The Mavericks’ NCAA Tournament appearance was their eighth under Hastings, who led them to the Frozen Four in 2021 and ’22 with a runner-up finish in ’22. The title was the sixth straight for the program, which included a run of WCHA crowns from 2018-21. Minnesota State finished 25-13-1 this past season and was the CCHA regular season and tournament champion. “I just think what we can afford student-athletes to be a part of there is tough to turn down. “To have the track record of preparation for people that have taken the opportunity to be educated and spend time in Madison and around that campus, around the faculty and to become part of what it is to be a Badger, it prepares them for life.” “The game ends for everybody it doesn’t matter what sport you’re talking about,” he said. So why Wisconsin? Hastings' decision involved more than the program’s potential on the ice. In Hastings, Wisconsin has a three-time NCAA coach of the year taking over a program that posted back-to-back losing seasons after winning the Big Ten title in 2021. Mike Hastings says UW offers a lot on, off the ice The hire was announced Thursday afternoon and followed by a video call featuring Hastings and McIntosh with the local media. Hastings succeeds Tony Granato, who was fired March 6 after seven seasons. I’m just so excited about the fit that Mike will bring to this program.” “It’s virtually unmatched, but one thing I wanted to share with you is as impressive as his hockey resume is, in the time I’ve gotten to know Mike I’m equally impressed with the kind of person he is. “Obvious Coach Hastings’ record of success is unbelievable,” McIntosh said Thursday. He has not had a losing season in 25 seasons as a head coach. The 57-year-old has 14 years of additional head coaching experience with the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League. Hastings comes to UW after compiling a 299-109-25 record (.719) in 11 seasons at Minnesota State. In hiring Mike Hastings, the Badgers Director of Athletics did just that. MADISON - Chris McIntosh’s mission was to bring in a proven winner to lead the Wisconsin men’s hockey program. Watch Video: Wisconsin Badgers can attract 'top tier' men's hockey coach
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