Less than a year after he resigned as head coach of the Union men's hockey team, Rick Bennett will be back behind the bench, this time, with a professional team.
After the resignation of Rick Bennett as head coach of the Union men's hockey team, the university has successfully conducted a search for his permanent successor.
As a Division I college administrator for nearly two decades, I know better than to judge a situation based on a press release. Friday, Rick Bennett "resigned" his position as head men's ice hockey coach, effective immediately at Union College. Bennett had been on paid-administrative leave since January 20th, as a result of an allegation.
The Union hockey team is in the thick of the NCAA Championship Tournament yet again. Just three years ago the Union College Dutchmen shocked the hockey world by winning it all. We could be on our way back to the Frozen Four and dare I say a championship now that Head Coach has his team playing at a seriously high level...
On the opening weekend of college hockey season, Union College upset No. 3 Boston University in Schenectady.
The big win was the first of the year for the Dutchmen, who tied with Sacred Heart in Friday's opener.
The win was also the 100th at Union for head coach Rick Bennett, who led the Dutchmen to the national championship in the 2014-15 season...
Saturday night was a big one for the Union Hockey program.
The team upset No. 3 Boston University - and also earned Rick Bennett his 100th career win at the helm of the Dutchmen program.
The win over No. 3 Boston was the highest team to be beaten at Messa Rink since Union beat Yale in 2011...
After a 2-0 season-opening weekend, Union College is now up to No. 2 in the latest USCHO national poll.
The Dutchmen, who were ranked No. 5 previously, defeated American International College and New Hampshire as they opened defense of their national title...
On Friday, Union hockey coach Rick Bennett joined Armen and Levack prior to the Dutchmen season-opener against American International College.
The defending national champs unveiled the national championship banner.
The Dutchmen won the game 7-3...
Union win its first national title. The Dutchmen deserve all the attention, and we brought back Justin Andrews of News 10 to tell you everything about Union's run.
We talked about the environment at the Frozen Four, head coach Rick Bennett, the championship game itself, and much more...
ESPN Hockey analyst Barry Melrose joined Armen and Levack on Wednesday afternoon to preview Union vs. Boston College in the Frozen Four Thursday at 5pm.
Earlier today Union Men's Hockey coach Rick Bennett came on with Armen and Levack to talk about the Frozen Four college championship and preparing for Boston College next week.