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• Inaugural Pittsburgh Invitational slated for CONSOL Energy Center

  Robert Morris will host the inaugural Pittsburgh College Hockey Invitational on Dec. 28-29 at the CONSOL Energy Center, also the site of the 2013 Frozen Four. Joining the Colonials in the event will be Penn State, Ohio State and Miami. “We are very excited about this new tournament and the opportunity to host it at CONSOL Energy Center,” Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley said in a news release. “The Pittsburgh College Hockey Invitational will be [...] Possibly related:Penguins To Host “Pittsburgh Showcase” Game In 2007 (December 29, 2005)Robert Morris, RIT Get Winter Classic Tuneup Spot (August 25, 2010)Future Frozen Fours: Pittsburgh in 2013, Philadelphia in 2014 (July 13, 2010)

• Fargo tapped to guide Colgate women’s team

  Colgate has announced the hiring of Greg Fargo as the new head coach of the Colgate women’s team. Fargo spent the last four seasons coaching the Elmira women’s squad, where he was the 2009 ECAC West co-coach of the year and a two-time nominee for top AHCA coaching honors. He was also a goalie at Elmira from 2002-06. “We’re excited to have Greg Fargo coming to Colgate to be in charge of our women’s ice [...] Possibly related:Saul Tapped At Potsdam (March 23, 2007)Dartmouth Sweeps Top ECACHL Womens’ Awards (March 2, 2007)Seeley Named to Guide Clarkson Women (September 5, 2002)

• Boston College receives anonymous $5 million coaching endowment

  Boston College has received a $5 million gift from an anonymous donor to endow its coaching position, the school announced Tuesday. The largest gift ever in support of a BC athletics team, the donation pays tribute to head coach Jerry York. The donor cited a long love for BC hockey, admiration for Jerry York and his leadership, and the commitment that BC has to student-athletes as demonstrated by its high graduation rates as the catalysts [...] Possibly related:Penn State receives $1 million gift from local family (February 15, 2011)Engelstad Gives UND $100 Million, Will Build New Hockey Arena (December 18, 1999)Minnesota State-Moorhead to spend $1 million a year if D-I happens (September 28, 2011)

• Pieces falling into place for Gadowsky, Penn State

  The program's transition from club to Division I is generating enthusiasm in Happy Valley. Roman J. Uschak reports. Possibly related:Penn State names Gadowsky its first varsity men’s coach (April 24, 2011)Gadowsky to lead Penn State’s final club season (May 27, 2011)Gadowsky hires familiar assistants at Penn State (May 4, 2011)

• Big Ten names Piotrowski coordinator of officials

  The Big Ten announced Monday that Steve Piotrowski will assume the role of coordinator of men’s ice hockey officials for the conference at the conclusion of the upcoming 2012-13 season. A CCHA on-ice official for 26 years, Piotrowski has served as the director of officials for the CCHA the last five years. “I am excited to join the Big Ten and truly appreciate this wonderful opportunity which will allow me to contribute in a very [...] Possibly related:Fulton Named A Coordinator Of Officials For ECAC D-III, SUNYAC (July 23, 2007)ECAC Names New Supervisor of Officials (July 26, 2004)ECACHL Names New Supervisors Of Officials (June 19, 2006)