USA-Named Mike Sullivan coach, Barry Smith associate head coach and David Quinn assistant coach for the 2007 men's national team.
National Hockey League
CAROLINA HURRICANES-Signed D Noah Babin to a two-year contract.
DALLAS STARS-Activated C Steve Ott from injured reserve. Signed LW Richard Clune to a three-year contract. Recalled D Nicklas Grossman from Iowa of the AHL. Assigned RW Chris Conner to Iowa.
American Hockey League
AHL-Suspended Binghamton RW Mike Sgroi two games for his actions in a March 24 game.
HAMILTON BULLDOGS-Assigned D Jon Gleed to Cincinnati of the ECHL.
SPRINGFIELD FALCONS-Announced F Marek Kvapil has been reassigned to Johnstown of the ECHL.
Central Hockey League
ARIZONA SUNDOGS-Signed RW Steve Benedetti, C Mathieu Beaudoin and G Chris King. Declared RW Cedric Bernier and C Jordan Mowbray unrestricted free agents.
BOSSIER-SHREVEPORT MUDBUGS-Declared D Erik Lodge and C Milan Vodrazka unrestricted free agents.
COLORADO EAGLES-Signed D Brett Thurston and G Tim Boron.
CORPUS CHRISTI RAYZ-Signed LW Ryan MacGregor and G Kevin Couture.
LAREDO BUCKS-Declared C Kris MacPhee an unrestricted free agent.
MEMPHIS RIVERKINGS-Signed LW Ryan Kindret. Declared D Will Bodine an unrestricted free agent.
OKLAHOMA CITY BLAZERS-Declared RW Ryan Olynyk an unrestricted free agent.
WICHITA THUNDER-Signed G Andrew Martin.