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Men's Ice Hockey Coach Directory

NCAA Division I · click any email to write to a coach directly

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Contacts
228
Programs
59
Last updated
June 2026
Source
Official athletics directories
Cost
Free on-page · CSV export $20
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NameTitleEmailSchool
Andy JonesHead Coachandrewjones@bentley.eduBentley University
Tom FiorentinoAssistant Coachtfiorentino@bentley.eduBentley University
Riley ColvardAssistant Coachrcolvard@bentley.eduBentley University
Gudge GentzlerAssistant Coachdgentzler@bentley.eduBentley University
Trevor LargeHead Coachlarget@canisius.eduCanisius University
Max MobleyAssistant Coachmobleym@canisius.eduCanisius University
Matt HooverAssistant Coachhoover14@canisius.eduCanisius University
Bill RigaHead Coach—College of the Holy Cross
Drew MichalsAssistant Coachamichals@holycross.eduCollege of the Holy Cross
Kellen JonesAssistant Coachkejones1@holycross.eduCollege of the Holy Cross
Rick GotkinHead Coachrgotkin@mercyhurst.eduMercyhurst University
Tom PeffallAssistant Coachhpeffall@mercyhurst.eduMercyhurst University
Karlis ZirnisAssistant Coachkzirnis@mercyhurst.eduMercyhurst University
Jason LammersHead Coach—Niagara University
Mark PhalonAssociate Head Coachnupurpleeagles@gmail.comNiagara University
Niko KovachisAssistant Coach—Niagara University
Derek SchooleyHead Coachschooley@rmu.eduRobert Morris University
Marco TreviñoAssistant Coachtrevino@rmu.eduRobert Morris University
Vinnie PietrangeloAssistant Coachpietrangelov@rmu.eduRobert Morris University
Jacob ZabVolunteer Goalie Coach—Robert Morris University
Matt ThomasHead Coachritmhky@rit.eduRochester Institute of Technology
Dave InsalacoAssociate Head Coachritmhky@rit.eduRochester Institute of Technology
Shane MadoloraAssistant Coachritmhky@rit.eduRochester Institute of Technology
Josh MitchellAssistant Coachritmhky@rit.eduRochester Institute of Technology
C.J. MarottoloHead Coachmarottoloc@sacredheart.eduSacred Heart University
Scott McDougallSenior Associate Head Coachmcdougalls2@sacredheart.eduSacred Heart University
Steve BerginAssociate Head CoachBergins2@sacredheart.eduSacred Heart University
Chris AzzanoAssistant Coachazzanoc@sacredheart.eduSacred Heart University
Frank SerratoreHead CoachFrank.Serratore.ctr@afacademy.af.eduU.S. Air Force Academy
Andy BergAssociate Head CoachAndrew.Berg@afacademy.af.eduU.S. Air Force Academy
Joe DoyleAssociate Head CoachJoseph.Doyle@afacademy.af.eduU.S. Air Force Academy
Steve JenningsAssistant Coachstephen.jennings.ctr@afacademy.af.eduU.S. Air Force Academy
Jonathon ElliottAssistant Coachjonathon.elliott.ctr@afacademy.af.eduU.S. Air Force Academy
Zach McKelvieHead Hockey Coachzachary.mckelvie@westpoint.eduU.S. Military Academy
Jack RileyAssistant Hockey Coachjohn.riley@westpoint.eduU.S. Military Academy
Brian GibbonsAssistant Hockey Coachbrian.gibbons@westpoint.eduU.S. Military Academy
Riley McVeighAssistant Hockey Coach—U.S. Military Academy
Adam NightingaleHead Coachhockey@msu.eduMichigan State University
Jared DeMichielAssociate Head Coachdemichiel@ath.msu.eduMichigan State University
Mike TownsAssistant Coachmiketowns@ath.msu.eduMichigan State University
Guy GadowskyHead Coach—Pennsylvania State University
Juliano PaglieroAssociate Head Coachjpagliero31@psu.eduPennsylvania State University
Andrew SturtzAssistant Coach—Pennsylvania State University
Vince PedrieAssistant Coachvjp5124@psu.eduPennsylvania State University
Steve RohlikHead Coachrohlik.1@osu.eduThe Ohio State University
JB BittnerAssociate Head Coach—The Ohio State University
Paul KirtlandAssistant Coach—The Ohio State University
Carter KrierAssistant Coachkrier.28@osu.eduThe Ohio State University
Brandon NauratoGraham Family Head Ice Hockey Coach—University of Michigan
Rob RasseyAssociate Head Coachrassey@umich.eduUniversity of Michigan
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Sourced from official athletics staff directories · 228 coaches · 59 programs · data may change — verify on the school's site before sending.

How to email coaches · Sample email · FAQ
  1. 1

    Build your shortlist

    Search the directory for the programs that fit your academic and athletic profile before you reach out.

  2. 2

    Find the right coach

    Each program lists its full staff with titles, so you can write to the recruiting coordinator or position coach directly rather than a generic inbox.

