Clarkson has announced the addition of Sebastian Ragno to the men’s hockey coaching staff as a new assistant coach. In addition, Cam Basarab has been named an assistant for the Clarkson women’s hockey team. In the summer of 2023, the NCAA expanded the size allowable for college hockey programs from two paid assistants to three … Read more
Tony Maci has been named the next head coach of the Union women’s hockey team. Earlier this offseason, Maci had been named associate head coach at Clarkson. He takes over for Josh Sciba, who took a job in the PWHL. “I’m extremely thankful and humbled to have the opportunity to lead the Union College women’s … Read more
Clarkson has announced that Tony Maci will be promoted to associate head coach for the women’s hockey team. “I couldn’t be more happy and excited to have Tony as our associate head coach,” Clarkson head coach Matt Desrosiers said in a statement. “Over his time here at Clarkson, he has been an integral part of … Read more
After nearly a decade in an assistant coaching role, Stefan Decosse has been named Colgate’s new head women’s hockey coach. Decosse takes over for Greg Fargo, who left in June for the head coaching role with the PWHL New York franchise. Becoming the fifth head coach in program history, Decosse boasted a 202-69-20 record during … Read more
After eight years leading the Union women’s hockey program, Josh Sciba has resigned his head coaching position to accept a spot on the coaching staff of PWHL New York. The position reunites Sciba with new PWHL New York head coach and former Colgate head coach Greg Fargo, under whom Sciba served as an assistant for four years … Read more
Princeton forward Sarah Fillier was the No. 1 overall pick by New York in the 2024 PWHL draft, and 34 of the 42 players selected were former NCAA athletes.
Greg Fargo, the winningest head coach in Colgate women’s hockey program history, announced that he is resigning from his position at the end of June to take the head coaching role for Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) New York. Fargo transformed Colgate women’s hockey into a perennial national power, most recently guiding the Raiders to … Read more
Dartmouth has announced the hiring of Maura Crowell as the head coach of the women’s hockey program. Crowell replaces Liz Keady Norton, who resigned after three seasons to return to Milton Academy. “A week ago, we launched a national search to find the best coach in the country to lead our program, and from the … Read more
The USCHO Coach of the Year does not necessarily go to the coach of the season’s title-winning team. There’s something to be said for being the person who put together a roster of top-tier talent, getting them to meld and guiding them to the finish line, but we also like to recognize coaches who have … Read more
Fifteen different programs are represented on the All-USCHO Women’s Division I teams this year. Congratulations to all the players on their spectacular seasons. First Team F: Izzy Daniel – Cornell F: Casey O’Brien – Wisconsin F: Kirsten Simms – Wisconsin D: Cayla Barnes – Ohio State D: Nicole Gosling – Clarkson G: Michelle Pasiechnyk – Clarkson Second Team F: Tessa Janecke – Penn State F: Danielle Serdachny – Colgate F: Sarah … Read more
Nicole Haase (@NicoleHaase) and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski) look back on the Frozen Four and Ohio State’s second championship in the last three seasons. Plus, thoughts on the Patty Kazmaier Award, New Hampshire as Frozen Four host and the transfer portal. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=59190143″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”light” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”false” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”false” hide-sharing=”true” hide-download=”true”] … Read more
Cornell senior forward Izzy Daniel has been chosen as the 2024 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner. The honors were presented Saturday afternoon at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, NH as part of the women’s Frozen Four weekend hosted by the University of New Hampshire. The ceremony aired live on NHL Network. The award, which … Read more
DURHAM, N.H. — The Wisconsin Badgers will defend their title as they return to the national championship game to face Ohio State for a rematch of the 2023 final. They defeated Colgate 3-1 Friday evening at Whittemore Center Arena on the University of New Hampshire campus to advance to their 11th title game in program … Read more
DURHAM, NH — Ohio State will play in their third straight title game on Sunday after defeating Clarkson 4-1 Friday afternoon in Durham, NH. Makenna Webster, Sloane Matthews, national rookie of the year Joy Dunne and Hadley Hartmetz scored for the Buckeyes to secure the win. “What an exhilarating game. That’s a playoff game at … Read more
The Women’s Hockey Commissioners Association has announced that Clarkson senior Michelle Pasiechnyk has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Women’s College Hockey Goalie of the Year Award. Voting was carried out by a panel of coaches, administrators and members of the media from across the country. A native of Ottawa, Ont., Pasiechnyk has … Read more
This was a fun way to break down the Frozen Four teams last season, so I’m bringing it back and making it an annual post. Instead of focusing on the hypotheticals of head to head matchups of teams that haven’t played each other this season, let’s look at what each of the final four teams … Read more
USCHO’s Nicole Haase (@NicoleHaase) and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski) detail the semifinal matchups for the 2024 NCAA Frozen Four, Ohio State vs. Clarkson and Wisconsin vs. Colgate, after looking back at some of the highlights of an entertaining regional weekend. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=59095526″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”light” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”false” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”false” hide-sharing=”true” hide-download=”true”] Find … Read more
Columbus Regional (9) Connecticut vs. (8) Minnesota Duluth This game brought the drama, including a seemed-to-be game-winner in OT that was brought back for offsides. After an even first period, UMD started to pull away, ultimately outshooting the Huskies 49-33. Both goalies put on a show and neither team seemed able to solve the problems … Read more
MADISON — Defending National Champions Wisconsin have advanced to their 15th Frozen Four in program history with a 4-0 win over St. Lawrence Saturday afternoon in Madison. Casey O’Brien won the opening faceoff and then scored 16 seconds later to give the Badgers an immediate 1-0 lead. It was a group effort from the Badgers’ … Read more
ECAC Hockey has announced the recipients of the league’s major women’s individual award winners for the 2023-24 season. Awards were determined by a full nomination and voting process involving the league’s 12 head coaches. ECAC Hockey Forward and Player of the Year: Izzy Daniel, Cornell Daniel culminated 13 goals and 25 assists for an impressive … Read more