The University of Michigan announced it is hiring Brandon Naurato as their next hockey head coach.
“We are fortunate to have someone of Brandon Naurato’s caliber to lead our ice hockey team for the upcoming year,” director of athletics Warde Manuel said in a statement. “I had conversations with many individuals who care greatly about this program and appreciate the insight they shared. Brandon will do a great job leading the program, and I look forward to our student-athletes and staff benefiting from his leadership.”
Naurato played college hockey at Michigan from 2006 to ’09, playing in 130 games and four NCAA tournaments.