From the Bangor Daily News...
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UM's White signs with Avalanche
By Larry Mahoney Of the NEWS Staff
Former University of Maine tri-captain Brian White, a rugged
stay-at-home defenseman who tallied 34 points in 135 career games,
has signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche.
The 22-year-old White had been drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in
the 11th round in 1994 but he said the Lightning showed little
interest in him so he secured his release and became a free agent.
Colorado gave him the best offer, a two-way contract that includes a
signing bonus in the $60,000 range. White said he will earn
$50,000-$70,000 a year on Colorado's AHL franchise in Hershey and
upwards of $400,000 if he makes the Avalanche roster.
"I'm real happy," said the 6 foot-1, 195-pound White, who spent two
months and played in one game with Long Beach of the IHL this spring.
"[Maine] coach [Shawn] Walsh said Colorado is a real solid
organization and is known to use their farm team quite a bit.
They'll call up young guys and give them experience.
"I'm going to work hard and, hopefully, I'll get called up someday,"
said White.
Colorado used 30 different players this past season.
White said he is spending a lot of time in the weight room and
intends to play the same style of game that became his trademark at
Maine.
"I want to keep improving upon the things I do well. I'm going to
play the solid, intense defense I normally play along with the solid
hitting. I won't back down," he said.
From the Bangor Daily News...
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UM selects assistant to Walsh
ORONO - The University of Maine announced Wednesday that Gene Reilly
was named assistant hockey coach, replacing Mario Thyer.
Reilly held the position of head coach and general manager of the New
England Junior Coyotes, leading the team to a 44-6-1 record last
season. From 1995-97, he compiled a 87-9-7 mark in two seasons as
head coach of the Junior Whalers.
"[UMaine] is a program that is going to make a run at the national
championship in the next few years," said Reilly. "I have always
admired the UMaine hockey club because the program that I came from
placed players in the top colleges on the nation such as Boston
University, UMaine and Lake Superior State. [Head coach] Shawn Walsh
is one of college hockey's premier coaches and I am looking forward
to working with him."
Walsh said his program is ecstatic to have Reilly.
"He brings a wealth of hands-on teaching and coaching experience, as
well as a tremendous knowledge of some key recruiting areas," Walsh
said.
Prior to the 1995 season, Reilly was a member of the Springfield Pics
organization for seven years, beginning as an assistant coach in
1988, becoming co-coach in 1990-91, assistant general manager in
1991-92 and head coach in 1993-94.
From a recent NCAA News ...
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Women's hockey-Judy Parish chosen as head coach to succeed George
Crowe, who announced plans to retire, effective September 1.
Men's and women's ice hockey assistants- Jamie DuMont selected as
assistant hockey coach at Hobart and William Smith ... Lake Superior
State announced the hiring of Alan Dunbar as assistant coach. Dunbar
has been a volunteer assistant coach at the school for the past two
seasons and succeeds David Berard, who resigned.
Ice hockey- James Adair named head men's ice hockey coach at
Villanova.
Ice hockey assistant- David Berard succeeds Dave Peters as assistant
ice hockey coach at Providence. Berard has been an assistant at Lake
Superior State for two seasons ... New Hampshire College added John
Nanof as men's associate hockey coach.
Ice Hockey
Head Hockey Coach. Benedictine University (NCAA Division III,
Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association Conference) is seeking a head
hockey coach. This is a part-time position, including recruitment
and program management. A master's degree (or bachelor's plus
comparable academic/professional credentials) is required.
Successful coaching experience required (collegiate level preferred).
Certification in Amateur Hockey Association. Salary is competitive,
The search, will continue until the position is filled. A letter of
application, with a resume and at least three references should be
sent to: Human Resources Office, Benedictine University, 5700 College
Road, Lisle, Illinois 60532-0900 or by fax 630/960-9946. EOE.
Associate Men's Ice Hockey Coach. Bemidji State University is an
NCAA Division II member that sponsors a Division I independent men's
ice hockey team. This is a 9-month position to begin August 18,
1998. Past playing and coaching experience is required preferably at
the collegiate level and above. Bachelor's degree required, master's
degree prefered. The individual hired will be responsible for
assisting the head coach in all phases of the men's ice hockey
program within university and NCAA rules and regulations. In
addition, special emphasis will be placed on coaching experience,
recruiting, fund raising, written and oral communication skills.
There will also be hockey promotions/assignments in conjunction with
the Beaver Pride Athletic Support Group. Review of application
material will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application,
a resume and a list of three references with current addresses and
phone numbers to R.H. "Bob" Peters, Hockey Coach, Bemidji State
University, 1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Bemidji, MN 56601-2699, Phone:
218/755-2767. Equal Opportunity educator and employer.
Head Women's Ice Hockey Coach. Manhattanville College is a
coeducational, independent liberal arts college located on 100 acres
of suburban countryside in Westchester County. Head coaching
position for developing NCAA Division III program. Responsibilities
include all aspects of team management, with specific emphasis on
recruiting. Qualifications: bachelor's degree and previous head
coaching experience. Consideration given to those candidates
qualified to coach two sports. Send cover letter, resume and three
reference names with phone numbers to: Ms. Karen Peterson, Athletics
Director, Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase St., Purchase, NY
10577. Fax: 914/323-5130. EOE - We are an equal opportunity
employer actively encouraging applications from candidates with
diverse backgrounds.
Ice Hockey
Head Women's Hockey Coach. St. Cloud State University is in the
process of building an intercollegiate women's ice hockey program
that will eventually compete at the Division I level in the NCAA.
Duties of the head coach will include promoting an interest in the
new program, recruiting student-athletes, setting up competitive
schedules, assist in setting up an initial budget and ordering
equipment. This individual will be required to follow the guidelines
set by the NCAA along with future conference regulations and
university policies. Bachelor's degree required. Three to five
years of experience coaching ice hockey. Knowledge of the NCAA
regulations and a demonstrated ability to manage a program and
recruit student-athletes is desirable. This successful candidate
will have demonstrated ability to work with persons from culturally
diverse backgrounds. A vita, transcripts and three recent letters of
recommendation should be sent directly to: Craig Dahl, Women's Head
Hockey Coach Search Committee, Halenbeck Hall, St Cloud State
University, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301. The
deadline for all application materials is July 29, 1998. SCSU is
committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To
promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such
diversity to apply, including minorities, women, the disabled and
veterans.
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