The hockey world recorded a milestone when Olivia Soares of Union College and Nina Rodgers of Dartmouth became the first two Black women coaches to oppose each other in a Division 1 college hockey game on Nov. 5. Soares' Union College team earned a 5-4 win in overtime over Rodgers' visiting … [Read more...]
Merrimack assistant coach Josh Ciocco, a N.J. native, dies at 38
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...]
