The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has recently announced the appointment of Laura Schuler as the new head coach for the women’s hockey team, marking the third head coach in the program’s 25-year history. This decision comes in the wake of former head coach Maura Crowell’s departure from UMD to join Dartmouth.
Schuler, who previously served as the associate head coach for three seasons and also had a prior stint with the Bulldogs from 2008 to 2015, has been chosen to step into the top coaching role. Her experience expands beyond the college level, having also held coaching positions with the Canada national women’s hockey team, UMass, Northeastern, and most recently Dartmouth.
As the university prepares to welcome Schuler, she is set to be officially introduced at a press conference scheduled for Thursday. This appointment brings her back to the UMD women’s hockey team, where she previously served as an assistant coach to Maura Crowell.
The appointment of Laura Schuler underscores the university’s ongoing commitment to fostering a competitive and successful women’s hockey program. As a seasoned and accomplished coach, her leadership is expected to bring continued success for the UMD women’s hockey team.
With her extensive coaching background and previous experience with the UMD women’s hockey team, Laura Schuler is poised to build upon the foundation laid by her predecessors and guide the team to new heights of achievement. The university community eagerly anticipates her tenure and the positive impact she will undoubtedly bring to the program.
The UMD women’s hockey team is eagerly looking forward to the new chapter under the guidance of Laura Schuler, and the university community stands in eager anticipation of her official introduction as the head coach. With her proven track record and dedication to the sport, she is well-positioned to further elevate the program and lead the team to continued success on and off the ice.
As the UMD women’s hockey team looks ahead to the upcoming season, the appointment of Laura Schuler signals a new era for the program. The university is confident in her abilities to uphold the esteemed legacy of the team and forge a path towards even greater accomplishments in the years to come.