Coaching Moves
Former Terrier head coach David Quinn has joined Mike Sullivan's staff in Pittsburgh. Quinn, who was BU associate head coach on the 2009 national champions and head coach for the 2015 national finalists, previously had NHL head coaching stints with the Rangers and Sharks. He and Sullivan overlapped as Terriers for two seasons (86-87, 87-88). Quinn was a non-playing captain in 87-88, while Sullivan captained the 89-90 squad to the Frozen Four.
● NHL.com Penguins name David Quinn assistant coach
The Boston Bruins have promoted former Terrier standout forward Joe Sacco to associate head coach. Sacco has been a Bruins assistant since 2014. Prior to that, he served as Colorado Avalanche head coach for four seasons, 2009-2013. Sacco also was a teammate of both Quinn and Sullivan and played on the 1990 national semifinalist team.
● Boston Globe Bruins report
San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier has named Ryan Warsofsky as their new head coach. He is the brother former BU and NHL defenseman David Warsofsky and previously was the team's assistant coach under Quinn.
● NHL.com Sharks name Ryan Warsofsky as 11th head coach
● DailyFaceoff.com Warsofsky is the right coach for the San Jose Sharks
Former Terrier head coach Albie O'Connell has left his position as assistant at Arizona State after one season. Reports indicate he is pursuing a position with an NHL team.
►Jay Pandolfo joined the Rinkwise podcast to discuss his own career path, his first two seasons behind the Terrier bench and his thoughts on Macklin Celebrini's next steps. A good listen.
Looking ahead
● DailyFaceoff.com Mikhail Yegorov used puzzle games and chess to become a top NHL goalie prospect
Women's Team
Coach Tara Watchorn announced a four member leadership group for the 2024-25 season. Fifth-year defenseman Tara Giaquinto will wear the C while the assistant captains will be Maggie Hanzel, Callie Shanahan and Julia Shaunessey, who also is a fifth-year defenseman.
GoTerriers.com Giaquinto Named 2024-25 Women's Hockey Captain
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