Dave Smith spent eight seasons behind the RPI bench (photo: Clarus Multimedia Group). Rensselaer has announced Dave Smith will not return as head coach of the men’s hockey team. “Dave has dedicated himself to putting our team in a position to compete in the ECAC each year and we appreciate his leadership. As we move … Read more
Rick Gotkin has more than 600 career wins behind the Mercyhurst bench (photo: Mercyhurst Athletics). In 1988, the Mercyhurst men’s hockey team appointed a young man by the name of Rick Gotkin as its head coach. Nearly four decades, 600-plus wins, and a lasting legacy later, he’s preparing for his final season as Gotkin has … Read more
Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters that infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson has been diagnosed with a strained oblique that will keep him out of action for at least the next six weeks, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Wilson, 30, was widely viewed as the favorite for the final spot on Philadelphia’s Opening Day bench. Either … Read more
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Between stepping in as an interim head coach, helping to represent his team at the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic, and launching a clothing line, well, Brett Sutter’s “retirement” has hardly been a quiet one. Sutter concluded his 17-season pro playing career last July, announcing his retirement after two seasons captaining … Read more