NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey: Wednesday Women with guest Lindsay Glavan – Chatting CHA, rookies and early impressions

Nicole: Hi friends! Welcome to the first Wednesday Women of the 2022-23 hockey season. Arlan informed me at the end of last season that he was ready to fully retire, so these will have a slightly different look this season. But before I get into that, let me say a hearty and sincere thank you … Read more

Penn State takes top spot in CHA preseason coaches poll; Mercyhurst’s Upson tabbed top player, Penn State’s Janecke top rookie

Penn State tops the CHA preseason coaches poll released Wednesday. The Nittany Lions garnered four of four possible first-place votes in balloting among CHA head coaches (coaches could not vote for their own teams) for 20 points, four more than 2021-22 CHA champion Syracuse, which tallied 16 points and received the remaining first-place vote. 2022-23 … Read more

Mercyhurst women’s hockey assistant Hanrahan moves to Brown to take same role with Bears

Brown has announced the addition of Beth Hanrahan as an assistant coach for the women’s hockey team for the upcoming 2022-23 season. A graduate of Providence, Hanrahan returns to Rhode Island after most recently serving as an assistant coach at Mercyhurst the last four seasons. She previously served as an assistant at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School … Read more

Former Plattsburgh standout, Williams assistant coach Lipson added to Lindenwood women’s hockey staff as new assistant

Lindenwood has announced the addition of assistant coach Jordan Lipson to the program’s coaching staff for the 2022-23 season. Lipson arrives in St. Charles, Mo., after spending the previous four seasons as the women’s hockey assistant coach at Williams. “We are excited to have Jordan join or staff,” said Lions head coach Shelley Looney in … Read more

Former Mercyhurst captain Robillard back with Lakers’ women’s hockey team in volunteer assistant coach role

Mercyhurst has announced that Michele Robillard is joining the Mercyhurst women’s hockey staff as a volunteer assistant coach. Robillard graduated from Mercyhurst in 2020 after suiting up for the Lakers for four seasons. While serving as a captain as a senior, she played in all 36 games while tallying 15 goals. “We are thrilled to … Read more

Mercyhurst hires former Lakers’ men’s hockey player Bucci as new assistant coach for women’s hockey team

Mercyhurst has announced the addition of Tommaso Bucci as an assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. Bucci joins Trey Flesch as new assistant coaches on the Lakers’ bench. “We are excited to welcome back Tomasso to Mercyhurst University,” said Lakers head coach Michael Sisti in a news release. “His work ethic and enthusiasm for … Read more

Former men’s hockey goalie DeMichiel, prolific women’s hockey scorer Park, USCHO.com’s own Trefzger part of RIT athletics hall of fame ’22 class

RIT has announced the five newest individuals selected for induction into the school’s sports hall of fame. The class of 2022 includes former Tigers goalie Jared DeMichiel, former women’s hockey standout Alysia Park, and USCHO.com’s own Ed Trefzger, for distinguished service. Induction ceremonies will take place on Saturday, October 15, in Rochester N.Y. at the … Read more

Penn State names former Boston College star, Brown assistant Newkirk to coaching staff of Nittany Lions’ women’s hockey team

Penn State announced Monday the hiring of Makenna Newkirk as a new assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. Newkirk, a standout player at Boston College, joins the Nittany Lions after spending the 2021-22 season as an assistant coach for Brown. “We are thrilled to work with Makenna,” said Penn State head coach Jeff Kampersal. … Read more

Lindenwood coach Looney, Union coach Sciba, former Minnesota State goalie Altmann added to U.S. women’s national team staff

Shelley Looney (Lindenwood) and Josh Sciba (Union) will serve as assistant coaches and Alli Altmann (Minnesota State) as goaltending coach for the 2022 U.S. Women’s National Team. The trio will join head coach John Wroblewski (Notre Dame) in guiding Team USA at the 2022 IIHF Women’s World Championship, Aug. 25 to Sept. 4 in Herning … Read more

Atlantic Hockey, College Hockey America commissioner DeGregorio stepping down at conclusion of ’22-23 season

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Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America commissioner Robert DeGregorio has announced he will retire from both positions following the 2022-23 season. DeGregorio officially notified Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America leadership of his intention to step down during both leagues’ annual meetings prior to the American Hockey Coaches Association convention in Naples, Fla., last week. … Read more

Boston College director of athletics Kraft leaving Eagles for same position at Penn State, effective July 1

Patrick Kraft, the current director of athletics at Boston College, has been named Penn State’s next vice president for intercollegiate athletics/director of athletics by president-elect Neeli Bendapudi. Kraft, who will succeed Sandy Barbour after she announced she will retire this summer after serving in the role since 2014, will assume the role on July 1. … Read more