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Rangers To Hire David Quinn As Head Coach

May 22, 2018 1:09 PM

The New York Rangers will hire David Quinn of Boston University as head coach to replace Alain Vigneeault.

Quinn and the Rangers, according to multiple reports, have discussed a five-year contract worth approximately $2.5 million annually, but a source with knowledge of the negotiations told ESPN that a deal isn't done.

Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton is in Denmark until Monday for the IIHF World Championships. It's expected details will be ironed out with Quinn when Gorton returns.

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Tags: New York Rangers, Misc Rumor, NCAA

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Flyers Sign Coveted College Free Agent Mike Vecchione

Mar 31, 2017 9:12 PM

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed Mike Vecchione to an entry-level contract.

Ron Hextall said Vecchione would play for the team this season, but added the 24-year-old's NHL debut probably wouldn't come Saturday against the New Jersey Devils.

"We're excited about it," Hextall said. "We identified a couple of guys, college free agents, and Mike was one of them. Thankfully we got him."

Vecchione had 29 goals and 34 assists in 38 games for Union College and is a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award as the NCAA's top player. His 63 points were tied for the most in the country.

Vecchione was one of the top college free agents available, ultimately picking the Flyers over the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

ESPN

Tags: Philadelphia Flyers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, NCAA, Signing

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Jackets' Umberger To Assist At Ohio State

Oct 1, 2014 1:40 PM

Jackets forward R.J. Umberger is returning to his alma mater to help coach the Ohio State men's hockey team.

The three-year letterwinner with the Buckeyes will be a volunteer assistant to head coach Mark Osiecki.

ESPN.com

Tags: Columbus Blue Jackets, Misc Rumor, NCAA

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CCM To Sponsor Prospects Event

May 13, 2014 12:03 PM

USA Hockey on Monday announced that CCM would be the sponsor of the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game, slated for Sept. 29 at First Niagara Center in Buffalo. The event will include 40 of the top American-born prospects eligible for the 2013 NHL Draft.

NHL.com

Tags: Misc Rumor, NCAA

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UConn Welcomes Gay Hockey Players

Sep 9, 2014 10:58 AM

If you are gay and play ice hockey, you are welcome at the U. of Connecticut. That is the message the school's men's hockey team is sending out in two videos for a program called You Can Play. The goal of the international initiative launched in March is to work to end homophobia in hockey. "We thought it was a great idea to show the community how we feel about homosexuality in sports, and let people know that anyone can play on our team," said UConn captain Sean Ambrosie. The videos are posted on YouTube and the UConn website, and are scheduled to be featured in the coming days on the You Can Play site.

ESPN.com

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BC Beats Ferris State For NCAA Title

Sep 9, 2014 10:58 AM

Parker Milner made 27 saves en route to earning Most Outstanding Player honors as Boston College won its third NCAA title in five years by beating Ferris State 4-1 Saturday night in the championship game at Tampa Bay Times Forum. "I can't really even describe the excitement," Milner said. "It's amazing and I can't say enough about our team." Steven Whitney scored twice for Boston College, including an empty-netter with 1:03 to play. Paul Carey and Johnny Gaudreau also had goals for the Eagles, who finished the season by winning their last 19 games.

NHL.com

Tags: Game Recap, NCAA

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Minnesota-Duluth's Jack Connolly Wins Hobey Baker

Sep 9, 2014 2:52 PM

The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation selected Minnesota-Duluth senior forward and Duluth native Jack Connolly for the 2012 Hobey Baker Award, college hockey's highest annual award for its top player. "When I heard my name, my heart was pounding and jumping out of my chest," Connolly told NHL.com. "It was pretty emotional. I never thought this would ever be possible when I came into college hockey."

NHL.com

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Brock Nelson Signs With Islanders

Sep 25, 2014 12:38 AM

The leading scorer for the U. of North Dakota hockey team is turning pro. Sophomore Brock Nelson, 20, has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders and will forgo his final two years of college eligibility.

AP

Tags: New York Islanders, NCAA, Signing

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Finalists For Hobey Baker Award Announced

Sep 9, 2014 11:09 AM

Maine's Spencer Abbott, Jack Connolly of Minnesota-Duluth and Colgate's Austin Smith are the finalists for this year's Hobey Baker award. The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation identified the three seniors Thursday from a list of 10 candidates for the award honoring college hockey's best player. Abbott leads the nation in scoring and assists, with 21 goals and 41 assists. He has signed with the Maple Leafs.

ESPN.com

Tags: Toronto Maple Leafs, NCAA, Personal Award

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Paul Thompson Signs With Penguins

Nov 13, 2014 2:15 AM

The Penguins signed forward Paul Thompson to a two-year, entry level deal on Monday, according to an Associated Press report. Thompson, the 2010-11 Hockey East Player of the Year while at New Hampshire, led the league with 52 points this season. He scored 28 goals, and led the No. 11 Wildcats to the NCAA Regional Finals, where they lost to No. 9 Notre Dame 2-1 on Sunday.

AP

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Phil Jackson Urges UND To Resolve Fighting Sioux Controversy
On Monday, Phil Jackson urged the University of North Dakota to "do the right thing" and try to resolve the highly emotional Fighting Sioux logo and nickname. controversy.

Grand Forks Herald

Gerbe Scores Twice As B.C. Cruises To National Title
Nathan Gerbe scored twice and added two assists in Boston College's 4-1 win over Notre Dame on Saturday night.

Associated Press

RealGM At The Border Battle Between Wisconsin And Minnesota

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UND, UNH Hockey Players Plead Not Guilty

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UND, UNH Top Scorers Suspended After Arrests

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