Effinger leaves St. Olaf to take head coaching job at Amherst; current Oles assistant Lindstrom promoted to St. Olaf head coach – College Hockey

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Eddie Effinger and Tyler Lindstrom run a practice for St. Olaf during their time together on the Oles staff (photo: Hannah Robb). After five seasons as the head coach of the St. Olaf College men’s hockey program, Eddie Effinger has stepped down to accept the head coaching position at Amherst, his alma mater. Former Oles … Read more

Robert Morris adds former Boston College defenseman Clougherty to women’s hockey coaching staff – College Hockey

Robert Morris adds former Boston College defenseman Clougherty to women's hockey coaching staff - College Hockey

Keri Clougherty was a stalwart defender over her four seasons at BC (photo: Meg Kelly). The RMU women’s hockey team has announced the hiring of Keri Clougherty as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. A former Boston College defenseman and a leader both on and off the ice, Clougherty brings a wealth of … Read more

Craig Berube on what he’s learned from coaching William Nylander: ‘Just leave him alone’

William Nylander has six goals and 13 points in eight playoff games so far. He’s second in scoring league-wide behind only Mikko Rantanen, who has 15, and he’s not going to stop until there are no doubters left. Or, rather, when the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup. Some fans questioned whether Nylander would … Read more

After 42 years coaching Amherst men’s hockey team, Arena retires as ‘heart and soul’ of Mammoths program – College Hockey

After 42 years coaching Amherst men's hockey team, Arena retires as 'heart and soul' of Mammoths program - College Hockey

Amherst’s 3-2 win over Trinity in Dec. 2022 gave head coach Jack Arena his 500th career win in his 39th season coaching at his alma mater (photo: Amherst Athletics). “I always thought it would be better to leave a year early than a year late.” And with that, the longest-tenured active head coach in any … Read more

Royals announce minor league coaching staffs for 2025

The Royals announced their minor league coaching staffs for 2025, with few changes. Mike Jirschele will begin his 34th year in the organization, again leading the Omaha Storm Chasers in Triple-A. Assisting Jirschele in Omaha will be returning hitting coach Bijan Rademacher, pitching coach Dane Johnson, and assistant pitching coach David Lundquist. Joining the staff … Read more

Ben Johnson is expected to interview for Chicago’s head coaching vacancy

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Since the start of the 2022 season, the Detroit Lions have improved their record each year. Dan Campbell’s first season as head coach was 2022 and the team went 9-8. They just narrowly missed the playoffs. In 2023, Detroit went 12-5 and won the NFC North for the first time in 30 years.  Through 15 … Read more

Is Mike Vrabel the New York Jets’ top head coaching candidate?

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In 2024, the Jets are 4-10 in 14 games. Head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas were fired mid-season. Against the Jaguars in Week 15, the Jets won 32-25. That snapped a four-game losing streak. This offseason, the Jets need to find a new GM and head coach.  That search has already begun … Read more