Brett Larson named as head coach for Gopher men’s hockey

Brett Larson, who has led the St. Cloud State University Huskies for eight seasons, will take over as head coach of the University of Minnesota men’s ice hockey program.

The transfer comes after the college mutually parted ways with Bob Motzko final week.

Larson and the college agreed to a five-year contract, pending the approval of the Board of Regents.

“Brett brings extensive coaching experience at both the collegiate and international levels, and throughout the process, it became clear that he possesses the leadership, vision, and drive to guide our program,” stated Director of Athletics Mark Coyle. “He understands the responsibility that comes with this job and our expectation to compete at the highest level.”

Larson took the Huskies to 4 NCAA Tournament appearances and their first nationwide championship sport look. This 12 months, their season got here to an finish after a loss to the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

“It is a tremendous honor to lead this historic program, one that I have great respect for,” Larson stated. “I have an incredible amount of respect for everyone who has played, coached, and built this program, and I am both humbled and energized to carry that torch forward. This job comes with great responsibility, and I could not be more excited to get to work.”

Before his time at St. Cloud State, Larson served as an assistant coach at his alma mater, UMD. He additionally performed for the Detroit Red Wings.

On Monday, the University of Minnesota stated Greg May would take over the head teaching job for the ladies’s ice hockey program, after the division shared methods with Brad Frost.