Warde had two decisions to make after his failed attempt to keep Mel Pearson. He could hire a net new head coach or hire an on-staff coach to be the interim head coach. Warde picked the interim route and gave the role to former Wolverine player and current assistant coach Brandon Naurato.
Here are some bullets on Brandon:
- 37 years old
- Former Wolverine
- Frozen 4 2008
- Started a hockey consulting and skills development firm
- Red Wings hired him in a development capacity in Detroit and Grand Rapids
- 1 year as a Michigan assistant coach
He wasn't here for the COVID situation and seems like a young guy with a ton of upside.