Deraney Named Finalist for CCM/AHCA Coach of the Year

Twelve coaches who have enjoyed on-ice success in 2022-23 have been named finalists for the Edward Jeremiah Award, given annually to the College Division II/III Men’s Ice Hockey Coach of the Year. Named in honor of the former Dartmouth head coach and sponsored by CCM, the Jeremiah Award will be announced on Thursday, March 23.

The nominees represent any coach who won or shared Coach of the Year honors in his conference this past season, along with coaches whose teams advanced to the NCAA Men's Division III Ice Hockey Championships to be hosted by Endicott College this weekend. Of this year's finalists, only one is a past recipient of this award: Adam Krug of Adrian College, last year's winner.

The CCM AHCA COACH of the YEAR AWARDS are sponsored by CCM HOCKEY and chosen by members of the AMERICAN HOCKEY COACHES ASSOCIATION. CCM is the legendary hockey brand dedicated to the endless pursuit of performance by delivering game-changing, head-to-toe innovative hockey equipment to players worldwide.

2022-23 AHCA Men’s Ice Hockey Edward Jeremiah Award (College Division Coach of the Year) Finalists

Bob Deraney, Worcester State, MASCAC Co-Coach of the Year
Gary Heenan, Utica, UCHC Coach of the Year
Adam Krug, Adrian, NCHA Coach of the Year and NCAA Semifinalist*
Rich McKenna, UW-Superior, WIAC Coach of the Year
Steve Moffat, Plattsburgh, SUNYAC Coach of the Year
Chris Potter, Wesleyan, NESCAC Coach of the Year
Larry Rocha, Saint Anselm, Northeast-10 Coach of the Year
Craig Russell, Plymouth State, MASCAC Co-Coach of the Year
Kevin Swallow, University of New England, NCAA Semifinalist
Mark Taylor, Hobart, NEHC Coach of the Year and NCAA Semifinalist
R.J. Tolan, Endicott, CCC Coach of the Year and NCAA Semifinalist
Dave Williams, St. Scholastica, MIAC Coach of the Year

* Past Jeremiah Award Winner