Brown women’s coach Bourbeau resigns after four seasons

Brown women’s coach Amy Bourbeau stepped down on Thursday. “I want to thank Coach Bourbeau for her contributions to the Brown women’s hockey program and its student-athletes,” said Brown director of athletics Jack Hayes in a statement. “I wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.” Bourbeau coached the Bears from 2011 to … Read more

WCHA suspends Minnesota women’s defenseman McMillen one game

The WCHA women’s conference announced Tuesday that it has assessed a one-game suspension to Minnesota junior defenseman Milica McMillen. The suspension is a result of McMillen’s game misconduct infraction for contact to the head that occurred at the 7:59 mark of the third period last Saturday, Feb. 21, at Bemidji State. Minnesota’s next scheduled game … Read more

Mercyhurst Ice Center to undergo $300,000 overhaul

The Mercyhurst Ice Center will undergo a $300,000 renovation project that will include a complete makeover of the lobby, as well as increased, and raised, seating, especially at the west end above the varsity locker rooms to allow for more seating capacity and better viewing. The arena first opened on Dec. 8, 1991. The university’s … Read more

Saturday game times changed with impending storm out East

Several games in the Eastern U.S. have had their game times changed this Saturday with the impending snow storm forecasted for several areas. — Maine at Merrimack has been moved up to 4 p.m. at Lawler Rink. — Massachusetts at Massachusetts-Lowell has been moved up to 4 p.m. at the Tsongas Center. — Boston University … Read more

Former New Hampshire women’s coach McCloskey admits to simple assault in 2013 case

A story in Wednesday’s Foster’s Daily Democrat says former New Hampshire women’s coach Brian McCloskey admitted to simple assault Tuesday in connection with a 2013 altercation with one of his players. The admissions include that around Nov. 30, 2013, McCloskey “knowingly caused unprivileged physical contact to the student-athlete by grabbing her jersey, pulling her, and … Read more

College Hockey, Inc. tabs ex-Denver captain Thomas as new director of education and recruitment

College Hockey, Inc. has named former Denver captain Andrew Thomas as the organization’s new director of education and recruitment. Thomas, currently the director of hockey operations at Rensselaer, will complete the season with the Engineers before officially assuming his new role with CHI. “We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Thomas and know he will thrive … Read more

Mercyhurst women’s coach Sisti appointed to NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey National Committee

Mercyhurst coach Michael Sisti has been appointed to the NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey National Committee. Sisti, who replaces St. Cloud State coach Jeffrey Giesen, starts in the role immediately and his appointment will run until Sept. 1, 2016. “Over the years, I have been fortunate to serve as a member on the Women’s Ice Hockey West … Read more