College Hockey | USCHO.com

RPI adds Nicholson as assistant coach

USCHO Staff — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:43:03 +0000

Matt Nicholson has been added to the staff at RPI as assistant coach. Nicholson was previously an assistant at Bowling Green. His coaching career includes multiple stops at the Division I level, as well as head coaching experience in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). “Anywhere Matt has been, he has left the program better ... Read more

The post RPI adds Nicholson as assistant coach appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Michigan adds Lazary as associate HC

USCHO Staff — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:57:49 +0000

Chris Lazary was named associate head coach at Michigan, the school announced today. Lazary joins the staff after spending the last 10 seasons with the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League, including the past seven as head coach. “Michigan is one of the premier programs in college hockey, with a rich tradition of excellence ... Read more

The post Michigan adds Lazary as associate HC appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Wisconsin adds Brandt, Briere, Pavelski to coaching staff

USCHO Staff — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:53:59 +0000

Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings on Thursday announced three additions to his staff. Wisconsin 2006 NCAA champion, former assistant coach and recent head coach of the USHL’s Madison Capitals Andy Brandt returns as an assistant coach; longtime NHL goaltending coach Steve Briere is the new director of goaltending development; and U.S Hockey Hall of Famer-Joe Pavelski ... Read more

The post Wisconsin adds Brandt, Briere, Pavelski to coaching staff appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Providence coach Kelly steps down

USCHO Staff — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:42:54 +0000

Providence women’s coach Matt Kelly has stepped down, it was announced on Sunday. Kelly will take over as girls hockey coach at Bishop Kearney High School in Rochester, N.Y., according to a social media post from that school. Kelly recently completed his eighth season behind the bench for the Friars and led the team to ... Read more

The post Providence coach Kelly steps down appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Hamilton awarded grant for rink improvements

USCHO Staff — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:47:07 +0000

Hamilton College announced it has been awarded a $1,975,000 grant through New York State’s Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HECap) to support continued renovations to Russell Sage Rink, the oldest continuously operating college hockey rink in the country. The competitive grant program supports capital improvements at independent colleges and universities that strengthen campus facilities ... Read more

The post Hamilton awarded grant for rink improvements appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Harvard adds Ronan, Davis to staff

USCHO Staff — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:35:52 +0000

John Ronan and Tom Davis will join the Harvard men’s hockey coaching staff, the school announced Thursday. Both will serve as assistant coaches to first-year head coach Rob Rassey. Ronan joins the Crimson from Union and Davis comes from Princeton. “Both bring tremendous hockey knowledge and ECAC experience to our staff, and we look forward ... Read more

The post Harvard adds Ronan, Davis to staff appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Piotrowski to return as NCAA secretary-rules editor

USCHO Staff — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0000

Steve Piotrowski will return to the position of NCAA secretary-rules editor for men’s and women’s hockey, effective Sept. 1, it was announced this week. He held the position previously from 2008-19. Piotrowski succeeds Jeff Fulton, who was named national coordinator of men’s hockey officials last week. “College hockey has given me tremendous opportunities throughout my ... Read more

The post Piotrowski to return as NCAA secretary-rules editor appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

NCAA names Fulton as head ref coordinator

USCHO Staff — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:56:07 +0000

The NCAA has appointed Jeff Fulton as the national coordinator of men’s hockey officials. He is set to begin his new position Sept. 1. According to an NCAA press release, Fulton brings more than 30 years of experience in collegiate ice hockey officiating and administration to the position. As national coordinator of officials, Fulton will ... Read more

The post NCAA names Fulton as head ref coordinator appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

UNH’s Souza to coach U.S. Collegiate Selects at Spengler Cup

USCHO Staff — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:53:17 +0000

New Hampshire’s Mike Souza was named head coach of the U.S. Collegiate Selects at the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Souza served as assistant coach of the Selects at last year’s event. Souza will be joined by Minnesota Duluth’s Scott Sandelin and Cornell’s Casey Jones, who will be the assistant coaches. “To showcase college ... Read more

The post UNH’s Souza to coach U.S. Collegiate Selects at Spengler Cup appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Ryan Colton is new AD at New Hampshire

USCHO Staff — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:52:00 +0000

New Hampshire has named Ryan Colton as its next athletic director. Colton currently serves as deputy athletics director and chief of staff at Richmond. “Ryan has the vision, experience, and judgment to lead UNH athletics at a pivotal moment in college sports,” said UNH president Elizabeth S. Chilton, via statement. “He understands the rapidly changing ... Read more

