OT: General College Hockey Talk

[Jim Bob]

Good for them. I think that hurts Laval too.

Former Clarkson standout, longtime AHL coach Houle named Golden Knights’ new men’s hockey coach - College Hockey | USCHO.com

Clarkson has announced Jean-François Houle as the 12th coach in the history of the men’s hockey program. Houle replaces Casey Jones, who was named

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JF and his wife, Mia, have been returning to Potsdam over the last year, as their son Noah is entering his sophomore year at Potsdam, where he is a member of the Bears’ men’s lacrosse team.

I am guessing that JF is going to smack talk Patrice Robitaille before and after the Potsdam-Morrisville lacrosse game in 2025.

 

[toomuchsauce]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1802698969325228195

Rolo Son

 

[Jim Bob]

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[Jim Bob]

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[Jim Bob]

Saturday Sports: Golden Knights give warm welcome to new hockey coach

This weekend is Alumni Weekend at Clarkson University and the Golden Knights used the opportunity Friday night to introduce a former alum and a familiar face to lead the men’s hockey program after the departure of Casey Jones.

www.wwnytv.com

Sometimes, an 8 day head coaching search lands the right candidate.

 

[Jim Bob]

Brooks elevated to associate head coach with Clarkson men’s hockey team - College Hockey | USCHO.com

Chris Brooks has been promoted to associate head coach for the Clarkson men’s hockey team. Brooks has served as an assistant coach for the Golden Knights

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Former USHL coach, Buffalo State captain Zannella hired as new men’s hockey assistant coach at Union - College Hockey | USCHO.com

Mike Zannella has been named an assistant coach with the Union men's hockey team. "We are thrilled to welcome Mike Zannella and his fiancé Erin to the

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[Jim Bob]

Jacob Biron - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Jacob Biron, 2004-07-26 Buffalo, NY, USA USA. Most recently in the undefined with Army (U.S. Military Academy). Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

I caught on yesterday’s show when Marty mentioned dropping Jacob off at West Point. He’ll be a first year on the hockey team in 2024-25.

 

[Jim Bob]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1819377437588820316

 

[Jim Bob]

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[Jim Bob]

Slovak hockey phenom Nela Lopusanova commits to University of Wisconsin

Slovakian phenom Nela Lopusanova has chosen which school she will compete at in the NCAA.

www.sportsnet.ca

Last season Lopusanova made the move to North America, playing for the Bishop Kearney Selects under-19 AAA team at a private high school in Rochester, N.Y.

It's pretty cool to see a BK Selects jersey on Sportsnet.ca.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

These kids get $120 a week for spending money. They should be allowed to play in the NCAA after, as long as they haven’t signed a professional contract.

 

[Jim Bob]

These kids get $120 a week for spending money. They should be allowed to play in the NCAA after, as long as they haven’t signed a professional contract.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1823351023877943545

The Tom Willander situation is going to be the biggest issue for the NCAA, I would bet.

On the NCAA's side, they do get to make up their own eligibility requirements. There have been previous lawsuits over a variety of weird eligibility decisions and they have won them before.

I wonder if they change hockey eligibility to basically say that what a player does before they are done with HS is OK.

 

[RabidBadger]

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The Tom Willander situation is going to be the biggest issue for the NCAA, I would bet.

On the NCAA's side, they do get to make up their own eligibility requirements. There have been previous lawsuits over a variety of weird eligibility decisions and they have won them before.

I wonder if they change hockey eligibility to basically say that what a player does before they are done with HS is OK.

I'm not even sure why playing in the CHL is a sticking point anymore. With NIL ca$h flowing and having millionaire college athletes it's a absurd line to draw in the sand.

I'm sure the coaches would be heavily in favor of being able to nab CHL transfers. Don Lucia went as far to push for guys who went to pro leagues to be able to return to college.

 

[Chainshot]

Well this is a surprise -

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837511671595557034

 

[Jim Bob]

Friendship Four men's college hockey tournament returning to Belfast in 2025 with Miami, RIT, Sacred Heart, Union; Boston University, Harvard, Quinnipiac, Minnesota Duluth women's teams to play in 2026 - College Hockey | USCHO.com

The Odyssey Trust has unveiled plans to continue the Friendship Four and Friendship Series U.S. college hockey tournaments through 2026. Marking 10 years

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[misterchainsaw]

Friendship Four men's college hockey tournament returning to Belfast in 2025 with Miami, RIT, Sacred Heart, Union; Boston University, Harvard, Quinnipiac, Minnesota Duluth women's teams to play in 2026 - College Hockey | USCHO.com

The Odyssey Trust has unveiled plans to continue the Friendship Four and Friendship Series U.S. college hockey tournaments through 2026. Marking 10 years

www.uscho.com

This is awesome. Me and a friend of mine are tentatively talking about making the trip over - good excuse to visit Ireland and see some hockey while we're at it.

 

[misterchainsaw]

This is awesome. Me and a friend of mine are tentatively talking about making the trip over - good excuse to visit Ireland and see some hockey while we're at it.

Season starts Friday, with Miami travelling to Ferris State and Bowling Green going to Mercyhurst.

As for the locals:
RIT plays Saturday/Sunday at St. Lawrence (7 PM) and at Clarkson (4 PM)
Canisius plays them in reverse - at Clarkson Saturday night and at St. Lawrence Sunday afternoon.

All four of these games will be on ESPN+ (as they are away games at ECAC schools)

Niagara doesn't have an official game this weekend but goes to Ohio State for an exhibition sunday.

RIT starts the year as the top team in the receiving votes category - just outside the top 20 despite their losses.

 

[Jim Bob]