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Bob Motzko Out as Gopher Men's Ice Hockey Coach, Sources Say
Bob Motzko ends eight-year tenure after an 11-22-3 season, the program's worst record in over 50 years, prompting a search for new leadership at Minnesota hockey.
- On Wednesday, the University of Minnesota announced Bob Motzko is out after eight seasons as men's hockey head coach, and the sides mutually agreed to part ways.
- After a 11-22-3 campaign, the Gophers 2025-26 team suffered their first losing season in 16 years and worst on-ice season in more than 50 years.
- In eight seasons at Minnesota, Motzko compiled a 172-104-24 record and led the team to back-to-back NCAA Frozen Fours, including a 2023 runner-up finish.
- Mark Coyle, Minnesota Athletic Director, said the school will immediately begin a nationwide search, one day after Brad Frost was fired, creating another vacancy at 3M Arena at Mariucci.
- Motzko, who turns 65 next week, had two years remaining on a contract extended through 2027-28 and rebuilt attendance while recruiting NHL prospects.
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The Toronto Star+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Minnesota AD Coyle announces decision to part ways with men’s hockey coach Bob Motzko
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota and men's hockey coach Bob Motzko have agreed to part ways, the university announced Wednesday, a day after women's coach Brad Frost was fired.
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Idaho State Journal+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Minnesota AD Coyle announces decision to part ways with men's hockey coach Bob Motzko
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota and men's hockey coach Bob Motzko have agreed to part ways, the university announced Wednesday, a day after women's coach Brad Frost was fired.
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