2022 Coach of the Year, Tyler Hynes, continues success in 2023 season

Tyler Hynes, men’s ice hockey head coach, received the 2022 Coach of the Year award during the final week of the winter season. The award was presented to Hynes as he led his team and first graduating class to a record of 20-5-1 on the year.

“It was special (to get the award),” said Hynes. “It is a staff award though, because there are a lot of great people around this program. One person can not hold it all up.”

Hynes attributes all of his success to those around him, encapsulating the definition of a true leader.

“Lucas Bombardier was awesome as my assistant, he came in and just really elevated our program and continues to do so,” said Hynes. “Our athletic trainer Tyler Brady has helped me so many times and chipped in when most trainers would not in those situations. There are so many things that have to go right to be recognized for that (award).”

Coming off of this award, Hynes and his staff, with newly added assistant coach Josh Hoff, have led the hockey team to a record of 8-7-1 in the 2022-2023 season as of Jan. 17, 2023. The team is looking forward to adding more games to the win column.

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