UMass Boston has named Danielle Blanchard the new head women’s hockey coach for the Beacons. Blanchard, who will begin her new position immediately following an extensive nationwide search, comes to the harbor campus after serving as the assistant coach at Yale. “Danielle’s extensive knowledge of the game of ice hockey, her care and attention to … Read more
Utica has announced the hiring of Madyson Moore as a full-time assistant coach for the Pioneers’ women’s hockey team. Moore comes to Utica after a decorative career between New England College and Norwich. In 95 career games between the two schools, Moore accumulated 68 points and was a member of the 2014 Norwich team that … Read more
Elmira announced earlier this month that current women’s hockey assistant coach Mandy Montgomery will now add compliance assistant to her assigned duties within the athletics department. Montgomery, who enters her fourth year with the department, will now be responsible for the monitoring systems which assist the college in complying with all institution, conference, and NCAA … Read more
Vermont has announced that 2021 Colby graduate Cierra San Roman will join the women’s hockey staff as the director of hockey operations. “We are really excited to have Cierra join our staff this year,” said UVM coach Jim Plumer in a statement. “She has a unique skill set not only as a former goalie, but … Read more
Chatham has announced the addition of Lila Toczek as an assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. Toczek comes to Chatham from Buffalo State. A four-year varsity player, she was named to the SUNYAC All-Academic Team each season and was captain her senior year. Throughout her undergraduate studies at Buffalo State, Toczek served on the … Read more
The Minnesota women’s hockey team has added assistant coaches Natalie Darwitz and Jake Bobrowski to the Gophers’ coaching staff. “We are thrilled to have both Natalie and Jake as part of our coaching staff,” Minnesota head coach Brad Frost said in a statement. “They have great coaching track records separately, but have been very dynamic … Read more
Norwich has named Taylor Willard as the lead assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. Willard replaces Mollie Fitzpatrick, who left to join the Boston University women’s coaching staff in June. “I am beyond thrilled to have Taylor Willard join our staff,” Norwich head coach Sophie Leclerc said in a statement. “It was clear after … Read more
Oswego has announced that Mark Digby has been named head coach of the women’s hockey team. Digby was the associate head coach for the team during the 2019-20 season and served as interim head coach the past year, taking over for Diane Dillon in June 2020. “This is a special day for me and my … Read more
The National Women’s Hockey League held its annual draft Tuesday night, featuring collegiate graduates from across North America. A total of 30 players were selected by the league’s six member clubs over the five-round process and were introduced live on Twitch for the first time in league history. “These athletes represent the future of the … Read more
Norwich women’s hockey assistant coach Mollie Fitzpatrick is stepping down from her post to join the Boston University women’s hockey coaching staff. Fitzpatrick has served as the assistant coach for the past six seasons, helping lead Norwich to the 2018 national championship under head coach Mark Bolding. Fitzpatrick has spent 11 of the last 13 … 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
St. Thomas announced Thursday that Tom Palkowski will not return as its head women’s hockey coach for the 2021-22 season. Palkowski, who spent nine seasons as an assistant at St. Thomas, recently finished his 14th season as head coach. He has coached 33 years overall. During the 2020-21 season, St. Thomas finished 6-2-0. Overall, the … Read more
In her second year as a finalist for the award, the Bismarck, North Dakota, native was recognized for a long list of volunteer activities.
Worcester State University announced Tuesday afternoon that women’s hockey will be added as an NCAA Division III sport for the 2021-22 season.
Volunteerism has taken on a different look during the COVID-19 pandemic, but one thing hasn’t changed for Saint Mary’s women’s hockey coach Sarah Murray: She doesn’t know how her captain gets enough sleep.
It’s no surprise that Cardinals senior defenseman Delaney Wolf is a Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist for the second year running.
The NCHA women’s conference has announced the 2020-21 season award winners, as well as the all-conference team and all-freshmen team.
The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announced Wednesday the three finalists for the 2021 Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” for leadership in community service.
Thanks to the generosity of a family that wishes to be anonymous, the Saint Mary’s hockey programs will receive some major upgrades next season — including rink improvements and new men’s apparel and equipment.
The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation today announced six nominees for the 2021 Hockey Humanitarian Award.
Due to low participation numbers among member schools, NCAA Division III winter championships have been canceled for the 2020-21 academic year.