Overview
- The Gophers named St. Cloud State’s Brett Larson head men’s coach Tuesday on a five-year deal, pending a background check and Board of Regents approval.
- Minnesota also elevated associate coach Greg May to lead the women’s program on a four-year contract that awaits the same approvals after his formal introduction Monday.
- The changes follow last week’s coaching exits after an 11-22-3 men’s season, the program’s worst since 1971-72, and a women’s home quarterfinal loss that left Minnesota behind Ohio State and Wisconsin.
- With the transfer portal opening April 13, athletic director Mark Coyle said speed mattered to steady current players and recruits in a fast-changing college hockey market.
- Larson brings four NCAA trips and a 2021 national title-game run at St. Cloud State, plus recent Team USA junior golds, which strengthens Minnesota’s pitch to top prospects.