Max Pacioretty Retires From NHL, Joins Michigan Coaching Staff

Connecticut's Max Pacioretty retires from NHL, will return to Michigan as special assistant

New Canaan native and former 17-year NHL player Max Pacioretty is returning to Michigan as a special assistant after announcing his retirement.

Max Pacioretty retires from NHL, joins Michigan coaching staff

Forward Max Pacioretty announced his retirement after 17 seasons in the NHL and joined the University of Michigan staff as a special assistant to head coach Brandon Naurato.

Former Michigan player Max Pacioretty joins hockey staff

Michigan hockey coach Brandon Naurato announced today that former Michigan hockey player and longtime NHL player Max Pacioretty has joined the Wolverines’ staff as special assistant to the head coach. “Bringing in a guy like Max is huge for us,” Naurato said. “He’s been through it all in the NHL and knows what it takes to play and lead at the highest level. Our players are going to learn a ton from the way he sees the game, how he prepares and h…

After 17 NHL seasons, former Michigan star Pacioretty back with Wolverines as special assistant to head coach - College Hockey

Former Wolverines standout Max Pacioretty has joined Michigan as special assistant to the head coach. Pacioretty played 17 years in the NHL, with his final season in 2024-25 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. … The post After 17 NHL seasons, former Michigan star Pacioretty back with Wolverines as special assistant to head coach appeared first on College Hockey

Former Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty retires, hired by University of Michigan

Max Pacioretty announced his retirement Tuesday after a distinguished 17-year career in the National Hockey League and promptly accepted a new role in collegiat