Not many NHL stories start in South Africa. Olaf Kölzig‘s did. Born in Johannesburg to German parents, he didn’t stick around long—his family eventually landed in Union Bay, British Columbia, where the air was colder and the ponds were actually frozen. Related: What’s Wrong With Oilers Goalie Stuart Skinner? A Closer Look Eventually, Kolzig became … Read more
Ashley Holmes has previous experience at Minnesota and Augsburg (photo: St. Olaf Athletics). St. Olaf has announced the hiring of Ashley Holmes as an assistant coach for the women’s hockey team. Holmes joins Johnson’s staff after spending two seasons as the director of operations for the Minnesota women’s hockey team. Prior to that, she served … Read more
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