Harvard narrowing its coaching search
Plus: What was up with the online buzz around David Carle and the Maple Leafs? A bunch of assistant updates, USHL expansion, CHL notes, and Lindenwood met with the CCHA
Harvard is getting closer to naming its next head coach. Final interviews appear to be underway, and an announcement is expected within the next week or two.
In today’s newsletter, I break down several candidates known to have interviewed for the position, including a former Boston Bruins assistant coach who remains firmly in the mix.
Also in today’s edition: What was behind the buzz linking David Carle to the Toronto Maple Leafs last weekend? Plus, updates on several assistant coaching openings around college hockey, the USHL’s plans for western expansion, new rumblings surrounding the CHL and potential U.S. expansion, Lindenwood’s recent meeting with the CCHA, and more.
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Harvard narrowing its search, former Bruins assistant Jay Leach in the final mix
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Yesterday in the chat, I shared several updates as Harvard’s coaching search enters its final stages. An official announcement could come within the next week or two.
I’ve confirmed that Harvard interviewed Mike Ayers (Boston College), Jared DeMichiel (Michigan State), and Rob Rassey (Michigan). The New England Hockey Journal also reported that Juliano Pagliero (Penn State) and Jason Tapp (Dartmouth) remain in the mix.