Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matt Martin has retired from professional hockey after 16 seasons in the NHL. Matt Martin has announced his retirement from the @NHL after 15 seasons. Selected in the 5th round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft by the @NYIslanders, Matt made his NHL debut on February 9, 2010, and would … Read more
Chuck Weber spent the last seven seasons coaching at RPI (photo: Rensselaer Athletics). The ECHL’s Iowa Heartlanders have announced that Chuck Weber, a two-time Kelly Cup champion and former ECHL coach of the year, has been named head coach and general manager of the Heartlanders. Weber joins the Heartlanders after spending the last seven seasons … Read more
Erik Strand spent 10 seasons at Wisconsin-Eau Claire (photo: Zach Jacobson/UWEC Photography). Vermont has announced that Erik Strand has joined the women’s hockey staff as an assistant coach. Strand joins the Catamounts after 10 seasons as head coach at Wisconsin-Eau Claire. “We are very excited to welcome Erik Strand and his family to Vermont,” said … Read more
HILLS RIT men’s hockey associate head coach Brian Hills announced his retirement on Thursday. Hills joined Wayne Wilson’s staff in 2005 prior to RIT’s inaugural NCAA Division I season and was a driving force behind the program’s success the last 20 years. A rabid recruiter, Hills helped build a program that won 10 Atlantic Hockey … Read more
After announcing the renewal of Hansi Flick, Barcelona have made yet another important announcement: The renewal of Raphinha. The Brazilian forward, amid much speculation over his future, has penned a new deal with the club until 2028. Raphinha’s renewal comes on the back of a long struggle that the player had to go through at … Read more
Mike Young spent four seasons behind the bench at WNE (photo: Western New England Athletics). Western New England men’s hockey head coach Mike Young has announced his resignation from the program effective March 15, 2025. Young joined the Golden Bears ahead of the 2021-22 season and led the Western New England team to 21 wins … Read more
Alex Bump was part of Western Michigan’s stellar offense this season (photo: Ashley Huss). Western Michigan sophomore forward Alex Bump has agreed to an entry-level contract with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Bump played a critical role in the Broncos winning the 2025 national championship along with the Penrose Cup and NCHC Frozen Faceoff title. He … Read more
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
Photo: Sportsnet The New York Rangers announced on Saturday, two days after their season ended, that they have fired head coach Peter Laviolette after he spent two seasons in the position. Laviolette mutually parted ways with the Washington Capitals two years ago. Associate coach Phil Housley was also relieved of his duties. Today I informed … Read more
Kenny Connors was a standout player up front for three seasons with UMass (photo: Thom Kendall/UMass Athletics), Massachusetts junior forward Kenny Connors has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. Connors, who forgoes his final season of collegiate eligibility, was originally taken by the Kings in the fourth round (103rd overall) … Read more