rules update year?
• A focus on branding conferences
• BCHL’s departure from Hockey Canada and its impact
• Who replaces Derek Schooley on the podcast next season?

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Former UMass Lowell, Canisius assistant Nelson moves to Augustana for same job with first-year Vikings

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Augustana has announced the addition of Taylor Nelson to the men’s hockey coaching staff. Nelson joins the first-year Vikings after spending the past two seasons at UMass Lowell. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Taylor, his wife Claire, and three young children back to the Midwest,” Augustana head coach Garrett Raboin said in a … Read more

Colgate assistant coach Borges moves to Arizona State for similar role with Sun Devils

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Arizona State has announced the hiring of Dana Borges to an assistant coach/player development role. Borges most recently finished his second season as associate head coach at Colgate, helping the Raiders to their first ECAC Hockey championship in 33 years and first NCAA tournament appearance since 2014-15. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Dana … Read more

After one season as Wisconsin assistant coach, Brandt staying in town as new coach-GM for USHL’s Capitols

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Wisconsin assistant coach Andy Brandt has been named the new head coach and general manager of the USHL’s Madison Capitols. Brandt takes over the franchise after spending one season behind the Badgers bench as an assistant coach. Brandt played for Wisconsin’s 2006 NCAA championship team before moving on to a professional playing and coaching career. … Read more

American International promotes assistant Woodard to associate head coach role

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American International has announced the promotion of Matthew Woodard to the position of associate head coach. “[Matt Woodard] has been an incredible addition to our staff,” AIC head coach Eric Lang said in a statement. “Matt is thorough, organized, and a meticulous recruiter. Our student-athletes are better because Matt is involved in their lives. An … Read more

After 21 seasons behind Bentley men’s hockey bench, Soderquist out as Falcons coach

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Ryan Soderquist is out as Bentley’s head coach, having announced he will leave the program on June 30. Soderquist tweeted a statement this morning. Thank you @BentleyHockey for last 26 years. I am extremely proud of what we all accomplished together and look forward to the growth of the program. Daughters Cora/Madelyn and loving wife … Read more

Vaughan calls it a career, retires after 30 years coaching Colgate men’s hockey team

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After 30 years behind the Colgate bench, head coach Don Vaughan has announced he is retiring. Vaughan, the nation’s third-longest tenured Division I head men’s hockey coach, has been at the helm of the Raiders since 1992. He leaves with 470 victories, making him the winningest coach in program history. Overall, Vaughan went 470-504-123 with … Read more