FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE CCM/AHCA DIVISION ONE WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY COACH OF THE YEAR
Eight coaches who enjoyed on-ice success during the 2016-17 season have been named finalists for the CCM/AHCA University Division Women's Ice Hockey Coach of the Year Award. The award will be presented during the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Convention on Friday, April 28, in Naples, FL. Among the finalists are three former winners: Katie Crowley of Boston College (2015, 2016), Brad Frost of Minnesota (2013, 2014) and Mark Johnson of Wisconsin (2006, 2007, 2009 and 2011.)
To be a finalist for this award, one must either be voted Coach of the Year in your conference, or take your team to the NCAA Women's Ice Hockey National Collegiate Championship semifinals. The winner will be announced on Thursday at the student-athlete banquet of this year's championship in St. Charles, MO.
The CCM AHCA COACH of the YEAR AWARDS are sponsored by CCM
The CCM AHCA COACH of the YEAR AWARDS are sponsored by CCM HOCKEY and chosen by members of the
AMERICAN HOCKEY COACHES ASSOCIATION. CCM is the legendary hockey brand dedicated to the endless pursuit
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2016-17 AHCA Women's Ice Hockey
Division One Coach of the Year Finalists
Paul Colontino, Robert Morris University, CHA Coach of the Year
Maura Crowell, Minnesota-Duluth, WCHA Coach of the Year
Katie Crowley, Boston College—NCAA Semifinalist*
Bob Deraney, Providence College — Hockey East Coach of the Year
Doug Derraugh, Cornell — ECAC Coach of the Year
Matt Desrosiers, Clarkson University—NCAA Semifinalist
Brad Frost, Minnesota— NCAA Semifinalist*
Mark Johnson, Wisconsin — NCAA Semifinalist*
*Previous Winner
| Previous Winners of the Women's Division I Coach of the Year | |
| 1998 | Laura Halldorson, Minnesota |
| 1999 | Katey Stone, Harvard |
| 2000 | Judy Oberting, Dartmouth |
| 2001 | Paul Flanagan, St. Lawrence |
| 2002 | Laura Halldorson, Minnesota |
| 2003 | Shannon Miller, Minnesota-Duluth |
| 2004 | Laura Halldorson, Minnesota |
| 2005 | Mike Sisti, Mercyhurst |
| 2006 | Mark Johnson, Wisconsin |
| 2007 | Mark Johnson, Wisconsin |
| 2008 | Jim Fetter, Wayne State |
| 2009 | Mark Johnson, Wisconsin |
| 2010 | Doug Derraugh, Cornell |
| 2011 | Mark Johnson, Wisconsin |
| 2012 | Chris Wells, St. Lawrence |
| 2013 | Brad Frost, Minnesota |
| 2014 | Brad Frost, Minnesota |
| 2015 | Katie King Crowley, Boston College |
| 2016 | Katie Crowley, Boston College |
