United Collegiate Hockey Conference commissioner Chuck Mitrano has been named chairperson of the NCAA Division III Championships Committee. Mitrano, who has served on the championships committee since 2020, will begin his appointment as chair in January 2022 and will serve through January 2024. The committee handles the oversight of Division III’s championships. The committee reports … Read more
The SUNYAC has released its 2021-22 men’s hockey preseason poll as voted on by the conference coaches. Geneseo, the 2020 SUNYAC champion, sits at the top of the poll while Oswego was voted No. 2 and Plattsburgh No. 3. 2021-22 SUNYAC Preseason Poll 1. Geneseo 2. Oswego 3. Plattsburgh 4. Buffalo State 5. Brockport 6. … Read more
Rensselaer has announced the hiring of Ryan Michel as the operations coordinator for the men’s hockey program. “Ryan is a tremendous addition to our staff,” said fifth-year RPI coach Dave Smith in a statement. “His experience as a player and a coach in pro hockey will bring positive new ideas into our environment. He has … Read more
Elmira has announced that Mike Zannella has been promoted to the position of associate head men’s hockey coach, in addition to being named the department’s admissions liaison. Zanella, who has served as an assistant coach since 2017, has helped guide the Soaring Eagles to a 56-31-9 record during his four seasons, including a UCHC championship … Read more
Albertus Magnus has announced the hiring of Jack Riley as the program’s new assistant coach. Riley joins the Falcons’ staff after spending the last two years as a graduate assistant coach at Manhattanville. “I would like to thank (Albertus Magnus coach) Kyle Wallack for this opportunity and for welcoming me into the Albertus hockey family,” … Read more
Shane Wagner was announced Monday as the next Hamline men’s hockey coach. Wagner takes over for Cory Laylin, who stepped down in August. The Stillwater, Minn., native spent the previous four seasons with the NAHL’s Minot Minotauros, which included one season as the head coach in 2020-21. “Shane brings a passion and understanding of not … Read more
Greg May, a 2007 Augsburg graduate, has been named the new head coach for the Auggies’ men’s hockey team. May replaces Chris Brown, who resigned in August after a 15-season tenure at Augsburg to take an associate head coach position at Alaska. “I am incredibly honored and grateful for the opportunity to be the next … Read more
Chris Brown, who led the Augsburg men’s hockey team to some of its greatest successes in program history over the last 15 years, has announced his resignation to take an associate head coach position at Alaska. “Chris is an amazing addition to our staff,” said Alaska head coach Erik Largen in a statement. “First off, … Read more
St. Thomas has announced the addition of Cory Laylin as a full-time assistant coach as the Tommies prepare for their inaugural Division I season in 2021-22. Laylin enjoyed a standout career with Minnesota and later played 16 seasons professionally. He served as head men’s hockey coach at Hamline the last seven seasons, and coached at … Read more
Norwich has announced the addition of Kevin Cole to the men’s hockey coaching staff. Cole comes to Norwich after spending multiple years as a head coach at the ACHA level. Most recently, Cole was the head coach at Purdue Northwest in Indiana, where he was the inaugural men’s hockey coach, guiding the Pride through their … Read more
Concordia (Wis.) has hired Nate Eminger as an assistant coach for the 2021-22 season. Eminger comes to the Falcons after a two-year stint as the head coach and assistant general manager of the NA3HL’s Milwaukee Power. “It is great to welcome Nate back home,” Concordia athletic director Rob Barnhill said in a statement. “He has … Read more
Brendan Riley has been named the assistant men’s hockey coach at Wilkes. Riley played four seasons at Mercyhurst (2016-20) and spent last season coaching boys prep hockey at the Winchendon School in Massachusetts. “I’ve always known that college is where I wanted to be so why wait? Let’s get into it,” Riley told the Times … Read more
After 12 years as Western New England’s coach, Greg Heffernan has stepped down to become the coach and general manager of the EHL’s Connecticut Chiefs. Western New England did not play during the 2020-21 season. Heffernan finishes with an 81-181-18 mark behind the bench at WNE. “We are extraordinarily pleased to bring a coach of … Read more
Curry has named Peter Roundy the new head coach of the Colonels men’s hockey team. Roundy takes over for TJ Manastersky, who left Curry for an assistant coaching position at Union. Roundy will make his collegiate head coaching debut with the Colonels after spending six seasons at Holy Cross, including the last two as associate … Read more
Following a national search, Kyle Richards has been named the next coach for the men’s hockey team at Castleton. “We’re excited to have Kyle fill this role,” said Castleton associate dean for athletics and recreation Deanna Tyson in a statement. “He has been a part of this program for many years both as a player … Read more
TJ Manastersky has been named an assistant men’s hockey coach at Union. “I am grateful to (Union head coach) Rick Bennett for the opportunity to coach at Union College,” Manastersky said in a statement. “I am thrilled to join a storied hockey program at an elite institution, and I am eager to get to work … Read more
After five seasons as the head coach of the Castleton men’s team, Bill Silengo has stepped down from the position “to pursue other opportunities,” according to a news release. Silengo guided Castleton to a 28-67-16 record in the New England Hockey Conference during his tenure. He led Castleton to an 11-10-6 mark and an appearance … Read more
Mike Trimboli, who has been involved in grassroots hockey as a player, coach, official and administrator for parts of the last six decades, was elected president of USA Hockey at the Board of Directors meeting as part of the organization’s virtual Annual Congress. Trimboli, who will serve a three-year term, succeeds Jim Smith, who served … Read more
After 11 years as a member of the Lake Forest men’s hockey coaching staff, including the last seven as head coach, Patrick Kelliher is resigning to relocate with his family. He will be replaced by Sean O’Malley, the team’s top assistant for the last seven years, effective June 1. Lake Forest is 87-64-16 overall and … Read more
After starting the season 2-2-1, Elmira finished the season winning 8 of 10 games including three in the UCHC playoffs leading to their first ever UCHC championship. The playoff wins included a 6-0 quarterfinal home-ice victory over Chatham before the visiting Soaring Eagles knocked off No. 1 seed Utica in triple overtime in the semifinals. … Read more