UPDATE (3:30 p.m. ET)
It's official. Berenson is retiring as the Michigan hockey coach.
Red Berenson on his retirement as @umichhockey coach: "It's the right time."
— George Sipple (@GeorgeSipple) April 10, 2017
However, Berenson will maintain a role within the Michigan athletic department.
BREAKING: @umichhockey coach Red Berenson told me he'll continue to work for U-M, helping AD Warde Manuel with whatever he's asked to do.
— George Sipple (@GeorgeSipple) April 10, 2017
ORIGINAL STORY BELOW:
Hockey legend Red Berenson appears ready to call it a career. The current Michigan Wolverines hockey coach is expected to announce he's stepping down at a press conference today.
BREAKING: @umichhockey coach Red Berenson will address team at 3 p.m. Expectation is he will step down.
— George Sipple (@GeorgeSipple) April 10, 2017
After Berenson meets with his team, there is a press conference scheduled. Berenson nearly retired after last year, but elected to return for one more year.
Berenson has served as the head coach of the Wolverines since the 1984-85 season. His career was highlighted by 22 straight NCAA Hockey tournament berths. He led Michigan to two national titles, in 1996 and 1998.
However, Michigan has made it to just one since the 2012-13 season. The Wolverines are coming of a 13-19-3 record, the worst mark since Berenson's first three years.
Berenson has been a staple of hockey in Michigan for some time. He went to Michigan before spending 16 years in the NHL. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues. He's one of just three college hockey coaches to record 800 wins.
This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.
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