Greg May takes over Gophers women’s hockey program
Greg May, promoted from associate coach, begins a four-year term aiming to restore Gophers women’s hockey competitiveness against rivals Wisconsin and Ohio State.
- On Monday, the University of Minnesota introduced Greg 'Boom' May as the Gophers women's hockey program's third head coach, offering him a four-year contract pending board approval.
- Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle dismissed Brad Frost last week after 19 seasons, seeking to reverse a championship drought dating to 2016 under the previous coach.
- May, an assistant coach with the program for three years, previously compiled a 41-15-2 record leading Augsburg's men's team to consecutive NCAA tournament appearances.
- Emphasizing a 'fresh voice with fresh expectations,' May aims to instill an aggressive identity to help the Gophers compete with rivals Ohio State and Wisconsin.
- Financial viability is critical: Coyle emphasized winning boosts revenue supporting all 22 university programs, with the women's hockey program projected around $7 million in the red next season.
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Greg May takes over Gophers women’s hockey program
MINNEAPOLIS — The nationwide search to find a new Gophers women’s hockey coach did not make it out of Ridder Arena. On Sunday afternoon, the U announced Greg “Boom” May, who has been an assistant coach with the program for the past three years, as the Gophers’ next head coach. “Boom is a relationship-builder and a strong recruiter who brings success as a head coach to our program,” said Gophers athletic director Mark Coyle, in a statement releas…
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