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UNH Hockey Off Season Thread 2026
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2013hockeyfan
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Remember when the UNH Hockey "powers that be" wanted Mike Vecchione to play another season in the USHL? Boy, that was a huge mistake.
Jellsville USA
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I am curious about thoughts on the new proposed 5 in 5 rule that could take effect in June. I am thinking this favors the middle-tiered teams like UNH and counterbalances the NIL advantage. Elite programs depend on early‑departures to pros (or NIL‑driven transfers). UNH historically keeps players longer and could focus on late bloomers while developing longer term cohesiveness. The double-edged sword here has been the lack of player development over the past 8-10 years. Does this rule aide in attracting a higher-level Coach if MS7 doesn't turn things around dramatically this year?
I am in favor of the rule but it appears I am in the minority of college hockey fans.
Nick Papagiorgio
Holding court
Hokydad was right about that one! And he reminded us all often.
I wish he'd come back, I would love to get his assessment on some current things.
Robert Balin
Well-known member
Interesting fact....Did anyone know Ronan Walsh has a brother Reilly Walsh? Reilly was drafted in 2017 in round three[#81] by the NJ Devils. He played three years at Harvard. He played four years in the AHL and made it in one NHL game where he had an assist.He's currently playing in the KHL for Barys Astana and had 46 points in 68 games. I won't get into the brother thing as we all have over the years..
From the UNH Wildcat Weekly email newsletter:
Athletic Director search
After four years as the university’s Director of Athletics, Dr. Allison Rich will be departing UNH at the conclusion of her contract this summer.
UNH will be assembling a search committee with the goal of identifying the department’s next leader before the start of the fall semester. More information about that process and opportunities for campus participation will be shared soon.
Athletic Director search
After four years as the university’s Director of Athletics, Dr. Allison Rich will be departing UNH at the conclusion of her contract this summer.
UNH will be assembling a search committee with the goal of identifying the department’s next leader before the start of the fall semester. More information about that process and opportunities for campus participation will be shared soon.
AmaineBlackBear
Member
Hopefully this means you guys get a new coach. The rivarly is much more fun when both teams are equally competitive.
norbert
Well-known member
Wonder who had mentioned this weeks ago.....
I am not shocked but I am surprised. I think that MS7 should now be very worried if he cannot turn things around this season.
I certainly agree. No one’s seat is hotter than MS7 this coming season. He doesn’t want to suffer the same fate as Herrion who was dismissed after his first season under Rich. I wonder if MS7 foresaw this happening, and further pushed him to go “all in” on the portal to give him the best chance to make a good impression under his new boss.
It doesn’t surprise me they waited to make this announcement until after the 603 challenge ended. I wish her all the best with wherever she ends up.
I hope they do a very thorough search for the next AD, and they don’t rely too heavily on the “old guard” as has been apparent with some recent coaching hires. Go and find someone at a school with a history of strong athletics - it doesn’t necessarily have to be hockey, but that would be a nice bonus! Someone from a BIG10 or SEC school perhaps… depending on how much $$$ they can fork out. President Chilton came from Washington State University (decent football school), and she also has ties with UMass Amherst - maybe she has someone in mind from either of these schools?
This is potentially step 1 for revamping hockey (and athletics in general) at UNH. This summer just got a bit more interesting!
Also serious kudos to Norbert for calling this out many weeks ago. Thanks for sharing when you did. Your sources appear very reliable!
Chuck Murray
WIS & Effingwoods Hockey Almanac
Best news of the offseason, including the portal pluses. Now hopefully the "search committee" won't mess this hire up like they messed up the last one ...