Coaching Changes
Recent Coaching News
Former Rosemount coach thrilled to guide one of state's most storied programs
Right fit, right time
- 05/10/2012, 12:30pm (CDT)
Roseville coach resigns
- 05/08/2012, 11:40pm (CDT)
Ex-North Star to coach at Elk River
- 05/08/2012, 10:27am (CDT)
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Coaching Changes Entering 2012-13 Season
| School | 2011-12 Coach | 2012-13 Coach | Comment | Job Listing/More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | Tim Peterson | TBD | Peterson guided the Packers for three seasons, compiling a 17-61-0 record. Austin went 4-22-0 last season, losing to Albert Lea 6-0 in the opening round of the Section 1AA playoffs. | Job Listing |
| Chaska | Mike Johnson | Dave Snuggerud | Snuggerud previously coached the Hawks for nine seasons, stepping down in 2007 to spend more time with his young family. Snuggerud was a high-scoring forward at the University of Minnesota who played four seasons in the NHL. His nephew, Luc, is a top defenseman at Eden Prairie. Johnson compiled a 12-40-2 record in two seasons, including a 4-22-0 mark last season. Chaska lost to St. Louis Park 6-2 in the opening round of the Section 2A playoffs. | Feature Story |
| Elk River | Tony Sarsland | Gordie Roberts | Roberts, 51, played 15 seasons in the NHL, including all or parts of eight season with the Minnesota North Stars through much of the 1980s. He leaves the Hamline University men's hockey staff, where he had coached the defense since 2010. Sarsland resigned on Feb. 10 amid a school investigation that included interviewing as many as 20 hockey players. Sarsland was in his 27th season as the Elks' coach. Junior varsity coach Ben Gustafson was named the interim coach. | More info |
| Faribault | Brad Ryan | TBD | Ryan, a former Faribault High goaltender, resigned in early March amid a school investigation spurred by a group of parents. Ryan guided the Falcons for four seasons, compiling a 52-53-1 record. | More info |
| Moorhead | Dave Morinville | TBD | Moorville played for the Spuds as a goaltender, graduating in 1972. He served as head coach for the last 15 seasons, posting a 275-107-30 record. He announced his resignation at the team banquet on April 30. | Feature story |
| Richfield | John Christ | TBD | Christ guided the Spartans to a 23-54-2 record in his three seasons as head coach. Richfield went 9-17-1 last season, including a 14-1 loss to Breck in the Section 2A quarterfinals. | Job Listing |
| Robbinsdale Armstrong | Todd Weisjahn | TBD | Weisjahn was the Falcons' coach for 10 seasons, guiding them to a 108-116-8 record. He led Armstrong to one of the biggest playoff upsets in recent history, a 2-1 Section 6AA quarterfinal win over defending state champion Eden Prairie. The Falcons finished with an 8-18-1 record. | Job Listing |
| Rosemount | Scott Macho | Brad Stepan | Stepan, a high school standout at Hastings, was a New York Rangers draft pick. He has served on the coaching staffs at Hastings and Henry Sibley. Stepan's son, Derek, plays for the Rangers. Macho guided the Irish for seven seasons, compiling a 65-120-2 record, including a 6-21-0 mark last season. Rosemount lost to Eagan 12-0 in the Section 3AA quarterfinals. | Job listing |
| Roseville | Jeff Pauletti | TBD | Pauletti resigned on Tuesday, May 8, after saying he had endured five years of "bullying" by parents who accused him of mistreating players. Roseville went 17-9-2 last season, losing to eventual state runner-up Hill-Murray 3-2 in the Section 4AA championship game. Pauletti compiled a 141-87-14 record in nine seasons. | More Info |
| Sauk Rapids | Brian McCormack | TBD | McCormack, in his second season leading the Storm, resigned on Jan. 23. Sauk Rapids had an 8-8-1 record when he stepped down. McCormack posted a 16-27-1 record guiding the program. Jerry DeGagne completed the season as the Storm's interim coach. | More info |
| South St. Paul | Jeff Lagoo | Scott Macho | Macho, who played at St. Olaf College, was head coach at Rosemount for seven seasons, including 2011-12 when he guided the Irish to a 6-21-0 record. Lagoo guided the Packers for 14 seasons, compiling a 174-156-18 record. South St. Paul went 11-13-3 last season, losing to eventual Class 1A champion South St. Paul 5-0 in the Section 4A semifinals. | Feature Story |
| St. Cloud Tech | Neil Andruschak | TBD | Andruschak led Tech to a 40-36-3 record in three seasons, including an 8-16-2 mark last season. The Tigers lost to Brainerd 4-1 in the Section 8AA quarterfinals. | Job listing |
