Charged in wheelchair pushing incident, Mercyhurst removes Briere from men’s hockey team

After being charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after pushing an empty wheelchair down a flight of stairs last month, it was unknown what the future held for Mercyhurst hockey player Carson Briere. Monday, the school announced that Briere has been dismissed from the team. A statement on behalf of Mercyhurst University and Mercyhurst … Read more

After freshman season, Western Michigan’s McAllister leaves Broncos, signs NHL deal with Panthers

The NHL’s Florida Panthers announced Monday that the club has agreed to terms with Western Michigan freshman forward Ryan McAllister on a three-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2023-24 season. McAllister spent just one season in Kalamazoo, but he led the team in points and played on one of the top-scoring lines in the country. … Read more

Longtime Minnesota State assistant Knott passes on Mavericks’ head coach opening

Minnesota State associate head coach Todd Knott has declined an opportunity to become Minnesota State’s next head men’s hockey coach, according to Mavericks director of athletics Kevin Buisman. Knott, who just finished his 15th season on the Mavericks staff, was elevated to associate head coach in 2018. Earlier this season he was named the Terry … Read more

Michigan Tech’s Nardella leaves Huskies after three seasons, signs ECHL contract with Cincinnati

Michigan Tech junior forward Nick Nardella has signed a professional contract with the ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones. Nardella played 85 games for the Huskies over three seasons, tallying 31 career points with four goals and 27 assists. The Rosemont, Ill., native compiled a career-high 14 points in 2022-23 and ranked fourth on the team with 13 … Read more

Michigan names Naurato permanent head coach, signed to five-year contract, as interim tag removed

Brandon Naurato

Michigan announced Friday that Brandon Naurato has agreed in principle to an agreement to serve as the permanent head coach of the Wolverines hockey team. Details of Naurato’s five-year contract will be finalized and communicated following the completion of the Frozen Four. He was named interim head coach prior to the 2022-23 season after serving … Read more