Augsburg promotes assistant Hendrickson to serve as new men’s hockey head coach, just sixth since 1959

Garrett Hendrickson, who has served on the coaching staff for Augsburg men’s hockey teams that have qualified for the NCAA Division III national tournament each of the last two seasons, has been named the program’s new head coach. Hendrickson served as a full-time assistant coach for the last two seasons under former head coach Greg … Read more

Due to ‘significant confusion,’ NCAA removes video review of too many players on ice after goal scored

Having too many players on the ice when a goal is scored on the ensuing play has been removed from the list of plays that can be reviewed by video in NCAA men’s and women’s hockey for the 2023-24 season. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved this proposal during a video conference call Thursday. … Read more

One-time Bruins draft pick, former Ferris State blueliner Clarke named new assistant coach for Norwich men’s hockey team

Cam Clarke has been named an assistant coach with the Norwich men’s hockey team. Clarke has also been named Norwich’s head men’s golf coach. “It is an honor to be chosen as the next head men’s golf coach in addition to being named an assistant men’s hockey coach,” said Clarke in a statement. “Thank you … Read more

Middlebury hires former Amherst men’s hockey assistant coach Fitzgerald for same job with Panthers

Middlebury has announced the hiring of Jack Fitzgerald as the assistant men’s hockey coach. Fitzgerald joins the program after spending the previous four seasons as an assistant men’s hockey coach at Amherst. “I am extremely excited for the opportunity to be joining such a storied hockey program,” said Fitzgerald in a news release. “Middlebury is … Read more

Keene State adding NCAA Division III men’s, women’s hockey starting with 2024-25 season

Keene State has announced the addition of men’s and women’s hockey to the list of its varsity program offerings. Hockey will start with the 2024-25 season. “I am thrilled to announce the launch of Keene State Owls D-III ice hockey,” Keene State president Dr. Melinda Treadwell said in a statement. “The decision supports strategic enrollment … Read more

Little East Conference to join NCAA men’s Division III hockey ranks in 2025-26, eyeing women’s hockey membership as well

The Little East Conference announced Monday that the league will begin sponsoring men’s hockey as a championship sport beginning with the 2025-26 academic year. The addition of men’s hockey raises the LEC’s championship offerings to 22 sports. The conference’s ability to sponsor men’s hockey follows Keene State’s addition of men’s and women’s hockey as varsity … Read more

After six seasons as Franklin Pierce men’s hockey coach, Millerick leaves for same position at Rivier

Rivier has announced the hiring of Shaun Millerick as the new men’s hockey head coach. Millerick takes over for Matt Keating, who coached the Raiders from 2021 to 2023. Millerick joins Rivier from nearby Franklin Pierce where he served as the head coach of the Ravens’ NCAA Division II men’s hockey team since 2017. He … Read more

Misericordia hires former Norwich assistant Cole as Cougars’ first head coach for ’24-25 hockey season

Kevin Cole has been named the first head men’s hockey coach at Misericordia. Cole comes to Misericordia from Norwich where he served as an assistant men’s hockey coach and the head men’s golf coach. “I am excited to welcome Kevin Cole to Misericordia University as our head men’s ice hockey coach,” said Misericordia director of … Read more

Northland grad Buckley returns to LumberJacks as new head coach for men’s hockey team

Northland alum Shane Buckley is returning to his alma mater to lead the LumberJack men’s hockey team. Buckley takes over for Seamus Gregory, who stepped down in May to become the first head coach at Dubuque. “The selection process was extremely difficult,” said Northland executive director of intercollegiate athletics Dan Schumacher said in a statement. … Read more

Minnesota women’s hockey team adds former Augsburg men’s coach May, former Union coach Baker behind bench, promotes director of ops Scott to assistant coach

Greg “Boom” May, who led the Augsburg men’s hockey team to two NCAA Division III national tournament berths in his two seasons as head coach, has announced his resignation to accept a position as associate head coach of the Minnesota’s women’s team. The Gophers also announced Mitch Baker will be an assistant coach and current … Read more

Former Chatham men’s hockey assistant Kovachis takes similar role with Cortland men’s hockey team

Niko Kovachis has been named an assistant coach with the Cortland men’s hockey team for the 2023-24 season. Kovachis joins Cortland from Chatham, where he served as a men’s hockey assistant coach for two seasons. A 2019 graduate and four-year player at Niagara, Kovachis was named an alternate captain in his senior year. He was … Read more

Former Southern New Hampshire captain Troy named new assistant coach for Albertus Magnus men’s hockey team

Brian Troy has been named the new assistant men’s hockey coach at Albertus Magnus. Most recently, Troy was the boys varsity hockey head coach at the Winchendon School in Massachusetts. He first joined the staff at Winchendon as an assistant in 2014 until his appointment as head coach in 2018. “I’m extremely excited to join … Read more

MASCAC adding Anna Maria, Rivier to men’s hockey conference in 2024-25, provisionally to women’s conference

The MASCAC council of presidents and commissioner Angela Baumann have announced that Anna Maria and Rivier will be joining the conference as affiliate members. Anna Maria and Rivier will join MASCAC men’s hockey beginning in 2024-25 and provisionally for MASCAC women’s hockey. They will join Fitchburg State, Framingham State, MCLA, Plymouth State, UMass Dartmouth, Salem … Read more

Salem State men’s hockey coach O’Neill calls it a career after 42 years, 626 wins, 1,138 games behind Vikings bench

Salem State men’s hockey head coach Bill O’Neill has announced his retirement after a distinguished 42-year career with the Vikings. O’Neill amassed a 626-436-76 (.583) record during his tenure, completing his career ranked second all-time in total victories in NCAA Division III. He is just one of 15 NCAA coaches all-time across all divisions to … Read more

NEWHL to become new SUNYAC women’s conference in 2023-24; Canton joining men’s SUNYAC with ’24-25 season

Women’s hockey will become the 21st sport in the SUNYAC conference beginning with the 2023-24 season. In addition, Canton will join the SUNYAC as an associate member in men’s hockey starting in 2024-25, bringing the total number of programs to 10 in the conference. The presidents of the SUNYAC approved both measures on May 8 … Read more