(from USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com) Cronin resigns from Maine to join USA Hockey ORONO, Maine - University of Maine interim coach Greg Cronin has resigned his position effective immediately to accept a position as assistant coach of the Elite Development Program of USA Hockey. Maine assistant coach Grant Standbrook will serve as head coach when the Black Bears host the JCPenney Classic at Alfond Arena on Dec. 20-21. Shawn Walsh, who is serving a university-imposed, one-year suspension returns as head coach on Dec. 24. --- Deron Treadwell ([log in to unmask])