Yale officially hires Jeff Hamilton as its new head coach
Plus: Breaking down the transfer portal entries and commitments from Monday, who might Anchorage target as its new head coach, and a full notebook
Yale officially named Jeff Hamilton as its new head coach on Monday. Today’s newsletter has my reaction to the news, including who else was a candidate, and more.
Also in today’s newsletter:
Full notes on today’s transactions in the transfer portal, including every entry and commitment. Plus, subscribers have a link to my portal tracker.
Who might Alaska Anchorage target as its new head coach? We break down some of the potential candidates.
It’s the time of year for assistant shakeups. We have notes on some expected moves and some potential moves among assistant coaches.
Denver retained a key player for next season.
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Yale officially hires Jeff Hamilton as its new head coach
Yale officially named Jeff Hamilton as its new head coach on Monday.
Hamilton is a Yale alum who was backed by several prominent alumni during the interview process. He had a long NHL career and has recently been coaching at the youth level in Connecticut. He’s a former Yale captain and remains the program’s all-time leading scorer.
Hamilton owns the Connecticut Junior Rangers.
“I’m honored and humbled to lead the next era of Yale men’s hockey,” Hamilton said in a release. “Thank you to Vicky [Chun], Danielle Upham, and the athletics administrative team for giving my family and me the opportunity to return to a place that has had such a profound impact on our lives,” said Hamilton.
“Building on the foundation laid by my greatest mentor, Coach Tim Taylor, and on the extraordinary success of the past decades, we will pursue excellence with the highest expectations. My staff and I are committed to elevating the student-athlete experience to the highest standard of recruiting, developing, and championing the very best in college hockey, while providing opportunities that are uniquely Yale.”
