From the Bangor Daily News... ========================== 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... ========================== 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 ... ======================= 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. Wayne T. Smith Systems Group -- UNET Technology Services [log in to unmask] University of Maine System Co-owner of the College Hockey lists - Hockey-L/Info-Hockey-L/Hockey3