Women’s D-III in general
Marian University announced the addition of women’s hockey to its existing Division III athletic programs, to commence play in the fall of 2009. The Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) accepted Marian this week, bringing the school’s total to 15 varsity programs. The NCHA women’s division’s first year of competition was the 2000-2001 season, and is … Read more
The NCAA announced Friday the final rosters for the 2008 Frozen Four Skills Challenge, which will be held April 11 at the Pepsi Center in Denver. For the East team, Will Engasser, Yale, Brad Flaishans, New Hampshire and David Leaderer, Massachusetts were all added to the roster. Meanwhile, Eric Ehn, Air Force, Nino Musitelli, Miami … Read more
In a few short years, St. Anselm has become a power in the ECAC East — but the Hawks may never know the thrill of playing for postseason glory thanks to NCAA rules. Derek Dunning reports.
ECAC commissioner Rudy Keeling announced Friday that the ECAC Women’s West Hockey administrators voted to accept Potsdam as its tenth member during the annual league administrators meeting on Thurs., Oct. 18. Located in Potsdam, N.Y., and founded in 1816, Potsdam has roughly 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students. With the addition of women’s ice gockey, Potsdam … Read more
After 10 years of service to the ECAC, Steve Wisnowski has resigned as Ice Hockey Officiating Coordinator to pursue other opportunities, according to conference officials. “Steve has done an admirable job of assigning and supervising our roster of officials during his tenure,” said senior associate commissioner Stephen R. Bamford. “We wish him, and his family, … Read more
Bowdoin College’s new ice arena will be named for legendary coach Sid Watson. The announcement was made Saturday at groundbreaking ceremonies for the new facility. Fundraising for the $20-million arena continues. The new Watson Arena will have a seating capacity of 1,900. Its planners say the new arena will have the best and most energy-efficient … Read more
The ECAC Ice Hockey Officiating Bureau will be holding its second annual open tryout for candidates who are interest in officiating NCAA Division III Ice Hockey. On Saturday, June 23, tryouts will be held from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at The ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y. The next day Horgan Arena in Auburn, Mass., will … Read more
After leading the UW-Stevens Point women’s hockey team to its second straight NCAA Division III Frozen Four appearance this past March, Ann Ninnemann has been named the school’s full-time head coach. Ninnemann, who coached the 2006-07 season on an interim basis, guided the Pointers to a 20-7-2 overall record and a third place finish at … Read more
Jackie MacMillan has been named the Pilgrim’s third head coach in NEC women’s hockey history. “We are all very excited that Jackie MacMillan will be coaching the Pilgrims,” Director of Athletics Lori Runksmeier said. “We are confident Jackie will take our ice hockey program to the next level.” Over the past five seasons, the Pilgrims … Read more
After a nationwide search, Rudy Keeling has been named ECAC commissioner effective May 1. Keeling’s multi-divisional experience as an administrator and coach within intercollegiate athletics and past leadership positions within the ECAC and NCAA were distinguishing characteristics in the decision, according to the conference. “After an extensive national search with many outstanding candidates, we are … Read more
Utica women’s coach David Clausen will be suspended for one game following post-game comments directed toward officials. ECAC interim commissioner Steve Bamford and Utica director of athletics Jim Spartano made the decision Thursday to suspend Clausen one game for remarks made following a 3-3 tie against Hamilton College on Feb. 6. “I thought the refereeing … Read more
The ECAC Women’s East hockey league will realign into two six-team divisions for the 2007-08 season. This realignment was the result of two new league members being approved and the departure of another team to the ECAC Women’s West Hockey League. Starting with the 2007-08 season the ECAC Women’s East League will have two six-team … Read more
RIT will move from the ECAC Women’s East Hockey League into the conference’s ECAC Women’s West League next season, becoming the ninth member of the league. The decision was made by the league administrators during a conference call on Monday, Dec. 4. The Tigers will join Buffalo State, Chatham, Cortland, Elmira, Neumann, Oswego, Plattsburgh, and … Read more
It was a weekend for the birds, literally. When four of the top teams from the ECAC West and the NESCAC met in the Cardinal Classic this weekend, the teams residing west of Lake Champlain found themselves playing in the late game on Sunday. In the end, the host team found themselves on top, of … Read more
With a new program and new rink, the women’s job at Oswego State was too good of an opportunity for Coach Diane Dillon to pass up. Her team debuts against Chatham on Saturday afternoon.
Chandy Kaip has been named the first women’s ice hockey coach at Adrian College. The announcement was made today by interim athletic director Mike Duffy. Adrian recently announced plans and broke ground for the Arrington Ice Arena, which will be located on its campus and house intercollegiate ice hockey and synchronized skating teams. Kaip will … Read more
Norwich and Plymouth State have been accepted by the administrators of ECAC East Women’s Hockey as new members. Norwich University, located in Northfield, Vt., and Plymouth State University, of Plymouth, N.H., have recently upgraded their women’s hockey programs to varsity status, and will begin conference play at the start of the 2007-08 season. “On behalf … Read more
Concordia University Wisconsin officials have announced that the university is adding Division III men’s and women’s hockey to its sports line-up for the 2007-2008 school year. “We are very excited to be making this announcement,” said CUW President Patrick Ferry. “It will enable students who play hockey another choice in pursuing their higher education goals … Read more
RIT men’s assistant coach Scott McDonald has been named head coach of the RIT women’s team. “We are very pleased to have Scott join us as head coach of women’s ice hockey,” said Lou Spiotti, Director of the Center for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation at RIT. “He brings a strong set of qualities and experiences … Read more
Rob Burke, a graduate and former hockey player at Fredonia State, has been named the second head coach of the Buffalo State women’s hockey program in an announcement made by athletics director Jerry Boyes. “I am extremely excited about the opportunity to return to the SUNY system to lead this program,” said Burke. “Since the … Read more