Merrimack announced Tuesday that men’s hockey assistant coach Josh Ciocco passed away. He was 38 years old. “Josh was entering his fifth season with the Warriors and was tireless in recruiting talented and dedicated student-athletes to Merrimack, and equally passionate in his commitment to … [Read more...]
Kate Madigan reflects on her path to a big job with the Devils
The Madigan family has cemented its legacy in hockey. Jim Madigan is the athletic director at Northeastern University and the school's former head hockey coach, who led the Huskies to back-to-back-to-back Beanpot titles in 2018, '19 and '20 (their first since 1988), two Hockey East titles and … [Read more...]
Two New Yorkers highlight U.S. team for Women’s World Championship
The American team for the Women’s World Championship that starts next week will have some New York flavor. Aerin Frankel a goalie from Chappaqua, N.Y., and forward Hayley Scamurra of Getzville, N.Y., were two of the 23 players named to the roster by USA Hockey. It’s the third time Frankel has been … [Read more...]
Rinkwise podcast: Salisbury’s Andrew Will on what has made his run so successful
Salisbury School head coach Andrew Will is the guest on the latest episode of the RinkWise podcast. Raised in Toronto, Will played hockey at Union College and spent two years in the ECHL with the Mobile Mysticks before getting into coaching. He started as an assistant at his alma mater, and then … [Read more...]
Rinkwise podcast: Ex-Rangers coach David Quinn on Chris Kreider and what comes next
Former N.Y. Rangers coach David Quinn, the head coach of the U.S. Men's Olympic and World Championship Teams, is the guest on the latest episode of the RinkWise podcast. The Cranston, R.I., native was a first-round pick of the Minnesota North Stars in 1984, but after a chronic illness curtailed … [Read more...]
Ex-Rangers boss David Quinn says he wants to coach again in NHL
The next occupant of the vacant Boston University men’s hockey coaching job? It probably won’t be David Quinn. Quinn, the former coach at BU who was fired as head coach of the New York Rangers last year, told Hockey Journal that he wants to return to an NHL head coaching job. "I love the NHL game. I … [Read more...]
Fallout continues after USPHL issues lifetime ban to player following incident with official
A junior hockey player will reportedly be charged by Foxboro, Mass., police for a physical altercation involving a referee in a game Feb. 20 at Foxboro Sports Center. The Sun Chronicle newspaper reported Tuesday that Foxboro Chief of Police Michael Grace told the paper the department will seek … [Read more...]
Connecticut hockey player dies after injury sustained in game
A high school hockey player has passed away as a result of an injury sustained on the ice Thursday night during a game between Brunswick School and St. Luke's School in Greenwich, Conn., police said. The incident occurred in a JV game at Hartong Rink, per the team schedule posted online, as … [Read more...]
Seamans Media appoints Sean Leahy as Chief Content Officer
Twenty-six years into its journey, Seamans Media continues to grow. The leader in specialized sports content, Seamans Media, Inc., has named Sean Leahy its Chief Content Officer. Leahy will oversee the newsroom and all Seamans Media editorial platforms, including digital, newsletters, print, … [Read more...]
RinkWise podcast with New England Hockey Journal’s Kirk Luedeke debuts
MILTON, Mass. — Seamans Media, the leader in regional sports media, is excited to announce the launch of its newest podcast, “New England Hockey Journal’s RinkWise,” which will be hosted by Kirk Luedeke, the editor of New England Hockey Journal and hockeyjournal.com. Like all Seamans Media … [Read more...]
Division 1 NCAA commitments: 2002-born prospects
Through a variety of pathways, players from the Tri-State Area — New York, New Jersey and Connecticut — routinely join some of the nation’s top college hockey programs. Many stay within the region, while others head beyond and compete for Division 1 and Division 3 teams. To track what's coming next, … [Read more...]
Division 1 NCAA commitments: 2005-born prospects
Through a variety of pathways, players from the Tri-State Area — New York, New Jersey and Connecticut — routinely join some of the nation’s top college hockey programs. Many stay within the region, while others head beyond and compete for Division 1 and Division 3 teams. To track what's coming next, … [Read more...]
