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

Misericordia to become 12th member of UCHC men’s conference starting with 2024-25 hockey season

The UCHC has announced it will expand its men’s membership to 12 with Misericordia University joining the league in 2024-25. “Misericordia has a comprehensive and very competitive athletics program across the board,” said UCHC commissioner Chuck Mitrano in a statement. “We are excited to be part of their history with the addition of men’s ice … Read more

University of Dubuque starting men’s, women’s NCAA D-III hockey programs for 2023-24 season, anticipating transfers from Finlandia for both teams

The University of Dubuque has announced the addition of men’s and women’s hockey to their NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program with competition to begin with the 2023-24 season. UD will be partnering with the Dubuque Ice Arena, which is home to the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints, and with its managing partner, Q Casino, to … Read more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Feature: Taking words from mother, Saint Anselm’s Rosen giving back to Washington D.C. hometown with newfound charity

A young boy, a hockey mom’s encouraging words, a love of sport, a local rink and service to the community have all been woven together over time to create an entrepreneurial vision that is born of hockey but committed to so much more in the Washington D.C. area and beyond. Saint Anselm freshman forward Will … Read more

Adrian’s Spodniak wins USCHO D-III Player of the Year award

In a season where multiple injuries plagued the defending national champions from Adrian, senior Matus Spodniak stood tall as a reliable and productive player that helped the Bulldogs reach the national championship game for a second consecutive season. The senior from Slovakia produced thirty goals and twenty-eight assists for 58 points in leading Adrian through … Read more

Salve Regina men’s, women’s hockey teams to join NEHC, starting with 2024-25 season

The NEHC announced Thursday the addition of Salve Regina as the league’s newest member. Both the men’s and women’s hockey teams at Salve will join the conference and begin league play during the 2024-25 season. “The NEHC is excited to welcome Salve Regina University as the league’s newest member,” stated NEHC commissioner Katie Boldvich in … Read more