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Omaha tabs Hamilton assistant coach Hambrook as Mavericks’ new director of hockey operations

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Omaha has named Bennett Hambrook as the program’s next director of hockey operations. Hambrook started with the Mavericks this week. “Bennett is a tremendous addition to our hockey staff,” said Mavericks head coach Mike Gabinet in a statement. “He has over eight years of experience at the NCAA level, both as a player and staff … Read more

Union assistant, former Curry coach Manastersky moves north of border, named new head coach at U SPORTS’ Brock

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Union assistant coach T.J. Manastersky has been named new head coach of the Brock men’s hockey team, located in St. Catharines, Ont. “I’ve been a fan of U SPORTS my entire life,” Mansatersky said in a news release. “The opportunity to coach at that level and pursue a national championship is a dream come true.” … Read more

Citing ‘personal time to reflect on my next chapter,’ Dumont steps down as Bowdoin’s men’s hockey coach

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Bowdoin has announced that Jamie Dumont has resigned as head coach of the Polar Bears men’s hockey program. Dumont cited personal reasons for stepping away as head coach following six seasons with the team. “After careful consideration, I feel the time has come to step away from Bowdoin and take some personal time to reflect … Read more

Longtime Adrian athletic director Duffy announces retirement, effective June 30

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After leading the Adrian College athletic department for the last 17 years, athletic director Michael Duffy has announced his retirement, scheduled for the end of June. Duffy is a 1982 graduate of Adrian, where he was a member of the football team, winning the 1980 MIAA championship. After graduation, Duffy jumped straight into coaching which … Read more

Lawrence men’s coach Szkodzinski resigns, women’s coach Kleiber let go following respective 2021-22 seasons

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While no official announcements were made by Lawrence, the Vikings will have new head coaches for their men’s and women’s hockey teams for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “Both programs are currently in search of a new head coach,” said a Lawrence spokesperson in an email to USCHO.com. “We are in the process of starting to … Read more

‘With the significant transitions underway within college sports,’ NCAA president Emmert stepping down from role

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The NCAA Board of Governors announced Tuesday that, by mutual agreement with the board, Mark Emmert will be stepping down as president of the NCAA. Emmert will continue to serve in his role until a new president is selected and in place or until June 30, 2023. “Throughout my tenure, I’ve emphasized the need to … Read more

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts bringing back D-III men’s hockey, adding D-III women’s hockey for 2023-24 season

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The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts announced Thursday a multi-year plan to enhance the college’s athletics programming for years to come, including the return of men’s hockey to the North Adams, Mass.-based school and the implementation of a women’s hockey program. Both programs will play at the NCAA Division III level. “This exciting news continues … Read more

Stonehill men’s hockey moving from NCAA D-II Northeast-10 to NCAA Division I for 2022-23 season; women’s hockey to join NEWHA in ’22-23

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Stonehill College has accepted an invitation from the Northeast Conference and will begin a transition to offer NCAA Division I athletics starting with the 2022-23 academic year. Stonehill, a charter member of the Northeast-10 Conference, currently offers 22 varsity intercollegiate athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level, with its 23rd program, women’s hockey, set … Read more

Concordia (Minn.) names NA3HL coach, Hamline alum Olimb new bench boss for Cobbers’ men’s college hockey team

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Concordia (Minn.) announced Monday that Kirk Olimb has been named the new head coach for the Concordia men’s hockey program. Olimb, who has been head coach and general manager of the NA3HL’s Willmar Warhawks, becomes the sixth head coach in the Cobbers program since the 1967-68 season. “Kirk’s success as a coach, player and student-athlete … Read more

Geneseo’s Peter Morgan earns USCHO D-III Rookie of the Year honors amongst talented All-Rookie Team standouts

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Geneseo forward Peter Morgan has earned the All-USCHO Rookie of the Year award this season. The freshman forward led the Knights in scoring with 19 goals and 25 assists for 44 points while contributing five power play goals and five game-winning goals for the SUNYAC champions and NCAA Championship finalists. Playing in his first Frozen … Read more

Hockey Humanitarian Award Finalist Spotlight: UMass Boston’s Adkins, Walker continuing ‘Men In Blades’ initiative with encore fundraiser

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While blockbuster movies are great for audiences, many times the sequel falls short in comparison. That is clearly not the case for two UMass Boston hockey players who have found ways to continue to raise money for an organization near and dear to their hearts, the American Cancer Society. Having been finalists for the Hockey … Read more

Bosio, Morgan post two goals apiece as Geneseo downs University of New England, earns berth in national D-III college hockey title game

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Nothing like playoff hockey. Team defense. Tight checking. Hot goaltending. Thrilling endings. Just don’t tell that to Geneseo and University of New England after their NCAA Division III men’s hockey semifinal game Friday night at the Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, N.Y. That was an up-and-down, run-and-gun, red light burning-out type of playoff game. … Read more