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Utica promotes assistant men’s hockey coach Therrien, also a former Pioneers goalie, to role of associate head coach – College Hockey

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Utica promotes assistant men's hockey coach Therrien, also a former Pioneers goalie, to role of associate head coach - College Hockey

NICK THERRIEN After helping guide the team to two straight NCAA national semifinals, including a national championship game appearance this past season, Utica men’s hockey assistant coach Nick Therrien has been promoted to the role of associate head coach. Therrien’s title upgrade comes as a result of sustained success, with the Utica alum helping elevate … Read more

Well-traveled Durocher leaves Robert Morris bench after two seasons, joins Merrimack as new assistant coach – College Hockey

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Well-traveled Durocher leaves Robert Morris bench after two seasons, joins Merrimack as new assistant coach - College Hockey

Ryan Durocher spent the last two seasons behind the bench at RMU (photo: Robert Morris Athletics). Merrimack has announced that Ryan Durocher has joined the staff as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. “I am thrilled to be joining Merrimack College as an assistant hockey coach.” said Durocher in a statement. “It is … Read more

Yale men’s hockey coach Allain, who guided Bulldogs to 2013 national championship, announces retirement; Howe tabbed interim head coach for ‘25-26 season – College Hockey

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Keith Allain served as Yale’s coach since the 2007-08 season (photo: Yale Athletics). After nearly two decades as Yale’s men’s hockey coach, Keith Allain has announced his retirement ahead of the 2025-26 season. Yale’s current assistant coach, Joe Howe, who has been with the program since the 2021-22 season, will serve as interim head coach … Read more

New Bears coach King ready to tackle expectations head-on | TheAHL.com

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New Bears coach King ready to tackle expectations head-on | TheAHL.com

Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer Derek King will admit that before becoming the franchise’s 29th head coach this week, he had minimal connections to the Hershey Bears. But from a distance, at least, King knew what Hershey represents. “I feel like this is the 33rd NHL team,” King said, “and it’s like an Original Six … Read more

Monsters add Matteau as assistant coach | TheAHL.com

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Monsters add Matteau as assistant coach | TheAHL.com

Photo: Ross Dettman The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Stefan Matteau an assistant coach for the club’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters. Matteau begins his coaching career following 12 seasons as a professional player, culminating with 15 games with the Monsters in 2024-25. He skated in 411 career AHL games with Cleveland, Colorado, … Read more

Salve Regina women’s hockey coach Lun back at alma mater as new women’s bench boss for UMass Boston – College Hockey

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Salve Regina women's hockey coach Lun back at alma mater as new women's bench boss for UMass Boston - College Hockey

DAVID LUN (photo: Salve Regina Athletics). UMass Boston has announced the appointment of Beacons alum David Lun as the next head coach of the women’s hockey team. Lun returns to the harbor campus after serving as the head coach of the women’s hockey team at Salve Regina since Aug. 2020. Under his leadership, the Seahawks … Read more

Spratt returns to Miami as RedHawks’ new assistant to the head coach, says team ‘looks to be on the right path’ – College Hockey

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JIMMY SPRATT Miami announced Friday that Jimmy Spratt will join the staff as assistant to the head coach. Spratt, who was an assistant coach with the USHL’s Fargo Force last season, returns to Oxford after previously serving as the RedHawks’ director of hockey operations from 2019 to 2022. “We are thrilled to welcome Jimmy Spratt … Read more

Former Saint Mary’s forward, Miami staffer Elliott tabbed new assistant coach at Air Force, will ‘make an immediate impact’ – College Hockey

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Former Saint Mary's forward, Miami staffer Elliott tabbed new assistant coach at Air Force, will 'make an immediate impact' - College Hockey

JONATHON ELLIOTT Jonathon Elliott has been named an assistant coach at Air Force. Elliott replaces Josh Holmstrom, who served on the staff from 2022 to 2025. “We are very excited to have Jonathon Elliott joining our staff,” Air Force head coach Frank Serratore said in a statement. “Jon comes in with a great reputation and … Read more

Hamline women’s hockey coach Colbert steps down, says it’s ‘the best decision for us as a family at this time’ – College Hockey

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Whitney Colbert coached the Hamline women’s hockey team for four seasons (photo: Ryan Coleman/d3photography). Whitney Colbert has stepped down from her position as Hamline head women’s hockey coach. “I want to sincerely thank Whitney for her dedicated service to Hamline University and our women’s hockey program,” said Hamline assistant VP/athletic director Alex Focke in a … Read more