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Larry Blackstone wrote:

MN_Bowhunter wrote:Google says John Akins was head coach last year

Re: Mahtomedi

http://www.mshsl.org/mshsl/schoolactpag ... actnum=460 ?

I believe Akins was co-head coach last year and May was an assistant. From what I can tell on the MSHSL site, it looks like May is the new head coach.

What I think is great is the following in the Classic Suburban:

Mahtomedi - May (former player there)
North St. Paul - Thunstrom (former player there)
Simley - Stewart (Albrecht - former conference player from SSP)
Tartan - Ozmen (Pone - women's player on international scene)

A great group of female coaches all in the same conference! Nothing against the guys - just nice to see these ladies in the coaching capacities.

Summer is winding down, either changes have been made and aren't public, or schools haven't made any new hires yet.

1. Woodbury: Chris Lepper
2. Burnsville: Garnet Asmundson
3. Mounds View: Aaron Moberg and Christina Hanson
4. Tartan: Sarma (Pone) Ozmen (Pone - women's player on international scene)
5. Cambridge-Isanti: Bob Nelson
6. Rochester Mayo
7. North Metro: Aubri Lindberg
8. Centennial: Dale Sager
9. Roseau: Steve Huglen
10. Crookston
11. Pequot Lakes
12. St. Francis/North Branch
13. Eveleth-Gilbert
14. North St Paul: Allie Thunstrom (former player there)
15. Mahtomedi: May (former player there)
16. River Lakes
17. Blake (RIP Brano): Shawn Reid
18. Cloquet/Esko/Carlton
19. Willmar
20. Minnehaha
21. Eagan

Larry Blackstone wrote: Darwitz has left Eagan and is in search of a new coach.

Wasn't he the co-head coach so wouldn't Coach Kolehmainen just take over for the year? It seems like this has been a few years in the making.

allhoc11 wrote:

Larry Blackstone wrote: Darwitz has left Eagan and is in search of a new coach.

Wasn't he the co-head coach so wouldn't Coach Kolehmainen just take over for the year? It seems like this has been a few years in the making.

In the dark on details, it's possible though?

1. Woodbury: Chris Lepper
2. Burnsville: Garnet Asmundson
3. Mounds View: Aaron Moberg and Christina Hanson
4. Tartan: Sarma (Pone) Ozmen (Pone - women's player on international scene)
5. Cambridge-Isanti: Bob Nelson
6. Rochester Mayo
7. North Metro: Aubri Lindberg
8. Centennial: Dale Sager
9. Roseau: Steve Huglen
10. Crookston
11. Pequot Lakes
12. St. Francis/North Branch
13. Eveleth-Gilbert
14. North St Paul: Allie Thunstrom (former player there)
15. Mahtomedi: May (former player there)
16. River Lakes
17. Blake (RIP Brano): Shawn Reid
18. Cloquet/Esko/Carlton - Lance Horvat
19. Willmar
20. Minnehaha
21. Eagan - Jeff Kolehmainen (not confirmed but has been Co-hc last few years)

JJhockeySS wrote: 21. Eagan - Jeff Kolehmainen (not confirmed but has been Co-hc last few years)

Speculation. Could happen, but it's not a given.

Job is posted today on district website.

Per the EHS Athletic Director, the head coach and the athletic director fill all positions; therefore all staff for both the varsity and JV teams must be re-determined. Under the current co-head coach arrangement, Coach Kolehmainen would have to re-apply for the position. The process will be to post the job opening with the District for at least 10 days.

Update from EHS Girls Hockey website 8/23/12:
"On behalf of the EHS Girls Hockey Community, we would like to thank Scott Darwitz & Jeff Kolehmainen for their many years, countless hours and unwavering commitment to the girls hockey program. Scott and Jeff brought this team together and lead our girls to "The Tourney". An incredible experience for all! Thank you both for your leadership and dedication."

1. Woodbury: Chris Lepper
2. Burnsville: Garnet Asmundson
3. Mounds View: Aaron Moberg and Christina Hanson
4. Tartan: Sarma (Pone) Ozmen (Pone - women's player on international scene)
5. Cambridge-Isanti: Bob Nelson
6. Rochester Mayo
7. North Metro: Aubri Lindberg
8. Centennial: Dale Sager
9. Roseau: Steve Huglen
10. Crookston
11. Pequot Lakes
12. St. Francis/North Branch
13. Eveleth-Gilbert
14. North St Paul: Allie Thunstrom (former player there)
15. Mahtomedi: May (former player there)
16. River Lakes
17. Blake (RIP Brano): Shawn Reid
18. Cloquet/Esko/Carlton - Lance Horvat
19. Willmar
20. Minnehaha
21. Eagan - Jeff Kolehmainen (not confirmed but has been Co-hc last few years)
22. North Wright County - Jason Johnson

Jason Johnson has been named the head coach at North Wright County.