The post Ryan Colton is new AD at New Hampshire appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Moses is new AD at Robert Morris

USCHO Staff — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0000

Dr. Ron Moses is the new athletic director at Robert Morris following a national search, the school announced on Friday. Moses joins RMU after serving as deputy athletic director at Old Dominion (Va.). “Robert Morris University is a place where excellence and opportunity meet,” said Moses via statement. “(My) commitment is clear: we will build ... Read more

The post Moses is new AD at Robert Morris appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Maine hires Gettens for coaching job

USCHO Staff — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:14 +0000

Alex Gettens has been chosen as the new women’s head coach at Maine, the school announced earlier this week. A former Maine assistant, Gettens returns to Orono with more than a decade of coaching experience, most recently serving as an assistant coach at Colgate for the past two seasons where he helped guide the Raiders ... Read more

The post Maine hires Gettens for coaching job appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Manuel to step down as Michigan AD

USCHO Staff — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:29:42 +0000

Michigan and athletic director Warde Manuel have agreed to a buyout of the final three years of his contract, and he will step down at the end of 2026 after leading the athletic department for a decade, according to multiple reports. Interim university president Domenico Grasso said Monday that a broad review of the athletic ... Read more

The post Manuel to step down as Michigan AD appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Minnesota Duluth extends Sandelin through 2030

USCHO Staff — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:59:06 +0000

Minnesota Duluth coach Scott Sandelin has agreed to a contract extension through 2030, the school announced on Monday. “I’m really excited to continue working with my great staff and players,” Sandelin said in a statement. “We feel we have a very special group that is motivated to continue building on the proud tradition of Bulldog ... Read more

The post Minnesota Duluth extends Sandelin through 2030 appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

ND’s Jackson gets pay raise

USCHO Staff — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:58:38 +0000

North Dakota announced it has reached an agreement on enhanced terms for head men’s hockey coach Dane Jackson’s current contract. The Grand Forks Herald reported that Jackson will make $620,000 this season and that the salary is scheduled to increase by $35,000 each of the following three years to reach $725,000 in the final year, ... Read more

The post ND’s Jackson gets pay raise appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Merrimack extends Borek to multiyear extension

USCHO Staff — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:55:33 +0000

Merrimack has signed coach Scott Borek to a multi-year extension, the school announced on Monday. Borek led Merrimack to its first-ever Hockey East tournament championship in 2025-26. “I’m just excited to be at Merrimack,” Borek said via statement. “Having this opportunity, it’s not just for myself, it’s obviously for our program and the guys that I ... Read more

The post Merrimack extends Borek to multiyear extension appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

Syracuse taps Idalski as new coach

USCHO Staff — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:20:03 +0000

Brian Idalski has been named coach of the Syracuse women’s program, the school announced on Tuesday. Idalski was previously coach of the PWHL’s Vancouver Goldeneyes, leading the expansion team through its inaugural season. He was named USCHO National Coach of the Year for the 2022-23 season while leading the St. Cloud State women’s hockey program. ... Read more

The post Syracuse taps Idalski as new coach appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

NCHC signs Weems to 4-year extension as commissioner

USCHO Staff — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:36:36 +0000

The NCHC has signed commissioner Heather Weems to a 4-year contract extension, the conference’s board announced on Thursday. The contract keeps Weems at the helm through at least June 30, 2030. Weems has been commissioner since 2022. An NCHC team has won the NCAA championship in three of Weems’s four seasons as commissioner — Denver ... Read more

The post NCHC signs Weems to 4-year extension as commissioner appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

McKenna officially signs with Toronto

USCHO Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:42:33 +0000

NHL overall No. 1 draft pick and former Penn State forward Gavin McKenna signed an entry-level deal with the Maple Leafs last week. In his one year at Penn State, McKenna was named second-team all-American, a Hobey Baker top-10 finalist, a B1G all-freshman team member and all-B1G second team selection as well as becoming the ... Read more

The post McKenna officially signs with Toronto appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.

UNH athletic director Rich leaves position after contract expires

USCHO Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:55:46 +0000

New Hampshire athletic director Allison Rich confirmed she departed her position following the expiration of her four-year contract, according to a social media post. “After four unbelievable years serving as the Director of Athletics at the University of New Hampshire, I am leaving to focus on some exciting new opportunities and projects” she said on ... Read more

The post UNH athletic director Rich leaves position after contract expires appeared first on College Hockey | USCHO.com.