Men's Hockey
Mike Coppola steps in as the new assistant men's hockey coach, joining head coach Bob Emery on the bench for the 2013-14 season. Originally from Massapequa, N.Y., Coppola served as the hockey coach and administrator for the New York Bobcats for the last two seasons. In his time with the Bobcats, Coppola handled all aspects of team operations while preparing players to move on to a number of NCAA programs.
Coppola played Division I hockey at the University of Connecticut men's hockey team, finishing his career as the program's all-time leader in games played with 140. During his time with the Huskies, Coppola recorded 46 points on 22 goals and 24 assists. He earned the team's Silver Bowl Award as a senior and was honored with the Coach John Chapman Award as a sophomore. Coppola was also named team captain in his final season.
After wrapping up his on-ice career, Coppola joined the UConn coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach for one season. In his first stint as a college coach, Coppola assisted in practice planning and video breakdown.
Coppola graduated from UConn in 2010 with a bachelor's in economics. He takes over for long-time assistant Steve Moffat, who was tabbed the new head coach of the Castleton men's hockey team.
The Cardinal men's hockey team begins its season Friday, Nov. 1 against the Potsdam Bears at 7 p.m.