Hardy named U.S. NTDP director of player personnel

USA Hockey announced Tuesday that Ryan Hardy has been named director of player personnel at the National Team Development Program. Hardy worked for the past two years as the assistant director of player personnel at the NTDP after working for the NHL during the 2012-13 season as a regional amateur scout in the New England area. Prior to his stint with the NHL, Hardy served three seasons (2008-10, 2011-12) as an assistant coach with the Sacred Heart men’s team.