Women’s D-III in general
Greg Moore has been named the Lawrence women’s hockey head coach. Moore takes the reins from Kevin Dessart, who coached the Vikings for the past two seasons. Dessart is now the associate head coach at Vermont. Julia Dessart, who was already serving as the team’s assistant coach, will be a part of Moore’s staff. “I … Read more
Alex Mandolidis has been named an assistant coach for the Marian men’s hockey team. “I’m grateful to have worked with so many talented players and coaches over the last 15-plus years and help players advance to the next level ranging from the CJHL to the NHL,” said Mandolidis in a statement. “My wife and I … Read more
Saint Mary’s has announced the hiring of Heath Isaacson as the new women’s hockey head coach. Isaacson, who takes over for Chad Davis, who left for the Adrian head coaching job, comes to Saint Mary’s following an inaugural season as the head coach of the women’s hockey program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and … Read more
For the fourth time in its history, the NCAA conducted a comprehensive site selection process, putting most of its championships up for bid simultaneously. The association chose over 240 host sites for preliminary and final rounds of predetermined championships across Divisions I, II and III, primarily for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. This cycle marked … Read more
Hilbert has announced the promotion of Emma Knoll to interim head coach for the women’s hockey team. Knoll initially joined the team as a full-time assistant coach and will now be the team’s head coach for the program’s third year. She takes over for Earl Utter. “I am excited for Emma and our women’s hockey … Read more
Adrian has announced the hiring of Chad Davis as the head coach of the women’s hockey team. Davis will return to Adrian for his second stint as head coach. Overall, Davis has compiled a career coaching record of 193-80-21. “We are excited to have Coach Davis return to Adrian College as he brings in a … Read more
Emma Killeen, a 2022 Plattsburgh graduate, has been hired as the new assistant women’s hockey coach. “It’s great to have Emma back in the Cardinal women’s hockey family,” Plattsburgh head coach Kevin Houle said in a statement. “She will be a great addition as her knowledge of the game and passion for Plattsburgh State women’s … Read more
Shawn Skelly has been named an assistant coach with the Union women’s hockey team. Skelly comes to Union after serving six seasons as the head women’s hockey coach at Adrian. “Shawn and I have been friends with one another for over a decade and I’m extremely excited to have Shawn join our program,” said Union … Read more
Lawrence women’s hockey coach Kevin Dessart is climbing up to the NCAA Division I level. Dessart, who took the reins of Lawrence’s program in June 2022, has been hired as the associate head coach at Vermont, taking over for Alex Gettens, who departed for Colgate earlier in August. “I am extremely excited to become the … Read more
Former Wilkes forward/defender Emma Guzdek has been named the 2024 recipient of the annual College Hockey Inc. scholarship, presented by JLG Architects. Guzdek will receive a $2,500 postgraduate scholarship that was created to celebrate an NCAA hockey student-athlete who helps build the game through their support of the next generation of hockey players. The scholarship … Read more
Gianna Gasparini, the Gustavus Adolphus hockey player who was driving the car during the 2023 crash that killed teammate Jori Jones, was charged with reckless driving, a misdemeanor, on Aug. 16, 2024. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both. Gasparini did not play during the 2023-24 … Read more
The NHL’s Colorado Avalanche has announced today that the organization has named Kim Weiss the video coach of the organization’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Weiss was a guest coach for the Avalanche in 2023-24 where she assisted in the last two Avalanche development camps, part of the 2023 training camp and periodically throughout the 2023-24 regular … Read more
Lake Forest women’s hockey coach Jennifer Wilson announced Thursday that she will be resigning to accept an opportunity as an NCAA Division I assistant at an unnamed school. Wilson has coached the Foresters for six seasons and compiled an overall record of 77-57-10 and an NCHA mark of 56-25-7. Lake Forest qualified for the NCHA … Read more
Jake Bobrowski has been named the new head coach for the Northland women’s hockey team. Bobrowski, who becomes the fourth head coach of the program, takes over for Natasha Hawkins, who left the program in July. “Northland women’s hockey is excited for a new era, with new leadership in Jake Bobrowski,” said Northland athletic director … Read more
Dave Clausen, the only coach the Utica women’s hockey team has ever had, has stepped down after 23 seasons with the program. Clausen is leaving the program to pursue another opportunity, according to WKTV.com. During his time at Utica, Clausen went 347-214-37 and earned four conference coach of the year awards (two ECAC West, two … Read more
The WCHA has announced that Michelle McAteer is the conference’s new commissioner. McAteer, who replaces Tracy Dill, joins the WCHA from Augsburg, where she served as the women’s hockey head coach for the past 14 seasons. “I am thrilled and honored to be the next commissioner of the WCHA,” said McAteer in a statement. “I … Read more
Andrea Peterson, assistant women’s hockey coach at Gustavus Adolphus and the program’s most decorated player, has been promoted to associate head coach of the team. “I couldn’t be more excited and proud to announce the promotion of Andrea to associate head coach,” said Gusties head coach Mike Carroll in a statement. “Over her time here … Read more
College Hockey Inc. announced Monday that Sean Hogan will serve as the organization’s new executive director. Hogan was elevated from his previous position of senior director of men’s hockey athlete relations and will begin his new role effective immediately, taking over for Mike Snee, who left earlier this summer for a job in the NHL … Read more
St. Scholastica has hired Natasha Hawkins as the new assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. Hawkins joins the staff after serving as the head coach at Northland for the 2023-24 season. She was originally hired as assistant coach at Northland in 2022. While at Northland, Hawkins was also the strength and conditioning coach. “We … Read more
St. Norbert’s men’s and women’s hockey programs will have new locker room space and amenities as part of a rink addition at the Cornerstone Community Center in De Pere, Wis. The Green Knights will have dedicated locker rooms, athletic training and coaching and support staff space as part of the new rink, which is scheduled … Read more