John Harrington has been named head coach of the Minnesota State women’s hockey program. “We are thrilled to attract someone of John’s caliber to our program,” said Minnesota State director of athletics Kevin Buisman in a news release. “The depth of playing and coaching experience that he brings will be a major asset. John’s name … Read more
After the worst season in program history, Wisconsin’s athletic board decided against extending head coach Mike Eaves’ contract last Friday. However, the UW board did vote to maintain Eaves’ five-year contract that runs through June 30, 2019. This is all a normal part of the process at the end of each season for the board … Read more
Jenny Potter has been named the new head coach of the Ohio State women’s team. Potter, who is just the third coach in Buckeyes’ team history, replaces Nate Handrahan, who resigned in March. “We are extremely excited to welcome Jenny Potter to the Ohio State family as the head coach of the women’s hockey program,” OSU … Read more
The Wisconsin senior spearheaded the creation of a women’s soccer league in rural Kenya.
Natalie Darwitz, three-time Olympic medalist and one of the best known names in women’s hockey, has agreed to become the head women’s coach at Hamline. “Characteristics such as drive, passion, and work ethic that ultimately made Natalie one of the best women’s hockey players in the world, are the same characteristics Natalie has as coach,” … Read more
Harvard associate head coach Maura Crowell has been picked to take over as head coach at Minnesota-Duluth, the school announced Friday.
Minnesota led the way with six selections on the All-USCHO Women’s D-I teams, while Boston College placed five players. Nine other schools are represented.
For continued improvement and taking the team to its best season ever, Bemidji State coach Jim Scanlan is USCHO’s coach of the year for 2015.
Wisconsin’s Annie Pankowski is USCHO’s rookie of the year for 2015.
Minnesota-Duluth revealed Tuesday the three finalists for the Bulldogs’ head women’s hockey coach position – Harvard associate head coach Maura Crowell, UMD assistant Laura Schuler and Mercyhurst head coach Mike Sisti. Crowell has spent the past five years on the Harvard coaching staff, serving as an associate head coach this past season (when it placed … Read more
She led the country in scoring, averaging over two points a game, and captured the Patty Kazmaier Award. Boston College star Alex Carpenter is USCHO’s player of the year for 2015.
After falling to Clarkson in the 20114 title game, Minnesota’s seniors are back in a familiar place: enjoying being national champions. For younger Gophers, however, it is their first title.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Harvard Crimson senior class is a unique group, with multiple players having missed years either due to injury, time with U.S. Olympic team, or both. The struggles they’ve endured helped forge a unique bond and build a core group of players that led Harvard to the Frozen Four and national championship game … Read more
After advancing with wins over Wisconsin and Boston College, Minnesota and Harvard will battle for the national championship, and fight to decide who is the country’s best team.
MINNEAPOLIS — Boston College junior forward Alex Carpenter was named the winner of the 2015 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award. She becomes the 18th winner and first from her school to take home the trophy, which is presented annually to the top player in women’s NCAA Division I hockey. “It’s unbelievable to be able to represent … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — Juniors Hannah Brandt and Maryanne Menefee have shared the top line at Minnesota for three years. When the national semifinal wasn’t going well for their team and Wisconsin grabbed a second-period lead Friday night, they turned things to their favor like they have so many times. Each scored a goal and assisted on … Read more
The quarterfinals turned out to be routs for the home teams; do the semis promise more drama? Candace and Arlan look at that, plus coaching vacancies and more in their final Wednesday Women column of the year.
Ohio State women’s coach Nate Handrahan resigned on Monday in the wake of being found in violation of university policies on sexual harassment, inappropriate conduct and retaliation. The Columbus Dispatch reported that Ohio State began investigating Handrahan after the university received an anonymous complaint of sexual harassment involving Handrahan back on Nov. 24, 2014, stating … Read more
The Great Alaska Showcase has proven a boon for the Hickel sisters, Zoe, who plays a Minnesota-Duluth, and Tori, who plays at Northeastern. The family inherited a program they participated in growing up.
