RPI 2025 Off-Season: HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DavidNardolillo]

I was about to post that here myself, thanks Ralph! Everyone McMahon named was already on our list, so it felt good that we're in the right ballpark. I like Greg Moore as a secondary option, surprised that no one else has brought him up. Another one I found was Chris Lazary at Saginaw, would be a homerun if they somehow landed him. Tapp and Chris Brooks also solid secondary options as top ECAC assistants

I think Andy Jones (Bentley head coach) might be worth a look for an under-the-radar pick, although I have no idea whether he's in the mix or interested. He has ECAC and USHL experience and was the longtime associate head coach at UMass Lowell until last year. He turned Bentley around quickly--they beat Maine up in Portland this year. Bentley has a decent shot to win the AHA conference tournament; they've beaten all of the other semifinalists at least once this year. And he went to Amherst, not that I'm biased or anything ;-)

 

[25+years]

Ken Schott wrote about the list of potential coaches in a Gazette column. The one thing he cautioned was patience would be needed. I agree. I do not think the process should be rushed.

I doubt whoever gets hired will result in a big turnaround in the W-L record next season. But if the players on that roster play better, no matter if it’s just on one side of the puck, offensive or defensive, AND if RPI shows some progress in addressing the facility needs, it will send a message to potential recruits that Troy will be a good place to play. If the new coach will set the tone, then we will have a reason for optimism.