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Muckalt leaves Lindenwood bench, replaces Shawhan as head coach at Michigan Tech with goal ‘to bring home the MacNaughton Cup and compete in the NCAA tournament’ – College Hockey

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Muckalt leaves Lindenwood bench, replaces Shawhan as head coach at Michigan Tech with goal ‘to bring home the MacNaughton Cup and compete in the NCAA tournament’ - College Hockey

Bill Muckalt is no stranger to Michigan Tech, serving as an assistant coach with the Huskies from 2011 to 2015 (photo: Michigan Tech Athletics). Michigan Tech has announced that Bill Muckalt has been named the new head hockey coach. Muckalt is the 23rd head coach in program history and returns to Tech after one season … Read more

With Denver ‘home for me and my family,’ Carle inks multi-year contract extension to remain behind Pioneers’ bench – College Hockey

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With Denver 'home for me and my family,' Carle inks multi-year contract extension to remain behind Pioneers' bench - College Hockey

David Carle rallies Denver during the 2025 Frozen Four in St, Louis (photo: Jim Rosvold). Denver announced Monday that men’s hockey coach David Carle has signed a multi-year contract extension. At the helm of the program for the past seven seasons, Carle has led the Pioneers to 179-74-17 overall record and his career .694 winning … Read more

Bowling Green assistant coach Paskaris leaves bench, named assistant athletics director for development with Falcons – College Hockey

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PASKARIS Bowling Green has announced the appointment of Stavros Paskaris as assistant athletics director for development. Paskaris, who has served as an assistant coach for the BGSU hockey program since 2021, transitions into this new leadership role after nearly two decades of collegiate coaching experience. “Where some may see a non-traditional fundraising hire, we saw … Read more

New York Rangers Name Former Pittsburgh Penguins Bench Boss Mike Sullivan Head Coach

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New York Rangers Name Former Pittsburgh Penguins Bench Boss Mike Sullivan Head Coach

Photo: Yahoo The New York Rangers named Mike Sullivan as their next head coach on Friday morning, four days after he mutually parted ways with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team fired Peter Laviolette on April 19 after he spent just two seasons as New York’s head coach. “Mike Sullivan has established himself as one of … Read more

Washington Capitals’ Tom Wilson, Montreal Canadiens’ Josh Anderson Each Fined $5,000 For Unsportsmanlike Conduct After Fighting On Washington Bench In Game 3

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Washington Capitals’ Tom Wilson, Montreal Canadiens’ Josh Anderson Each Fined $5,000 For Unsportsmanlike Conduct After Fighting On Washington Bench In Game 3

Photo: Fox News The NHL announced on Saturday that Washington Capitals right-wing Tom Wilson and Montreal Canadiens right-wing Josh Anderson were both fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct after fighting on Washington’s bench in Game 3 of the first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series on Friday night at Bell Centre. At the end of the second period, … Read more

Norwich grad Dawes named new men’s hockey coach for Cadets, leaves Stevenson after nine seasons behind Mustangs bench – College Hockey

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Norwich grad Dawes named new men's hockey coach for Cadets, leaves Stevenson after nine seasons behind Mustangs bench - College Hockey

Dominick Dawes is the new men’s hockey coach at Norwich, his alma mater (photo: Norwich Athletics). Norwich has announced the appointment of alumnus Dominick Dawes as the 12th head coach in the 116-year history of the men’s hockey program. Dawes has accumulated an impressive 240 career wins and a .617 win percentage in addition to … Read more

Rensselaer men’s hockey coach Smith not returning behind Engineers bench for 2025-26 season – College Hockey

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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

Longtime Mercyhurst men’s hockey coach Gotkin, whose ‘impact on the lives of his players will be felt for generations to come,’ announces 2025-26 season will be his last behind Lakers bench – College Hockey

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Longtime Mercyhurst men's hockey coach Gotkin, whose 'impact on the lives of his players will be felt for generations to come,' announces 2025-26 season will be his last behind Lakers bench - College Hockey

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’ final bench spot up for grabs in wake of injury news

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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