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Bob Motzko out as Gophers’ hockey coach after 8 seasons

The Brief Bob Motzko will not return as Gophers’ men’s hockey coach next season, FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich has confirmed. The Gophers had a disappointing season, finishing 11-22-3 overall and not getting to the NCAA Tournament. Motzko led the Gophers to five NCAA Tournament appearances, including the 2023 national title game. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9/KVRR) – University of Minnesota men’s hockey coach…

College Hockey: Lucia Steps Down at Minnesota After 19 Years

Lucia steps down with 457 wins, the most in program history.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (University of Minnesota) — University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle and Head Coach Don Lucia today announced that Lucia will step down as Minnesota’s head men’s hockey coach, pending the approval of the University’s Board of Regents later this week. Coyle and Lucia have agreed that he will remain with Gopher Athletics as special assistant to the athletics director…