Assumption has announced that Joe Grossman has been hired as the new women’s hockey head coach. “I am incredibly excited to welcome Coach Grossman to our Assumption athletics family,” said Assumption director of athletics Eric Gobiel in a statement. “Joe brings a wealth of coaching and leadership experience from multiple NCAA Division I programs and … Read more
Greg Fargo, the winningest head coach in Colgate women’s hockey program history, announced that he is resigning from his position at the end of June to take the head coaching role for Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) New York. Fargo transformed Colgate women’s hockey into a perennial national power, most recently guiding the Raiders to … Read more
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Thursday approved an adjustment to the rules for checking from behind and contact to the head to provide game officials additional options when adjudicating these penalties in men’s and women’s ice hockey for the 2024-25 season. The new rule provides guidance and additional levels of penalty options for … Read more
USA Hockey will honor 12 individuals at its President’s Awards Dinner on June 7 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center as part of its four-day annual meeting that begins on June 5. Player of the year honorees include Bob Allen Women’s Player of the Year Laila Edwards and Jim Johannson College Player of the Year … Read more
Dartmouth has announced the hiring of Maura Crowell as the head coach of the women’s hockey program. Crowell replaces Liz Keady Norton, who resigned after three seasons to return to Milton Academy. “A week ago, we launched a national search to find the best coach in the country to lead our program, and from the … Read more
Ohio State women’s hockey associate head coach Peter Elander has announced his retirement from collegiate coaching. Elander, who served three seasons behind the bench for the Buckeyes, closes a decade-long NCAA coaching career. “After these last two successful seasons with an unbelievable group of players, a great staff and very supportive athletics department, it’s time … Read more
Nadine Muzerall, the winningest head coach in Ohio State women’s hockey history, has signed a contract extension through the 2028-29 season. In her first eight seasons as head coach of the Buckeyes, Muzerall has developed the program into one of the country’s elite programs in women’s college hockey. Since she took over the program at … Read more
Saint Anselm announced Friday the appointment of Sam Ftorek as the new head coach of the women’s hockey program. Ftorek becomes the fourth head coach in program history, which dates back to 2004-05. He takes over for Jen Kindret, who was not retained after three seasons with the Hawks. “It is an honor to be … 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
The WCHA has announced that Tracy Dill has received a two-year contract to continue as the conference’s commissioner. Dill joined the WCHA office in July 2022 and has served as the conference’s interim commissioner over the past two seasons. His new contract will begin immediately and eliminate the interim status from his title. “We are … 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.
Nicole Haase (@NicoleHaase) and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski) review Canada’s win over the U.S. for World Championship gold, with Nicole’s thoughts on the tournament in Utica, New York. Then we have a look at action in the transfer portal and some of the issues behind it. And the final segment looks at the movement toward elevating … Read more
Bemidji State has announced that Amber Fryklund has been named the sixth head coach in Beavers women’s hockey history. Fryklund replaces Jim Scanlan, who stepped down earlier this week. “It is an honor to be named head coach of our women’s hockey program at Bemidji State University,” said Fryklund in a statement. “I want to … Read more
After a decade as head coach of the Bemidji State women’s hockey program, Jim Scanlan is stepping down from his head coaching duties. “I would like to thank former Bemidji State president Richard Hanson and director of athletics Tracy Dill for giving me the opportunity and trusting me with the position of head women’s hockey … Read more
The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced its women’s players of the month for March 2024. UConn junior goalie Tia Chan and Ohio State graduate defenseman Cayla Barnes are co-players of the month, while Ohio State freshman forward Joy Dunne is rookie of the month and Ohio State senior Raygan Kirk is the goaltender of the … Read more
Wisconsin forward Casey O’Brien came into this season as a two-time National Champion, Patty Kazmaier Award Top-Ten Finalist and having led the Badgers in all offensive categories last season. And this year she was even better. O’Brien is the USCHO Player of the Year because she became a dynamic two-way player who dominated in the … Read more
The USCHO Coach of the Year does not necessarily go to the coach of the season’s title-winning team. There’s something to be said for being the person who put together a roster of top-tier talent, getting them to meld and guiding them to the finish line, but we also like to recognize coaches who have … Read more
The expectations were high for Joy Dunne coming into her freshman year. She was named WCHA Preseason Rookie of the Year, was captain of the US team at the 2023 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships and there’s that highly recognizable last name, particularly in Columbus. In the face of all that pressure, she played in … Read more
It’s fair to ask if 15 is too young for an athlete to commit to a college future. After all, a long time remains before they make the leap from high school to college and teenagers are known to change their minds with sometimes stunning frequency. But it was at 15 that Sarah Thompson chose … Read more