  3. 3

    Email coaches directly

    Use each coach's name, title, and email to send a short, personalized note — under 150 words, with your grad year, position, and a highlight-reel link.

Sample outreach email

Subject: Men's Ice Hockey Recruit — [Your Name], Class of [Year]

Coach [Last Name],

My name is [Your Name] — I'm a [Year] [Position] from [City, State], graduating in [Year].

My key stats: [one or two numbers that matter for your sport]. I've been watching [University]'s program closely — [one specific thing you genuinely like about their team or coaching style].

I'd love to be considered. I've attached my athletic résumé and highlight reel below.

Happy to chat whenever suits you.

[Your Name]
[Phone] · [Email] · [Highlight reel link]

Tip from Harry: personalise line 3 for every program. A coach can tell in two seconds if you've done your homework.

How to contact college men's ice hockey coaches

Reaching out directly is normal and expected — college men's ice hockey coaches build their recruiting classes from the athletes who email them. The process is simple: identify the right person on each staff, send a short note they can evaluate in thirty seconds, and follow up once if you don't hear back.

Email the right coach, not just the head coach

At most NCAA Division I programs, an assistant coach or recruiting coordinator owns the first read of every prospect — the head coach sees recruits the staff has already filtered. The directory above lists every staff member with their title, so you can address the person whose job is to find players like you, and copy the head coach if you want both names on the thread.

Lead with the numbers a men's ice hockey coach screens for

Your first email should open with your position, graduation year, key stats, and a link to your highlight film. Coaches decide in one read whether you're in range for their program, so put the evaluable facts first and the personality second — our copy-ready email templates show the exact structure.

Work a list, not a wish — and follow up

Recruiting is a numbers game played politely: pick 20–40 programs across divisions that fit your level and academics, email them all, track who opens and replies, and follow up once after two weeks. The full method is in our complete guide to contacting college coaches.

Men's Ice Hockey recruiting questions, answered

How do I contact a college men's ice hockey coach?
Email is the standard first touch. Find the right staff member — for men's ice hockey, that's usually the recruiting coordinator or an assistant coach rather than the head coach — and send a short, personalised note with your position, graduation year, key stats, and a link to your highlight film. Every NCAA Division I men's ice hockey staff email is in the free directory on this page.
When can college men's ice hockey coaches respond to recruits?
NCAA contact rules vary by sport and division — for most sports, D1 coaches can communicate directly with recruits from June 15 after sophomore year or September 1 of junior year. You can email a coach at any age, and many programs will reply through your club or school coach before direct contact opens. Check the current NCAA recruiting calendar for men's ice hockey to be sure.
What should I include in my first email to a men's ice hockey coach?
Lead with your position, graduation year, key stats, and a link to your highlight film. Add your graduation year, your academic profile (GPA and test scores help at selective schools), and one specific reason you're interested in that program. Keep the whole email under 150 words.
Do college men's ice hockey coaches actually read recruiting emails?
Yes — but they skim. Coaches receive hundreds of emails a week, so a specific subject line ("Men's Ice Hockey recruit, Class of 2027 — [your key number]"), a short body, and an easy link to your film or results determine whether you get a reply. If you don't hear back, one polite follow-up after about two weeks is expected, not pushy.
›About this list

What's included

This NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey coach contact list contains verified names, job titles, email addresses, and phone numbers for head coaches, assistant coaches, and support staff across every D1 program in the country. Each record includes the coach's full name, role (e.g. Head Coach, Associate Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Director of Operations, Recruiting Coordinator), institutional email address, direct phone number where available, school name, athletic conference, and state. Data was last verified and updated June 2026.

Who uses this list

The NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey contact database is used by recruiting technology vendors, sports media companies, apparel and equipment suppliers, camp and clinic operators, college planning consultants, and families of prospective student-athletes who need to reach men's ice hockey coaching staffs directly. Having accurate, up-to-date coach contact information removes the need to manually search individual athletic department websites — a process that typically takes hours per school.

Why coach contact data goes stale quickly

NCAA men's ice hockey coaching staffs turn over frequently — head coach hires, assistant promotions, and mid-season departures mean that publicly available rosters and staff directories can be out of date within weeks of publication. This list is refreshed regularly to reflect current staff across all D1 programs, so you're not emailing coaches who have moved on.

How access works

The directory is open — every coach's name, title, email and phone number is right here on the page, free to read and use, with no account or payment. Click any email to write to a coach directly. A free account is optional: it lets you save a shortlist and get new-list alerts. Data was last verified and updated June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Are the emails verified? Yes. Addresses are cross-referenced against institutional athletic department directories and filtered to remove known bounces.

Does this include all D1 conferences? Yes — the list covers all NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey programs across every conference, from the ACC and SEC to mid-major and independent programs.

Can I use this for outreach campaigns? Yes. Email coaches straight from this page, or copy the addresses into your own email platform. Always comply with applicable email and data regulations. For copy-ready first contact and follow-up emails, see our college coach email templates.

Is it really free? Yes — the entire NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey directory is free to browse and use, with no account, login, or paywall on any contact detail.