Former NHLer Todd Warriner Named University of Windsor Interim Women’s Head Coach
Warriner will oversee player development and team operations after Deanna Iwanicka stepped down following eight seasons, the university said.
- On Thursday, the University of Windsor named former NHL player Todd Warriner as interim head coach of its women's hockey team, overseeing player development and daily operations for the 2026-27 season.
- Warriner, a 52-year-old former forward, played a 14-year NHL career and won a silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics before coaching recently in Germany and the Netherlands.
- Returning to the university, Warriner previously served as an assistant coach for the Lancers men's hockey team from 2019 through 2023, replacing Deanna Iwanicka who resigned in April after eight seasons.
- Director of athletics Stephanie White said in a statement Thursday that his coaching experience and knowledge of Lancer programs will positively impact the women's hockey program.
- Warriner expressed enthusiasm for the role, stating, "I am really excited for the opportunity to get to work with this talented group of student-athletes.
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Former NHLer Todd Warriner named University of Windsor interim women's head coach
WINDSOR - Former NHL player Todd Warriner has been named interim head coach of the University of Windsor's women's hockey team.
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