1. Woodbury - Chris Lepper
2. Burnsville - Garnet Asmundson
3. Mounds View - Aaron Moberg and Christina Hanson
4. Tartan - Sarma (Pone) Ozmen (Pone - women's player on international scene)
5. Cambridge-Isanti - Bob Nelson
6. Rochester Mayo -
7. North Metro - Aubri Lindberg
8. Centennial - Dale Sager
9. Roseau - Steve Huglen
10. Crookston - Jeff Perreault and Jeremy Lubinski (Co-HC)
11. Pequot Lakes - Kristin Harsha
12. St. Francis/North Branch -
13. Eveleth-Gilbert -
14. North St Paul - Allie Thunstrom (former player there)
15. Mahtomedi - May (former player there)
16. River Lakes - Blair Hovel
17. Blake (RIP Brano) - Shawn Reid
18. Cloquet/Esko/Carlton - Lance Horvat
19. Willmar -
20. Minnehaha -
21. Eagan - Jeff Kolehmainen (not confirmed but has been Co-hc last few years)
22. North Wright County - Jason Johnson

Rochester Mayo hires Jeff Bolin as Head Coach. Jeff has served as Mayo Assistant Coach the last three years...

JJhockeySS wrote:21. Eagan - Jeff Kolehmainen (not confirmed but has been Co-hc last few years)

Tom Younghans hired as Eagan Coach.

20. Minnehaha - Jeff Lanz

Can anyone confirm? This is what I've heard. Thanks.

MinnGirlsHockey wrote:20. Minnehaha - Jeff Lanz

Can anyone confirm? This is what I've heard. Thanks.

Just confirmed.

Revised list below. Recent hires in bold, apparently only Willmar remains.

1. Woodbury - Chris Lepper
2. Burnsville - Garnet Asmundson
3. Mounds View - Aaron Moberg and Christina Hanson (Co-HC)
4. Tartan - Sarma (Pone) Ozmen
5. Cambridge-Isanti - Bob Nelson
6. Rochester Mayo - Jeff Bolin
7. North Metro - Aubri Lindberg
8. Centennial - Dale Sager
9. Roseau - Steve Huglen
10. Crookston - Jeff Perreault and Jeremy Lubinski (Co-HC)
11. Pequot Lakes - Kristin Harsha
12. St. Francis/North Branch - Beth Kuehl
13. Eveleth-Gilbert - Mike Lenich/Dave Kunz (according to LPH)
14. North St Paul - Allie Thunstrom
15. Mahtomedi - Laura May
16. River Lakes - Blair Hovel
17. Blake - Shawn Reid
18. Cloquet/Esko/Carlton - Lance Horvat
19. Willmar -
20. Minnehaha - Jeff Lanz
21. Eagan - Tom Younghans
22. North Wright County - Jason Johnson

Elk River girls hockey is accepting applications for a JV assistant coach for the up coming season. Apply at WWW.elkriver.k12.MN.us if interested.[/list]

1. Woodbury - Chris Lepper
2. Burnsville - Garnet Asmundson
3. Mounds View - Aaron Moberg and Christina Hanson (Co-HC)
4. Tartan - Sarma (Pone) Ozmen
5. Cambridge-Isanti - Bob Nelson
6. Rochester Mayo - Jeff Bolin
7. North Metro - Aubri Lindberg
8. Centennial - Dale Sager
9. Roseau - Steve Huglen
10. Crookston - Jeff Perreault and Jeremy Lubinski (Co-HC)
11. Pequot Lakes - Kristin Harsha
12. St. Francis/North Branch - Beth Kuehl
13. Eveleth-Gilbert - Mike Lenich/Dave Kunz (according to LPH)
14. North St Paul - Allie Thunstrom
15. Mahtomedi - Laura May
16. River Lakes - Blair Hovel
17. Blake - Shawn Reid
18. Cloquet/Esko/Carlton - Lance Horvat
19. Willmar - JaColby Anderson
20. Minnehaha - Jeff Lanz
21. Eagan - Tom Younghans
22. North Wright County - Jason Johnson
23. Eastridge - Wes Walz

OK, we are a month into the season. What are some of the report cards on the coaching changes that were made in the off season?

I see a few more new women coaches than previous years which is a good thing in my opinion. There should be even more in the future.

observer wrote:I see a few more new women coaches than previous years which is a good thing in my opinion. There should be even more in the future.

While I agree that more women coaches are good for the game in theory, I think we are looking for the quick fix to a long term problem. I have seen too many good female coaches leave the game over the course of my career, because they have been pushed into a HC role before they are ready or without the proper support system. If being a HC was only about hockey it would be an easy job. We need to do more to prepare our young women for all that comes with a head position, and ensure that they can be successful over time in this position. I also believe it's important for some of these young women to take their time, learn from some quality coaches, and enjoy being an assistant for a few years. The life of an assistant coach at the HS level is really about connecting with kids and teaching hockey, enjoy it, as that is only a portion of what you will be doing when you are a HC.